The time has come to say farewell to Lorien. The Company is summoned to the chamber of Celeborn where they are told that the time has come for each to choose whether to continue the Quest, or remain for a time in Lothlorien. There are consequen
We finally make our way with Frodo and Sam to peer into the Mirror of Galadriel. What do each see in the still waters? What do their visions portend? Sam must also make the hardest decision of his life in a drama which reminds us of the Parable
The Elf Haldir leads the Company from the hill of Cerin Amroth to the city of the Galadhrim, Caras Galadhon, where dwell the Lord Celeborn and Galadriel the Lady of Lorien. In the house of Celeborn they were greeted as friends. Yet one of the C
Frodo, Sam, and Legolas are on a talan in a mallorn tree at the biding Haldir the Elf of Lothlorien. Messengers of Elrond had given news of the travellers. When it is revealed that a dwarf is with them the Elves make it clear that he cannot pas
The company has reached the eaves of Lothlorien – the Golden Wood – home to the Galadhrim. After traveling little more than a mile into the forest they came upon the Nimrodel, a stream with healing powers, named for the Elven-maid who lived bes
Gandalf has fallen during his battle with the Balrog. The rest of the Company has been scattered – running out of the Gates and down the age-worn steps of the threshold of Moria. Beyond hope, they reached open skies. On this episode of th
At the Bridge of Khazad-dum the Company comes face-to-face with a power-terror, a demon of might: a Balrog! Once a Maia corrupted by Melkor, this foe is any in the Fellowship save Gandalf. Gandalf, as a member of the Istari, is of the Mai
In the Chamber of Mazarbul, where the Company of the Ring discovered the tomb of Balin son of Fundin, the stakes are about to become the highest that the Fellowship has yet experienced. The fierceness and the love of hobbits is striking a
After a night spent in the great cavernous hall in Moria, oppressed by the chill air and darkness all about, Sam wondered what could drive the dwarves to make such holes. Gimli, slighted at the insult, rose and began to chant the Song of
The Gates of Moria have been opened. But as Frodo strode forward to enter he felt something seize him. As the others were seemingly fixed in place, Sam took action. Yet, at the same time, Bill the pony dashed away into the darkness. Samwi
Cruel Caradhras has been satisfied. The Company has been routed. On this episode of Secret Fire Podcast we make our way to the Gates of Moria and begin a journey in the dark as we examine book II, chapter 4 of the Lord Of The Rings.A Jou
The Redhorn Gate. The most malevolent foe that the Company has encountered since leaving Rivendell is the mountain known as Caradhras the Cruel. Is there anything that can help them to survive? Join us as we complete The Lord of the Rings
The Company left the road at the Ford of Bruinen to follow narrow paths southwards into the land that men call Hollin. Eregion was its name when Elves lived there in happier days. Gimli knows all about this land. But how? Join us as we co
The tale of Nine is filled. Representatives from the Free Folk of Middle-earth will accompany Frodo, though no oath of bond is laid upon them to go further than they will. Now seven days of preparations begin. Join us as we continue to re
The history of the One Ring has been told. The conflict has been defined and Frodo Baggins has been appointed to carry the burden of Middle-earth to the fires of Mount Doom. Samwise Gamgee will go with his master. Join us as we begin read
The Council of Elrond is coming to a close. The representatives of the free peoples of Middle-earth have shared their tales and heard the whole history of the One Ring. But one question remains: What shall be done with it? Join us as we c
We take a break from our normal adventures through The Lord of the Rings this week in order to once again open up the vaults at the old, defunct Middle-earth Network, brush aside Shelob’s webs, and bring you a fantastic interview with Dou
We find Gandalf imprisoned on the pinnacle of Orthanc. He does not even the room to properly pace and brood over the state of affairs in Middle-earth. Saruman has fallen, the Riders are scouring the North in search of the One Ring, and Fr
The time has come for Gandalf the Grey to address the Council of Elrond. He will fill in the missing gaps in the story of the One Ring and give account of the conspicuously absent Saruman the White. Join us as we continue reading through
Tension is building in the Council of Elrond. Galdor requests testimony from Saruman – who is learned in the lore of the Rings, Glóin is quick to resurrect old wrongs already set right, and Gandalf and Elrond struggle to maintain order. J
On this special episode of the Secret Fire Podcast we share an interview with noted scholar, Dr. Tom Shippey. Tom is a retired professor of Middle and Old English, and is considered one of the leading scholars of the writings of J.R.R. To
As the sun is climbing to noon over the Council of Elrond Bilbo tells of his finding of the Ring. Frodo, less willingly, recounts all his dealing with the Ring from the day that it passed into his keeping. Afterward, Gandalf tells all he
Before Elrond drew the tale of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men to a close, he spoke of the men of Gondor who still fight and defy the enemies of the free-folk. It was then that Boromir, son of Denethor, Lord of Minas Tirith, stood and
As the sun rises higher over Rivendell the Council of Elrond continues. We are taken back to the Last Alliance of Elves and Men and the Battle of Dagorlad in the year 3434 of the Second Age. We hear of the fall of Gil-galad and Elendil; o
It is the morning of October the 25th, 3018 of the Third Age, and a single clear bell rings out in Rivendell signalling the call to the Council of Elrond. There will be much to hear and decide today. Join us as we begin Book II, Chapter 2