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  • Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 16 » Of Maeglin

    Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 16 » Of Maeglin
    Jun 2 2025
    Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 16 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Maeglin.
    “Of Maeglin” represents a shift in the style of The Silmarillion. While we had previously been dealing in something like a chronicle of the various Elves in Beleriand, with this chapter the scope becomes much narrower, and we focus in on the story of Aredhel, the sister of Turgon, and on the hidden city of Gondolin. “Of Maeglin” is one of the book’s first chapters that really works well as a tale unto itself, although it of course bears significant relation to the rest of The Silmarillion as well.
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    53 mins
  • Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 15 » Of the Noldor in Beleriand

    Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 15 » Of the Noldor in Beleriand
    May 26 2025
    Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 15 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Noldor in Beleriand.
    In Chapter 15, Turgon establishes the secret and glorious realm of Gondolin, Galadriel becomes a handmaiden of Melian, and Thingol learns of the kinslaying!
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    43 mins
  • Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 14 » Of Beleriand and Its Realms

    Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 14 » Of Beleriand and Its Realms
    May 19 2025
    Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 14 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Beleriand and Its Realms.
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    40 mins
  • Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 13 » Of the Return of the Noldor

    Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 13 » Of the Return of the Noldor
    May 12 2025
    Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 13 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of the Return of the Noldor.
    The action really picks back up in Chapter 13: a faceoff between Fëanor and Balrogs, the capture and torment of Maedhros, a confrontation with Thingol, and to top it all, Melkor introduces a dragon into the mix!
    Over the next several months, we'll be continuing to revisit the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022.
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    53 mins
  • Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 12 » Of Men

    Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 12 » Of Men
    May 5 2025
    Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 12 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of Men.
    Yes, Chapter 12 introduces a mysterious new intelligent species to Middle-earth - the Atani, that is, the mortal people of mankind - and speaks of their first contact with the Elves of Beleriand.
    Over the next several months, we'll be continuing to revisit the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022.
    While you're listening, check out SilmGuide.com for guides to individual chapters.
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    44 mins
  • Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 11 » Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor

    Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 11 » Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor
    Apr 28 2025
    Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 11 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor.
    With the hurricane of catastrophes brought on by Morgoth’s murder of the Two Trees subsiding, the dust is settling, and the Valar have some decisions to make. Chapter 11 of The Silmarillion deals with the creation of the Sun and the Moon following the disasters in the Blessed Realm, as well as the hiding of Valinor from the peoples of Beleriand and all other lands.
    Over the next several months, we'll be continuing to revisit the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022.
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    1 hr
  • Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 10 » Of the Sindar

    Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 10 » Of the Sindar
    Apr 21 2025
    Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 10 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Sindar.
    The Noldor, led by Fëanor, have re-entered Beleriand in pursuit of Morgoth and the Silmarils. This chapter brings us up to speed with the Elves that already inhabit Beleriand, especially the people of King Elwë Thingol (a.k.a. the Sindar) and what has transpired in the long span of years since their brethren departed Beleriand for the Blessed Realm.
    Over the next several months, we'll be continuing to revisit the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022.
    While you're listening, check out SilmGuide.com for guides to individual chapters.
    To support our work here, please visit Patreon.com/TolkienRoad.
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    53 mins
  • Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 09 » Of the Flight of the Noldor

    Silmarillion 2025 » Ch 09 » Of the Flight of the Noldor
    Apr 14 2025
    Our 2025 Silmarillion journey continues with Chapter 9 of Quenta Silmarillion - Of The Flight Of The Noldor.
    With Melkor and Ungoliant having slain the Two Trees and stolen the Silmarils, Chapter 9 concerns the consequences of these actions for the Valar and the Elves, as well as the fate of Ungoliant.
    Over the next several months, we'll be continuing to revisit the entire 30-episode Silmarillion series that Greta and I recorded back in 2022.
    While you're listening, check out SilmGuide.com for guides to individual chapters.
    To support our work here, please visit Patreon.com/TolkienRoad.
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    1 hr and 22 mins