(As per usual, I feel I should point out once again that IANATS (I Am Not A Tolkien Scholar) and I’m extrapolating based on my understanding of the Silmarillion, the Book of Lost Tales, Corey Olsen’s podcast, and a whole … Continue reading →
When I left off, Morgoth’s plan was just getting into motion. It’s probably worth it to look at Morgoth for a second, and explain who he was (beyond ‘Tolkien for Satan,’ which is a great capsule but leaves some unanswered … Continue reading →
We were talking about the first elven migrations across the sea to Valinor. The Vanyar and the Noldor rode on the magic island from Middle Earth to the Undying Lands, from Endor to Aman. The Teleri trailed along behind, and missed … Continue reading →
When last we left, the Vala Oromë was inviting the elves to migrate, en masse, to his homeland in the uttermost West. “It’s not that we don’t want to. I mean, you’re great, with your superpowers and your crazy stories … Continue reading →
