404 – Uptown Girl

About this episode

The episode explores the story of Amroth and Nimrodel, discussing themes of leadership and the needs of the Silvan Elves in Middle-earth.

Lórien had long years of peace and obscurity under the rule of Amdír; the PPP has had 10 years of, well, obscurity under the rule of Alan. Join The Man of the West and the Sage of the South as we continue our deep dive into the story of Amroth and Nimrodel found in The History of Galadriel and Celeborn. Galadriel sees just how much those poor Silvan Elves need proper leadership; Amroth’s name, it turns out, might have come from living in a treehouse; and Imrazôr wonders what Mithrellas will do when she wakes up and makes up her mind. We encounter the Rick Steves of Middle-earth, determine that it’s always leg day in Minas Tirith, and discover that Alan cannot claim descent from the Kings. Also: Rhovanion on $10 a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: The Man of the West, the Sage of the South

Topics covered

• Amroth and Nimrodel
• Silvan Elves
• leadership in Middle-earth
• Galadriel's perspective
• Middle-earth travel
• historical analysis

Keywords

• Amroth
• Nimrodel
• Galadriel
• Silvan Elves
• Middle-earth
• leadership
• Rhovanion
• Minas Tirith

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The History of Galadriel and Celeborn

Places: Minas Tirith, Rhovanion

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