The Wainriders strike Gondor, leaving them without a king for a time, while Don’s suitcase says goodbye, leaving Alan to cry a thousand rivers. Join The Man of the West and the Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy on his last episode this season as the arrival of the Wainriders triggers a series of Unfortunate Events. Eärnil saves the day for Gondor, but not for Arthedain, Malbeth has some important words, and Glorfindel could afford to be more specific. We observe that if you knock Gondor down then it gets up again, note a little passive-aggressive “per my last email” tone from the Council of Gondor, and make our own Rings of Power prophecy. Also, is Don old enough to go to a pub?
Recommended Reading
The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of the Lord of the Rings
Tolkien, J. R. R. (Mariner Books, paperback)
Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth
Tolkien, J. R. R. (Christopher Tolkien, ed.) (Mariner Books, paperback)
The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien
Carpenter, Humphrey ed. (William Morrow, paperback)
The Lord of the Rings: A Reader’s Companion
Scull, Christina & Wayne Hammond (William Morrow, hardcover)
The Peoples of Middle-earth
Tolkien, J. R. R. (Christopher Tolkien, ed.) (Harper Collins, paperback)
Atlas of Middle-earth
Fonstad, Karen Wynn (Houghton Mifflin, paperback)
I love the Witch King saying, “not HIM again” of Glorfindel. Hilarious. 🤣