With Elendil and his sons having founded Arnor and Gondor after the downfall of Númenor, Sauron wastes little time in launching an assault upon them, his aim to conquer the free lands of Middle-earth once and for all! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/FTBb9KDSOKE WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/98234215 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/98234234 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad https://twitter.com/tolkienroad https://facebook.com/tolkienroad https://instagram.com/tolkienroad LINKS & MATHOMS: - 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/everon - buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS: - John R - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O (the 1st) - Zeke F - James L - Chris L - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Eric B AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN FEBRUARY OF 2024 - ShaneWise - Sean S - Doc G - Andrew M - Robert H - Sarah W - John R - Sarah M - Jon Rice - Ish of the Hammer - David Bigwood - Cat L - Asya V - Eric B Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌

In this episode, we’re approaching the END of our journey through the Fall of Númenor as we explore the founding of Arnor and Gondor after the downfall of Númenor. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/XCeXZeKhSi4 WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-97791398 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/founding-of-and-97793301 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad https://twitter.com/tolkienroad https://facebook.com/tolkienroad https://instagram.com/tolkienroad LINKS & MATHOMS: - 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/everon - buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS: - John R - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O (the 1st) - Zeke F - James L - Chris L - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Eric B AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN FEBRUARY OF 2024 - ShaneWise - Sean S - Doc G - Andrew M - Robert H - Sarah W - John R - Sarah M - Jon Rice - Ish of the Hammer - David Bigwood - Cat L - Asya V - Eric B Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Ar-Pharazôn’s assault on the Blessed Realm and the great cataclysm that brings Númenor to it’s tragic end. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/Df8hMWPfFDQ WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318479 LISTEN AD-FREE »https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318998 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad https://twitter.com/tolkienroad https://facebook.com/tolkienroad https://instagram.com/tolkienroad LINKS & MATHOMS: - 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/everon - buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS: - John R - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O (the 1st) - Zeke F - James L - Chris L - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Eric B AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN JANUARY OF 2024 - Sofi S - Supreme - JoeBagelMan - Elina V - Jason T - John R - Melanie - Richard K - Scott W - Tyler W Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s tenure there, his devious and depraved works, and Isildur’s heroic moment. EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/gUQyPV08UZk WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-in-96921024 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/sauron-in-sa3262-96921654 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad https://twitter.com/tolkienroad https://facebook.com/tolkienroad https://instagram.com/tolkienroad LINKS & MATHOMS: - 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/everon - buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS: - John R - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O (the 1st) - Zeke F - James L - Chris L - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Eric B AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN JANUARY OF 2024 - Sofi S - Supreme - JoeBagelMan - Elina V - Jason T - John R - Melanie - Richard K - Scott W - Tyler W Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the rise of Ar-Pharazôn, Númenor’s last King, AND his attack upon Sauron. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/buIaEjcCD4Y WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-94382415 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/tar-palantir-war-94382710 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad https://twitter.com/tolkienroad https://facebook.com/tolkienroad https://instagram.com/tolkienroad LINKS & MATHOMS: - 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/everon - buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS: - John R - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O (the 1st) - Zeke F - James L - Chris L - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Eric B AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER OF 2023 - Andrew T - Katie W - Brian O (the 1st) - Emilio P - Margaret L - Shannon S - Zeke F Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌

In this episode, we learn of the reign of Tar-Palantir, the penultimate King of Númenor, who sought to return the land of Gift to its ancient ways. We’ll also learn of the rise of his nephew Pharazôn and the beginning of the abominable reign that ultimately leads to the downfall of the Land of Gift. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/buIaEjcCD4Y WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-94382415 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/tar-palantir-war-94382710 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad https://twitter.com/tolkienroad https://facebook.com/tolkienroad https://instagram.com/tolkienroad LINKS & MATHOMS: - 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/everon - buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS: - John R - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O (the 1st) - Zeke F - James L - Chris L - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Eric B AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER OF 2023 - Andrew T - Katie W - Brian O (the 1st) - Emilio P - Margaret L - Shannon S - Zeke F Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌

In this episode, we’re taking a quick break from The Fall of Númenor to review the new edition of The Letters of JRR Tolkien, released just last week! Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/QGBSygzWEFk WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/93525366 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/tolkiens-letters-93526932 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad https://twitter.com/tolkienroad https://facebook.com/tolkienroad https://instagram.com/tolkienroad LINKS & MATHOMS: - 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/everon - buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS: - John R - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Brian O (the 2nd) - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O (the 1st) - Zeke F - James L - Chris L - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Eric B AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER OF 2023 - Paige H - Matthew F - Michael L - AlaskanMoose31 - Brian H - Chris B - Daniel S Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌

Hey there, fellow travelers! I was recently a guest on the Exploring Tolkien podcast from https://www.theonering.com/. We had a great discussion looking at some of the changes in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films and asking the question: Are we OK with these changes? Some of the issues we discussed include: - Do Men Want Power MORE THAN Immortality? - Did Jackson SCREW UP The Last Alliance of Men and Elves? - Does The One Ring REALLY Have A Mind Of Its Own? To listen to the whole thing, subscribe to the Exploring Tolkien podcast by heading over to TheOneRing.com. https://www.theonering.com/men-want-power-isildur-didnt-kill-sauron-and-the-rings-mind/

In the last episode, we considered the decreasing reign and lifespans of the rulers of Númenor in the late third millennium of the Second Age, and the root causes of their decline. In this episode, we pick up where we left off, with the death of Tar-Ardamin, the first N ruler to live less than 300 years, and the taking of the sceptre by his son, Ar-Adûnakhôr, and Númenor’s increasing enmity toward the Elves and the Valar. Join us! EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/prOhKagqb3Y WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/93135527 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ar-adunakhor-and-93135734 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad https://twitter.com/tolkienroad https://facebook.com/tolkienroad https://instagram.com/tolkienroad LINKS & MATHOMS: - 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/everon - buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS: - John R - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O - Zeke F - James L - Chris L - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Eric B AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER OF 2023 - Paige H - Matthew F - Michael L - AlaskanMoose31 - Brian H - Chris B - Daniel S Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌

In this episode, we’ll explore key events during the reign of Tar-Ancalimon, as well as briefly review the reigns of several Númenorean rulers that followed. We’ll learn of Númenor’s increasing spiritual and moral decay and the increasingly contentious power situation in the once peaceful island kingdom. Join us! WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/7YXPlNBc5xE WATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-umbar-of-92971008 LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/umbar-and-sa2280-92971319 EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - John R - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD: https://patreon.com/tolkienroad https://twitter.com/tolkienroad https://facebook.com/tolkienroad https://instagram.com/tolkienroad LINKS & MATHOMS: - 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/everon - buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS: - John R - Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien - SaberSystems - Melkor27 - KG - Emilio P - Jonathan D - Richard K - Robert H - Paul D - Julia - Werty - JoeBagelMan - Matt R - John W - Eugene D - AlaskanMoose31 - Chris B - Daniel S - Cory C - Carolyn S - Emiel K - Seb M - Ms. Anonymous - Andrew T - Redhawk - Shannon S - Brian O - Zeke F - James L - Chris L - Asya V - Ish of the Hammer - Teresa C - David of Pints with Jack - Eric B AS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER OF 2023 - Paige H - Matthew F - Michael L - AlaskanMoose31 - Brian H - Chris B - Daniel S Thank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌