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If you were to write an article entitled "How To Become a Tolkien Nerd", what main topics and pointers would you give?

Hey anon, that’s a very interesting question.

Well first I’d tell you we have to consider two kinds of public: the one who likes reading and the one who doesn’t.

Let’s start with the one who likes reading:

Read the books. You can start with The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings or The Silmarillion, it doesn’t matter. Do not start with Unfinished Tales, you’ll get confused.

I think if you do that the nerdiness will come to you naturally.

Let’s take my example. When I read The Lord of the Rings I was constantly worried that the book would end too soon. I didn’t want it to end. At the end of The Two Towers I literally closed the book because I didn’t want the book to end (of course I just kept it closed for 2 minutes). It was the best book ever and as soon as it ended I’d be lost. And when I first put my hands on The Lord I had no access to internet, I didn’t know about The Hobbit or The Silmarillion or anything. Of course as soon as I started reading The Lord I found out there was another book related, The Hobbit. That was better. Then, here in Brazil, they published a magazine called “The Fantastic World of J. R. R. Tolkien” and there I first read about Melkor and the First Age and that there was a book about all that and I was

It was one of the happiest days of my life. I mean it. And then when I went to buy The Hobbit they didn’t have it but they had Unfinished Tales and The Silmarillion. For some unknown reason I decided to read UT first… bad bad bad decision but oh boy I’d do it again because that made all the difference for my perception of The Silmarillion. I read The Hobbit after all that. All that in two months while re-reading The Lord all the time.

My point here, anon, is that as soon as you put your hands on a Tolkien, you’re doomed in the best way possible. It doesn’t matter which one. I suggest The Lord first because there you’ll have your interest awaken and you’ll want to know more about the elves and also the hobbits and the dwarves and Sauron and Eärendil and Beren and Luthien and then you know you can learn about all that and more with other books so BAM! before you know it you are among the twelve books of HoME crying because there isn’t another 12 books with more information about Middle-earth. You’ll be calling everything precious and calling your dog Glaurung, going to Oxford to visit Tolkien’s grave, giving up your space engineering dream to go study literature just because of Tolkien and you’ll love everything he writes even if it’s not about Middle-earth and you’ll spend every single penny you have on books and movies and tiny figures of characters and oh well… as I said, you’re doomed.

How to become a Tolkien nerd, you ask? Just read one of his books.

Oh but I don’t like reading Mirane, then I’ll never be a Tolkien nerd?

Well no you still can be a Tolkien nerd without reading it (I am not familiar with the concept of not liking reading but I know people are different and that is a thing in the world).

Watch the movies. If you like it and talk about it with other people you’ll probably hear from someone “oh there are so much more about those stories” and then they will tell you some and you’ll get really interested (for sure!) and maybe you’ll even consider reading and maybe you’ll read it and like the thing and before you know… doomed.

Maybe you don’t have what it takes to read a whole 1200 pages book but you are okay with short articles on the internet so you go to Tolkien Gateway or any other Tolkien sites and read more about Elrond and find out about his father and the Silmarils and Fëanor and the Valar and BAM! doomed.

And of course there are the audio books if you absolutely can’t or don’t want to read at all.

It does not matter how you put your feet on Middle-earth but as soon as you do, you’re a Tolkien nerd, my friend.

Sure, you can come to Middle-earth by the back door, maybe reading a linguistic essay by Tolkien and hearing he also wrote fiction. Or maybe you bought that nice looking book for your children called Mr. Bliss or Roverandom and then noticed that this fella Tolkien is a very good writer and you want to read more things he wrote. Maybe you read his literary essays and saw that he was a person who knew what he was talking about and you wanted to read his fictional stories. But the thing is, when a deep, beautiful soul like Tolkien touches your heart through his words you will never not be a Tolkien nerd again.

I am sorry if this is too long and confusing and it doesn’t answer your question but I honestly believe that all it takes to become a Tolkien nerd is to meet Tolkien. And he is in everything he ever wrote.

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tolkien-in-beleriand · 4 months

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Hi guys

Just wanted to update how things are going. NOT GOOD. But some good things happened I guess and I came to talk about it here because any other social media my family would make a hell of my life.

I don't remember how much I used to share so I'm not sure you know I was adopted by my uncle and aunt because mommy and daddy did not want me. The thing is: the last memory I have of my mom is she giving birth to my brother. I only saw him once, when they came from the hospital and then never again. I always wanted to meet my brother but everyone kept him hidden because his father had said he would kill me or my mother if we ever contact my brother and everyone believed because he was some big shot in the drug business.

ANYWAY

Last month my aunt found my brother and he wants to meet me. I'm in shock. I don't know what to do or what to say or think, I'm lost. I spent my entire life trying to find this brother and he appears out of nowhere in the same month my friend lost her sister to suicide. Is this some kind of signal? I don't know what to do.

Also I published 5 short stories this year so that's something nice. Other than that life sucks and I really need some money so if any of you is interested in buying beautiful collector's editions of Tolkien books, please send a hi.

It's very sad, but I need the money and I'm selling everything, which means you can pick from more than 200 books and collectables.

I do have other books to sell as well, if you're interested in fantasy, horror, classics, etc

That's it. I wish you all a very good changing of the year!

#personal #suicide mention

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tolkien-in-beleriand · 6 months

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Hey guys

End of the year sucks very much and well... you know me and how things have a way of going wrong...

I just want to remind you that I have a big, beautiful Tolkien collection and most of it it's for sale so... if you want any anniversary edition or illustrated editions or Brazilian editions even other stuff like miniatures, the one ring, etc.

Actually almost everything I own it's up for sale so I kinda have 1500 books, maybe one of them it's for you.

Please if you are interested in anything let me know and please share this post so more people can see. Send me a message if you have any questions. I do have a lot of things to sell and I really really need it.

Kisses from my personal hell ❤️

#tolkien #books #lotr #im selling everything

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tolkien-in-beleriand · 7 months

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I bring all the cats to my yard kitchen

#it is so fucking hot here #i can't even shoosh him #poor guy #this is eddie dilmo

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tolkien-in-beleriand · 7 months

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Let me introduce you Red John, the most lazy stray cat of my street who decided he will be adopted by me

#cats #i have no money red john #i can't afford you #also he fights any other cat who tries coming here #except mer and fin of course

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tolkien-in-beleriand · 8 months

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The Silmarillion Awards 2016: a Summary

It’s been quite a day! In case you missed it, here’s an overview of all the winners and the assorted posts for them:

Best Fortress: Gondolin

To celebrate, belegsghost made this edit and we shared The memories I’ll bring to a place far from home, the beautiful and amazing fic by kanafinwhy about Turgon and Gondolin.

Worst Parent: Eol

tolkien-in-beleriand examined why and shared some Eol-themed tidbits here.

Most Under-Appreciated Character: Beleg

belegsghost mused on this victory and posted some art, fics, and edits here.

Most Inspirational Character: Fingon

baradduh sent us this spectacular portrait of Fingon; belegsghost compiled a bunch of highlights.

Most Annoying Character: Thingol

tolkien-in-beleriand shared her thoughts and some Thingol-themed art and commentary.

Most Badass Character: Tie between Luthien and Fingolfin

A tie, because there are too many badass characters to choose just one! adurna0 sent us this lovely Luthien, klngfili made an amazing playlist for her, and belegsghost and sam-bam-16 put together some highlights for both winners.

Best Female Character: Galadriel

There was a lot of stiff competition, but Galadriel has claimed her place at the top. sansael sent us this awesome video for her, tolkien-in-beleriand and belegsghost shared commentary, art, fic, and more.

Most Epic Fight/Battle: Fingolfin vs Melkor

tolkien-in-beleriand put together some highlights here to celebrate this truly epic duel.

Most Violent Death: Celebrimbor

There were an alarming amount of appropriate nominees for this category, but poor Celebrimbor was the clear winner. tolkien-in-beleriand, belegsghost and sam-bam-16 posted art, fic, edits and more to cheer you up.

Biggest Betrayal: Feanor burning the ships

Et tu, brother? Feanor’s betrayal of his (half-)brother won, tolkien-in-beleriand posted some relavant tidbits.

Worst Mistake: Everything Turin Does

Turin’s life is a series of mistakes worse than the release of Melkor, apparently. tolkien-in-beleriand shared highlights (lowlights?).

Most Relevant Creature: Ungoliant

tolkien-in-beleriand compiled some stuff around the web (sorrynotsorry).

Most Relevant Human: Beren

We got an awesome graphic by handofsilver and tolkien-in-beleriand posted some more Beren things to celebrate.

Most Relevant Elf: Feanor

galadariel submitted this super fierce Feanor, belegsghost and tolkien-in-beleriand put together some of their favorite Feanor-themed things.

Most Relevant Maia: Mairon|Sauron

that-pissed-off-tolkien-blogger and belegsghost shared art, fic, edits and more for this villain on the rise.

Most Relevant Vala: Melkor|Morgoth

and…

Prize Little Shit of Arda: Melkor|Morgoth

Two wins for Milker! I mean… Melkor. that-pissed-off-tolkien-blogger put together some highlights for the Dark Lord and tolkien-in-beleriand wrote about Ilúvitar’s designs.

Best Relationship (of any kind): Maedhros & Fingon

and…

Best Fandom Ship: Maedhros x Fingon

The tragic princes of the Noldor take home both awards! elennumen made a beautiful piece celebrating their friendship, and belegsghost went overboard on the highlights.

Saddest Event: THE ENTIRE FUCKING STORY

So much pain. So many tears. Here’s a tragic graphic by handofsilver and an inspiring piece by soraniizu.

Of course, we also took some time to celebrate the Professor himself.

We toasted, tolkien-in-beleriand made this fantastic birthday banner, and idahlart sent us the most wonderful portrait of Tolkien I’ve ever seen.

But most importantly, let’s hear it for the fandom!

The people who made things for the event: kanafinwhy, baradduh, adurna0, klngfili, sansael, handofsilver, galadariel, elennumen, soraniizu and idahlart

And the people who let us use their art in edits: eehn, luaen, cy-lindric, ten-thousand-leaves, givenclarity, em-niwa, cygnete, mythomagic-and-takeanap, gileonnen, nisiedrawsstuff, and celebimber

Thanks to all of you, and to everyone who voted! That’s it for the awards, but this blog isn’t done! Stay tuned :D

Love, your admins: tolkien-in-beleriand, that-pissed-off-tolkien-blogger, belegsghost, sam-bam-16, and solitarypeak

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tolkien-in-beleriand · 8 months

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THE SILMARILLION AWARDS - VOTE NOW!

Best relationship (all kinds of relationship here)

Beren & Luthien Huan & Luthien Melkor & Mairon Beleg & Turin Fingon & Maedhros Finrod & Turgon Celegorm & Orome

Most violent death

Celebrimbor Feanor Fingolfin Fingon Gelmir Maedhros

Most relevant Vala

Aule Manwe Melkor Orome Ulmo Yavanna Varda

Most relevant Maia

Arien Mairon Melian Osse Tilion Uinen

Most relevant elf

Feanor Fingolfin Finrod Luthien Thingol Turgon

Most relevant human

Beren Haleth Tuor Turin

Most relevant creature

Ancalagon Glaurung Gothmog Huan Ungoliant

Best fortress

Angband Doriath Gondolin Himring Nargothrond

Worst mistake

The release of Melkor Feanor’s oath Turin killing Beleg Turin marrying his sister Everything Turin does

Biggest betrayal

Feanor burning the ships Melkor Maeglin Ulfang at the Nirnaeth

Most epic fight/battle

Feanor vs Gothmog Fingolfin vs Melkor Fingon vs Glaurung Glorfindel vs a balrog The War of Wrath

Saddest event

Nienor’s death Nirnaeth Arnoediad First Kinslaying Beren’s death Beleg’s death The Fall of Gondolin “The entire fucking story”

Worst Parent

Eol Feanor Miriel Thingol

Most under-appreciated character

Ambarussa Ancalagon Beleg Caranthir Eonwe Nienor Tuor Turgon

Most inspirational character

Fingon Huan Maglor Melian Ulmo

Most badass character

Earendil Feanor Fingolfin Fingon Finrod Galadriel Glorfindel Luthien Maedhros Melkor

Most annoying character

Caranthir Luthien Maeglin Thingol Turin

Best female character

Aredhel Elwing Galadriel Haleth Idril Luthien Melian Morwen

Prize little shit of Arda (Who do you think it was the most son of a bitch of them all?)

Eol Feanor Glaurung Maglor Melkor Thingol

And a bonus category for our fandom

Best ship (no guys, the ones Fëanor burned don’t count)

Beleg x Turin Maedhros x Fingon Melkor x Mairon

HOW TO VOTE:

Send us a message with your vote. You can vote for all categories or choose some or one you want to vote. Don’t forget to put the category you are voting for.

Any questions just send us a message or IM.

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THE PEOPLE WHO ALREADY VOTED HERE WILL BE CONSIDERED DON’T WORRY!

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YOU CAN VOTE UNTIL DECEMBER 29th

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tolkien-in-beleriand · 8 months

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You guys remember the Silmarillion awards?

I found my notes today and it was super fun to do

If anyone is interested we could try to do something new

What you think?

#tolkien #silmarillion #silmarillion awards

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tolkien-in-beleriand · 8 months

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I'm going full Crowley

#good omens #crowley #neil gaiman #david tennant

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tolkien-in-beleriand · 8 months

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If you are having a good day with no problems I suggest you go watch Masters of Sex and see Michael Sheen being the sexiest motherfucker this universe have ever seen

#michael sheen #this man I swear #he makes me understand the 'he ruined all men for me' because he did #how would you want anyone else if michael sheen exists #count me dead

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tolkien-in-beleriand · 8 months

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