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In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the creation of the Silmarils, and the fallout from Melkor being the most prolific gossip in Arda.

In this episode of SFE, we discuss the original purpose of the tower at Weathertop, and how Strider was able to scare off five spooky immortal ghost men.

In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we learn more about Fëanor and his family drama, and set the stage for some of Melkor's most evil acts.

In this episode of SFE, we discuss the mysterious Rangers of Eriador, Pippin's reveal of Frodo's real name in the Prancing Pony, and Aragorn's favorite depressing bedtime story, the Lay of Luthien.

In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the fifth chapter of the Silmarillion, and learn about the lives of the elves in and around Valinor, and some of the major players whose adventures we'll be discussing for the rest of the book.

In this episode of SFE, we discuss the major imports and exports of the village of Bree, as well as a brief history of Aragorn's entire bonkers life.

In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the fourth chapter of the Silmarillion, and learn about the leaders of one of the most powerful kingdoms of Middle-Earth's elder days, and how falling in love at first sight can seriously sidetrack your plans.

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In this episode of SFE, we discuss the oddities of Gandalf's confrontation with Saruman, the origins of Frodo's spidey-sense, and everything you ever wanted to know about Tom Bombadil (but were afraid to ask).

In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the third chapter of the Silmarillion, and learn of Melkor's defeat at the hands of the Valar, and of the elves' abiding love for two things: categorization, and giving everything multiple names.

In this episode of SFE, we discuss the whereabouts of the lost seeing-stones and the details of Gandalf's imprisonment by Saruman.