#fellowship of the ring

[queer-ragnelle]

Hi there! Pardon the possibly very silly question (I mean...wizards, swords, etc...), but given how looped in Tolkein seemed to be with the Arthurian legend, have you seen anything interesting on how that influenced LOTR? Ground level isn't a stretch of course, but I'm curious about anything deeper since the guy really seemed to mine myths/legends/etc. I think there's a dead dwarf named Balin, though that seems like just a borrowed name? Anyway, curious if you've seen anything interesting?

YES actually I discovered a couple funny things while reading Wigalois by Wirnt von Grafenberg. I haven’t looked it up to see if this was Tolkien’s actual inspiration or if anyone else has written about this, it’s just something I noticed on my own.

Gawain's son Wigalois is given a gift by his sweetheart, Larie. Here's the quote from page 153.

Another example comes a little later on pages 171-172, when Wigalois given some resources for his quest, including a special armor.

I mean the similarities are pretty plain. Does anyone know whether Tolkein ever referenced Wigalois as an inspiration? Or even if he read it? I think it's so cool to draw on Medieval literature in abstract ways like this (I mean in ways besides recycling names, like Balin).

[meyaoyu]

studies from the fellowship of the ring

[chuanming-ong]

“In this phial,” she said, “is caught the light of Eärendil’s star, set amid the waters of my fountain. It will shine still brighter when night is about you. May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out.”

[autistook]

Craig Parker on the set of Fellowship of the Ring

[mithrandirl]

THE LORD OF THE RINGS || THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

[s-u-w-i]

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[bikananjarrus]

when frodo asks gandalf, “is it left or right?” as they leave rivendell

[locuas642]

Reading The Lord of the Rings and there is a small scene in Fellowship that I cant stop thinking about.

it's after Frodo and friends meet Aragorn for the first time. After they have slept the night in the Inn and are ready to leave, but they learn their poneys are no more. Let loose by the enemy to delay them even if slightly.

And because they need at least one for carrying everything they need for the travel, they decide to purchase one from the most hated individual in the town: Bill Ferny.

It was an old mistreated, malnourished pony that was on the brink of death. And which Bill sold to them for far more than the Pony was worth. But they still purchase the Pony because they have no choice. and this Pony does not seem that important, just a minor nuisance to make their journey slightly more difficult.

And then the book goes onto mention how the old pony, having changed owner, being fed and cared for, becomes healthier, more alive. Capable of actually moving and helping.

And then the book mentions how this pony has to carry Frodo. And how it makes an effort to find the least bumpy path to leviate the journey for Frodo.

And it's the way in which the book shows the kind nature of the heroes, in which even as they are trying to escape from danger, they were able to help this poor creature. and how it gives that kindness in return the best way it can.

The way in which Tolkien says a little bit of kindness can do so much.

[vildo]

Just for the record

[lotrcolors]

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING 2001 | dir. Peter Jackson

[illustratus]

[bladesrunner]

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING — 2001, dir. Peter Jackson

[glorf1ndel]

Happy October 25! On this date, the Council of Elrond took place, and the Fellowship of the Ring was formed!

Bonus:

[tehcherrya]

Departing Son of Gondor

Not to long ago my LOTR obsession rose from the grave, and it has been reigning ever since. What a time to have the art skills that I have now <3

(also yes, I am well aware I got the quote slightly wrong, forgive me, I was doing it from memory)

[tlotrgifs]

[mithrandirl]

I would have followed you.