Episode 12: Are you lost? With the action (and names) flying fast and furious in the Silmarillion, Sam and Raleigh take a step back to make sure they know what the heck is going on. Sam runs through our journey so far, from the emptiness of the void to the exile of the Noldor elves. Raleigh, the first time reader, gets going on geography, genealogy, and cosmology, while exploring freedom, fallibility, and fate. If you're confused by the Tolkiens' messy, brilliant narrative, this is the perfect opportunity to catch up on the key characters and events before pressing forward. 

Quenya Questions in Quarantine: Join a first-time reader and a Middle Earth veteran on an isolation-inspired adventure through J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Silmarillion.’