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The great Dwarvish smith Telchar makes the knife Angrist for Curufin, and Curufin contemplates the new weapon. (Alliterative verse.)

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 Finrod takes a trip north to visit his cousins, taking a notable piece of jewelry with him and imparting some interesting revelations regarding the customs of the Dwarves.

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Tinfang is accounted one of the greatest minstrels, along with Maglor and Daeron.

In spite of this, the musical abilities of all three outside of sheer performance skills are described in less detail in The Silmarillion than other characters like Finrod. This essay attempts to gather the quotes that suggest Tinfang's degree of power and influence over objects and people in his original context.

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In the 'real' Middle Ages women died in childbirth in droves. In Tolkien's world motherhood is even more deadly, but in a narrative sense rather than an obstetrical one.

 

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This is a legend told regarding Marhwini, first Lord of the Eothéod, by the women of that people during Rohan's founding.

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Forgiveness takes time. Healing takes longer.

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Extracts from the Annals of Beleriand, including the Old English version, that deal with the capture and rescue of Maedhros.

With a very brief discussion.

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A critical examination of Thingol as a leader in The Silmarillion. 

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"The dead call to Rían and she answers them, not wholly willingly, like a parent, roused in the night by the cries of her child, knowing that, should she ignore it, the consequences will be much worse." How she died. 

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The Valar present an interesting case study of sexism in Tolkien's legendarium because they occupy a prototypical role, representing Iluvatar's intentions on how the universe should operate. My research shows that the female Valar not only appear far less frequently in The Silmarillion than the male Valar but are less involved, less assertive, and speak less.

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The ordinary deeds of everyday life in Lindon and Tirion, through letters. A followup to Scion of Kings.

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A collection of quotes dealing with the fact that Tolkien explicitly set Middle-earth in our world from the very beginning of his Legendarium.

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There are various recurring convictions concerning the matter of love, sex and marriage among the Eldar. We've probably all encountered them at some point. But a closer look at Tolkien's writings shows that matters aren't as simple as fanon tends to believe.

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The road from Tirion is harsh and difficult but Nolofinwë finds his arrival in Beleriand far different than he expected.

Written for the Teitho contest prompt "Expectation."

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Luthien casts her songspell over Morgoth. 

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Sparring Finwean cousins.

May-June Challenge Entry - Competition/Prompt: Lucie Jones: Never Give Up On You lyrics – 2017 Eurovision Song Contest

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Having recently arrived in Valinor, the three greatest minstrels of Middle-earth are told they will participate in a contest against singers from Valinor.

Daeron thinks Maglor is taking this competition far too seriously.

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Great minds think alike in Second Age Eregion.

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A young Fëanáro has become interested in linguistics, and Tirion's top etymologist is not happy.

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The private thoughts of Gríma, counselor to King Théoden of Rohan. The story of how a young man of great potential turned into a traitor to his country, told in his own words.

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Finrod musters up the courage to die.

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(3 of 3). (part of Laurelöt). 

Glorfindel is invited to the House of Curumo (Saruman) where he meets Ingwë. 

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2 of 3 (part of Laurelöt)

On his first day in Tirion, Glorfindel chooses at the tailors. 

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1of 3. (and part of Laurelöt)

The first day in Tirion for Glorfindel. He learns a great deal. 

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The Host of the Valar is almost ready to leave Aman... including someone unexpected.

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