A Sacred Fellowship

Hurin and Huor are heroes, but Kathryn's fantastic pronunciations of some of the greatest quotes by Tolkien are EPIC.

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The episode is too short to properly know the chapter of Beren and Luthien and almost long enough that we needed three. In a first ever split, Kathryn and Lorienne resume discussions of Beren and Luthien. Enjoy the journey!

For the first time ever, we are dividing a chapter. Why not take more time with Beren and Luthien! So enjoy this first part of the chapter and our conversation about WILL, willing, battles of will, etc. Stay tuned for the Eleventy First Episode where we will complete the chapter, do a sacred practice and celebrate this Bilbo-esque milestone.

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Kathryn and Lorienne welcome Chad B. back to help us through this rich chapter on the Fourth Battle. Chad helps us see where bits from other chapters fit into the time line of this one and we solve for once and for all the parentage of Gil-Galad. Really. No more questions or confusions.

Our theme is Growth, mostly positive, some a hint of trouble to come, in the first appearance of Men in Middle Earth. Lorienne and Kathryn have a vicious battle over a possible eucatastrophe and we come out just fine. We ponder how changing our minds can allow us to grow.

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Kathryn and Lorienne discuss the comforting kinds of solitude and the isolating kinds, each of which show up in this chapter of the Silmarillion. Who doesn't name their child for TWELVE YEARS???

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Kathryn and Lorienne look at different types of judgment as they manifest in Of the Noldor in Beleriand. Meanwhile, Turgon and Finrod begin their great projects, Galadriel drops some knowledge on Melian, and Turgon bans a language.

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Who knew a chapter on geography could lead to a discussion of Jewish humor and prophecy, Hamilton references (well, everybody knew that), and profound revelations about home. Who's afraid of Chapter 14? NOT US! Enjoy, and get your own Hero's Journal here!

Obligation runs through this chapter and secrets are kept, alliances made, saving a loved one triumphs over a feud, and Feanor's oath outlives him. And WHY don't Turgon and Finrod share their dreams with one another??

Lorienne and Kathryn, back at our respective homes, discuss Chapter 11 of the Silmarillion, and a bit of Chapter 9, and a bit of the end of Lord of the Rings, as one does. Exile is a rich theme for this chapter. Let us know what you think.

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