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Legolas · 05-10-2004, 03:05 AM

What sort of instance are you looking for Vanya? In 2885, Rohan and Gondor defeated some Haradrim at the Crossing of Poros.

Vanya · 05-10-2004, 03:44 AM

Thank you, Legolas. I don't recall many of events like that from the books I've read (LOTR, Sil,UT), and I always want to know more about this subject. I've explaind someplace that I don't dare to start HoME, since it's not translated. Reading Lotr in English was hard enough for me.

Snowdog · 05-10-2004, 11:55 AM

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Knight of Gondor said: "I really need to read UT! What all is in it? More behind-the-scenes info about the events in the LotR trilogy?"

Yes, there are some good background stories. The Fords of Isen tells how King Theoden's son Theodred gets killed, and also how the command structure of the Rohirrim was in somewhat of a disarray afterward, being the King was burduned by the sorceries of Sarumann.

Also another favorite of mine is 'Disaster at the Gladden Fields' where it tells in detail of Isildur and his loss of the battle, three of four sons, and the Ring, and his life.

Legolas · 05-10-2004, 12:26 PM

I found the essary on the Istari to be of the most interest. I also like the detail Tolkien goes into in the sadly-incomplete 'Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin.' Other favourites are 'Aldarion and Erendis' and 'The Disaster of the Gladden Fields' - the latter of which is a satisfying story to sit and read in one short sitting because of its convenient length (though it is important - it was a pivotal event in the Third Age).

Vanya · 05-11-2004, 02:10 AM

Well, reading about Isildur's death at Gladden fields made me think twice about him, and made me realise the size of his tragedy. I wrote about this in "The most tragic figure" thread.
I liked Aldarion and Erendis story as well, but it was sad. I don't think Erendis was doing the right thing, being so proud and unwilling to compromise. He offered to take her with him (she hated the sea, but he hated the ground as well,but had stayed for her). She only succeded to be left alone and bitter at the and. The aspect of stoy that I liked most is mentioning Gil-Galad and his realm, of which I think there should be more talk.

Legolas · 05-11-2004, 11:26 AM

Yes. Though Gil-galad's kingdom lasted throughout the entire Second Age, the Last Alliance is almost all we hear of it. It would've been nice to hear more about him. That's the "trouble" with such a world...there's so much there, you want to know more and more about it.

Knight of Gondor · 05-12-2004, 08:58 PM

Not that it's relevent, but I've purchased the book and intend to read it on vacation. Thanks for the recommendation, it's why I bought it!

05-10-2004, 03:05 AM	#1
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	What sort of instance are you looking for Vanya? In 2885, Rohan and Gondor defeated some Haradrim at the Crossing of Poros. __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

05-10-2004, 12:26 PM	#4
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	I found the essary on the Istari to be of the most interest. I also like the detail Tolkien goes into in the sadly-incomplete 'Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin.' Other favourites are 'Aldarion and Erendis' and 'The Disaster of the Gladden Fields' - the latter of which is a satisfying story to sit and read in one short sitting because of its convenient length (though it is important - it was a pivotal event in the Third Age). __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

05-11-2004, 02:10 AM	#5
Vanya Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgrade Posts: 43	other stories Well, reading about Isildur's death at Gladden fields made me think twice about him, and made me realise the size of his tragedy. I wrote about this in "The most tragic figure" thread. I liked Aldarion and Erendis story as well, but it was sad. I don't think Erendis was doing the right thing, being so proud and unwilling to compromise. He offered to take her with him (she hated the sea, but he hated the ground as well,but had stayed for her). She only succeded to be left alone and bitter at the and. The aspect of stoy that I liked most is mentioning Gil-Galad and his realm, of which I think there should be more talk.

05-11-2004, 11:26 AM	#6
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	Yes. Though Gil-galad's kingdom lasted throughout the entire Second Age, the Last Alliance is almost all we hear of it. It would've been nice to hear more about him. That's the "trouble" with such a world...there's so much there, you want to know more and more about it. __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

05-12-2004, 08:58 PM	#7
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	Not that it's relevent, but I've purchased the book and intend to read it on vacation. Thanks for the recommendation, it's why I bought it! __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16

05-10-2004, 03:44 AM	#2
Vanya Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgrade Posts: 43	Thank you, Legolas. I don't recall many of events like that from the books I've read (LOTR, Sil,UT), and I always want to know more about this subject. I've explaind someplace that I don't dare to start HoME, since it's not translated. Reading Lotr in English was hard enough for me.