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#jrrtolkien

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Michael Martinez

[caption id="attachment_17774" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Turin Turambar is one of the characters who first appeared in ‘The Book of Lost Tales’. Inspired by an obscure passage, a reader asks if Turin fought in the original Unnumbered Tears in the earliest mythology. Here is what we know.[/caption]

Q: Did Turin Fight In The Nirnaeth Arnoediad?

ANSWER: In December 2024 a reader […]

https://middle-earth.xenite.org/did-turin-fight-in-the-nirnaeth-arnoediad/

An artistic representation of a massive battle on a broad plain under the words 'Did Turin Fight In The Nirnaeth Arnoediad?'
#fantasy#jrrtolkien#middleearth
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Michael Martinez

[caption id="attachment_17618" align="aligncenter" width="720"] How did Beorn learn to change himself into a bear? J.R.R. Tolkien never explained where the mighty warrior learned this skill. Here is what we know about Radagast, Beorn, and the art of skin-changing in Middle-earth.[/caption]

Q: Could Radagast Have Taught Skin-changing To The Beornings?

ANSWER: The relationship between […]

https://middle-earth.xenite.org/could-radagast-have-taught-skin-changing-to-the-beornings/

An artistic rendering of Radagast the Brown teaching skin-changing magic to a young boy under the words 'Could Radagast Have Taught Skin-changing To The Beornings?'
#beorn#fantasy#istari
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Michael Martinez

[caption id="attachment_17607" align="aligncenter" width="720"] J.R.R. Tolkien named many rivers and streams throughout Middle-earth, but not all of them. One of the most notable unnamed rivers is the Duin Lindon, which flowed west and south from the Ered Luin in the Third Age. Although fans and licensees have proposed many names for the river, some people believe it is just the ancient […]

https://middle-earth.xenite.org/what-is-the-name-of-the-river-in-lindon/

A picture of a river flowing through the wilderness beside a range of blue-colored mountains under the words 'What Is The Name Of The River In Lindon?'
#beleriand#fantasy#jrrtolkien
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Michael Martinez

[caption id="attachment_17574" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Balrogs were described as creatures of (dark) fire and shadow. They were powerful servants of Morgoth. But did they have special abilities unique to their kind? Here is what we know.[/caption]

Q: What Are The Special Abilities Of Balrogs?

ANSWER: In November 2024 a reader asked:

I’m reading LOTR once again and just finished […]

https://middle-earth.xenite.org/what-are-the-special-abilities-of-balrogs/

An artistic rendition of a flaming being playing a harp and dancing on ocean waves under the words 'What Are The Special Abilities Of Balrogs?'
#balrogs#fantasy#jrrtolkien
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Josh Renaud

Everyone who knows me will attest that I *love* to talk about Tolkien and Middle-earth (and can do so at length).

I'm still pinching myself that I've been given a chance to present at the first-ever #Westmoot. My talk will be titled "Reflections on Middle-earth from a Middle American."

My daughter and I will be heading to KC on Thursday. If any of you fine folks will also be there, please let me know! We'd love to see you.

"Three days left! Westmoot. Arriving at a far green country!"
#tolkien#middleearth#jrrtolkien
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Michael Martinez

[caption id="attachment_17469" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Merry, Pippin, and Fredegar Bolger were fully informed about Bilbo’s magic ring up until Gandalf caught Sam listening to his conversation with Frodo. But did Merry and Pippin really know enough to realize that Frodo would need their help? Here is what we know.[/caption]

Q: How Did Merry And Pippin Know That Frodo Would Need […]

https://middle-earth.xenite.org/how-did-merry-and-pippin-know-that-frodo-would-need-their-help/

A picture of the four Hobbits from 'The Lord of the Rings' under the words 'how Did Merry And Pippin Know That Frodo Would Need Their Help?'
#fantasy#jrrtolkien#lotr
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Michael Martinez

[caption id="attachment_17462" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Under the influence of the One Ring, Frodo became increasingly isolated and arrogant toward others. A reader asks when he first exhibited this behavior. Here is what we know.[/caption]

Q: When Did The One Ring Begin To Influence Frodo?

ANSWER: It was not easy to rewrite this question, which was submitted in October […]

https://middle-earth.xenite.org/when-did-the-one-ring-begin-to-influence-frodo/

Frodo holds the One Ring over the fires of Mount Doom under the Words 'When Did the One Ring Begin To Influence Frodo?'
#fantasy#jrrtolkien#lotr
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