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Túrin Turambar has officially abandoned the protection of Doriath, choosing instead to live as an outlaw among murderers and cutthroats. In our breakdown of the first part of Chapter 6 of The Children of Húrin, we explore Túrin’s tragic descent into darkness, his absolute refusal to live under anyone else’s law, and how a deadly “accident” turns him into the captain of the Wolf-Men.
We also look at:
<ul>
<li>How Túrin’s slaying of Forwëg perfectly mirrors the tragedy of Saeros in Doriath. Ú</li>
<li>The fascinating real-world Anglo-Saxon history behind Tolkien’s “Wolf-Heads.”</li>
<li>The exact moment in the lore where Tolkien paused writing The <a class="wpil_keyword_link" href="https://www.theonering.com/the-silmarillion/" title="Silmarillion" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="96">Silmarillion</a> to start The Lord of the Rings.</li>
<li>Túrin’s Toll & Titles: Adding new names and fresh victims to our running tally!</li>
<li>Plus, a quick “look” of the Rings of Power DVD release and great news about J.R.R. Tolkien’s favorite pub reopening.</li>
</ul>
In our extended episode (available for members who’ve downloaded the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exploring-tolkien/id6759834594">Exploring Tolkien app</a> and at <a href="https://theonering.com/members">https://theonering.com/members</a>), we get into:
<ul>
<li>Is Túrin good? We debate his morality and choices</li>
</ul>
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Get the Exploring Tolkien App to listen to every episode, a Tolkien calendar, the latest news, and member exclusives! Túrin Turambar has officially abandoned the protection of Doriath, choosing instead to live as an outlaw among murderers and cutthroats. In our breakdown of the first part of Chapter 6 of The Children of Húrin, we explore Túrin’s tragic descent into darkness, his absolute refusal to live under anyone else’s law, and how a deadly “accident” turns him into the captain of the Wolf-Men. We also look at: How Túrin’s slaying of Forwëg perfectly mirrors the tragedy of Saeros in Doriath. Ú The fascinating real-world Anglo-Saxon history behind Tolkien’s “Wolf-Heads.” The exact moment in the lore where Tolkien paused writing The Silmarillion to start The Lord of the Rings. Túrin’s Toll & Titles: Adding new names and fresh victims to our running tally! Plus, a quick “look” of the Rings of Power DVD release and great news about J.R.R. Tolkien’s favorite pub reopening. In our extended episode (available for members who’ve downloaded the Exploring Tolkien app and at https://theonering.com/members), we get into: Is Túrin good? We debate his morality and choices 🔗 Episode Links Get the Exploring Tolkien App! The Children of Húrin The Story of Kullervo The Silmarillion Unfinished Tales 🎧 Subscribe to our Podcast Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Get the Exploring Tolkien App Get the Extended Podcast 🔍 If You Like Tolkien The Expanded Letters of JRR Tolkien (audiobook) The Expanded Letters of JRR Tolkien (book) The Silmarillion The Children of Húrin The Atlas of Middle-earth Make Tolkien Great Again – Tengwar Hat

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Túrin Turambar has officially abandoned the protection of Doriath, choosing instead to live as an outlaw among murderers and cutthroats. In our breakdown of the first part of Chapter 6 of The Children of Húrin, we explore Túrin’s tragic descent into darkness, his absolute refusal to live under anyone else’s law, and how a deadly “accident” turns him into the captain of the Wolf-Men.
We also look at:
<ul>
<li>How Túrin’s slaying of Forwëg perfectly mirrors the tragedy of Saeros in Doriath. Ú</li>
<li>The fascinating real-world Anglo-Saxon history behind Tolkien’s “Wolf-Heads.”</li>
<li>The exact moment in the lore where Tolkien paused writing The <a href="https://www.theonering.com/the-silmarillion/" title="Silmarillion" rel="noopener noreferrer">Silmarillion</a> to start The Lord of the Rings.</li>
<li>Túrin’s Toll &amp; Titles: Adding new names and fresh victims to our running tally!</li>
<li>Plus, a quick “look” of the Rings of Power DVD release and great news about J.R.R. Tolkien’s favorite pub reopening.</li>
</ul>
In our extended episode (available for members who’ve downloaded the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exploring-tolkien/id6759834594" rel="noopener noreferrer">Exploring Tolkien app</a> and at <a href="https://theonering.com/members" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://theonering.com/members</a>), we get into:
<ul>
<li>Is Túrin good? We debate his morality and choices</li>
</ul>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/3P8en81" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Story of Kullervo</a> 
<a href="https://amzn.to/4cMreVg" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Silmarillion</a> 
<a href="https://amzn.to/4u9YzAt" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unfinished Tales</a>
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🔍 If You Like Tolkien 
<a href="https://amzn.to/3x0kbHh" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Expanded Letters of JRR Tolkien (audiobook)</a> 
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<a href="https://amzn.to/3a7wE0k" rel="noopener noreferrer"> The Silmarillion</a> 
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171. Forsaking Elves for Outlaws : Children of Húrin #8

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In this episode, we explore an incredibly rare event in Tolkien’s legendarium: a formal Elven trial. We examine King Thingol’s judgment of Túrin after the death of Saeros, uncovering how law, evidence, and mercy operate in Doriath. We also look at:
<ul>
<li>How Mablung’s testimony and Nellas’s surprise appearance shifted the king’s verdict.</li>
<li>The evolution of Thingol’s character since his harsh treatment of <a class="wpil_keyword_link" title="Beren" href="https://www.theonering.com/tolkien-encyclopedia/beren/" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="95">Beren</a>.</li>
<li>Túrin’s growing list of titles and his first official toll.</li>
<li>Why The Rings of Power repeating “the very” over 30 times highlights poor writing.</li>
</ul>
In our extended episode (available for members who’ve downloaded the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exploring-tolkien/id6759834594">Exploring Tolkien app</a> and at <a href="https://theonering.com/members">https://theonering.com/members</a>), we get into:
<ul>
<li>User comments on Beleg’s sword choice</li>
<li>Son of Mowen vs Son of Húrin</li>
<li>Why writers like Damon Lindelof fundamentally misunderstand how to adapt source material — particularly when it comes to what fans ACTUALLY want.</li>
</ul>
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<a href="https://amzn.to/4u9YzAt">Unfinished Tales</a>
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Get the Exploring Tolkien App to listen to every episode, a Tolkien calendar, the latest news, and member exclusives! In this episode, we explore an incredibly rare event in Tolkien’s legendarium: a formal Elven trial. We examine King Thingol’s judgment of Túrin after the death of Saeros, uncovering how law, evidence, and mercy operate in Doriath. We also look at: How Mablung’s testimony and Nellas’s surprise appearance shifted the king’s verdict. The evolution of Thingol’s character since his harsh treatment of Beren. Túrin’s growing list of titles and his first official toll. Why The Rings of Power repeating “the very” over 30 times highlights poor writing. In our extended episode (available for members who’ve downloaded the Exploring Tolkien app and at https://theonering.com/members), we get into: User comments on Beleg’s sword choice Son of Mowen vs Son of Húrin Why writers like Damon Lindelof fundamentally misunderstand how to adapt source material — particularly when it comes to what fans ACTUALLY want. 🔗 Episode Links Get the Exploring Tolkien App! The Children of Húrin The Story of Kullervo The Silmarillion Unfinished Tales 🎧 Subscribe to our Podcast Subscribe on Apple Subscribe on Spotify Get the Exploring Tolkien App Get the Extended Podcast 🔍 If You Like Tolkien The Expanded Letters of JRR Tolkien (audiobook) The Expanded Letters of JRR Tolkien (book) The Silmarillion The Children of Húrin The Atlas of Middle-earth Make Tolkien Great Again – Tengwar Hat

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In this episode, we explore an incredibly rare event in Tolkien’s legendarium: a formal Elven trial. We examine King Thingol’s judgment of Túrin after the death of Saeros, uncovering how law, evidence, and mercy operate in Doriath. We also look at:
<ul>
<li>How Mablung’s testimony and Nellas’s surprise appearance shifted the king’s verdict.</li>
<li>The evolution of Thingol’s character since his harsh treatment of <a title="Beren" href="https://www.theonering.com/tolkien-encyclopedia/beren/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Beren</a>.</li>
<li>Túrin’s growing list of titles and his first official toll.</li>
<li>Why The Rings of Power repeating “the very” over 30 times highlights poor writing.</li>
</ul>
In our extended episode (available for members who’ve downloaded the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exploring-tolkien/id6759834594" rel="noopener noreferrer">Exploring Tolkien app</a> and at <a href="https://theonering.com/members" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://theonering.com/members</a>), we get into:
<ul>
<li>User comments on Beleg’s sword choice</li>
<li>Son of Mowen vs Son of Húrin</li>
<li>Why writers like Damon Lindelof fundamentally misunderstand how to adapt source material — particularly when it comes to what fans ACTUALLY want.</li>
</ul>
🔗 Episode Links 
 <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/exploring-tolkien/id6759834594" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get the Exploring Tolkien App!</a> 
<a href="https://amzn.to/4vQ6moV" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Children of Húrin</a> 
<a href="https://amzn.to/3P8en81" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Story of Kullervo</a> 
<a href="https://amzn.to/4cMreVg" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Silmarillion</a> 
<a href="https://amzn.to/4u9YzAt" rel="noopener noreferrer">Unfinished Tales</a>
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🔍 If You Like Tolkien 
<a href="https://amzn.to/3x0kbHh" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Expanded Letters of JRR Tolkien (audiobook)</a> 
<a href="https://amzn.to/49ZkSiA" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Expanded Letters of JRR Tolkien (book)</a> 
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170. Tolkien’s Only Courtroom Drama : Children of Húrin #7

Peter Jackson brought most of the comic relief for The Lord of the Rings via Gimli--which, based on his character in the books, is definitely off character.

75. Gimli’s Comic Relief, Boromir’s Wrong Hair, and Legolas’s Big Elf Boots

Young Hobbits, dark Aragorn, and remaking a character to be a reluctant king.

74. Aragorn’s Big Change and The Hobbit Youth Movement

Peter Jackson changed Gandalf, Sam, and Merry and Pippen for The Lord of the Rings films -- but how much did he change them, and was it worth it?

73. How Peter Jackson Changed the Wizard, the Pranksters, and Frodo’s Best Bud

We jump into the deep end of analyzing Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings as we look at every film change he made!

72. Adapting Lord of the Rings, Cutting up the Story, and Dropping the Poetry

Lord of the Rings screenwriter Philippa Boyens discusses her approach to writing the film.

71. An Interview with Lord of the Rings Screenwriter Philippa Boyens

Viggo is thoughtful and soft-spoken, but has a driven personality that allows him to inhabit roles like Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings.

70. An Interview with Viggo Mortensen

If you haven't listened to Jeff Johnson's music yet, you're missing out.

69. Music is Escape : An Interview with Jeff Johnson – Musician, Composer, Producer

In this episode, Liv Tyler and Orlando Bloom joined us to talk their thoughts about the films, their careers, and the crazy premiere in Wellington for Return of the King.

68. An Interview with Liv Tyler and Orlando Bloom

Peter Jackson's Gandalf answered our questions earnestly and thoughtfully--particularly when discussing wisdom and fidelity to Tolkien's books.

67. An Interview with Ian McKellen : He Read Tolkien EVERY NIGHT Before Filming

In this final part of Tolkien's essay, we look at Consolation and Eucatastrophe and how important they are to this literary art.

66. Happily Ever After isn’t Enough – On Fairy Stories, Part 6

The bi-weekly podcast for serious Tolkien fans. Hosts Jonathan Watson and Michael Grumbine of TheOneRing.com (the internet’s longest Tolkien community since 1999) read through The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and every Age of Middle-earth — chapter by chapter. Plus conversations with artists, creators, and scholars–and honest commentary on what Hollywood keeps getting wrong about Tolkien’s legacy. 160+ episodes.

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