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Join The Man of the West as we look at more names of the Valier, running down quite the list today including Nienna, Estë, Vairë, Vána, and Nessa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month we are joined by Tolkien professor and scholar, Dr. Sara Brown! Join us for Sara's lesser-trod path, Feminist criticism of Tolkien's work! In context of the four waves of feminism, Sara gives us an overview of the past and present of feminist criticism of Tolkien's work, as well as some thoughts on the future. Thanks for joining us, Sara! CitationsThank you to our guest host, Dr. Sara Brown! How to find Sara:Bluesky: @aranelparmadil.bksy.socialSara's publications can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/DrSaraBrown (Accessed Feb 3, 2025)Sara on Signum University's website: https://signumuniversity.org/people/sara-brown/ (Accessed Feb 2, 2025)Sara's entry on Tolkienists.org: https://tolkienists.org/sara-brown/ (Accessed Feb 2, 2025)Sara's upcoming projects in 2025:-Look out for the upcoming Oxford Handbook of Tolkien- Sara is contributing a chapter on feminist criticism of Tolkien.-Look out for an upcoming book about queer readings of Tolkien for which Sara has written a chapter about Shelob as a queer mother.-With Dr. Kristine Larsen, Sara is editing a collection about Tolkien and psychology for The Journal of Tolkien Research.-Sara is the keynote speaker for Signum University's Mythmoot XII- June 19-22, 2025.-Sara is giving a paper at Leeds International Medieval Congress called, 'No One Listens to Melian: When Women Speak and Men Ignore Them in Middle-earth'- 7-10 July 2025.-Sara will be at the Tolkien Society's gathering Oxonmoot, September 4-7, 2025.From Sara's outline: (in alphabetical order)-Cami D. Agan: "Lúthien Tinúviel and Bodily Desire in the Lay of Leithian" from Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J.R.R. Tolkien, ed. Janet Brennan Croft and Leslie A. Donovan, Mythopoeic Press, 2015-Sara Brown: “‘Éowyn it was, and Dernhelm also': Reading the ‘Wild Shieldmaiden' Through a Queer Lens.” from The Journal of Tolkien Research, Volume 18, Issue 2, 2018https://scholar.valpo.edu/journaloftolkienresearch/vol18/iss2/4/ (Accessed Feb 2, 2025)-Edith Crowe: “Power in Arda: Sources, Uses, and Misuses” from Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J.R.R. Tolkien, ed. Janet Brennan Croft and Leslie A. Donovan, Mythopoeic Press, 2015-Leslie Donovan: "The Valkyrie Reflex in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: Galadriel, Shelob, Éowyn, and Arwen" from Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J.R.R. Tolkien, ed. Janet Brennan Croft and Leslie A. Donovan, Mythopoeic Press, 2015-Melissa McCrory Hatcher: "Finding Woman's Role in The Lord of the Rings." from Mythlore 97/98, Volume 25, Issue 3/4, 2007-Lisa Hopkins: “Female Authority Figures in the Works of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Charles Williams” from Mythlore, Volume 21, Number 2, 1996-Kristine Larsen: "The Power of Pity and Tears: The Evolution of Nienna in the Legendarium" from Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J.R.R. Tolkien, ed. Janet Brennan Croft and Leslie A. Donovan, Mythopoeic Press, 2015-Edwin Muir: Review of “The Return of the King” in The Observer on Nov. 27, 1955-Doris T. Myers: “Brave New World: The Status of Women According to Tolkien, Lewis, and. Williams.” Cimarron Review. 17 (1971): 13-19.-Brenda Partridge: “No Sex Please–We're Hobbits: The Construction of Female Sexuality in The Lord of the Rings” from J.R.R. Tolkien: This Far Land, ed. Robert Giddings, New Jersey: Barnes & Noble Press, 1983-Melanie Rawls: “The Feminine Principle in Tolkien” from Mythlore, Volume 10, Number 4, 1984-Robin Reid: "The History of Scholarship on Female Characters in J. R. R. Tolkien's Legendarium: A Feminist Bibliographic Essay" from Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J.R.R. Tolkien, ed. Janet Brennan Croft and Leslie A. Donovan, Mythopoeic Press, 2015-Catherine Stimpson: “J.R.R. Tolkien” Published by Columbia University Press, 1969-J.R.R. Tolkien's letters - 33a; 38a; 39; 42a; 43; 44; 50; 53; 78; 142; 179a; 250; 267; 331; 332; 340.Other sources mentioned beyond Sara's outline:-Amy Amendt-Raduege  “Revising Lobelia” from book “Tolkien and Alterity” (pp.77-93) edited by Christopher Vaccaro and Yvette Kisor, 2017-The work of Cameron Borquien: https://cameronbourquein.com/ (Accessed Feb 2, 2025)-The work of Clare Moore: https://tolkienists.org/clare-moore/ (Accessed Feb 2, 2025)-The work of Mercury Natis: https://lushthemagicdragon.carrd.co/ (Accessed Feb 2, 2025)-Keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming anthology: ‘Great Heart and Strength:' New Essays on Women and Gender in the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Cami D. Agan and Clare Moore.

Marilyn and Sara ponder the absolutes in cultural affirmations, the transformations of symbol systems as cultures change, and the astonishing appearance of ritual behavior in Orcs. Marilyn points out the ritual which inspired this entire podcast project, and Sara (unwisely?) encourages her to wax enthusiastically about Nienna. And we have feedback – yay!Subscribe to the Rings & Rituals Podcast Feed Contact Us Questions or comments? Visit us at our website where you can use the contact form or use the voicemail feature. Or, send an email to: ringsandrituals@thelorehounds.com. Find us on BlueSky @thelorehounds or join us for further discussion on our Discord Server. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehounds Listen to the Main Lorehounds Feed: The Lorehounds Podcast Listen to Our Severance Feed: Severance Podcast Listen to Elysia on the Wool-Shift-Dust Podcast: Wool-Shift-Dust Listen to Steve and Anthony talk about movies: Properly Howard Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.

Once again I explore how modern pop culture intersects with Tolkien in surprising, interesting, and insightful ways, this time through the lens of Pixar's “Inside Out.” Other Links: Playeur (formerly Utreon): https://playeur.com/c/TolkienLorePodcast/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek Xero Shoes (affiliate link): https://xeroshoes.com/go/TolkienGeek Discord server invite link: https://discord.gg/EVKynAj2m9 (If link is expired contact me at tolkienloremaster@gmail.com and I'll send a fresh invite link). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshua6469/support

A study of heavenly bodies begins with the aftermath of Fëanor storming out of the house, slamming the door, stealing the neighbor's car, and peeling out of the driveway. Also, Manwë borrows a page from Nienna's playbook and needs a tissue.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5854727/advertisement

Tom and Stryder close out 2023!

EL SILMARILLION: 11. DEL SOL DE LA LUNA Y DEL OCULTAMIENTO DE VALINOR Se cuenta que después de la huida de Melkor, los Valar se quedaron largo tiempo inmóviles, sentados en los tronos del Anillo del Juicio; pero no estuvieron ociosos, como declaró Fëanor en la locura de su corazón. Porque los Valar pueden obrar muchas cosas con el pensamiento antes que con las manos, y hablar en silencio entre ellos. Así se mantuvieron en vela en la noche de Valinor, y fueron con el pensamiento más allá de Eä y llegaron hasta el Fin; no obstante, ni el poder ni la sabiduría amortiguaron el dolor y el conocimiento del mal que se manifestaría más tarde. Y no lamentaron más la muerte de los Árboles que la enajenación de Fëanor: de las obras de Melkor, una de las peores. Porque Fëanor, entre todos los Hijos de Ilúvatar, era el más poderoso, en cuerpo y mente, en valor, resistencia, belleza, comprensión, habilidad, fuerza y sutileza, y una llama resplandeciente ardía en él. Sólo Manwë alcanzaba a concebir en alguna medida las obras maravillosas que para gloria de Arda podría haber llevado a cabo en otras circunstancias. Y dijeron los Vanyar, que vigilaron junto con los Valar, que cuando los mensajeros comunicaron las respuestas de Fëanor a los heraldos, Manwë lloró y agachó la cabeza. Pero ante las últimas palabras de Fëanor: que cuando menos las proezas de los Noldor vivirían por siempre en canciones, levantó la cabeza como quien escucha una voz lejana y dijo: —¡Así sea! Caras se pagarán esas canciones, pero buena será la compra. Pues no hay otro precio. Así, pues, como Eru dijo, no antes de concebida llegará a Eä la belleza, y bueno será que haya habido mal. Sin embargo, Mandos dijo: —Con todo, seguirá siendo el mal. Fëanor no tardará mucho en comparecer ante mí. Pero cuando por fin los Valar se enteraron de que los Noldor habían abandonado realmente Aman y habían vuelto a la Tierra Media, se incorporaron y trabajaron en los remedios que habían pensado y que enderezarían los males de Melkor. Entonces Manwë les pidió a Yavanna y a Nienna que manifestaran todos sus poderes de crecimiento y curación, y ellas aplicaron esos poderes a los Árboles. Pero las lágrimas de Nienna de nada le valieron para curar sus propias y mortales heridas; y por un largo tiempo cantó Yavanna sola en las sombras. No obstante, aun cuando vacilara la esperanza y se quebrara la canción, Telperion dio por fin en una rama sin hojas una gran flor de plata, y Laurelin una fruta de oro. A éstas recogió Yavanna; y entonces los Árboles murieron, y los troncos sin vida se levantan todavía en Valinor, como en memoria de las alegrías de antaño. Pero la flor y la fruta las dio Yavanna a Aulë, y Manwë las consagró, y el pueblo de Aulë construyó las naves que las llevarían y preservarían el esplendor de aquellos dones, como se cuenta en la Narsilion, la Canción del Sol y la Luna. Los Valar dieron estas naves a Varda para que se convirtieran en lámparas del cielo, con un fulgor mayor que el de las estrellas por estar más cerca de Arda; y ella les otorgó el poder de trasladarse por las regiones inferiores de limen, y las hizo viajar en cursos establecidos sobre el cinturón de la Tierra, desde el oeste hacia el este y de vuelta. Estas cosas hicieron los Valar, recordando en el crepúsculo la oscuridad de las tierras de Arda; y resolvieron entonces iluminar la Tierra Media, y estorbar con luz las acciones de Melkor. Porque se acordaron de los Avari que habían permanecido junto a las aguas en que despertaron, y no querían abandonar por completo a los Noldor en exilio; y Manwë sabía también que se acercaba la hora de los Hombres. Y se dice que así como los Valar le hicieron la guerra a Melkor por el bien de los Quendi, así ahora la evitaban por el bien de los Hildor, los Nacidos Después, los Hijos Menores de Ilúvatar. Porque tan graves habían sido las heridas abiertas en la Tierra Media durante la guerra contra Utumno, que los Valar temían que aún ocurriera algo peor; por cuanto los Hildor serían gente mortal, y menos aptos que los Quendi para enfrentar el temor y los tumultos. Además, no le estaba revelado a Manwë dónde aparecerían los Hombres: al norte, al sur o al este. Por tanto, los Valar lanzaron la luz, pero fortalecieron la tierra en que morarían los Hombres. VOZ: MARÍA LARRALDE MÚSICA: CANCIÓN ÉLFICA

EL SILMARILLION: CAPÍTULO 9 DE LA HUIDA DE LOS NOLDOR VOZ: MARÍA LARRALDE Al cabo de un tiempo una gran concurrencia se reunió en el Anillo del Juicio; y los Valar se sentaron en la sombra, porque era de noche. Pero las estrellas de Varda brillaban en lo alto y el aire estaba claro; pues los vientos de Manwë habían barrido los vapores de muerte y habían devuelto las sombras al mar. Entonces Yavanna se incorporó y se irguió sobre Ezellohar, el Montículo Verde, pero estaba desnudo ahora, y negro; y puso las manos sobre los árboles, pero éstos estaban muertos y oscuros, y cada rama que tocaba se quebraba y caía marchita a sus pies. Entonces muchas voces se alzaron en lamentaciones; y les pareció a los que se apesadumbraban que habían bebido hasta las heces la copa de dolor que Melkor había escanciado para ellos. Pero no era así. Yavanna habló ante los Valar, diciendo: —La Luz de los Árboles se ha ido, y ahora vive sólo en los Silmarils de Fëanor. ¡Previsor ha sido! Aun para los más poderosos bajo la égida de Ilúvatar hay una obra que sólo pueden llevar a cabo una única vez. Di ser a la Luz de los Árboles, y en los confines de Eä nunca más podré hacerlo. Sin embargo, si yo dispusiese de un poco de esa luz, podría devolver la vida a los Árboles antes de que las raíces se corrompieran; y entonces nuestras heridas tendrían remedio, y la malicia de Melkor quedaría confundida. Entonces intervino Manwë y dijo: —¿Oyes, Fëanor hijo de Finwë, las palabras de Yavanna? ¿Concederás lo que pide? Hubo un largo silencio, pero Fëanor no respondió. Tulkas gritó entonces: — ¡Di, oh, Noldo, sí o no! Pero ¿quién ha de negarse a Yavanna? Y ¿no vino de su obra en un principio la luz de los Silmarils? Pero Aulë el Hacedor dijo: —¡No tengas prisa! Pedimos algo más grande que nada que tú conozcas. Concédele paz por un instante. Pero Fëanor habló entonces y gritó amargamente: —Para los pequeños, como para los mayores, hay siempre algo que sólo pueden hacer una vez; y luego el corazón ha de reposar. Puede que sea posible abrir mis joyas, pero nunca otra vez haré otras parecidas; y si he de romperlas, se me romperá el corazón y moriré; el primero de entre todos los El—dar en Aman. —No el primero —dijo Mandos, pero nadie entendió estas palabras; y una vez más hubo silencio mientras Fëanor meditaba en la oscuridad. Le parecía estar engarzado en un anillo de enemigos, y le volvieron a Ya memoria las palabras de Melkor: los Silmarils no estarían seguros en manos de los Valar. "¿Y no es él Vala como ellos?" le decía el corazón. "¿Y no entiende acaso lo que ellos sienten? ¡Sí, es un ladrón el que delata a los ladrones!" Entonces vociferó: —No lo haré de propia voluntad. Pero si los Valar me obligan, sabré entonces con seguridad que Melkor es como ellos. Entonces Mandos dijo: —Has hablado—. Y Nienna se puso en pie y fue a Ezellohar, y echó atrás la capucha gris y lavó con lágrimas las inmundicias de Úngoliant; y cantó doliéndose de la amargura del mundo y la Injuria de Arda. Pero mientras Nienna aún se lamentaba, llegaron mensajeros de Fórmenos, y eran gente de los Noldor que traían nuevas de infortunio. Porque contaron cómo una ciega Oscuridad había avanzado hacia el norte, y en medio de ella se movía cierto poder para el que no había nombre, y la Oscuridad salía de él mismo. Pero Melkor también estaba allí, y fue a la casa de Fëanor, y mató a Finwë, Rey de los Noldor, delante de las puertas, y derramó la primera sangre en el Reino Bendecido; porque sólo Finwë no había huido del horror de lo Oscuro. Y contaron que Melkor había quebrantado la fortaleza de Fórmenos y se había apoderado de todas las joyas de los Noldor que allí estaban guardadas; y los Silmarils habían desaparecido. Música bajo Licencias Creative Commons

It's just before dawn on the morning of 25 October, 3018 of the third age. The embers of the fires from the night before turn to ash. The stars dwindle, the waterfalls begin to crescendo with the energy of another day. A cloaked figure stands alone in deep contemplation. Gandalf the Grey - steeling himself for the council where the fate of many shall be decided. We meet Gandalf at this very moment and offer him a gift... a tarot reading, from our very own Molly. This episode was an experiment in trust, and well, it really paid off. This is a deep dive into Gandalf; Mithrandir, Tharkûn. We explore his story through a very potent half-Celtic Cross reading. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we loved recording this. Find us @fortheshire.pod to see the imagery in Molly's spread and more inspiration for our next epsiode. "Wisest of the Maiar was Olórin'. He too dwelt in the house of Lorien, but his ways took him often to the house of Nienna and of her he learnt pity and patience."

Když vyprávějí o tom, jak se potkaly, jak se jejich vztah budoval a prohluboval, není nikde ani náznak zádrhelů nebo překážek. A to se moc hezky poslouchá. Laris a Eli se zkrátka našly, padly si do noty a vniklo z toho svěží československé album, které je dalším důkazem toho, jak blízko k sobě naše dvě země mají. Rozhovor o tom, že někdy to jde zkrátka hladce. Slovenská zpěvačka Laris Diam z Turčianských Teplic má na kontě spolupráci s Rytmusem, Darou Rolins, Kontrafakt, DJ Witchem a dalšími. Eli Michaili je českořecká zpěvačka z Krnova známá nejen z projektu Viah, ale především díky sólovým singlům Heavy Hearts a Krásná zelená. Společně vytvořily album Nienna, na kterém se podílel například Lukáš Novotný z kapely Bratři Orffové nebo producent a skladatel Tibor Žida.

Today, we hear about the Maiar coming to Arda (including a familiar grey wizard) and Melkor descends into deep darkness. Three friends read and react to the greatest story you've never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. 00:28 Cameron reads pages 30-32 from the Silmarillion, 2nd Edition 08:25 Discussion "Wisest of the Maiar was Olórin. He too dwelt in Lórien, but his ways took him often to the house of Nienna, and of her he learned pity and patience. Of Melian much is told in the Quenta Silmarillion. But of Olórin that tale does not speak; for though he loved the Elves, he walked among them unseen, or in form as one of them, and they did not know whence came the fair visions or the promptings of wisdom that he put into their hearts. In later days he was the friend of all the Children of Ilúvatar, and took pity on their sorrows; and those who listened to him awoke from despair and put away the imaginations of darkness." WATCH this Episode on YouTube Follow us as we follow Tolkien: TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK The Rings of Power comes to Amazon, but nothing compares to the real story JRR Tolkien wrote. Is the Silmarillion his masterpiece? The Silmarillion is a book everyone should read, but it can be intimidating. Go on a journey with us. Witness the creation of Tolkien's universe, meet the villain that's bigger and badder than Sauron, and hear a love story that will leave you in tears. We are not experts, we're just fans like you. And we're having a blast going through this masterpiece of fiction, 15 minutes at a time. Grad a cup of tea or your favorite scotch (or your steering wheel!) and join us every week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beforethefellowship/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beforethefellowship/support

Today, we hear about the rest of the Lords and Queens of Middle Earth. We pick our favorites! Three friends read and react to the greatest story you've never heard — the Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. 00:13 Reading "Valaquenta" Pt 2 08:15 Discussion "Among them Nine were of chief power and reverence; but one is removed from their number, and Eight remain, the Aratar, the High Ones of Arda: Manwë and Varda, Ulmo, Yavanna and Aulë, Mandos, Nienna, and Oromë." WATCH this Episode on YouTube Follow us as we follow Tolkien: TWITTER INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK The Rings of Power comes to Amazon, but nothing compares to the real story JRR Tolkien wrote. Is the Silmarillion his masterpiece? The Silmarillion is a book everyone should read, but it can be intimidating. Go on a journey with us. Witness the creation of Tolkien's universe, meet the villain that's bigger and badder than Sauron, and hear a love story that will leave you in tears. We are not experts, we're just fans like you. And we're having a blast going through this masterpiece of fiction, 15 minutes at a time. Grad a cup of tea or your favorite scotch (or your steering wheel!) and join us every week! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beforethefellowship/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beforethefellowship/support

We go over one of the Feanturi, The Goddess of sorrow and pain and grief, but also of healing and mercy, NIENNA. Kali joins us to talk about this Vala and her impact on Middle Earth and Arda as a whole. This one is our longest profile but well worth it, just ask Carlos. Check her out Instagram- @kali.cosplay TikTok- @kali__cosplay Podcast- Voices of Arda Check us out Instagram- @the_swolhirrim TikTok- @the_swolhirrim Youtube- The Swolhirrim Patreon- The Swolhirrim --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-swolhirrim/message

Jared, Oriana and Ned talk about Jared's choice of topic: the Valar. For a legendarium that is clearly monotheistic at base, down to the opening lines of The Silmarillion essentially being a variant of the Book of Genesis, Tolkien's creation – and account of creation – has a class of similarly immortal beings present from the beginning as well, and while you can call them a version of angels, in many ways they are absolutely not like such beings as theologically understood. Indeed, for all that they are termed as ‘the Powers' in Arda, much of what we know about them seems to derive from the limits of their power or their inability to comprehend deeper truths – a question that Tolkien himself felt needed explaining at a certain point. What does it say that Varda aka Elbereth is regarded by the Elves with more reverence and love than her partner Manwë? Why is it that beings with an essentially plastic form of existence, not bound by physical form, take on certain specific forms and identities even before the Children of Ilúvatar first awoke in Middle-earth? Is there something to be said for the fact that so much of what the Valar do over time turns more and more into outsourcing of a kind? What's with the moment of bemusing domestic snark between Aüle and Yavanna like it's a sitcom? And – separate from all this, but it took up half the episode – what do the three of us think about all the news and trailer and more about a certain Amazon series that finally dropped? Oh, we have thoughts…SHOW NOTES.Jared's doodle. Nienna really does have a lot to feel sad about the more time goes on…Thanks, Princess Quill!The teaser trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, if for some odd reason you haven't seen it yet. (The initial Jackson Fellowship of the Ring teaser trailer if you'd like to compare, plus the overall three movie teaser.)The various character posters are kinda scattered over the LOTR on Prime Twitter account. Not one, not two, but three Vanity Fair stories! They say…a lot. And yet.The Origo Gentis Langobardorum, with the women-with-beards story.The new news about the anime The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim film.TheOneRing.net's case for the mûmakil hanging around in Rohan.The initial Variety report and follow-up regarding the rumored plan of Saul Zaentz's company selling their adaptation rights.Our episode on the Rankin-Bass Hobbit, if you missed it last year!The Valar, in sum.Our The Nature of Middle-earth episode. The book really does give us a lot more to think about the Valar. (Separately, regarding Manwë's emissaries, our eagles episode.)Support By-The-Bywater on Patreon.

In episode 274, we explore Valaquenta, the pantheon of Middle-earth's gods! "Valaquenta" introduces us to the Valar, the Maiar, and the main Enemies of Middle-earth. We get to know a few about figures like Manwë, Varda, Ulmo, and Yavanna, and this really helps when you're diving into The Silmarillion. Join us!WATCH THIS EPISODE » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtRxezDytYoEXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: John R, Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “The cycles should be linked to a majestic whole, and yet leave scope for other minds and hands, wielding paint and music and drama. Absurd.” - Tolkien, 1951CONTENTS:- Quote of the Week » 3:54- Textual History of Valaquenta » 11:18- Valaquenta » What it means » 14:40- The Valar » 17:40- Manwë & Varda (Elbereth) »21:10- Melkor » 22:38- Ulmo » 31:00- Aulë & Yavanna » 32:17- Mandos & Vairë » 37:00- Lórien & Estë » 39:40- Nienna » 40:09- Tulkas & Nessa » 47:55- Oromë & Vána » 49:28- The Maiar » 51:20- Ilmarë » 51:56- Eönwë » 52:53- Ossë & Uinen » 53:00- Melian » 56:03- Olórin (Gandalf / Mithrandir) » 56:27- Gandalf in LOTR on Prime? » 59:40- Other Maiar? (Saruman / Radagast / Mermaids / Dryads / Eagles) » 1:00:30- Melkor » 1:02:15- Valaraukar (Balrogs) » 1:02:45- Sauron (Gorthaur the Cruel / Mairon) » 1:03:10- Haiku » 1:04:30HELPFUL LINKS- buy The Silmarillion » https://amzn.to/3FOKAY5- Valaquenta 2015 » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxKN8C6V1pY&t=0s- Etymology of Valaquenta » http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Valaquenta#Etymology- The Eagles Are Maiar (Nature of Middle-earth) » https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGub_7-s_I0&t=1570s SPECIAL THANKS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- Shannon S- Brian O- Emilio P- Zeke F- James A- James L- Chris L- Chuck F- Asya V- Ish of the Hammer- Teresa C- David of Pints with Jack- Jonathan D- Eric S- Joey S- Eric B- Johanna T- Mike M- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- Werty- Matthew W- JoeBagelManAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH (JANUARY OF 2022) » Tyler W, Mike M, Elina V, Richard K, Melanie, Scott W, Jason T, David G, John R

This week, in addition to our scripture and sermon audio, we have included a few other recorded elements of the Palm Sunday service. Melanie tells our Palm Sunday story and welcomes us to shout Hosannah! Lawrie leads our music Erin and Nienna read our scripture passage Thanks to Tobias and Acacia for today's scripture illustrations! Joy preaches on God's faithful covenant committment to all God's people, despite how they abandon God. The clip Joy played after her sermon was taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quJjqZprGu0t=3461sab_channel=Traf%C3%B3House. For an audio track of just the sermon and scripture, without additional worship elements, listen here:

Episode NotesCitationsTolkien, J.R.R. Morgoth’s Ring. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1993.Rutledge, A. A. (2012). “Justice is not Healing”: J. R. R. Tolkien’s Pauline Constructs in “Finwë and Míriel”. Tolkien Studies, 9, 59-73.episode produced by James Pierson.

Rachel S reads our scripture passage, where God provides for God's people in the dessert. Nienna illustrates our passage today! Joy reflects on what this "Manna Economy" might look like for us. At the end of her sermon, Joy invites us to choose one of the following lessons to take into our week, and dwell and reflect on: We own nothing. All is Gods. All is gift. God gives enough for all to be shard by all. Hoarding causes rot. It stinks. Work is helping God distribute manna, the gift God promises to all. God gives rest so humans can practice full time what life is all about: Friendship with God Friendship with Others Friendship with Nature

CitationsTolkien, J.R.R. Morgoth’s Ring. Ed. Christopher Tolkien. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1993.Larsen, Kristine. “The Power of Pity and Tears: The Evolution of Nienna in the Legendarium.” Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Janet Brennan Croft and Leslie A. Donovan. Mythopoeic Press, 2015, pp. 189- 203 episode produced by James Pierson.

(00:00-09:29): “What Matters Is That We Remember” writes Elizabeth Shivley in Christianity Today. Jesus’ last Passover was our first Communion. PLUS, Why we must embrace all three days of Easter weekend in order to get the full story of Holy Week. (09:29-18:49): We hear from Pastor Andrew Brakmann and his short message “Because You Woke Up”. It is a message of how we can prevail over enemies because God sustains us. He references Psalm 3, David’s outcry to God about his son Absalom. (18:49-28:46): Will coronavirus hasten the demise of religion – or herald its revival? The lockdown is testing believers of all stripes. (28:46-37:24): We listen to a song by Abbi Rajasekhar called “Nienna” It is a song of hope and lament. We listen to it in full, and reflect. (38:21-48:54): “Do We Really Want to Go Back to Normal?” Writes Trevon Wax in The Gospel Coalition. He touches on going back to the old normal, and how the new normal will be better. (48:54-1:11:11): We are joined by pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Scott Sauls. He joins us to discuss how he is leading his church through this crisis and how things are changing. Scott leads us in prayer acknowledging Christ’s consistency, power, and guidance. He was a part of a Facebook live event with Neighborly Faith. It was a dialogue featuring Omar Suleiman and himself on "Battling Fear in Uncertain Times." His book “A Gentle Answer” comes out in June. It is a vision for how Christians can live with countercultural gentleness in perpetually angry, attacking, outraged time. (1:12:15-1:18:52): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded Live at Syfy Bartow 2019 Chef, Photographer, music aficionado, Matthew Pfeifer and award winning Cosplayer, fanfiction author, fan artist, panelist and blogger, Nienna Nir joined us at Syfy Bartow 2019. We talk Game of Thrones, Avengers Endgame and so much more!

In this mid-season finale, Castian and Nienna are on the run once again, as Bone attempts to complete an Order left behind in the long-abandoned codes of the cloning facility. The post SoloShot: Star Wars Force and Destiny, Episode 3×10 appeared first on Fandible Actual Play Podcast.

In this mid-season finale, Castian and Nienna are on the run once again, as Bone attempts to complete an Order left behind in the long-abandoned codes of the cloning facility. The post SoloShot: Star Wars Force and Destiny, Episode 3×10 appeared first on Fandible Actual Play Podcast.

Castian, Nienna, and Bone approach Kamino, the former center of the Republic's cloning facilities. Finding an abandoned watery wasteland, they must navigate treacherous terrain while avoiding Imperial sentries. The post SoloShot: Star Wars Force and Destiny, Episode 3×8 appeared first on Fandible Actual Play Podcast.

Castian, Nienna, and Bone approach Kamino, the former center of the Republic's cloning facilities. Finding an abandoned watery wasteland, they must navigate treacherous terrain while avoiding Imperial sentries. The post SoloShot: Star Wars Force and Destiny, Episode 3×8 appeared first on Fandible Actual Play Podcast.

In this second part of our Istari episode, we get WAY off topic… or are we just doing some holistic detective work to get where we needed to be? We discuss a little bit about the less known wizards, Radagast, Alatar, and Pallando. Dan defends a choice made by Peter Jackson in the Hobbit movies (what!?), he talks about how the Istari figure into the game Shadow of Mordor, and we both get distracted, Radagast style, by Dirk Gently.     1:10 what were each of them doing? 1:34 What were they sent for? 1:50 Erica’s not particular about language 2:10 Sent to combat Sauron 2:40 Radagast saw bunnies and trees and gave up. 3:00 Hobbit movies, Peter McRadagast is he an abomination or an eccentric failure? 3:23 Was sent to fight great evil, but lost interest because bunnies are so darn cute! 4:00 Look at the BONES! 4:48 Peter McRadagast - Dan’s reaction 5:18 There’s no question… THAT guy is definitely Radagast! 5:40 The rabbit sled *eyeroll* 6:30 In defense of Peter McRadagast 7:30 Broad appeal/comedic effect 8:35 One of the least powerful of the Istari, or more powerful because of influence with animals? 9:15 Ged from Ursula LeGuin’s Earthsea novels is a good example of wizards utilizing nature powers. 9:40 Radagast failed at protecting nature too. 9:56 Yavanna’s controls didn’t work so well in Isengard. Radagast turned a blind eye while Saruman ripped things up and the ents ignored him for a good, long time. But when they noticed, it was pretty effective. 10:40 The blue istari were Oromë’s not a lot of info about them. 11:15 Possibly responsible for magic cults after Sauron’s fall. 11:44 Shadow of Mordor has blue istari artifacts (Dan keeps saying Shadow of War, but it’s not). 12:18 The star chart and the two istari statue 12:55 The Sea of Núrnen is in the southern part of Mordor. 13:40 - DAN GET LINKS TO THE ARTIFACTS SO PEOPLE CAN SEE THEM! OK! I did it! The Weathered Azurite Figureine, The Two Istari ~and~ Star Chart 14:15 Dan reads the script for the audio from the star chart in Shadow of Mordor. 15:38 Why did Erica find this so interesting? 16:00 Istari/Vala associations, who was Pallando hanging out with in Valinor? 16:10 Nienna and Mandos. Destiny in Sandman! 17:20 The blue istari give up. 17:44 How would they have even made these things? 18:30 The blue carving of the istari. 18:56 There are 2 blue istari that went south, 2 guys with staffs, carved from blue stone. 19:38 Alatar is always associated with Oromë 21:00 The power of Sauron’s dominating will causes despair. 21:41 Game designers decided that the blue istari were doing what they were supposed to, but were destroyed by Sauron. 22:14 Tolkien implies that the blue istari started magic cults, were possibly turned by Sauron. 22:55 The 2 istari figurine 23:25 What was it for? Lizzadro Lapidary Arts Museum 24:24 Description of figurine from game. 25:21 Text from game describing how the blue istari are hunting the darkness. Insisted on being together. 26:17 So you want to read Tolkien - was it 2 maia that came to Middle Earth in the form of 2 people. 27:27 Good job Shadow of Mordor designers! 27:55 The blue istari as Dirk Gently. Sauron was defeated. How do you know they weren’t the reason? If they are holistic detectives, they could have been the ones that did it! 28:37 Erica’s shrugging but you can’t see it. 29:53 Erica’s librarianing! 30:33 Which vala is in Dirk Gently’s refrigerator? It’s judgy, keeper of halls of the dead, mysterious, forgets nothing, and knows all. MANDOS! 31:07 Did the contents of the fridge make the blue istari give up their quest?   References: Links to the Shadow of Mordor wiki: The Weathered Azurite Figureine, The Two Istari ~and~ Star Chart   All music is by the amazing Doctor Turtle! Feel free to show him some love. So You Want to Read Tolkien can be found here.

On this very special day of the year, we clearly had to bring you a very special episode. This week, Nienna and Jalinar have joined us for a series of reviews – but, of course, this being an After Dark episode, these aren’t just any reviews. Welcome to the extraordinary… Continue reading

As long-time listeners of the show will know, all four of our hosts met through the Guild Wars 2 fan site, Chronicles of Tyria. As a result, we’ve all been writing serial fiction for at least a couple of years, and in this episode, Chase, Nienna and Amy talk about… Continue reading

(Recorded LIVE at Syfy Bartow 02.18.17) The founder of Syfy Bartow, Sean Serdynski joins us to talk about the event. Award winning cosplayer Nienna Nir joins us to talk about the event, cosplay and star wars. Filmmaker, Dirk Sholar joins us to talk about movies and his upcoming projects! Check it out! Follow Nienna: http://niennanir.com/ Follow Dirk: https://www.facebook.com/deathlakeproductions/ Go to Syfy Bartow for more info for next' years event!

In tonight’s episode, Chase, Nienna and Amy talk about genre, with a special emphasis on stories that don’t fit neatly into a single category. As well as covering topics such as the purpose of genre (is it only for readers, or useful for writers, too?), we discuss our favourite cross-genre… Continue reading

In the second part of The Silmarillion we laugh with Tulkas, cry with Nienna, gaze on the starlit face of Varda and meet the rest of the Valar and Maiar who entered into the world at its beginning. We also answer the age-old question: which of the Valar would be the most fun at parties?

David and John are joined by Maester Anthony from the Properly Howard Podcast to discuss Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor. Anthony shares his experience with Tolkien and the Silmarillion before the three dive into Melkor's petition for pardon, Nienna's mercy, and Fëanor's pride. Finally, David and John answer listener feedback.Listen to Maester Anthony's PodcastProperly HowardListen to Elysia's Silo PodcastWool-Shift-Dust: A Silo TV PodcastContact UsDeep lore questions, comments and/or thoughts to share? Send us an email at lotr@thelorehounds.comEarly and ad-free versions of all our podcasts are available on our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thelorehoundsFind us on Twitter @thelorehounds, on Twitch at twitch.tv/thelorehounds, or join us for further discussion of all things Tolkien over on our Discord Server.Silmarillion Stories Reading ScheduleNovember 2022 - AinulindalëDecember 2022 - ValaquentaJanuary 2023 - Of the Beginning of Days February 2023 - Of Aule and YavannaMarch 2023 - Of the Coming of Elves and the Captivity of MelkorApril 2023 - Of Thingol and MelianMay 2023 - Of Eldamar and the Princes of the EdaliëJune 2023 - Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of MelkorJuly 2023 - Two Chapters - Of the Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor and Of the Darkening of ValinorAugust 2023 - Of the Flight of the NoldorSeptember 2023 - Of the SindarOctober 2023 - Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of ValinorNovember 2023 - Of MenDecember 2023 - Of the Return of the NoldorAny opinions stated are ours personally and do not reflect the opinion of or belong to any employers or other entities.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy