Tolkien Events 2009 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

merpcon · 04-16-2009, 05:20 PM

Register for MerpCon V (2009) Today!

Spread the word, MerpCon V is drawing nigh. RSVP today before it is too late. There is limited seating available. Though the event is free and open to the public, you must RSVP if you wish to participate in most events.

http://www.merpcon.org/rsvp

What: MerpCon (Middle-earth Role Playing Convention) is an annual international event dedicated to Tolkien enthusiasts, scholars, fans, and role-playing gamers. Gaming events are set anywhere in Tolkien's expansive universe. Guest speakers are noted (and often published) Tolkien scholars. The event is meant for all levels of enthusiasts from just a passing interest in Tolkien and his works, to the dedicated Tolkien scholar, linguist or gamer. For RPGers, please note that many different game systems are welcomed and used, including but not limited to:
Dungeons & Dragons (Ea d20 adaptation: http://www.earpg.com)
Iron Crown Enterprises Middle-earth Role Playing
Decipher's Lord of the Rings
Ambarquenta
Hither-lands
GURPS (adapted to Middle-earth)
Basic Role-Playing system (adapted to Middle-earth)
HARP, GURPS, Harnmaster, and more!

When: July 24th, 25th, & 26th (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).

Where: The Apple Tree Inn, 9508 N. Division, Spokane, WA, 99218, USA.
( http://www.appletreeinnmotel.com/ )

How much: The event is 100% free and open to the public but you MUST RSVP, even if just tentative (you can select your level of commitment on the RSVP online form).

Previous MerpCon guest speakers have included John D. Rateliff, Michael Martinez, Chris Seeman, Joe Mandala, Cason Snow, Thomas Morwinsky, and others.

See the MerpCon website for up to the minute details as they develop, including details on guest speakers, game session sign up, and more.

http://www.merpcon.org

Estelyn Telcontar · 04-20-2009, 01:58 PM

The German Tolkien Society's Tolkien Seminar takes place in Hannover this coming weekend. Registration is not necessary and there are no fees to pay; the only costs participants have are travel and accommodation. This year's theme is: "Violence, Conflict and War in Tolkien" - an interesting topic! For details please see the programme. Lectures are partly in German, partly in English, with international speakers.

I will definitely be there, though I'm not actively involved this year. It would be fun to meet other European Downers at the event!

narfforc · 04-24-2009, 12:36 AM

Anyone who is at The Tolkien Society AGM at Durham University tomorrow will have all their drinks paid for free by me, just greet me in The Black Speech of Mordor.

Rumil · 04-30-2009, 04:54 PM

Hi all,

somethig Tolkienesque going on at Sarehole Mill in Birmingham ion 16th-17th May, see here-

Birmingham Museums

Typically I will be on my way to Bordeaux, OK, not all bad

narfforc · 05-23-2009, 03:47 AM

Anyone living in the Preston, North-west England area (yes that's includes you Hooky), are invited to the next Rangers of the North Smial Moot. This will occur on Saturday,30th of May at 12 noon.. The place for the moot will be at The Greyfriar Public House. These are regular moots and occur once a month, so come and talk to real people about what we love.

Hookbill the Goomba · 05-23-2009, 04:22 AM

I'm working all day then, narf.

Sorry.

Does anyone know when booking for Oxonmoot will be open? I've been checking the TS website everyday for the last few months with no luck...

narfforc · 05-23-2009, 04:58 AM

There is no firm date set yet Hooky, as there is no Oxomoot secretary in The Society at the moment, the provisional date is September 25th-27th.

04-16-2009, 05:20 PM	#1
merpcon Newly Deceased Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Spokane, WA, USA Posts: 6	Tolkien Moot - MerpCon V 2009. July 24-27. Spokane, WA, USA. Register for MerpCon V (2009) Today! Spread the word, MerpCon V is drawing nigh. RSVP today before it is too late. There is limited seating available. Though the event is free and open to the public, you must RSVP if you wish to participate in most events. http://www.merpcon.org/rsvp What: MerpCon (Middle-earth Role Playing Convention) is an annual international event dedicated to Tolkien enthusiasts, scholars, fans, and role-playing gamers. Gaming events are set anywhere in Tolkien's expansive universe. Guest speakers are noted (and often published) Tolkien scholars. The event is meant for all levels of enthusiasts from just a passing interest in Tolkien and his works, to the dedicated Tolkien scholar, linguist or gamer. For RPGers, please note that many different game systems are welcomed and used, including but not limited to: Dungeons & Dragons (Ea d20 adaptation: http://www.earpg.com) Iron Crown Enterprises Middle-earth Role Playing Decipher's Lord of the Rings Ambarquenta Hither-lands GURPS (adapted to Middle-earth) Basic Role-Playing system (adapted to Middle-earth) HARP, GURPS, Harnmaster, and more! When: July 24th, 25th, & 26th (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Where: The Apple Tree Inn, 9508 N. Division, Spokane, WA, 99218, USA. ( http://www.appletreeinnmotel.com/ ) How much: The event is 100% free and open to the public but you MUST RSVP, even if just tentative (you can select your level of commitment on the RSVP online form). Previous MerpCon guest speakers have included John D. Rateliff, Michael Martinez, Chris Seeman, Joe Mandala, Cason Snow, Thomas Morwinsky, and others. See the MerpCon website for up to the minute details as they develop, including details on guest speakers, game session sign up, and more. http://www.merpcon.org

04-20-2009, 01:58 PM	#2
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Tolkien Seminar The German Tolkien Society's Tolkien Seminar takes place in Hannover this coming weekend. Registration is not necessary and there are no fees to pay; the only costs participants have are travel and accommodation. This year's theme is: "Violence, Conflict and War in Tolkien" - an interesting topic! For details please see the programme. Lectures are partly in German, partly in English, with international speakers. I will definitely be there, though I'm not actively involved this year. It would be fun to meet other European Downers at the event! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

04-24-2009, 12:36 AM	#3
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Anyone who is at The Tolkien Society AGM at Durham University tomorrow will have all their drinks paid for free by me, just greet me in The Black Speech of Mordor. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

04-30-2009, 04:54 PM	#4
Rumil Sage & Onions Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Britain Posts: 894	Sarehole Mill in May Hi all, somethig Tolkienesque going on at Sarehole Mill in Birmingham ion 16th-17th May, see here- Birmingham Museums Typically I will be on my way to Bordeaux, OK, not all bad __________________ Rumil of Coedhirion

05-23-2009, 03:47 AM	#5
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Anyone living in the Preston, North-west England area (yes that's includes you Hooky), are invited to the next Rangers of the North Smial Moot. This will occur on Saturday,30th of May at 12 noon.. The place for the moot will be at The Greyfriar Public House. These are regular moots and occur once a month, so come and talk to real people about what we love. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

05-23-2009, 04:22 AM	#6
Hookbill the Goomba Alive without breath Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: On A Cold Wind To Valhalla Posts: 5,912	I'm working all day then, narf. Sorry. Does anyone know when booking for Oxonmoot will be open? I've been checking the TS website everyday for the last few months with no luck... __________________ I think that if you want facts, then The Downer Newspaper is probably the place to go. I know! I read it once. THE PHANTOM AND ALIEN: The Legend of the Golden Bus Ticket...

05-23-2009, 04:58 AM	#7
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	There is no firm date set yet Hooky, as there is no Oxomoot secretary in The Society at the moment, the provisional date is September 25th-27th. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.