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A very credible summary of the tale. I would like to compliment you on your pronunciation of Tolkien’s languages, which to my ear seems accurate and yet never overwrought. I dare say you would have served well as a coach to the actors in Peter Jackson’s films, who sometimes overdid the more exotic sounds. On this topic, what in your view is the correct pronunciation of “Isen” and “Isengard?” My feeling is that the now universally accepted “EYE-sin-gard” is not consistent with Tolkien’s orthographic rules, either for Elvish or Rohirric, and that EE-sin and EE-sin-gard would be more correct. I assume that “AI-sen” was an on-set decision when the films were made, which has now gained traction, but I’ve heard some claim that Tolkien himself pronounced it that way in a recording. Do you have any insight?

Slightly tongue-in-cheek question: why is Melian’s seduction of Elwë less creepy than Eöl taking Aredhel to wife? Melian is a higher-order being than any elf…did Elwë really willingly stand staring into her eyes for centuries?

Really appreciate the fact that you explicitly note that Aredhel’s marriage to Eöl was consensual…so many commentators insist otherwise, but the text is very clear. First, given her strength of mind shown in her transit of Nan Dungortheb, it seems unlikely that Eöl had the power to utterly dominate her will and force her to agree to marriage. And in addition to the reasons you noted, it’s important that Curufin is aware that Aredhel is Eöl’s wife. That means the Noldor would have generally been aware and yet did not see any reason to rescue her. Finally, in front of Turgon, Aredhel calls Eöl “husband,” not “captor,” and entreats for his life. I’m not making the case that they had a model relationship, but I somewhat sympathize with Eöl (I can relate to his utter inability to fit in with his own people), and don’t like unfair criticism of his character. My hope is that after sufficient time in the Halls of Mandos, they were reembodied in Valinor and reconciled…. Fun video, thanks!

Thank you for this video series! It helped me out a bunch while reading The Silmarillion for the first time! Very well done. I was impressed with all the imagery you gathered as well as the pronunciations and references. 😄

Excellent work, I’ve been watching your videos and it’s really helping me interpret the lengthy and thorough middle section of the sim.

My dad passed last year from cancer. His favorite movies were the LOTR trilogy. I told myself I would get lost in the world of Tolkien in honor of my dad, so I started reading the Silmarillion a few months ago. I rewatch your videos every now and again to freshen up, and I can’t thank you enough for making these. They have been so unbelievably helpful through my journey 🖤

I'm reading through The Silmarillion for the first time. I did find chapters 1 & 2 a bit confusing due to lack of context. Thank you for putting this all in a way that made sense 🙂.

Wish she made more videos

Thank you for these videos! They have helped me delve into the small parts I missed or didn’t fully grasp on my first reread.

dont forget that there's also another version saying that one of ambarussa was burnt with the ship🥲

Omg, they all need to refocus on the real enemy.

Being a long time LOTR fan, I just completed my first read of The Silmarillion. And your videos were very helpful in clarifying a lot of the confusion stemming from the crazy amount of names and locations in the book. Thank you for this video series. And I shall be watching them again when I revisit this brilliant book.

Just finished the Silmarillion for the first time, and these videos were such a great help. Thank you!

Thanks a lot! Just finished my first Silmarillion reading with your assistance

This Feanor's it so hard to take. A lot of people died by this oath

Omg. Fuck glaurung

I just discovered this series! Such good work. The clarity of the summary is amazing!

That Fëa and Hröa painting you used... Is it THE William Blake?

These videos have been amazing. I’ve put off The Silmarillion for so long. These videos have been a great resource to accompany each chapter.

thank you I really enjoyed it

Thanks for your summaries. With the help of your guide and the audio book, I'm finally able to comprehend what's happening in the book

Melkor: "I just wanted to spice things up with a bit of flat 9ths, polychords, that kind of stuff. But they wouldn't let me" Sauron: "Dude, we should start our own band" Melkor: "Definitely. And maybe my agent can get us a gig at that place that just opened. I think it's called 'Middle Earth' or something"

Bugger i was hoping to give a penny or like for your thoughts on the 'War for Rohrimrrim" trailer as most of them not all are winging man childs. Im holding judgement until I've seen it but i am adding another title to the movie "War for Rohirrim: Liberty's Taken". 😊 hope ya well and hope ya got something in the works. ❤&✌️2all

This fantastic! Brilliant work. Thank you.

I so appreciate your work in compiling texts and maps and the attention to the gorgeous pictures. Very careful, loving work.

Well done. And Elena Kukanova is my favorite artist of the First Age.

Thank you very much! Exactly the summary I needed after finishing the Silmarilion :)

I am so so thrilled to have found this today. What a work of love you've produced. Hurrah!

One thing that I found strange is what is in the southern region of Aman? It seemed like its darkness and Ungoliath resided there and even Morgoth was afraid, but then was it ever cleared out of the darkness when Morgoth lost in Beleriand?

I think this is the best and most comprehensive summary of the Silmarillion.

Thanks a Lot! I do Love the Stories of the Silmarillion but sometimes it is just too much of Information or namedropping..Your Videos help me a Lot not loosing the fun! Best regards from Germany

Your videos and the pronounciation of the names are amazing!

That was beautiful thanks

9:09 I’m sorry but if this Amarië didn’t follow Finrod to Middle-Earth then she’s not the one for him. She’s not worth it and she doesn’t truly love him, for if she did, she’d be willing to go against the wishes of the Valar. True love drives people to commit insane and impossible things and at this point in the story, Amarië comes off as an ass.

I love Beren's response to Thingol just being, "For so little a price do the Elven-kings sell their daughters."

I have just now realized just how Beren and Luthien mirror Aragorn and Arwen.

To be honest, I kind of understand why some of the Elves were wary of the Valar and refused to go to Aman.

"Thanks" hardly seems adequate. I'm just now starting the "Bible" and this and you are just awesome. Helpful beyond words!

I just realised something Eru is like that squirrel from God Of War Ragnarok and the Ainur are the other squirrels the personalities removed. 😊

Aelfwine, can you please summarize the difference between 'Unfinished Tales' and the 'Lost Tales'? I get confused because i think both have Silmarillion drafts or versions of stories in them, but im unclear because i have not memorized what is in which. I rarely hear any comparisons between the works. Ive read both, but it all starts blurring together for me so im trying to find a way to get the names of the heroes associated with the books in my mind. Clearly from your video Galadrel is part of Unfinished Tales, so thanks for this! Subscribed.

And again, I go through these videos for second or third time this year. I find it to be the most enjoyable way to review this beautiful book, one of my favorites of all time.

J.R.R. Tolkien was a genius.

Your videos are so good with explaining, They all should have 10x the views.

Great video breakdown of these most epic chapters of Unfinished Tales.

I love listening to this playlist as I read through (or this time, listen-through-at-breakfast).

27:25 this is a beautiful picture, and will be my phone wallpaper now. i love these two characters very much

mwah

Still loving this series. You deserve way more subs and views

This is easily one of the most thought provoking passages in the entire legendarium. You did an awesome job with this video

Hey there thank you for making these. By far the best and most fun analysis I have seen on Tolkien's world. You should have some way that we can support you. Join and get to ask you a question or something. Would be glad to be a financial supporter. Side note I would love to cast your videos on my TV but you have not allowed for that. Is there a reason? Anyway again thank you for all you do.