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Before the Fellowship: Fans Read and React to the Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien Every Week episodes
- Eöl Finds the Secret City but Faces a Deadly Choice — pg 131-139 — Episode 38
Aredhel becomes weary of Gondolin and leaves. She is ensnared by Eöl, a Teleri who dwells in darkness and despises the Noldor. Eöl takes her as his wife, and they have a son, Maeglin. Mother and Son flee to Gondolin but are pursued by Eöl who is taken by guards before Turgon. Turgon gives him a fateful choice: Stay forever, or die.
Three friends read and react to the greatest story you've never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien.
01:17 Greg reads pages 125-130 from the Silmarillion, 2nd Edition
29:42 Recap
"In the telling of these tales there was awakened in Aredhel a desire to see her own kin again, and she marvelled that she had grown weary of the light of Gondolin, and the fountains in the sun, and the green sward of Tumladen under the windy skies of spring; moreover she was often alone in the shadows when both her son and her husband were away. Of these tales also grew the first quarrels of Maeglin and Eöl. For by no means would his mother reveal to Maeglin where Turgon dwelt, nor by what means one might come thither, and he bided his time, trusting yet to wheedle the secret from her, or perhaps to read her unguarded mind; but ere that could be done he desired to look on the Noldor and speak with the sons of Fëanor, his kin, that dwelt not far away."
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32 min - Turgon Builds a Stronghold (but the Truth Comes Out) — pg 125-130 — Episode 37
Ulmo helps Turgon build the hidden city of Gondolin. Ulmo promises to protect Gondolin but urges Turgon to remember that the curse of the Noldor stands, and that one would come to warn them of near peril. In Doriath, Galadriel recounts to Melian some of the hidden past of the Noldor, but withholds information about the Oath of Fëanor, the kinslaying, and the burning of the ships at Losgar. But the truth comes out.
Three friends read and react to the greatest story you've never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien.
00:33 Cameron reads pages 125-130 from the Silmarillion, 2nd Edition
19:31 Recap
"And Ulmo said: 'Now thou shalt go at last to Gondolin, Turgon; and I will maintain my power in the Vale of Sirion, and in all the waters therein, so that none shall mark thy going, nor shall any find there the hidden entrance against thy will. Longest of all the realms of the Eldalië shall Gondolin stand against Melkor. But love not too well the work of thy hands and the devices of thy heart; and remember that the true hope of the Noldor lieth in the West and cometh from the Sea."
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Witness the creation of Tolkien's universe, meet the villain that's bigger and badder than Sauron, and hear a love story that will leave you in tears. We are not experts, we're just fans like you. And we're having a blast going through this masterpiece of fiction, 15 minutes at a time. Grad a cup of tea or your favorite scotch (or your steering wheel!) and join us every week!
21 min - How did Ulmo put Fingon to sleep? Is Beleriand going underwater? Is Rings of Power any good?— Discussion! — Episode 36
Greg, Dan, and Cameron discuss the greatest story you've never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien (pages 111-124).
"Beneath Ered Engrin he made a great tunnel, which issued south of the mountains; and there he made a mighty gate. But above this gate, and behind it even to the mountains, he piled the thunderous towers of Thangorodrim, that were made of the ash and slag of his subterranean furnaces, and the vast refuse of his tunnellings."Send feedback to [email protected]
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41 min - BONUS: I Recap EVERYTHING in 8 Minutes
Three friends read and react to the greatest story you've never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Cameron reads the recap of the first 124 pages of the Silmarillion, from supersummary.com
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9 min - The World Prepares for Morgoth to Strike — (pg 118-124) — Episode 35
Morgoth controls the north of Middle-Earth from his fortress Angband, the Hells of Iron. But the Noldor settle in lands and begin gathering strength. Get ready for geography!
THE MAP: http://arda-maps.org/ages/first/
Three friends read and react to the greatest story you've never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien.
02:07 Greg reads pages 111-117 from the Silmarillion, 2nd Edition
21:45 Recap
"This is the fashion of the lands into which the Noldor came, in the north of the western regions of Middle-earth, in the ancient days; and here also is told of the manner in which the chieftains of the Eldar held their lands and the leaguer upon Morgoth after the Dagor Aglareb, the third battle in the Wars of Beleriand."
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30 min - Morgoth Makes A Monster as The Noldor Unite (pg 111-117) — Episode 34
Thingol claims kingship over all of Beleriand but the sons of Fëanor dismiss it. Ulmo appears to Turgon and Finrod in dreams and urges them to prepare against assault from Morgoth. Soon a monster emerges.
Three friends read and react to the greatest story you've never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien.
00:34 Cameron reads pages 111-117 from the Silmarillion, 2nd Edition
21:06 Recap
"Now Morgoth, believing the report of his spies that the lords of the Noldor were wandering abroad with little thought of war, made trial of the strength and watchfulness of his enemies. Once more, with little warning, his might was stirred, and suddenly there were earthquakes in the north, and fire came from fissures in the earth, and the Iron Mountains vomited flame; and Orcs poured forth across the plain of Ard-galen."
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DISCORDThe Rings of Power comes to Amazon, but nothing compares to the real story JRR Tolkien wrote. Is the Silmarillion his masterpiece? The Silmarillion is a book everyone should read, but it can be intimidating. Go on a journey with us.
Witness the creation of Tolkien's universe, meet the villain that's bigger and badder than Sauron, and hear a love story that will leave you in tears. We are not experts, we're just fans like you. And we're having a blast going through this masterpiece of fiction, 15 minutes at a time. Grad a cup of tea or your favorite scotch (or your steering wheel!) and join us every week!
24 min - BONUS: NEW FORMAT and how you can win a vintage copy of the Silmarillion!
Want longer readings? Want longer discussions? Now you can choose! We are trying a new format with three longer reading episodes culminating in a longer discussion episode. Let us know what you think!
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Witness the creation of Tolkien's universe, meet the villain that's bigger and badder than Sauron, and hear a love story that will leave you in tears. We are not experts, we're just fans like you. And we're having a blast going through this masterpiece of fiction, 15 minutes at a time. Grad a cup of tea or your favorite scotch (or your steering wheel!) and join us every week!
4 min - Fingon Attempts a Desperate Rescue (pg 108-111) — Episode 33
Fingon hears that his old friend Maedhros is captured, he goes alone to rescue him. He reaches the base of the precipice from which Maedhros hangs, and Maedhros begs him to kill him with an arrow. Fingon prays to Manwë to guide his arrow to put Maedhros out of his misery...
Three friends read and react to the greatest story you've never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien.
00:58 Greg reads pages 108-111 from the Silmarillion, 2nd Edition
10:30 Recap
11:24 Discussion
"Fingon had been close in friendship with Maedhros; and though he knew not yet that Maedhros had not forgotten him at the burning of the ships, the thought of their ancient friendship stung his heart. Therefore he dared a deed which is Justly renowned among the feats of the princes of the Noldor: alone, and without the counsel of any, he set forth in search of Maedhros; and aided by the very darkness that Morgoth had made he came unseen into the fastness of his foes. High upon the shoulders of Thangorodrim he climbed, and looked in despair upon the desolation of the land; but no passage or crevice could he find through which he might come within Morgoth's stronghold."
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Witness the creation of Tolkien's universe, meet the villain that's bigger and badder than Sauron, and hear a love story that will leave you in tears. We are not experts, we're just fans like you. And we're having a blast going through this masterpiece of fiction, 15 minutes at a time. Grad a cup of tea or your favorite scotch (or your steering wheel!) and join us every week!
26 min - Fëanor Battles the Lord of the Balrogs! (pg 106-108) — Episode 32
Morgoth sends his armies to attack the Noldor who succeed in driving back the attacking orcs. Fëanor pursues the retreating forces, hoping to find Morgoth himself. As he presses forward, he is surrounded by Morgoth’s forces, and is attacked by Gothmog, Lord of the Balrogs.
Three friends read and react to the greatest story you've never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien.
00:42 Dan reads pages 106-108 from the Silmarillion, 2nd Edition
10:40 Recap
11:44 Discussion
"For Fëanor, in his wrath against the Enemy, would not halt, but pressed on behind the remnant of the Orcs, thinking so to come at Morgoth himself: and he laughed aloud as he wielded his sword, rejoicing that he had dared the wrath of the Valar and the evils of the road, that he might see the hour of his vengeance. Nothing did he know of Angband or the great strength of defence that Morgoth had so swiftly prepared: but even had he known it would not have deterred him, for he was fey, consumed by the flame of his own wrath."
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25 min - The Men Come as the First Sun Rises (pg 103-105) — Episode 31
At the first rising of the Sun, the Mankind, the Second Children of Ilúvatar awake in the far east. Their main distinction from the Elves is that they suffer illness and die in old age, they are aloof from the Valar, and they prefer the light of the Sun to starlight. Men quickly spread across Middle-Earth and befriend the Elves.
Three friends read and react to the greatest story you've never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien.
00:35 Cameron reads pages 103-105 from the Silmarillion, 2nd Edition
08:38 Recap
09:05 Discussion
"Yet it is told that ere long they met Dark Elves in many places, and were befriended by them; and Men became the companions and disciples in their childhood of these ancient folk, wanderers of the Elven-race who never set out upon the paths to Valinor, and knew of the Valar only as a rumour and a distant name."
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Witness the creation of Tolkien's universe, meet the villain that's bigger and badder than Sauron, and hear a love story that will leave you in tears. We are not experts, we're just fans like you. And we're having a blast going through this masterpiece of fiction, 15 minutes at a time. Grad a cup of tea or your favorite scotch (or your steering wheel!) and join us every week!
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Three friends read and react to the greatest story you've never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. This is a book everyone should read, but it can be intimidating. Go on a journey with us:…
witness the creation of Tolkien's universe, meet the villain who's bigger and badder than Sauron, and hear a love story that will leave you in tears. We are not experts, we're just fans like you. And we're having a blast going through this masterpiece of fiction, 15 minutes at a time. Grab a cup of tea or your favorite scotch (or your steering wheel!) and join us each week!