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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!
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My new book, Tolkien’s Tragedy, is available now in paperback!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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?
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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!
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