ELOTR: EPISODE 228

IN WHICH: We see our first glimpses outside of Rivendell and discuss the “ticking clock” trope and the importance of the fellowship’s lineup.

Field Trip: Angle of Mitheithel, Fernbrake Cot

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Tonight we depart Rivendell at last. For real! Probably.

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Tonight we get to the battle of aphorisms between Elrond and Gimli! Free agency? Oaths? What's the best course?

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ELOTR Episode 225

Announcements: If you are among our listeners who play Lord of the Rings Online, then you don’t want to miss their 15 year anniversary. With a plethora of presents and freebies, there’s too much to post here so check out https://www.lotro.com/news/lotro-15th... for more info. Also, planning is going ahead for more regional moots and Mythmoots. Check https://signumuniversity.org/event/ for details.

IN WHICH: Elrond leaves his final words of wisdom with the departing company.

Field Trip: Angle of Mitheithel, Thelgarth

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Leaving on a journey with a sinking feeling you have forgotten something. I feel you, Sam.

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03/29/2022 ELOTR Episode 223

Announcements: Sunshine Moot is April 2nd in Orlando. Tickets available for in person and online attendance! See https://signumuniversity.org/event/ for more details!

There are 10 modules for the April course of the Signum S.P.A.C.E. program. Tokens make great gifts and they are good forever! See for more info on our April course. http://signumuniversity.org/space

IN WHICH: We discuss Sam’s dour admonishment of Bill and how it connects to his own worries and fading enthusiasm.

Field Trip: Angle of Mitheithel, Ost Waeren

~Vilori

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03/22/2022 ELOTR Episode 222

Announcements: Announcements: Texmoot is coming up on the 26th of March; Sunshine Moot is April 2nd. Tickets available for in person and online attendance! See https://signumuniversity.org/event/ for more details!

There are 10 modules for the April course of the Signum S.P.A.C.E. program. Tokens make great gifts and they are good forever! See for more info on our April course. http://signumuniversity.org/space

IN WHICH: We discuss Aragorn’s secret contemplations and the nighttime departure of the fellowship.

Field Trip: Angle of Mitheithel, Gaerond

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03/15/2022 ELOTR Episode 221

Announcements: Announcements: Texmoot is coming up on the 26th of March; Sunshine Moot is April 2nd. Tickets available for in person and online attendance! See https://signumuniversity.org/event/ for more details!

There are 10 modules for the April course of the Signum S.P.A.C.E. program. Tokens make great gifts and they are good forever! See for more info on our April course. http://signumuniversity.org/space

IN WHICH: We discuss Bill the Pony and his relationship to Sam and his role in the fellowship.

Field Trip: Angle of Mitheithel, Gaerond

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03/08/2022 ELOTR Episode 220

Announcements: Texmoot is coming up on the 26th of March; Sunshine Moot is April 2nd. Tickets available for in person and online attendance! See https://signumuniversity.org/event/ for more details!

There are 10 modules for the April course of the Signum S.P.A.C.E. program. Tokens make great gifts and they are good forever! See for more info on our April course. http://signumuniversity.org/space

IN WHICH: We discuss Tolkien’s descriptions of the Fellowship’s accoutrements, sword shout outs and the ever-pressing controversy of Hobbit footwear.

Field Trip: Echad Mirobel

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Elrond drops some prophetic advice like it ain't no thing, then we casually return to clothing descriptions.

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