414 – With or Without You

About this episode

The episode concludes a two-part exploration of The Disaster of the Gladden Fields, discussing Isildur's relationship with the Ring and ancient Númenórean history.

The Elendilmir worn by the Kings of Arnor had not the ancientry nor potency of the original; there’s got to be a joke in there about Alan and Don, right? Join The Man of the West and The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy as we conclude our two-part look at The Disaster of the Gladden Fields from Unfinished Tales. Isildur realizes he can’t live with or without the Ring, Aragorn discovers a piece of ancient Númenórean history, and Saruman is a naughty wizard. We wonder what the Ring makes invisible, decide neither of us will take part in The Isildur Challenge, and wonder if Aragorn can count. Also: will Don write a new TTRPG campaign? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Don, The Man of the West

Guest: The Obscure Lord of the Rings Facts Guy

Topics covered

• The Lord of the Rings
• Númenórean history
• The One Ring
• TTRPG campaign
• Gladden Fields
• Isildur Challenge

Keywords

• Elendilmir
• Gladden Fields
• Isildur
• Aragorn
• Saruman
• TTRPG
• Númenórean
• Ring
• Alan
• Don

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Disaster of the Gladden Fields, Unfinished Tales

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