“‘What is it – be swift,’ said he, ‘for this is no hour to come desiring audience of Tevildo Prince of Cats.’” When one thinks of Middle-earth, thoughts of epic battles and the clash of blades, of the fair ethereal Elves, of the valiant champions of Men, of the Dwarves as jewel-smiths and master craftsmen […]
“The wise speak only of what they know, Gríma son of Gálmód. A witless worm have you become. Therefore be silent, and keep your forked tongue behind your teeth.” Of all the human villains in J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, one name stands out: Gríma Wormtongue, a character that can be described with a plethora of terms, […]
“But in the Second Age Sauron, when he turned back to evil, had gathered into his service all the Orks that were scattered far and wide in the Northern world, cowed and masterless, furtive lurkers in dark places. He rekindled the lusts of their black hearts; and to some he showed favour and fed them […]
“If he had a name it’s long since been lost. He would have been known only as a servant of evil. One of a number. One of Nine.” Ever since his debut in The Lord of the Rings (1954), the ghastly Witch-king of Angmar has been one of the most fearsome villains from J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, a […]
“We will have peace, when you and all your works have perished–and the works of your dark master to whom you would deliver us. You are a liar, Saruman, and a corrupter of Men’s hearts. You hold out your hand to me, and I perceive only a finger of the claw of Mordor. Cruel and […]
“Well, I think he is a very great Wizard… in his own way. He’s a gentle soul who prefers the company of animals for others. He keeps a watchful eye over the vast forest lands to the east, and a good thing too. For always evil will look to find a foothold in this world.” […]
“[Sauron]’s gathering of armies had not been unopposed, and his success much less than his hope. But this is a matter spoken of in notes on ‘The Five Wizards’. He had powerful enemies behind his back, the East, and in the southern lands to which he had not yet given sufficient thoughts.” Very little is […]
“Do you hear me, Wulf? By my life, Rohan still stands. Helm Hammerhand still stands!” Middle-earth finally returns to the big screen The Lord of the Rings the motion picture franchise begun by Peter Jackson with his critically-acclaimed trilogy (2001-2003), brought fantasy works back to the public’s attention. These wonderful adaptations, counted among the greatest […]
“Indeed, wherever there is trouble and strife and the Enemy is stirring there you will find Gandalf the Grey.” First appearing in The Hobbit (1937) and forever immortalized in his exceptional portrayal by actor Ian McKellen in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings the motion picture trilogy (2001-2003), Gandalf is one of the most […]
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