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Vanya · 05-07-2004, 03:43 PM

By the way, I can't really remember any case that Gondor aided Rohan. Is it because there was no need, since there were no big wars in Rohan, except that one when they were attacked from the east , and man from Dunland attacked them as well. Rohan was severely demaged, and Helm died (Gondor could't help because it was under pirat attack at the time.)
Do anyone know some significan event when Gondor came to help? Maybe there is something like that in HoME?

Laitoste · 05-07-2004, 08:20 PM

Personally, I loved "Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin". It was very nicely described, and I love the story of Tuor anyway. It was simply lovely.

I also liked the chapter about the Druedain. They really are neat people.

I really liked Unfinished Tales, once I got into it. It was very enjoyable.

Knight of Gondor · 05-07-2004, 09:48 PM

I really need to read UT! What all is in it? More behind-the-scenes info about the events in the LotR trilogy? I've read the Silmarillion and Book of Lost Tales I and II, but it's always cooler to read about the events that took place in the War of the Ring.

Orophin · 05-08-2004, 11:01 AM

I agree with Vanya, about the story of Rohan. The backround stories and information I found most interesting, but my favorite part was the part about the battle at the Fords of Isen. Where Theodred, Elfhelmand Grimbold had to hold back the Uruk-Hai. It never really says much about this battle in the lotr except that Theodred died but it explains the entire battle and the history surrounding it most thouroghly. I found it to be my favorite part of the entire book of Unfinished Tales.

Orophin · 05-08-2004, 11:07 AM

To answer Knight of Gondor's qusetion Unfinshed Tales as you can probably imagine is short tales that cover just about every time period in middle earth. Off the top of my head I can remember stories about Gondolin, Numenor, there was a sory about Elros I believe there was also a story about Galadriel and Celeborn, plus all of the Rohan tales including my favorite the Battle at the Fords of Isen. I am sure that you will love it. It gives you bits and pieces of information that I havn't found anywhere else. Have fun reading it!

tar-ancalime · 05-08-2004, 01:35 PM

I really like Aldarion and Erendis. Both of them are such strong characters. My favorite part of the story is before they are betrothed, and each is pursuing the other. Also, what Erendis says to Ancalime after Aldarion becomes King:

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"Therefore do not bend, Ancalime. Once bend a little, and they will bend you further until you are bowed down. Sink your roots into the rock, and face the wind, though it blow away all your leaves."

Just had a thought: Aldarion and Erendis are rather like the Ents and the Entwives, in love with each other but equally in love with their respective ways of life. And like the Ents, Aldarion needs to wander, and like the Entwives, Erendis wants to stay and tend her sheep. Aldrion and Erendis ultimately engage in quite a lot more vitriol than the Ents and the Entwives seem to, but I think there is a parallel.

Fingolfin II · 05-08-2004, 10:59 PM

I liked the Narn and 'Of Celeborn and Galadriel', especially the bits about Celebrimbor. I also liked the Aladarion and Erendis story, as well as the bits about Amroth and the Istari. In fact, I liked it all!

05-07-2004, 08:20 PM	#2
Laitoste Wight Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Behind the hills Posts: 164	Personally, I loved "Of Tuor and his Coming to Gondolin". It was very nicely described, and I love the story of Tuor anyway. It was simply lovely. I also liked the chapter about the Druedain. They really are neat people. I really liked Unfinished Tales, once I got into it. It was very enjoyable. __________________ "If we're still alive in the morning, we'll know that we're not dead."~South Park

05-07-2004, 09:48 PM	#3
Knight of Gondor Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 744	I really need to read UT! What all is in it? More behind-the-scenes info about the events in the LotR trilogy? I've read the Silmarillion and Book of Lost Tales I and II, but it's always cooler to read about the events that took place in the War of the Ring. __________________ Eagerly awaiting the REAL Return of the King - Jesus Christ! Revelation 19:11-16

05-08-2004, 11:01 AM	#4
Orophin Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 48	I agree I agree with Vanya, about the story of Rohan. The backround stories and information I found most interesting, but my favorite part was the part about the battle at the Fords of Isen. Where Theodred, Elfhelmand Grimbold had to hold back the Uruk-Hai. It never really says much about this battle in the lotr except that Theodred died but it explains the entire battle and the history surrounding it most thouroghly. I found it to be my favorite part of the entire book of Unfinished Tales. __________________ Yrch!

05-08-2004, 11:07 AM	#5
Orophin Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 48	Unfinshed Tales To answer Knight of Gondor's qusetion Unfinshed Tales as you can probably imagine is short tales that cover just about every time period in middle earth. Off the top of my head I can remember stories about Gondolin, Numenor, there was a sory about Elros I believe there was also a story about Galadriel and Celeborn, plus all of the Rohan tales including my favorite the Battle at the Fords of Isen. I am sure that you will love it. It gives you bits and pieces of information that I havn't found anywhere else. Have fun reading it! __________________ Yrch!

05-08-2004, 10:59 PM	#7
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	I liked the Narn and 'Of Celeborn and Galadriel', especially the bits about Celebrimbor. I also liked the Aladarion and Erendis story, as well as the bits about Amroth and the Istari. In fact, I liked it all! __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

05-07-2004, 03:43 PM	#1
Vanya Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgrade Posts: 43	By the way, I can't really remember any case that Gondor aided Rohan. Is it because there was no need, since there were no big wars in Rohan, except that one when they were attacked from the east , and man from Dunland attacked them as well. Rohan was severely demaged, and Helm died (Gondor could't help because it was under pirat attack at the time.) Do anyone know some significan event when Gondor came to help? Maybe there is something like that in HoME?