Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

165: Council of Elrond Session 41 11/24

In which Saurman’s breeding programs and plans for conquest are tactfully discussed. Bob remains a hobbit. Gandalf hopes that Barliman forwarded his letter to…

162: Council of Elrond Sessions 38 11/03/2020

In which the professor ponders what outcome Sauruman had expected before recruiting Gandalf, and whether Sauruman is using all his art on Gandalf or if …

163: Council of Elrond Session 39 11/10

In which we finish our discussion of the confrontation between Gandalf and Saruman. Gandalf makes it clear that he isn't taken in by Saruman's words, and we d…

164: Council of Elrond Session 40 11/18

In which Gandalf describes his imprisonment and the ravaged Isengard’s transformation. Sauruman is building an army to rival Mordor. Is building an orc army …

161: Council of Elrond Sessions 37 10/20/2020

In which Sauruman tries to recruit Gandalf with a well-rehearsed speech. He makes a few “revealing” slips, and speaks of a POWER, and the tragedy of try…

Session 157: Council of Elrond Session 33 09/29/2020

In which Gandalf relates his meeting with Sauruman and the wizards’ rapport is analyzed.

Field Trip: Carn Dum

“Deeds will not be less valiant b…

160: Council of Elrond Session 36 10/20/2020

In which Saurman decries his title as Saruman The White and Gandalf tries to defend its virtues to the newly self-styled Saruman of the Many Colors.

Fie…

Council of Elrond 23: 06/16/2020

In which The Professor discusses Gandalf’s recounting of his meeting with Denathor and his “hoard” of books. Boromir’s interjection is discussed and we begin Isildur…

Council of Elrond 22: 06/09/2020

In which The Professor delves into Gandalf’s search for the ring’s identity and his trip to Minas Tirith’s archives.
Field Trip Minas: Angmar, Minas Agar, Minas Maur