09/21/2021, ELOTR Episode 200

Announcements: Anytime Audit Special for the “Language Invention Through Tolkien” course! Join Andrew Higgins for this excellent exploration of Tolkien’s language invention process and legacy. -$75 (21% off!) off signumuniversity.org/classes/special/, New England Moot is this weekend ! Please join us in Durham, NH on Saturday, September 25th 2021. Event and Virtual tickets available: signumuniversity.org/event/new-england-moot-2021-second-breakfast/

In which: We learn the fate of the Black Riders’ wardrobe and mounts. How are ring wraiths disrobed?

Field Trip: Elderslades Drenghol, Dun Traikh

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09/14/2021, ELOTR Episode 199

Announcements: Check out signumuniversity.org to see if there’s a regional moot coming up in your area. A new Mythgard Acadamy session on the new publication, “The Nature of Middle Earth” is forthcoming. Order your copy and await instructions.

In which: The scouts come back. Where did they go and what were their missions? What were the twins’ secret mission? Where is Radagast if he’s not at home?

*Field Trip: Elderslades Drengol

“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien

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09/07/2021, ELOTR Episode 198

Announcements: Check out signumuniversity.org to see if there’s a regional moot coming up in your area. A new Mythgard Acadamy session on the new publication, “The Nature of Middle Earth” is forthcoming. Order your copy and await instructions.

In which: We discuss Bilbo’s published works, Frodo marks the passage of Time in Rivendell as winter approaches. What is the “virtue” that Rivendell is imbued with? What “Eye in the Sky” is Frodo watching and why is the “eye” already become so a prevalent theme?

Field Trip: Elderslades Drengol

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Tonight we will talk more about Frodo's state of mind than about people's backsides. Probably.

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Join as Gandalf and Bilbo tag-team on the uphill task of keeping Frodo in good spirits.

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07/27/2021, ELOTR Episode 194

Announcements: Regional moots are starting to take form. Check out signumuniversity.org to see if there’s one in your area, and if not, each moot will be hybrid so you can attend virtually.

In which: Bilbo proves unwilling to rehash The Council and turns the conversation to Frodo and Sam’s potential companions and the deployment of elven spies. Are they spies or are they red herrings to bait Sauron? More Hobbitry.

Field Trip: Elderslades (eventually)

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07/06/2021, ELOTR Episode 193

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In which we discuss “what defines an Elf Friend?” Pippin and Merry Probe Frodo for a recap and Bilbo describes the Council of Elrond as “talking.” Was the Council of Elrond even necessary?

Field Trip: Wells of Langflood, Lyndelby

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06/29/2021, ELOTR Episode 192

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In which Frodo berates Sam for getting roped into the Ring quest and speaks about his dream to stay in Rivendell. His cousins refuse to let their spirits be dampened by his dour predictions. Merry and Pippin insist, as only hobbits can, that they are coming too.

Field Trip: Wells of Langflood, Lyndelby

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06/22/2021, ELOTR Episode 191: Council of Elrond Session 67

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In which Sam forgets his place and makes a bold statement and Elrond engages in more hobbitry. Sam channels Gaffer in an aside to his Master. Will we actually get to lunch?

Field Trip: Wells of Langflood, Framsburg

“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien

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