Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings

What, exactly, is the relationship between the Fellowship and the Ring?

10/05/2021, ELOTR Episode 202 Announcements: Our Fall Fundraiser Campaign is live now and off to a great start! We set an all-time record last year, so let’s see if we can break that this year! You can dontate here: https://signumuniversity.org/fund Tickets for Middlemoot are live you can check it out here: https://signumuniversity.org/event/middlemoot-philology-love-of-words-friend-of-words/ In w...

09/28/2021, ELOTR Episode 201 Announcements: Our Fall Fundraiser Campaign is live now and off to a great start! We set an all-time record last year, so let’s see if we can break that this year! Tickets for Middle Moot in Waterloo Iowa are still available; attend in person or online! Anytime Audit Special for the “Language Invention Through Tolkien” will be available until Sept. 30. signumuniversit...

09/21/2021, ELOTR Episode 200 Announcements: Anytime Audit Special for the “Language Invention Through Tolkien” course! Join Andrew Higgins for this excellent exploration of Tolkien’s language invention process and legacy. -$75 (21% off!) off signumuniversity.org/classes/special/, New England Moot is this weekend ! Please join us in Durham, NH on Saturday, September 25th 2021. Event and Virtual ti...

09/14/2021, ELOTR Episode 199 Announcements: Check out signumuniversity.org to see if there’s a regional moot coming up in your area. A new Mythgard Acadamy session on the new publication, “The Nature of Middle Earth” is forthcoming. Order your copy and await instructions. In which: The scouts come back. Where did they go and what were their missions? What were the twins’ secret mission? Where is...

09/07/2021, ELOTR Episode 198 Announcements: Check out signumuniversity.org to see if there’s a regional moot coming up in your area. A new Mythgard Acadamy session on the new publication, “The Nature of Middle Earth” is forthcoming. Order your copy and await instructions. In which: We discuss Bilbo’s published works, Frodo marks the passage of Time in Rivendell as winter approaches. What is the “...

Join as Gandalf and Bilbo tag-team on the uphill task of keeping Frodo in good spirits.

Tonight we will talk more about Frodo's state of mind than about people's backsides. Probably.

07/27/2021, ELOTR Episode 194 Announcements: Regional moots are starting to take form. Check out signumuniversity.org to see if there’s one in your area, and if not, each moot will be hybrid so you can attend virtually. In which: Bilbo proves unwilling to rehash The Council and turns the conversation to Frodo and Sam’s potential companions and the deployment of elven spies. Are they spies or are t...

07/06/2021, ELOTR Episode 193 If you are interesting in volunteering the Exploring Lord of the Rings Multimedia Project, send an email to info@signumu.org subject: Exploring Lord of the Rings In which we discuss “what defines an Elf Friend?” Pippin and Merry Probe Frodo for a recap and Bilbo describes the Council of Elrond as “talking.” Was the Council of Elrond even necessary? Field Trip: Wells o...

06/29/2021, ELOTR Episode 192 If you are interesting in volunteering the Exploring Lord of the Rings Multimedia Project, send an email to info@signumu.org subject: Exploring Lord of the Rings In which Frodo berates Sam for getting roped into the Ring quest and speaks about his dream to stay in Rivendell. His cousins refuse to let their spirits be dampened by his dour predictions. Merry and Pippin...

06/22/2021, ELOTR Episode 191: Council of Elrond Session 67 Mythmoot is this week! It will be a hybrid convention this year with both in person and digital options. If you have already registered for the online moothub, you will be given the opportunity to upgrade. Dates are June 24-27! Registration for both virtual and in-person tickets are officially open on https://signumuniversity.org/mythmoot...

06/15/2021, ELOTR Episode 190: Council of Elrond Session 66 Our schedule for Mythmoot 2021 is live. It will be a hybrid convention this year with both in person and digital options. If you have already registered for the online moothub, you will be given the opportunity to upgrade. Dates are June 24-27! Registration for both virtual and in-person tickets are officially open on https://signumuniver...

06/01/2021, ELOTR Episode 189: Council of Elrond Session 65 Our schedule for Mythmoot 2021 is live. It will be a hybrid convention this year with both in person and digital options. If you have already registered for the online moothub, you will be given the opportunity to upgrade. Dates are June 24-27! Registration for both virtual and in-person tickets are officially open on https://signumuniver...

06/01/2021 Episode 188: Council of Elrond Session 64 Mythmoot 2021 will be a hybrid convention this year with both in person and digital options. If you have already registered for the online moothub, you will be given the opportunity to upgrade. Dates are June 24-27! Registration for both virtual and in-person tickets are officially open on https://signumuniversity.org/mythmoot/ In which the noon...

Episode 187: Council of Elrond Session 63 Announcements: A new Mythgard book discussion is coming up! Moon is a Harsh Mistress will be every Wednesday night now! Sign up here: https://mythgard.org/academy/the-moon-is-a-harsh-mistress/ Mythmoot 2021 will be a hybrid convention this year with both in person and digital options. If you have already registered for the online moothub, you will be given...

05/11/2021 Episode 185: Council of Elrond Session 61 Mythmoot 2021 will be a hybrid convention this year with both in person and digital options. If you have already registered for the online moothub, you will be given the opportunity to upgrade. Dates are June 24-27! Registration for both virtual and in-person tickets are officially open on https://signumuniversity.org/mythmoot/ In which we discu...

05/18/2021 Episode 186: Council of Elrond Session 62 A new Mythgard book discussion is coming up! You can sign up for our newest offering: The Moon is a Harsh Mistress here: https://mythgard.org/academy/the-moon ... Mythmoot 2021 will be a hybrid convention this year with both in person and digital options. If you have already registered for the online moothub, you will be given the opportunity to...

But what about those Elf Rings? What are they good for?

04/20/2021 Episode 183: Council of Elrond Session 59 Mythmoot 2021 will be a hybrid convention this year with both in person and digital options. If you have already registered for the online moothub, you will be given the opportunity to upgrade. Dates are June 24-27! Registration for both virtual and in-person tickets are officially open on https://signumuniversity.org/mythmoot/​ In which Boromir...

04/13/2021 Episode 182: Council of Elrond Session 58 Mythmoot 2021 will be a hybrid convention this year with both in person and digital options. Dates are June 24-27! Registration for both virtual and in-person tickets are officially open on https://signumuniversity.org/mythmoot/ In which we discuss the “Orc Problem.” Boromir and Elrond face off concerning the bravery of men and elves. Boromir th...

04/06/2021 Episode 181: Council of Elrond Session 57 Mythmoot 2021 will be a hybrid convention this year with both in person and digital options. Dates are June 24-27! Registration updates are coming this week hopefully, so stay tuned for more info. In which Elrond explains why using the ring is a bad idea. What are the dynamics of ring ownership? Is the nature of the ring that of a tool or an ent...

Tonight we will look at the logic underlying the suggestions of various (Elvish) Council members.

In which Elrond finally lays down some counsel which is at least 45% stronger than the average Morgul spell.