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In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 13, “Of the Return of the Noldor.”  In Chapter 13, we’ll learn of the fate of Fëanor, the second and third battles of Beleriand, and much more! Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second AgeShow Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0292SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg16/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/NfTQcLXGQHYWatch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/128713592Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/66583711Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroadRead Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

Hey there, Fellowship! My new book, Tolkien’s Tragedy, is available now in paperback! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! This episode is a walkthrough of the book using the table of contents as a kind of map into the deeper themes. Númenor has always struck me as one of Tolkien’s most powerful creations—not just as a story within the legendarium, but as a meditation on power, mortality, and the quiet, creeping distortion of what is good. What begins as a gift gradually becomes something grasped at, controlled, and ultimately lost. In that sense, the fall of Númenor is not just an ancient tale, but a pattern that feels uncomfortably familiar. My aim in writing this book is to bring that pattern into clearer view. Tolkien wasn’t simply inventing a lost civilization; he was exploring something enduring about the human condition. Don’t forget to visit TolkiensTragedy.com to get your copy of the book. Alright, let’s dive in! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 12, “Of Men.”  Chapter 12 is exactly what it sounds like: the origin story of the Younger Children of Ilúvatar, the race of poor mortals known as Atani, or Men. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second AgeShow Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0291SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg15/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/TnfCUPkjbnoWatch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/128022729Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/66101608Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroadRead Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy, is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TrueMythsPress.com to learn more! In this episode, we’ll explore the events attributed to the year 2251 of the Second Age. Included among these events is the origin and rise of the Ring-wraiths, Sauron’s notorious NINE! We’ll see how the increasing Númenorean anxiety towards death served to create a spiritual environment that led to the seduction and “creation” of the Nazgûl. Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/N3C8LKrXBfo Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/92837906 Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/92837928 Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0354/ Helpful Links: buy Tolkien's Tragedy » https://www.etsy.com/listing/4483126191/tolkiens-tragedy-concerning-numenor-thetake 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everonbuy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 11, “Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor.”  With the hurricane of catastrophes brought on by Morgoth’s murder of the Two Trees subsiding, the dust is settling, and the Valar have some decisions to make. Chapter 11 of The Silmarillion deals with the creation of the Sun and the Moon following the disasters in the Blessed Realm, as well as the hiding of Valinor from the peoples of Beleriand and all other lands. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0290SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg14/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/-vWPUtk5kwkWatch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127524831Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/65808085Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroadRead Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In this episode, we consider the reign of Tar-Atanamir, the 13th ruler of Númenor. Atanamir’s reign was of major consequence for the people of Númenor, as his longing for immortality began to sow the seeds of discontent, restlessness, and malice toward the Eldar,  the Valar, and ultimately Ilúvatar Himself. Join us! Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/fXPQG4LYlGY Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/92694652 Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/92694956 Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0353/ Helpful Links: take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everonbuy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/read Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienroad.substack.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 10, “Of the Sindar.”  In Chapter 10, the perspective shifts from the Blessed Realm to Beleriand, where it will remain for the rest of The Silmarillion. We jump back to where we left Beleriand - at the point when the Vanyar, Noldor, and Teleri all departed, leaving behind some of their brethren, who become known as the Sindar, and take the Teleri Lord Elwë as their King, and the Maia Melian as their Queen. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0289SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg13/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/24axMxpUGekWatch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/127024954Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/65394995Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroadRead Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In this episode, we’ll consider the events spanning the years of SA1731 thru SA2029, as Númenor spreads its influence over Middle-earth - and the Shadow spreads its influence over Númenor. Join us! Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/XagUWECRjVM Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91796302 Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91796542 Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0352/ Helpful Links: take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everonbuy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/read Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienroad.substack.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 9, “Of the Flight of the Noldor.”  Chapter 9 of The Silmarillion brings us to the terrible aftermath of Valinor’s Darkening. Will Melkor be held to account? Can Ungoliant be stopped? Is there any saving the Two Trees? And what of the Silmarils? Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0288SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg12/Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/LqNlLvJkvaAWatch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/126468873Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/65213713Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroadRead Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s defeat and the first White Council. Join us! Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/par3Y0ph_9s Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91403916 Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/91403911 Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0351/ Helpful Links: take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everonbuy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/read Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienroad.substack.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 8, “Of the Darkening of Valinor.”  Chapter 8 brings us to the great catastrophe of the Blessed Realm. What happens in this chapter sets in motion tidal waves of tragedies whose effects are felt, for good and for ill, down to the years of Frodo’s journey. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0287SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg11Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/1JbIgPaPkM0Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125953670Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64940466Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroadRead Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s full scale invasion of Eriador and the subsequent counterattack of the Númenoreans. Join us! Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/D13ydcT42Oc Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/90982103 Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/90981634 Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0350/ Helpful Links: take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everonbuy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/read Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienroad.substack.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 7, “Of the Silmarils & the Unrest of the Noldor.”  What are the Silmarils and what is their significance? We finally reach the answer to these questions in Chapter 7, learn of the intrigue surrounding them, and how their existence becomes a curse for the Blessed Realm. Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0286SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg10Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/KW2gfIX3cCAWatch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125474858Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/64594970Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroadRead Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

With this episode, the War of Sauron Upon The Elves (aka The War of the Three Rings) begins! And given the relative length of the next 3 chapters, as well as their unified theme, I decided to combine them into this one episode. Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/DnI07pSeqXQ Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/90407864 Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/90406553 Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0349/ Helpful Links: take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everonbuy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/read Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienroad.substack.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

In the latest episode of our epic, chapter-by-chapter Silmarillion journey, we’ll explore Chapter 6, “Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor.”  With Melkor having been imprisoned, Valinor enters a long era of peace. To Finwë, High King of the Noldor, a son is born: Fëanor, the “Spirit of Fire”, whose destiny is bound up with the fate of many. And all the while, a perilous shadow grows upon the Blessed Realm… Join us as we discuss! LINKS: Show Notes: https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0284SilmGuide Page: https://www.tolkienroad.com/silmguide/sg09Watch This Episode: https://youtu.be/JlOJNE0mBE0Watch Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/124936793Listen Ad-Free: https://www.patreon.com/posts/63972750Shop True Myths Press: https://truemythspress.com/Join the Fellowship of the Road: https://patreon.com/tolkienroadRead Tolkien's Requiem - Concerning Beren and Lúthien: https://tolkiensrequiem.com/Read Tolkien's Overture - Concerning the Music of the Ainur: https://tolkiensoverture.com/Read Tolkien's Tragedy - Concerning Númenor, the Rings of Power, and the Second Age: https://tolkienroad.substack.com/p/tolkiens-tragedy-pt-1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.