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In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 16, “Of Maeglin.” In Chapter 16, we learn of the tragic tale involving Aredhel, the White Lady of the Noldor; Eöl, the dark Elf of Nan Elmoth; Maeglin, their son; and Idril, the daughter of Turgon.Join us as we discuss!LINKS:Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second AgeShow Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0295SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg19/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/JPgoqAi8qFQWatch Ad...

My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more!In this episode of our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Fall of Númenor, we learn of the reign of Tar-Palantir, the penultimate King of Númenor, who sought to return the land of Gift to its ancient ways.We’ll also learn of the rise of his nephew Pharazôn and the beginning of the abominable reign that ultimately leads to the downfall of the Land of Gift.Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/buIaEjcCD4YAd-F...

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 15, “Of the Noldor in Beleriand.” In Chapter 15, Turgon creates Gondolin, Galadriel and Melian converse, Thingol learns of the Kinslaying, and Finrod forecasts his doom.Join us as we discuss!LINKS:Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second AgeShow Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0294SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg18/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/Pr4lj4orwAkWatch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129222835Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreo...

My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more!In this episode of our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Fall of Númenor, we’ll explore the death of Tar-Ardamin, the first Númenorean ruler to live less than 300 years, the taking of the sceptre by his son, Ar-Adûnakhôr, and Númenor’s increasing enmity toward the Elves and the Valar.Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/prOhKagqb3YAd-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/93135527Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com...

TolkiensTragedy.comOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bringing you the Second Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age!It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 14, “Of Beleriand and Its Realms.” In Chapter 14, we’ll learn of Beleriand’s regions, rulers, and key geographical features!Join us as we discuss!LINKS:Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second AgeShow Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0293SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg17/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/NfTQcLXGQHYWatch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/129220734Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/66825891Shop True Myths Press: https...

My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more!In this episode of our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Fall of Númenor, we’ll explore key events during the reign of Tar-Ancalimon, as well as briefly review the reigns of several Númenorean rulers that followed.We’ll learn of Númenor’s increasing spiritual and moral decay and the increasingly contentious power situation in the once peaceful island kingdom.Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/7YXPlNBc5xEAd-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/9...

TolkiensTragedy.comOn this special episode of The Tolkien Road, I'm bring you the Introduction and First Chapter of my new book Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age!It's available now at TolkiensTragedy.com, so if you like what you hear, head on over and get yourself a copy!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 13, “Of the Return of the Noldor.” In Chapter 13, we’ll learn of the fate of Fëanor, the second and third battles of Beleriand, and much more!Join us as we discuss!LINKS:Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second AgeShow Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0292SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg16/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/NfTQcLXGQHYWatch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/128713592Listen Ad-Free: https://www.p...

Hey there, Fellowship!My new book, Tolkien’s Tragedy, is available now in paperback!Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more!This episode is a walkthrough of the book using the table of contents as a kind of map into the deeper themes.Númenor has always struck me as one of Tolkien’s most powerful creations—not just as a story within the legendarium, but as a meditation on power, mortality, and the quiet, creeping distortion of what is good. What begins as a gift gradually becomes something grasped at, controlled, and ultimat...

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 12, “Of Men.” Chapter 12 is exactly what it sounds like: the origin story of the Younger Children of Ilúvatar, the race of poor mortals known as Atani, or Men.Join us as we discuss!LINKS:Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second AgeShow Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0291SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg15/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/TnfCUPkjbnoWatch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/128022729Listen Ad-F...

My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TrueMythsPress.com to learn more!In this episode, we’ll explore the events attributed to the year 2251 of the Second Age.Included among these events is the origin and rise of the Ring-wraiths, Sauron’s notorious NINE!We’ll see how the increasing Númenorean anxiety towards death served to create a spiritual environment that led to the seduction and “creation” of the Nazgûl.Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/N3C8LKrXBfoAd-Free Video » https://www.pa...

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 11, “Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor.” With the hurricane of catastrophes brought on by Morgoth’s murder of the Two Trees subsiding, the dust is settling, and the Valar have some decisions to make. Chapter 11 of The Silmarillion deals with the creation of the Sun and the Moon following the disasters in the Blessed Realm, as well as the hiding of Valinor from the peoples of Beleriand and all other lands.Join us as we discuss!LINKS:Show...

In this episode, we consider the reign of Tar-Atanamir, the 13th ruler of Númenor. Atanamir’s reign was of major consequence for the people of Númenor, as his longing for immortality began to sow the seeds of discontent, restlessness, and malice toward the Eldar,  the Valar, and ultimately Ilúvatar Himself. Join us!Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/fXPQG4LYlGYAd-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/92694652Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/92694956Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0353/Helpful Lin...

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 10, “Of the Sindar.” In Chapter 10, the perspective shifts from the Blessed Realm to Beleriand, where it will remain for the rest of The Silmarillion. We jump back to where we left Beleriand - at the point when the Vanyar, Noldor, and Teleri all departed, leaving behind some of their brethren, who become known as the Sindar, and take the Teleri Lord Elwë as their King, and the Maia Melian as their Queen.Join us as we discuss!LINKS:Show Notes: https...

In this episode, we’ll consider the events spanning the years of SA1731 thru SA2029, as Númenor spreads its influence over Middle-earth - and the Shadow spreads its influence over Númenor. Join us!Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/XagUWECRjVMAd-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91796302Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91796542Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0352/Helpful Links:take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)l...

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 9, “Of the Flight of the Noldor.” Chapter 9 of The Silmarillion brings us to the terrible aftermath of Valinor’s Darkening. Will Melkor be held to account? Can Ungoliant be stopped? Is there any saving the Two Trees? And what of the Silmarils?Join us as we discuss!LINKS:Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0288SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg12/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/LqNlLvJkvaAWatch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126468873Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.co...

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s defeat and the first White Council. Join us!Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/par3Y0ph_9sAd-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91403916Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91403911Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0351/Helpful Links:take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE »...

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 8, “Of the Darkening of Valinor.” Chapter 8 brings us to the great catastrophe of the Blessed Realm. What happens in this chapter sets in motion tidal waves of tragedies whose effects are felt, for good and for ill, down to the years of Frodo’s journey.Join us as we discuss!LINKS:Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0287SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg11Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/1JbIgPaPkM0Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125953670Listen Ad...

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s full scale invasion of Eriador and the subsequent counterattack of the Númenoreans. Join us!Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/D13ydcT42OcAd-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/90982103Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/90981634Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0350/Helpful Links:take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)lis...