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Here is the place for all things relating to the most popular part of Middle-earth. From the drowning of Beleriand unto the War of the Ring and beyond - here is the place to talk about its many realms and kingdoms!

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STICKY: The Mystery of Tom Bombadil (Preview) Here is a thread in which we can explore the mystery of Tom Bombadil. I would ask all of you who want to participate not to get links from somewhere else, but go and search the books, draw your own conclusions, search the web etc. But please, don't go to the Plaza, which has a vast compendium on the old fello...	ArwenLegolas	22	5496	Jan 12, 2017 by Turinguy
The Tolkien Tour (Preview) The Tolkien Tour. At last, it is now possible to recreate in its entirety the adventures in 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' from beginning to end and anything in between. Many of these paths are accessible by both foot and horse (or pony). Costumes are, of course, permitted. Each of the label...	James the Just	23	7110	Mar 30, 2025 by James the Just
Rings of Power ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I'm surprised that this discussion hasnt began in this forum yet. I hope this question makes it to the advanced section because I think there is more to it than appears: How many rings of power were forged by the Elves and what was their purpose? I look forward to your answers.	Celethil	56	10906	Jul 30, 2018 by James the Just
Rhun (Preview) I was curious if anyone new some information on the people of Rhun? Any key characters or the traditions or stands on the war of the rings? This may be an obvious question but I'm a little forgetfull and would love a refreshment course :)	Huan the great hound	14	8960	Jan 25, 2013 by Bear
Witchking of Angmar vs Gandalf (Preview) What are your thoughts? any quotes would be good in deciding the outcome.	Glorfindel	17	7980	Aug 16, 2012 by Zekrom
Gondors hold (Preview) Anyway what I want to know is how could Gondor have held such a stronghold East up until the sea of Rhun? They had enough trouble from Mordor and Hardawaith let alone creating such huge extents eastward. I know that they had help from Rhovanion but would that have been sufficient??? -- Edited by Glorf...	Glorfindel	6	4415	Sep 12, 2011 by ArwenLegolas
Barrowdowns (Preview) Are there any details regarding the battle(s) fought on and around Weathertop? Also, am I amiss in thinking one of the Palantir was in the tower on Weathertop?	Finrod al Thor	9	4203	Aug 31, 2011 by Huan the great hound
Palintiri (Preview) Does any body know where all the Palintiri were originally at? How many there were? (I think seven) Where they were at during the war of the ring?	Beren One Hand	8	5440	Apr 15, 2007 by The Might
Eldest of the Eldar (Preview) During War of the Ring, who was the oldest of the Elves remaining in Middle-Earth? I'm working off the top of my head so I am thinking it would be either Celeborn, Galadriel, or Cirdan. Im not sure if Glorfindel counts.	Celethil	13	5698	Dec 23, 2006 by Glorfindel
how many (Preview) How many kingdoms do the Elves have in total? I know about Rivendell, Grey Havens, Mirkwood and Lorien but are there any others?	Glorfindel	14	4608	Dec 6, 2006 by The Might
Ways of escape (Preview) The 'Edoras defences' post made me think - why didn't Helms deep have a proper way of escape through the mountains behind instead of a small narrow mountain path?	mouth of sauron	9	4454	Oct 12, 2006 by The Might
Who was greater? (Preview) I have been pondering how a line would follow in tterms of greatness of the following: Eldar of the undying lands, Numenoreans, Elves of middle-earth, middle-earth peoples. I would say that Eldar of undying lands would come first and men of Middle-earth last but who is greater in the second age,...	mouth of sauron	22	4151	Oct 11, 2006 by Gothmog
Rivendell and Lothlorien (Preview) I don't know if anyone asked this before but I wonder-what happened with Rivendell and Lorien after the departure of the Elves to the West?Were they deserted,ruined,or did someone stay there?thanks	Aredhel	14	7867	Oct 5, 2006 by Celethil
Nazgul and Rohirrim (Preview) I am curious becuase it says in the book that it was 3 days to Minas Tirith from Edoras as the Nazgul fly's. How can this be compared to Horses, as Nazgul distance is not governed of hindered by obstacles like mountains and rivers whereas a Horse is, so surley it would be more time for a horse to reach M.Tiri...	Glorfindel	24	5623	Oct 1, 2006 by Anduril
Finding Rivendell (Preview) Rivendell is known as the hidden valley. However I am confused by this. Exactly how is it hidden - by Elven enchantment? - if so how would anyone hope to find it amidst the endless miles of steadily rising flat where it is located?	mouth of sauron	19	5848	Aug 25, 2006 by The Might
Can anyone refresh my memory? (Preview) ok, I just forgot something and I am trying to remember... now, as far as I remember Eomund, and implicitly his son Eomer claimed descent from Aldor the Old, third king of Rohan...but I am not sure could anyone perhaps tell me if I am correct?	The Might	7	4631	Aug 11, 2006 by mouth of sauron
Why leave Middle-earth? (Preview) Why did the Elves have to leave ME at the end of the third age. Why could they not just stay and fight Sauron and untie Elf, Dwarf and man? Seems a bit traitorous to me, to just leave all the other peoples of middle-earth to sort it all out.	Galadriel	18	5151	Aug 8, 2006 by The Might
question for smart people (Preview) I know this is lore...but I am just curious to see how many of you get this one right. Who killed the witch-king? I know,seems easy. but the question is harder then it seems, trust me.	The Might	17	5141	Jul 27, 2006 by The Might
Kings of Gondor (Preview) From various books i have gathered that when Numenor was fallen, Elendil founded the kingdom Arnor in the North whilst Isildur and Anarion founded the southern king dom of men - Gondor. However I have also seen evidence that Gondor was held by Elendil as well as Arnor and isildur and Anarion only Gover...	Glorfindel	8	4964	Jul 25, 2006 by The_one_Narya
Angmar vs Arnor ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) When Sauron sent Angmar north from Dol-Guldur in 1350 how could he compete against an already established realm like Arnor. Angmars troops would have a hell of alot of dangers such as northern Mirkwood Elves, Rivendell Elves before he could even reach the Ettenmoors in the very north. He would surel...	mouth of sauron	92	14427	May 19, 2006 by Eönwë
Elves of the East (Preview) When the first Elves arose on the eastern shores of the sea of helcar, some were captured by Melkor and some later on followed the Hunter, orome, over to Valinor and some stopped on the way, unable to go any further and they established Beleriand. But the ones who were neither captured, nor followed Oro...	mouth of sauron	6	5477	Apr 24, 2006 by The Might
Rivendell (Preview) what became of Rivendell after the departure of the Elves to the Undying Lands	Galadriel	9	4156	Apr 15, 2006 by The Might

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