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In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Ar-Pharazôn’s assault on the Blessed Realm and the great cataclysm that brings Númenor to it’s tragic end. Join us!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- John R- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KGWATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/Df8hMWPfFDQWATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318479 LISTEN AD-FREE »https://www.patreon.com/posts/97318998 FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD:PATREON » SUPERFANS!TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMLINKS & MATHOMS:- take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)- listen to TOLKIEN'S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KG- Emilio P- Jonathan D- Richard K- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- Werty- JoeBagelMan- Matt R- John W- Eugene D- AlaskanMoose31- Chris B- Daniel S- Cory C- Carolyn S- Emiel K- Seb M- Brian O (the 2nd)- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- Shannon S- Brian O (the 1st)- Zeke F- James L- Chris L- Asya V- Ish of the Hammer- Teresa C- David of Pints with Jack- Eric BAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN JANUARY OF 2024- Sofi S- Supreme- JoeBagelMan- Elina V- Jason T- John R- Melanie- Richard K- Scott W- Tyler WThank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

29 Tammi 202435min

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring Sauron’s tenure there, his devious and depraved works, and Isildur’s heroic moment.EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- John R- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KGWATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/gUQyPV08UZkWATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-in-96921024LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/sauron-in-sa3262-96921654FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD:PATREON » SUPERFANS!TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMLINKS & MATHOMS:- take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)- listen to TOLKIEN'S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KG- Emilio P- Jonathan D- Richard K- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- Werty- JoeBagelMan- Matt R- John W- Eugene D- AlaskanMoose31- Chris B- Daniel S- Cory C- Carolyn S- Emiel K- Seb M- Brian O (the 2nd)- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- Shannon S- Brian O (the 1st)- Zeke F- James L- Chris L- Asya V- Ish of the Hammer- Teresa C- David of Pints with Jack- Eric BAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN JANUARY OF 2024- Sofi S- Supreme- JoeBagelMan- Elina V- Jason T- John R- Melanie- Richard K- Scott W- Tyler WThank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

22 Tammi 202426min

In this episode, we’re continuing our journey through the Fall of Númenor by exploring the rise of Ar-Pharazôn, Númenor’s last King, AND his attack upon Sauron. Join us!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- John R- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KGWATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/buIaEjcCD4YWATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-94382415LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/tar-palantir-war-94382710FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD:PATREON » SUPERFANS!TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMLINKS & MATHOMS:- take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)- listen to TOLKIEN'S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KG- Emilio P- Jonathan D- Richard K- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- Werty- JoeBagelMan- Matt R- John W- Eugene D- AlaskanMoose31- Chris B- Daniel S- Cory C- Carolyn S- Emiel K- Seb M- Brian O (the 2nd)- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- Shannon S- Brian O (the 1st)- Zeke F- James L- Chris L- Asya V- Ish of the Hammer- Teresa C- David of Pints with Jack- Eric BAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER OF 2023- Andrew T- Katie W- Brian O (the 1st)- Emilio P- Margaret L- Shannon S- Zeke FThank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

26 Joulu 202325min

In this episode, we learn of the reign of Tar-Palantir, the penultimate King of Númenor, who sought to return the land of Gift to its ancient ways. We’ll also learn of the rise of his nephew Pharazôn and the beginning of the abominable reign that ultimately leads to the downfall of the Land of Gift.Join us!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- John R- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KGWATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/buIaEjcCD4YWATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-video-of-94382415LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/tar-palantir-war-94382710FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD:PATREON » SUPERFANS!TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMLINKS & MATHOMS:- take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)- listen to TOLKIEN'S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KG- Emilio P- Jonathan D- Richard K- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- Werty- JoeBagelMan- Matt R- John W- Eugene D- AlaskanMoose31- Chris B- Daniel S- Cory C- Carolyn S- Emiel K- Seb M- Brian O (the 2nd)- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- Shannon S- Brian O (the 1st)- Zeke F- James L- Chris L- Asya V- Ish of the Hammer- Teresa C- David of Pints with Jack- Eric BAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER OF 2023- Andrew T- Katie W- Brian O (the 1st)- Emilio P- Margaret L- Shannon S- Zeke FThank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

11 Joulu 202325min

In this episode, we’re taking a quick break from The Fall of Númenor to review the new edition of The Letters of JRR Tolkien, released just last week!Join us!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- John R- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KGWATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/QGBSygzWEFkWATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/93525366LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/tolkiens-letters-93526932FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD:PATREON » SUPERFANS!TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMLINKS & MATHOMS:- take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)- listen to TOLKIEN'S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KG- Emilio P- Jonathan D- Richard K- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- Werty- JoeBagelMan- Matt R- John W- Eugene D- AlaskanMoose31- Chris B- Daniel S- Cory C- Carolyn S- Emiel K- Seb M- Brian O (the 2nd)- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- Shannon S- Brian O (the 1st)- Zeke F- James L- Chris L- Asya V- Ish of the Hammer- Teresa C- David of Pints with Jack- Eric BAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER OF 2023- Paige H- Matthew F- Michael L- AlaskanMoose31- Brian H- Chris B- Daniel SThank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

27 Marras 202330min

Hey there, fellow travelers!I was recently a guest on the Exploring Tolkien podcast from TheOneRing.com. We had a great discussion looking at some of the changes in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films and asking the question: Are we OK with these changes?Some of the issues we discussed include:Do Men Want Power MORE THAN Immortality?Did Jackson SCREW UP The Last Alliance of Men and Elves?Does The One Ring REALLY Have A Mind Of Its Own?To listen to the whole thing, subscribe to the Exploring Tolkien podcast by heading over to TheOneRing.com. https://www.theonering.com/men-want-power-isildur-didnt-kill-sauron-and-the-rings-mind/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

22 Marras 202312min

In the last episode, we considered the decreasing reign and lifespans of the rulers of Númenor in the late third millennium of the Second Age, and the root causes of their decline.In this episode, we pick up where we left off, with the death of Tar-Ardamin, the first N ruler to live less than 300 years, and the taking of the sceptre by his son, Ar-Adûnakhôr, and Númenor’s increasing enmity toward the Elves and the Valar.Join us!EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- John R- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KGWATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/prOhKagqb3YWATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/93135527LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ar-adunakhor-and-93135734FOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD:PATREON » SUPERFANS!TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMLINKS & MATHOMS:- take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)- listen to TOLKIEN'S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KG- Emilio P- Jonathan D- Richard K- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- Werty- JoeBagelMan- Matt R- John W- Eugene D- AlaskanMoose31- Chris B- Daniel S- Cory C- Carolyn S- Emiel K- Seb M- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- Shannon S- Brian O- Zeke F- James L- Chris L- Asya V- Ish of the Hammer- Teresa C- David of Pints with Jack- Eric BAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER OF 2023- Paige H- Matthew F- Michael L- AlaskanMoose31- Brian H- Chris B- Daniel SThank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

20 Marras 202331min

In this episode, we’ll explore key events during the reign of Tar-Ancalimon, as well as briefly review the reigns of several Númenorean rulers that followed.We’ll learn of Númenor’s increasing spiritual and moral decay and the increasingly contentious power situation in the once peaceful island kingdom.Join us!WATCH THE VIDEO » https://youtu.be/7YXPlNBc5xEWATCH AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/ad-free-umbar-of-92971008LISTEN AD-FREE » https://www.patreon.com/posts/umbar-and-sa2280-92971319EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- John R- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KGFOLLOW & SUPPORT THE TOLKIEN ROAD:PATREON » SUPERFANS!TWITTERFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMLINKS & MATHOMS:- take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout)- listen to TOLKIEN'S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon- buy Tolkien's Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ - buy Tolkien's Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PATRONS:- John R- Kaitlyn of Tea with Tolkien- SaberSystems- Melkor27- KG- Emilio P- Jonathan D- Richard K- Robert H- Paul D- Julia- Werty- JoeBagelMan- Matt R- John W- Eugene D- AlaskanMoose31- Chris B- Daniel S- Cory C- Carolyn S- Emiel K- Seb M- Ms. Anonymous- Andrew T- Redhawk- Shannon S- Brian O- Zeke F- James L- Chris L- Asya V- Ish of the Hammer- Teresa C- David of Pints with Jack- Eric BAS WELL AS THOSE CELEBRATING THEIR PATRON ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER OF 2023- Paige H- Matthew F- Michael L- AlaskanMoose31- Brian H- Chris B- Daniel SThank you so much for sticking with us over the years!!! 🙌Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support.

17 Marras 202326min