Forum: J.R.R. Tolkien

Yes, it's another Tolkien trivia/puzzle thread. The title may translate as: The Tolkien anagram thread. So here's the scoop. We take a word, phrase...

I often find myself trying to find different maps of places not shown in the usual maps, so here is a link of my favorite one. Hope you enjoy this....

In the 'Did you know?' section of this RoR preview (http://www.lotro.com/gameinfo/2241-riders-of-rohan-epic-story) it is said that 8 beings touched...

Hello all, I have been wondering something for quite some time. The Balrog who made the Dwarves leave Khazad-Dûm was alone as far as we know but...

This may have been addressed in the past, if so I missed it. I like to think that the professor would enjoy playing the game, even though there are...

Well, I'll put it out there right now that I was mightily disappointed with the films compared with the books. However, my biggest... annoyance is...

It's nothing polished or anything, but it sure is long! Read this if you have questions about who the Istari were, and are looking for some insight...

hello, i was wondering, if anyone has ever read a book by tolkien, in order to understand lotro better? has maybe someone even dared rading the...

So judging from this article: Is This Edoras and Meduseld?(Rohan spoilers) The Turbine team seems to be going for the Jackson version of...

Curious if anyone who knows the books well might have any insight as to the significance of the large eagle sculpture hanging from the ceiling at...

1v1 Battle, swords, maces, shields, tactics, would do you think would win? I vote Feanor. EDIT: CONFIRMED MORGOTH WINS

I've just read the Hobbit and was struck by two passages which struck me as being a little unrealistic. I know Tolkien's world was still a work in...

English Translation: Christopher Tolkien interviewed by Le Monde Original in French: Tolkien, l'anneau de la discorde A few highlights: What...

I had made this document for myself as I read and re-read the Silmarillion and some other books, and I think that some of you may find it interesting...

Doors of Durin, West-gate, Hollin Gate, West-door of Moria... by whatever name, we're all more or less familiar with the ithildin-covered doors...

Not my own original thought, copied from another online blog: Oh, come on. Sauron is like the archetypal evil overlord. He's got massive armies of...

I never seen versus threads in the forums, just as curiosity who do you think would win? Fingolfin High King of the Noldor VS Sauron Dark Lord...

Hello, So in the movies, the Witch King seemed stronger. And I'm currently reading The Two Towers, so I don't know yet. But in my thoughts,...

Who do you think Tom Bombadil is? I cant remember reading if the One Ring would affect a Valar , We do know it does the Maia, ( Saurman being...

Since this came up in another thread, I was curious to know if the people here have favourite Tolkien artists or artwork, or if there are...

I am currently reading The Children of Hurin. On the inside front cover it mentions other books by Tolkien. One is The adventures of Tom Bombadil....

I was just thinking about this video the other day. I thought it deserved another run since it's been awhile! :D robnkarla was the creator and the...