The Complete Travels of Aragorn | Tolkien Explained

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    Young Denethor - Catherine Chmiel
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    Corsairs - John Howe
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  • @NerdoftheRings
    @NerdoftheRings  6 місяців тому +82

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    • @Dudewheresmycarnivore
      @Dudewheresmycarnivore 6 місяців тому +4

      I have the survival belt it’s awesome. Just don’t bring it to the airport! 😂
      Great video!

    • @zacharycollins9485
      @zacharycollins9485 6 місяців тому +2

      I think you missed one thing: that one time Aragon kicked an orc helmet and broke 2 of his toes on the outskirts of Fangorn Forest and yelled, "Aaaaaaaaarghhh!!!"

    • @inajacobs5266
      @inajacobs5266 6 місяців тому

      ​@@zacharycollins9485😂😂😂

    • @andrewthomas891
      @andrewthomas891 6 місяців тому

      that's going to be awesome!!! thank you Brother

  • @adpirtle
    @adpirtle 6 місяців тому +891

    Never has a character been more suited to a "Travels of..." video. The guy has traveled everywhere.

    • @andrewbunch6599
      @andrewbunch6599 6 місяців тому +39

      Gandalf left the chat 😂😂

    • @bighand1530
      @bighand1530 6 місяців тому +2

      @@andrewbunch6599 😂😂

    • @claytonnyp8226
      @claytonnyp8226 6 місяців тому +2

      No kidding, I got my dishes done and had video to spare

    • @valentinkambushev4968
      @valentinkambushev4968 6 місяців тому +3

      As we say in Bulgaria: "He has crawled even though the dog's butt."

    • @bighand1530
      @bighand1530 6 місяців тому +2

      @@valentinkambushev4968 Wow 😂

  • @rafaelgustavo7786
    @rafaelgustavo7786 6 місяців тому +1252

    A Dúnedain with 90 years of life, with more than 60 years of experience traveling throughout Middle-earth, beyond Harad and Rhûn, facing Orcs, Trolls, Haradrim, Variags, Khands, Pirates of Umbar. And there are still some saying that Jaime Lannister could have a chance against Elessar.

    • @cormacmacsuibhne2867
      @cormacmacsuibhne2867 6 місяців тому +352

      Everything you just said proves it should have been Aragorn who got his own game instead of Gollum.

    • @jwiese100
      @jwiese100 6 місяців тому +141

      Don't forget he's of royal Numenorian decent which makes him super human compared to average middle earth men.

    • @grossepointemichigan
      @grossepointemichigan 6 місяців тому +60

      Jaime would be mincemeat.

    • @SantomPh
      @SantomPh 6 місяців тому +49

      Aragorn is literally beyond human limits. Jaime is closer to perhaps King Earnur, a champion of tournaments.

    • @lyannastark3839
      @lyannastark3839 6 місяців тому +71

      Not only that Jaime Lannister wouldn't have a chance against Aragorn, Game of Thrones books (even if GRRM finishes them) can't compete with LOTR. Tolkien's work inspires the best in people, Martin's not so much. It has its appeal, I like some characters in GOT books, but there is so much nastiness and brutality there that I was sick to my stomach while I was reading some chapters. My husband wouldn't touch GRRM's books, he just watched the show.

  • @nickdavidson7841
    @nickdavidson7841 6 місяців тому +340

    My favorite Third Age character. He's the archetypal King and Warrior and all around the best embodiment of the healthy masculine in literature-he's gentle in friendship, fierce in battle, wise as a leader, courageous and intrepid as a traveler, an emotive poet, a compassionate and empathetic companion, and a loyal lover. Pretty much my ideal role model.

    • @mohammedashian8094
      @mohammedashian8094 6 місяців тому

      Not “healthy” masculinity, JUST masculinity. Because masculinity isn’t toxic the ABSENCE Of it is. The whole idea of a toxic person being even remotely masculine is STUPID and ridiculous

    • @colleenross8752
      @colleenross8752 5 місяців тому +27

      A good singer too

    • @anniemac403
      @anniemac403 5 місяців тому +15

      The hands of a king are the hands of a healer

    • @jonrwert
      @jonrwert 3 місяці тому +5

      was also plagued by doubt but carried on through a sense of duty and willpower

    • @nickdavidson7841
      @nickdavidson7841 3 місяці тому +4

      @@jonrwert Certainly true in the films. In the books, the doubt is less apparent and probably better described as humility. His doubt is more focused on exactly which road to take in order to prevail and come fully into himself. He knows exactly who he is and what he's for for and accepts the burden of that responsibility without complaint. The selflessness in sacrificing of an easy life for that destiny is also noteworthy.

  • @JAB6322
    @JAB6322 6 місяців тому +535

    Once again, my sympathies for Aragorn having to endure Gollum's endless moans, groans, the endless muttering and cursing of Bilbo Baggins wishing him dead for stealing his "Precious" while having to drag him 900 miles to Mirkwood.

    • @NerdoftheRings
      @NerdoftheRings  6 місяців тому +149

      I think about this fairly often. How incredibly miserable that must have been. The one small satisfaction being the moment he says "screw it" and just ties him to a log to go across the river. lol.

    • @Ace-Maverick
      @Ace-Maverick 6 місяців тому +72

      Gollum takes "Are we there yet?" to a whole new level. 😅

    • @positivelynegative9149
      @positivelynegative9149 6 місяців тому +14

      Maybe he gagged Gollum. He'd still make noise, but it would be better.

    • @lyannastark3839
      @lyannastark3839 6 місяців тому +1

      @@positivelynegative9149 Absolutely, I would definitely gag him.

    • @samsmith2635
      @samsmith2635 6 місяців тому +11

      @@NerdoftheRings It burnses and freezes lmao

  • @ryanmcwilliams8784
    @ryanmcwilliams8784 6 місяців тому +277

    Idk why but I hope Debbie never stops being a patron or whatever. After all the silly different names and donors. It’s just Debbie. It’s always Debbie. Idk if you’ll see this Debbie but just your name brings me a slight joy at the end of every video lol

  • @August_Mannaz
    @August_Mannaz 6 місяців тому +90

    Glory to the King of Gondor, for he walked a path few could tread. And peace to the queen so fair, for her love knew no end ✨️

    • @zekejeager2451
      @zekejeager2451 6 місяців тому +4

      The last Numenorean King. And with him, the most beloved Queen.

    • @terrylandess6072
      @terrylandess6072 4 місяці тому +1

      Well, now I know where George RR Martin got his inspiration of 'endless titles' for Daenerys and others. :)

  • @ranna-alga
    @ranna-alga 6 місяців тому +95

    It's interesting that Denethor felt second-place to Thorongil in Ecthelion's heart, considering that Denethor ends up treating both his sons the same way years later, praising Boromir but barely acknowledging Faramir unless it's to berate him... Great video!!

    • @kentvesser9484
      @kentvesser9484 6 місяців тому +21

      Kind of like the circle of child abuse. Often adults fall back on what they experienced from their parents even it they often swore they would never do that to their children. Then they come under stress and they have a moment of weakness and the genie is back out of the bottle.

    • @SantomPh
      @SantomPh 6 місяців тому +8

      Faramir was treated like that because he was a student of Gandalf, and not as much a warrior as Boromir was.

    • @GutsBatman
      @GutsBatman 6 місяців тому +3

      Usually how it goes. When we learn through observations of others, we tend to get everything, not just the good parts.

    • @neemz0117
      @neemz0117 4 місяці тому +2

      I always thought denethor treated faramir that way becuase he was jealous he had more nuemenorian in him...

    • @alintemirtzi170
      @alintemirtzi170 Місяць тому

      ​@@neemz0117 very interesting!

  • @cormacmacsuibhne2867
    @cormacmacsuibhne2867 6 місяців тому +179

    I recently learned that Tolkien himself saw Aragorn as beardless. Elves do not have beards (with two exceptions) and descendants of Elros inherited this trait as well as a long lifespan. This also applies to other Gondorians such as Denethor, Boromir, and Faramir.

    • @DreZzBE
      @DreZzBE 6 місяців тому +16

      not really gondorians only those who had elven blood in them because there is only 1 elf with a beard and that was 1 that was born at the awakening his name = Cirdan

    • @Ronja_the_fairy
      @Ronja_the_fairy 6 місяців тому +22

      @@DreZzBE Actually, the father of Fëanor's wife Nerdanel, Mahtan, also had a beard.

    • @cormacmacsuibhne2867
      @cormacmacsuibhne2867 6 місяців тому +8

      Both of you are correct. Those are the only examples of Elves having beards. Herman is also correct about the rule not applying to all Gondorians but Tolkien himself pictured the four Men I listed above as being beardless.
      Also since the men of Dol Amroth are descended from an Elf, they too do not have beards.

    • @DreZzBE
      @DreZzBE 6 місяців тому +4

      @@cormacmacsuibhne2867 Denethor not sure but Faramir and Boromir a bit more because there mother was the sister of Imrahil and they were beardless..
      Not all Dunedain/Numenoreans are from Elros descended so not all are beardless

    • @DreZzBE
      @DreZzBE 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Ronja_the_fairy that's correct but he stayed in Valinor but he probably was also 1 that awakened in Cuivienen

  • @etienneporras7252
    @etienneporras7252 6 місяців тому +84

    You forgot to mention that while it is true the Hobbits did not notice Strider until they were already in the Prancing Pony, he had actually noticed them outside the Bree Gate when they were still being guided there by Tom Bombadil. He had over heard Tom speaking with the Hobbits and was now aware that they were the Hobbits he was looking for.

    • @maybelore
      @maybelore 6 місяців тому +7

      I noticed that too, well that and he omitted the fact that Gollum bit Aragorn

    • @hulking_presence
      @hulking_presence 6 місяців тому +10

      These are not the hobbits you're looking for!
      (I should've spent my childhood outside)

    • @maybelore
      @maybelore 6 місяців тому +6

      @@hulking_presence Tom Bombadil a Jedi confirmed?

    • @patdawg1980
      @patdawg1980 2 місяці тому

      Not tom bombadil but Tom the gatekeeper

  • @LittleKing2752
    @LittleKing2752 6 місяців тому +54

    “Strider” such a fitting nickname for him. A fantastic character.

    • @SantomPh
      @SantomPh 6 місяців тому

      it's not a positive name, it equates to "Bigfoot" which is why he changes it to the more pleasant sounding Telcontar.

    • @kayalincoln4622
      @kayalincoln4622 4 місяці тому

      !,’cNnun ?,’bzxn’
      5)))))
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      563-&33 my booby typed this

    • @riplix20
      @riplix20 3 місяці тому

      @@SantomPhl

    • @poopmcgee2410
      @poopmcgee2410 Місяць тому

      Longshanks

    • @ishmaelforester9825
      @ishmaelforester9825 8 днів тому

      Amazing character we love but would you believe the original version was a hobbit called Trotter?

  • @untruelie2640
    @untruelie2640 6 місяців тому +65

    I think it can't be overstated how impressive it is that Aragorn looked into the Palantír (when, as Gimli pointed out, even Gandalf feared such an encounter) and was able to wrestle the stone from Sauron's control. He literally beat Sauron in a mental duel! Granted, the stone was rightfully his and this was an important factor, but it is still an impressive feat. It truly shows that he is one of the great, powerful leaders of Middle Earth, with physical and mental strength, willpower, endurance and abilities that are far above those of normal men.
    As Legolas later says, the way Aragorn commanded the Army of the Dead and urged his company forward despite their fear and exhaustion shows how much willpower and "capability of domination" (for lack of a better word) he has - had he taken the ring, he would've been a powerful and terrible ruler.

    • @michaelminch5490
      @michaelminch5490 6 місяців тому +2

      That sounds like a great idea for a "What if" video...Aragorn claiming The One Ring. Unless it's been done and I missed it.

    • @partyboi8773
      @partyboi8773 5 місяців тому +5

      This! Aragorn confronting Sauron through the Palantir is maybe my favorite moment in the books, even though we only learn about it by Aragorn saying so after the fact. There's a lot I love about Peter Jackson's movies, but they did Aragorn very very dirty when it comes to the Palantir: both when he looks at it in Meduseld and faints, and then when Sauron gets the better of him the second time.
      Also, having Elrond magically appear an all-knowing Basil Exposition and say "There's another army coming, and also here's an amazing sword for you, so what you should do now is show the sword to these ghosts and they'll win all your battles for you" really destroys the sense of Aragorn's wisdom, force of will, and willingness to face any risk. I think this is one big reason why those who know the movies and not the books think Aragorn is somehow lesser than Legolas or even Boromir, Jaime Lannister, etc.

    • @Tawadeb
      @Tawadeb 23 дні тому

      ​@@partyboi8773Aragorn looking in the Palantir is in the EE

    • @Tawadeb
      @Tawadeb 23 дні тому +1

      ​@@partyboi8773Agree

    • @ThatBlueHawkEye
      @ThatBlueHawkEye 13 днів тому +1

      This is also why i feel that people dont give enough credit to Denetheor, he also looked into the Palantir and beat the will of Sauron trying to corrupt him. Not untouched and with the same grace as Aragorn but he still did beat Saurons will.

  • @evgenii3469
    @evgenii3469 6 місяців тому +24

    “The Complete Travels” would have been not so complete without this video about Aragorn. To be honest, this is one of my favorite videos of all time, idk how many times I will be rewatching it, but will be definitely! 😂 Thanks for this amazing video! 👍🏻

  • @Price-qd1cd
    @Price-qd1cd 6 місяців тому +72

    I love hearing your voice so animated and enthusiastic just as much as a love the stories themselves,you’re doing a great work for the next generation

  • @cormacmacsuibhne2867
    @cormacmacsuibhne2867 6 місяців тому +42

    He should have been the one to get a Lord of the Rings game instead of Gollum. He travelled so much, so far and for much longer. He encountered Eru knows how many enemies. Why the Utumno did they go for Gollum is insane because they could have genuinely made good story(s) for Aragorn.

    • @NerdoftheRings
      @NerdoftheRings  6 місяців тому +25

      Oh my gosh, yes. Aragorn's early life is one of the few LOTR character "prequel" tales that I think could actually be really great.

    • @Surly1
      @Surly1 6 місяців тому +13

      @@NerdoftheRings I've always thought that Aragorn's early years should have been the tv show instead of the Rings of Power. Essentially Aragorn visits all of the locations from LOTR and the Hobbit to give people a familiar sense of the world but then visits new locations (Umbar, Harad, parts of Arnor, etc) that could give it some spice.

    • @udozocklein6023
      @udozocklein6023 6 місяців тому

      I think they chose Gollum because they always take it from the Hobbit's perspective ... well, except for the new tv show with galladriel

    • @Captain_Insano_nomercy
      @Captain_Insano_nomercy 6 місяців тому +8

      ​@@Surly1because Aragorn is a non toxic white male and that's problematic

    • @neemz0117
      @neemz0117 4 місяці тому +2

      ​@@Captain_Insano_nomercy this comment wins

  • @oleandreasrye4504
    @oleandreasrye4504 6 місяців тому +38

    Knowing how much you love the last conversation between Aragorn and Arwen, I’m surprised you didn’t include it in this video😂

    • @NerdoftheRings
      @NerdoftheRings  6 місяців тому +15

      Haha! I considered it, but I included a lot of that in Arwen’s video. Plus this one was already 40+ minutes long. Haha.

  • @cormacmacsuibhne2867
    @cormacmacsuibhne2867 6 місяців тому +25

    I can just imagine Elronds sons saying "We failed your father. We will not fail you." Maybe even say this before the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.

    • @christianresel8051
      @christianresel8051 2 місяці тому +2

      "We all fail... we all make mistakes... it's what makes us human... I should have protected Cortana, prevented everything from going wrong. i failed her, I WILL NOT FAIL YOU"
      Master Chief

  • @RezaAliMN
    @RezaAliMN 4 місяці тому +5

    It always bugs me that when Arwen says ‘there is still hope’ in the movie trilogy, not many get the double meaning.

  • @Prepared_Suburbanite
    @Prepared_Suburbanite 6 місяців тому +26

    I'm proud to be 1/1,000,000 of your success! This was a masterfully told tale. Thanks so much!

  • @Iadaha025
    @Iadaha025 4 місяці тому +4

    Aragorn is so cool. I find it fascinating the travels of Eomer and Aragorn after the ring was destroyed. Truly had a 90s Chicago Bulls run. Goats frfr

  • @colinbaldwin313
    @colinbaldwin313 6 місяців тому +33

    I recently read a book about the adaptation of LOTR to film (Picturing Tolkien, if you're interested) in which one chapter describes the changes made to the character of Aragorn. The most prominent point of the essay was that Aragorn was built up not just as a good-guy hero (which he already was in the books), but as the hero who's always right. The books' Aragorn is a more democratic leader; numerous decisions, such as the Fellowship's Parth Galen debate over whether to go to Minas Tirith or Mordor, King Theoden's relocating to Helm's Deep, and the Last Debate, are all made with the approval of the group. In the movies, Aragorn always takes charge, and always seems to be right. He even overrides Gandalf on numerous occasions: as you state here, the book's Aragorn admits that Gandalf followed his lead almost to disaster at Caradhras, but in the film, it's he who insists: "Gandalf, we must turn back!" when the blizzard strikes. Or, to bring up the Last Debate again, Aragorn easily overrides Gandalf's counsel that Sauron won't take the bait... and he's completely right. In the book, he says: "Let none now reject the counsels of Gandalf... I do not yet claim to command any man. Let others choose as they will." And compare the Mouth of Sauron confrontation in the book (wherein Gandalf remains strong and stands up to the Mouth even after the "revelation" of Frodo's capture) with its portrayal in the film (wherein the horrible lie brings tears of sadness and despair to Gandalf's eyes, leaving Aragorn to ride forth and furiously decapitate the Mouth). Aragorn was always larger-than-life, but the movies build him up to be an even stronger leader than Gandalf!

    • @Tawadeb
      @Tawadeb 23 дні тому +1

      I guess it wouldn't work on film.
      Great points tho
      Which book was this??

    • @colinbaldwin313
      @colinbaldwin313 23 дні тому

      @@Tawadeb It's called Picturing Tolkien: Essays on Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings Film Trilogy.

  • @danjitheman
    @danjitheman 6 місяців тому +9

    "Only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day" is savage. I had forgotten that, I need to place itin the vault for future use.

    • @NerdoftheRings
      @NerdoftheRings  6 місяців тому +3

      It's so great. I'm going to start saying it when people ask me my favorite Tolkien quote. haha!

    • @12classics39
      @12classics39 2 місяці тому

      The films made Aragorn much more gentle and soft-spoken. In the book he is a total savage.

    • @jeanettewaverly2590
      @jeanettewaverly2590 Місяць тому

      One of my favorite LOTR quotes.

  • @thesylance
    @thesylance 6 місяців тому +15

    The fact that Arwen died of sorrow and loneliness brings me to tears.

    • @christianresel8051
      @christianresel8051 2 місяці тому

      Strange... in LOTR no one objects to her dieing of sorrow and loneliness... meanwhile over in SW ALL HELL BROKE LOSE "padme died because of sadness? BULLSHIT!" . Not like Broken Heart Syndrom aint a real thing and can cause dead. Interesting that Tolkin knew about this.

    • @12classics39
      @12classics39 2 місяці тому +4

      @@christianresel8051the problem with Padme’s death is she’s just had two babies who need her, who should’ve been enough to give her a will to live despite her heartbreak. Arwen, on the other hand, is akin to many widows who lived long lives with their spouses and watched their children grow, snd ultimately cannot imagine life without their lost love, and leave this world to find them again, knowing their children are grown and settled and will be alright.

  • @camerongunn7906
    @camerongunn7906 6 місяців тому +12

    My guy actually used the phrase, "plight their troth." 👏👏👏

  • @richardmather1906
    @richardmather1906 6 місяців тому +7

    Arwen is, of course, not exactly an elf maiden, though often described that way. She lives like one. But one cannot simply become human after being of elven kind. The truth is, her nature was not decided until her choice. And her choice was a mortal life, long as she had lived.
    Elrond has always been my favorite Tolkien character. And this story, ostensibly full of hope and renewal, is bitter to him. Not only does he lose his daughter, who is dear to him, the same way he lost his brother. He also foresees that the end will be hard for her. Arwen was not yet tired of her life when Aragorn gave up his life. That scene wherein she tells him that now she understands the downfall of Numenor is powerful.
    It may be that he loses both his sons this way as well. We do not know, except that they are close with Aragorn and the Dunedain, and Elrond takes ship without them.

  • @luudest
    @luudest 6 місяців тому +46

    It's crazy to think that such a valiant fighter and leader as Aragorn gave up almost 20 years for the search of Gollum. But it was not in vain.

    • @FatGouf
      @FatGouf 6 місяців тому +16

      He lost more than that after sipping a spoonful of Eowyn's "soup"

    • @luudest
      @luudest 6 місяців тому +1

      @@FatGouf haha, indeed.

    • @timhadaway
      @timhadaway 3 місяці тому

      And when you think that it was all for Illuvitar’s cause to end up destroying the ring it’s just mind blowing lol

  • @batboylives
    @batboylives 6 місяців тому +14

    I love this channel. When LOTR first came out I had no knowledge of it, but my friend Glen read all the books. Late Glen T, passed in 2021. He would explain the movie to us from the books, and we were all ears. I checked out other channels on LOTR, but NITR is my favourite.

  • @bryanmatthews2370
    @bryanmatthews2370 6 місяців тому +54

    I wonder what aragorn and gollum talked about on their trip to mirkwood, that'd be worth of a TV series.

    • @grossepointemichigan
      @grossepointemichigan 6 місяців тому +10

      You should watch the fan film "The Hunt for Gollum."

    • @philkugler2429
      @philkugler2429 6 місяців тому +9

      Probably proper and improper ways to prepare rabbit

    • @genghisgalahad8465
      @genghisgalahad8465 6 місяців тому +2

      A limited miniseries in yhe style of the bounty hunter and his quarry! 🎉

    • @yinyangthang
      @yinyangthang 5 місяців тому +4

      Chicks. Duh.

    • @CzechsTeaNine
      @CzechsTeaNine 4 місяці тому +2

      ​@@philkugler2429it's possible that Aragorn and Gollum would even debate on how to cook the rabbit. 😂

  • @hulking_presence
    @hulking_presence 6 місяців тому +6

    13:25 probably the best depiction of Aragorn. Look at how beneath a rugged face there's something deeper. Like he literally inherited his face from people living 10000 ago. Some ancient nobility

    • @FatGouf
      @FatGouf 6 місяців тому +1

      Also the line of Elros cant grow any facial hair

  • @viktor8321
    @viktor8321 6 місяців тому +5

    Sometimes I wish I lived in those days. Going on foot everywhere, seeing the beauty of nature. I really relate to Aragorn because he is a man with honour, great respect for his companions, yet likes to keep his distance.

  • @Jayjay-qe6um
    @Jayjay-qe6um 6 місяців тому +6

    "Sons of Gondor! Or Rohan! My brothers! I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of Men fails, when we foresake our friends, and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. An hour of wolves and shattered shields when the Age of Men comes crashing down, but it is not this day! This day we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good earth, I bid you men, Men of the West!"

  • @gavineveritt1
    @gavineveritt1 6 місяців тому +6

    Aragorn is my favorite character in LOTR, his story is a very classic example of "The Heroes Journey" and his determination to fulfill his goals is very inspiring. This video really brought Aragorn's success to life.

  • @Sekiro_007
    @Sekiro_007 6 місяців тому +13

    If done correctly this would be an amazing tv show

    • @Inspire_679_Shorts
      @Inspire_679_Shorts 5 місяців тому +2

      I've always wish for a Aragorn series! That would he awsome!

  • @Ace-Maverick
    @Ace-Maverick 6 місяців тому +66

    Elrond sure has an interesting way of saying, "You're not dating my daughter." 😅

    • @bobo577
      @bobo577 6 місяців тому +11

      Or in the very least. “I’m not letting Arwen settling for less than a High King.”

    • @Lokrio9
      @Lokrio9 6 місяців тому +4

      I still believe Elu Thingol is quite more epic. 😆

    • @partyboi8773
      @partyboi8773 5 місяців тому +16

      @@Lokrio9 Yep, it says a lot that Aragorn riding to war with the Rohirrim, then becoming Gondor's greatest captain, then passing alone into the East on a one-man 007 expedition against Sauron's allies, then captaining the Dunedain to defend the peoples of the North for decades, then embarking upon the War of the Ring and overthrowing Sauron is only the SECOND most impressive "Man tries to impress potential father-in-law" story in Tolkien.

    • @12classics39
      @12classics39 2 місяці тому +2

      Honestly, Elrond is Dad of the Year, vowing that his daughter deserves no less than a king.

  • @77mpickett
    @77mpickett 4 місяці тому +3

    Man the gondorians had to be stoked at aragorns coronation and the planting of a new white tree and finding out they'd have also a new queen niece of the very 1st king of numenor
    Greatest story ever told

  • @michelepurington3227
    @michelepurington3227 6 місяців тому +8

    I can listen to you talk the Rings all day.

  • @InTheDarkMode
    @InTheDarkMode 5 місяців тому +4

    This brought tears to my eyes... Truly a wonderful and beautiful world we are blessed with glimpsing.

  • @moondogg_monte
    @moondogg_monte 6 місяців тому +13

    As a single mother child, Aragorn will always be a Father Figure of Mine 😇

    • @zerocool5395
      @zerocool5395 4 місяці тому +3

      We need more positive male role models like Aragorn.

  • @neilgoldsmith482
    @neilgoldsmith482 5 місяців тому +3

    Finally, the complete story of Estel as he was known when he was young in Rivendell. In Rohan with Theoden's grandfather
    Thorongil, Stryder by the Hobbits in Bree, Aragorn 2 son of Arathorn 2, and as King of Gondor/Arnor restoring Elendil's line. Elessar

  • @SantomPh
    @SantomPh 6 місяців тому +9

    40:38 Aragorn declares that the Shire is exclusive to the Hobbits and that no one else, especially Men were allowed into its borders. That is why he "keeps to his own law" and meets his friends at the border when he is in the North. Of course, his decree doesn't quite apply to Dwarves (who were also little people, and traveled through the Shire from the Blue Mountains) and Elves like the final ride of the Wise to the Havens, who pass through to the Towers, which are in Hobbit territory.. Bree remains the one settlement where Hobbits and Men live together.

    • @12classics39
      @12classics39 3 місяці тому

      Since his ban only applies to Men, I sure hope Legolas and Gimli were able to visit the hobbits in the Shire over the years.

  • @Hollyberye
    @Hollyberye 6 місяців тому +19

    Truly artistic and compelling representation of Aragorn's journeys. Thank you.

    • @dreadzilla_9548
      @dreadzilla_9548 3 місяці тому +2

      I agree, made for a great listen while Im working.

  • @woodworkingphoto8083
    @woodworkingphoto8083 6 місяців тому +30

    This is FREAKY. I was lying in bed this morning and thought "I wonder when or if Nerd of the Rings will ever do a Complete Travels of Aragorn?"
    8 hours later, here you are 😂

    • @NerdoftheRings
      @NerdoftheRings  6 місяців тому +11

      I can promise you, it took longer than 8 hours to make this video. lol!

    • @woodworkingphoto8083
      @woodworkingphoto8083 6 місяців тому +1

      @@NerdoftheRings I'd be more impressed that you could read my mind than make a youtube video in under 8 hours if that were the case haha

    • @Dudewheresmycarnivore
      @Dudewheresmycarnivore 6 місяців тому

      He has spoken! Huzzah!

  • @xavclee
    @xavclee 4 місяці тому +2

    I've always seen Aragorn as the most important and also Tolkien's favorite character. Certainly he was my favorite character. I named my son's middle name Elessar.

  • @lilyamnell8285
    @lilyamnell8285 6 місяців тому +11

    Fantastic video and fantastic ending. Strider. That gave me chills lol

    • @NerdoftheRings
      @NerdoftheRings  6 місяців тому +5

      One of my absolute favorite deep cut lore bits. Makes me love Aragorn even more. Never forgets where he came from.

  • @matthewmortensen988
    @matthewmortensen988 6 місяців тому +9

    Cue Johnny Cash “I’ve been everywhere, man…”

  • @NickCorbinOfficial
    @NickCorbinOfficial 6 місяців тому +11

    My favorite character! Thank you for another great video, Nerd of the Rings!

  • @jessemillan1385
    @jessemillan1385 6 місяців тому +39

    "I do not know what strength is in my blood, but I swear to you I will not let the white city fall. Nor our people fail."
    -Aragorn Elessar

  • @MrBiteme39
    @MrBiteme39 5 місяців тому +3

    When you realize Denethor is built on the resentment of the real king.... it really makes the spitting grisly "I will not bow to this ranger from the north!." acting seem so fantastic

  • @EricGasz69420
    @EricGasz69420 6 місяців тому +5

    Great production quality on this one!
    Thanks for all the videos and Happy Holidays to you and yours! ❤

  • @Flyboy245
    @Flyboy245 6 місяців тому +7

    The long form videos are awesome. More depth, more knowledge. As always, the deep dive is fantastic. Always interesting to see the difference between the books and the movies

  • @paulprovenzano3755
    @paulprovenzano3755 4 місяці тому +1

    Your love for the works of Tolkien comes through like a bright light. The rhythms of his prose permeate your speech.

  • @vutunglam3934
    @vutunglam3934 6 місяців тому +7

    only 1 hour ago? I totally forgot that there hasnt been an Aragorn-dedicated video.

  • @erikbender1967
    @erikbender1967 6 місяців тому +3

    One of my most favorite character in the LOTR trilogy, along with Gandalf. This was an excellent in depth. I will watch the Return of the King during the holidays, more than likely after Christmas while I am on a 6 day vacation from work. Again excellent video, and Go Avs!!!

  • @arnehagebakken5041
    @arnehagebakken5041 6 місяців тому +2

    I truly love "The complete travels..." series you have going. Thank you for making them! :)

  • @floodkevin4716
    @floodkevin4716 6 місяців тому +1

    This has been my favorite thank you, it's so relaxing

  • @dirt_ripper8734
    @dirt_ripper8734 6 місяців тому +9

    The true king of Gondor , LONG LIVE THE KING !!! 🤴

  • @bobthebomb1596
    @bobthebomb1596 6 місяців тому +4

    Excellent video, thoroughly enjoyed it.

  • @SouthB6
    @SouthB6 4 місяці тому +3

    The effort this guy puts into his videos is insane much love bro keep it up God bless

  • @fazeiiproductions4378
    @fazeiiproductions4378 5 місяців тому +1

    This is a great video. Thanks so much for making it!

  • @maybelore
    @maybelore 6 місяців тому +6

    I enjoyed seeing your take on Aragorn's story as I have been trying to extrapolate more of it out of what we were given such as racking my brain as to what exactly were the Great Deeds that he did when he was 20 in the company of the sons of Elrond. My current head cannon is that he took down a two headed troll.
    One thing I will note that you missed is at about 15:48 He saw the hobbits talking to Tom Bombadil before they entered Bree then he jumped over the wall and was all mysterious-like in the Prancing Pony.
    Now this does not mean that he knows Tom Bombadil personally but he could and I like to think that he does, unless I'm forgetting something else he says I have not read the books in a while I am due for a reread.

  • @wutangforeverrr
    @wutangforeverrr 6 місяців тому +2

    I’m sure you get this all of the time, but the amount of joy your videos brings me, and countless others, is out of this world. It gets me excited for my son’s upcoming first birthday party, which is going to be “One Birthday to Rule them All!”
    Can’t wait for a possible ranking video of characters in the future too. Keep up the amazing work, Matt!

  • @certinho76
    @certinho76 5 місяців тому +2

    Awe man, that ending brought me to tears.
    Such a beautiful story.

  • @usedjuice3350
    @usedjuice3350 6 місяців тому +3

    Been waiting for this one!

  • @NoThatRyan
    @NoThatRyan 6 місяців тому +12

    Viggo in his Gondor attire was a great addition in the foreground of the thumbnail. He really pops against the other artwork.

    • @ryancruz1876
      @ryancruz1876 6 місяців тому +1

      The actor they used doesn’t look like Aragorn though.

  • @theolaa
    @theolaa 5 місяців тому +1

    What a grand story! The way you recounted it here make me feel like it should be right at home with the likes of The Odyssey and other classical Epics.

  • @victorianguyen6620
    @victorianguyen6620 4 місяці тому +1

    This was a truly delightful listen. I learned a lot more back loar that i did not know before. Thank you for this!❤

  • @kevinst.pierre4413
    @kevinst.pierre4413 6 місяців тому +1

    Amazing production. Thank you

  • @TarMody
    @TarMody 6 місяців тому +1

    These types of videos allow us to look at the journey holistically from the perspective of the relevant character. I think it would be good to see such videos for other characters as well.

  • @user-sd7ri9fy4i
    @user-sd7ri9fy4i 6 місяців тому +2

    Nice work dude thanks

  • @aaronbaron3155
    @aaronbaron3155 2 місяці тому

    Excellent job on the video you covered everything very well

  • @cristianojuda2746
    @cristianojuda2746 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Nerd, please Upload a video with that soundtrack you put at the end of the channel's videos. This track is very beautiful and you would make many people's day happier by posting it in full for us to listen to. Thank you my friend

  • @PYRESATVARANASI
    @PYRESATVARANASI 6 місяців тому +4

    Good sir you never disappoint ❤️.
    I'm not able to continue my UA-cam membership, but I am always proud of the quality of your works.
    From 🇵🇷 with much hope ✨.

  • @ryanminnear4135
    @ryanminnear4135 6 місяців тому +3

    I use these videos to fall asleep. They are so amazing. I don’t remember anything but if you asked me any lotr lore questions while I’m asleep I’d know the answer

  • @ChristopherHealy0701
    @ChristopherHealy0701 6 місяців тому +1

    One of the best videos I watched. Really impressive, great job.

  • @S.A.S.H.
    @S.A.S.H. 6 місяців тому +1

    Superb compilation.

  • @franciscoarrieta75
    @franciscoarrieta75 5 місяців тому +1

    Loved this video, amazing story told by the nerd of rhe rings, thanks, i will see it many times more

  • @hull612
    @hull612 6 місяців тому

    This video was excellent. Thanks for making it.

  • @mikeyy999222
    @mikeyy999222 6 місяців тому +3

    This is great content thank you

  • @TiagoRamosVideos
    @TiagoRamosVideos 6 місяців тому +1

    Amazing video 👏

  • @jbrownbyu
    @jbrownbyu 4 місяці тому

    One of the most satisfying, well-produced videos I’ve seen on UA-cam. 👏

  • @dezzdinn
    @dezzdinn 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the Hildabrants art you have in this

  • @sh4rdsofNarzil
    @sh4rdsofNarzil 6 місяців тому +1

    PERFECT! loved it!!!!!

  • @Rockodona
    @Rockodona 6 місяців тому +4

    Love your work ❤

  • @afolsom685
    @afolsom685 6 місяців тому

    Love this. Thank you!

  • @mothersuperior2014
    @mothersuperior2014 5 місяців тому

    excellent job as always

  • @sylvanaire
    @sylvanaire 6 місяців тому +2

    I enjoyed that very much, thank you. I don’t think I had put it together how early Sauron had started assailing Gondor or that Aragorn as Therongil (sp?) helped fight in those wars. Also, the art work used in the video is wonderful! 😄

  • @Durgmar
    @Durgmar 2 місяці тому +1

    When listening to these videos, I have a feeling that I'm listening the stories about close friends who passed away. The feeling it brings is melancholic, like I have lived there, with them.

    • @pipsqueex
      @pipsqueex 2 місяці тому

      beautifully said.. i wish we were

  • @corvid...
    @corvid... 6 місяців тому

    Wow what a great video! So well written

  • @Trish.Norman
    @Trish.Norman 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you! I’ve been waiting on this one. ❤ for your algorithm

  • @pandoraeeris7860
    @pandoraeeris7860 6 місяців тому +4

    Build. Me. An. Army. Worthy. Of. Mordor.

  • @MrMont-ue8kh
    @MrMont-ue8kh 6 місяців тому +1

    Best one yet!

  • @istari0
    @istari0 6 місяців тому +4

    Excellent video! I do wonder how far to the east and south his travels took him.

  • @Kusina_at_Patalim
    @Kusina_at_Patalim Місяць тому

    Beautiful narrative... Thank you my friend.

  • @ZiggyMandarr
    @ZiggyMandarr 6 місяців тому +4

    You left out the part where Aragorn is reembldied in the 20th century and becomes an actor, eventually playing himself in a historical retelling of Frodo's "Lord of the Rings" from the Red Book.

    • @doigt6590
      @doigt6590 6 місяців тому +2

      the aragorn of the books is beardless due to his elvish blood.

  • @chrisryan2313
    @chrisryan2313 6 місяців тому +1

    Continue your good work boss man ✊️

  • @z50king29
    @z50king29 6 місяців тому +1

    I don't know most of what you're talking about but these videos are awesome. This is real current research

  • @Churro5
    @Churro5 5 місяців тому +1

    this video is an absolute masterpiece
    ..

  • @MrNidnan
    @MrNidnan 21 день тому

    I just discover your channel and you have new follower. Best summary ever ❤

  • @ricardoguerralozano4143
    @ricardoguerralozano4143 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for listening to my request!! Best channel ever

  • @sutko4885
    @sutko4885 6 місяців тому +1

    goated channel, got me into all of this without watching any movies before