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Council of Elrond 23: 06/16/2020

In which The Professor discusses Gandalf’s recounting of his meeting with Denathor and his “hoard” of books. Boromir’s interjection is discussed and we begin Isildur’s written account of The Ring.

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

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Council of Elrond 22: 06/09/2020

In which The Professor delves into Gandalf’s search for the ring’s identity and his trip to Minas Tirith’s archives.

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

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Council of Elrond 21: 06/02/2020

In which the Professor deconstructs Galdor’s reference to the “long-debated ring,” Sauruman’s comment about hope cheating Sauron, and Gandalf’s account of chasing Gollum and researching the ring. Sauruman’s study of the rings and his connection to the White Council (and 2 elven ring bearers) is discussed.

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

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Council of Elrond Session 20: 05/26/2020

In which the professor discusses Gandalf’s investigation into the ring’s identity and history and the tracking down of Gollum.

Field Trip: Barad Gularan

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

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Council of Elrond Session 19: 05192020

In which the professor discusses Galdor’s intent again, and the word “trove.” Elrond introduces Gandalf and it is discussed why he uses the name “Gandalf” instead of “Mithrandir.” It’s discussed why Gandalf took so long to decipher the identity of Bilbo’s ring. Gandalf acknowledges that it did take too long, but at least Sauron was even slower on the uptake. Gandalf talks about his consultation with Saruman and his trip to Dol Guldur and facing the necromancer. Saruman refuses to believe that Bilbo’s ring is the One Ring. Does Saruman blame/credit Ulmo for the “disappearance” of the ring into “the sea” in his passive conjecture?

Field Trip: Imlad Balcorth

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

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Council of Elrond Session 18: 14052020

In which The Professor dissects Bilbo’s recounting, and it’s debated why Elrond is allowing the Ring’s Story to be told in this haphazard manner. Did he have a set agenda or is he winging it? Frodo’s account is given and it’s debated who interrupted his story for more detail. Bilbo comments that Frodo’s retelling is a good story and enthuses about putting Frodo’s account in writing. Galdor, like Boromir, demands more proof that Frodo’s Ring is Isildur's ring, claiming that only the wise could follow this train of logic.

Field Trip: Imlad Balchorth

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

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Council of Elrond Session 17: 05052020

Bilbo calls for a lunch break, but Elrond asks him to relate his account of taking the ring from Gollum and shows again his remarkable grasp of hobbitry. Bilbo refers to his dislike of being labeled “thief” and the implications of that.

Field Trip: Himbar and discussing the hierarchy of the Angmar forces.

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

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