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The Nicks preview some of the different regions and key sites in the narrative of The Lord of The Rings. Follow along with the map in your book, or one of the maps provided in the show notes. Notes from the episode: Map of Middle-earth

Map of Middle-earth superimposed on Europe

LoTRproject.com interactive map - Caution: spoilers for new readers!

Shire - 3:25

Bree - 6:39

Rivendell - 9:44

Misty Mountains - 12:59

Caradhras - 15:41

Moria - 17:27

Lorien - 19:21

ZED - try to imagine the Elves raving...

Anduin -20:15

Anduin Lothar

Argonath

Isengard 23:00

Rohan 23:37

Fangorn 24:40

Edoras 25:28

Helms Deep 25:48

Dunharrow 26:55

Gondor 28:02

Minas Tirith 29:10

Minas Morgul 32:10

Ithilien 32:43

Osgiliath 35:05

The Black Gate 35:28

Udun 38:13

Mordor 38:48

Sauron Realm of Influence 38:55

Dagorlad 40:49

Mordor again 41:24

Orodruin 41:47

Plateau of Gorgoroth 45:26

Emyn Muil 46:46

Dead Marshes 47:53

Osgiliath again 49:12

Minas Morgul again 50:29

Cirith Ungol 51:23

Barad Dur 52:18

The Eye of Sauron 52:47

Sauron's Road 54:54

The One Ring 56:22

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Nick is all fired up as we he and Nicholas discuss the baddies of Middle-earth, their origins, their pros, cons, and abilities. As the discussion about the various peoples comes to a close, we hope that you feel a little more prepared to enter into the world having a little bit of insight as to what to expect from these people and creatures. Next time we will take a very quick tour through the locations of Middle-earth and try to give some perspective of the scale and distance between the various sites we come across in the story. Notes from the episode: Map of Middle-earth

Orch, Yrch, Orc, Uruk, Goblin

What would happen to humans if they lived underground? [A discussion for what it's worth]

What the heck is a Gulper Eel? [video]

Black Numenorians

Sorcerers in Middle-earth

The Lord of the Nazgul

Khamul Lieutenant of the Witch-King

Mouthpiece of Sauron

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The Nicks discuss Men and their mortality and being the 2nd children of Iluvatar., how different they are in every region, and languages. And also the Dwarves, their creation mistake, the animosity between them and the Elves, and the way each race copes with the evil of the world.

Notes from the episode:

Map of Middle-earth

Rohirric - naming conventions

Beowulf's "Heorot" the Mead Hall aka Golden Hall aka Meduseld

Comparison: Tolkien's Meduseld, Beowulf, and similar historical architecture

Timeline of Thorin Oakenshield's life

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In this episode, the Nicks briefly discuss the immortal race of elves, and why they don't look like Santa's helpers, and the wizards who just happen not to be human, but a special contingent of the Maiar sent to assist Middle-earth in resisting Sauron.

This prologue series is leading up to a chapter by chapter discussion and reflection of The Lord of The Rings. We invite you to grab your copy and join us in a read-along whether it is your first time or eleventy-first time in Middle-earth.

Notes from the Episode

Map of Middle-earth

Mock up of various elf-types and their heights

Starry skies with no light pollution

Nicholas misspeaks and confuses...

Thingol (Ancient King of the Elves, and prominent in the Silmarillion)

with Thranduil (King of the Woodland Realm, Legolas' father)

History of Arwen Undómiel

Khazad-Dûm AKA Moria Was built at an unknown time in the First Age

Quick hierarchy of the celestial beings

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The Nicks discuss the Hobbits - the main characters of The Lord of the Rings, and the namesake of The Hobbit. What kind of people are they? And how long have they been in The Shire? Who are the prominent Hobbits in our Story? All of this and more live from the Green Dragon. Notes From the Episode: Map of Middle-earth

Map of The Shire

Gollum IS a hobbit or at least "of hobbit-kind" - Nicholas is wrong - Tolkien does reference this point in one of his letters (#214).

Baggins Family Tree

Episode Zero - The Boy Who Lived... In Middle-earth?

Middle-earth vacations

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Grab yourself a half-pint, and pull up a chair for this, the first episode of the Green Dragon Live podcast! We are the Nicks, and we're happy you have joined us.

This episode primarily deals with why are we here, but the rest of our prologue series will be a primer to the world of Middle-earth leading into a chapter-by-chapter reflection and discussion of The Lord of The Rings. So, grab your copy, and pour another half-pint, and join us! We invite newcomers to Middle-earth as well as veteran adventurers!

Notes from the Episode

A map of Middle-earth we like.

A map of the Shire from the books

A map of the Shire highlighting Hobbiton and Bywater

Nick Andrew's edition

Nicholas Jon's edition

Nicholas Jon's dream edition It used to be $100, now it's much less expensive.

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