In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the differences between men and elves, and the awakening of men.

In this episode of SFE, we discuss how our non-hobbit main characters find themselves at the Council of Elrond; and the whos, whats, and whys of the line of ruling stewards of Gondor.

In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the final fate of the two trees of Valinor, and the Valar's very ambitious remodeling project.

In this episode of SFE, we discuss why Boromir and Aragorn are so weird with each other, and the significance of the evenstar.

In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss Legolas' kin, the Sindar, and the first of the open wars between elves and orcs.

In this episode of SFE, we discuss the ancient elven magic of summoning water horses, and why Elrond didn't force Isildur to destroy the one ring.

In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss Feanor's rather inconsistent people skills, and the all-consuming power of any oath sworn by the name of Iluvatar.

In this episode of SFE, we discuss the vagaries of kingsfoil, and the very cool elf whose character was folded into Arwen's.

In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the ruinous fate of the two trees of Valinor, and Shelob's even nastier mother Ungoliant.

In this episode of SFE, we discuss what Elvish medicine actually is, where little Uruk-hai come from, and how maybe Lurtz the Uruk-hai captain is a little bit hot?

VFX Artists React to Lord of the Rings (part 1) is here.