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Riddles in the Dark: the answer to August’s riddle
If you’re a fan of riddles, then be sure to check out the Council Courier’s special section, called Riddles in the Dark. Every month it features a new and challenging riddle related to Tolkien’s works. If you have participated in August’s riddle game, you can read the answer now.
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Council Courier – August edition out now
The August edition of the Council Courier is out now, featuring the Realm of Nessa. If you did not receive your copy via e-mail you can read the newsletter here. Don’t forget to check out the new riddle posted in the Riddles in the Dark section!
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Visiting the Eagle and Child Pub
The Eagle and Child Pub is where J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis (as well as some other people) used to have meetings of a literary group known as The Inklings. The Inklings were a group of men, mostly professors from the Oxford University, who were writers in their spare time. They met to discuss books,…
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Administrator of the Month – an interview with Oddwen
How did you find CoE? I found it while searching for parodies, and found ever so much more. What are your duties here at CoE? I am a Humor Admin, I oversee the Humor Section along with Ringhilwen, and I am also still a Realm Head of Aulë. What are you favorite areas of the…
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Moderator of the Month: an interview with berethedhellen
How did you find CoE? I was searching for a place where other aficianados of Jackson’s films and Tolkien’s books were gathering. I browsed the Internet and landed here…a very lucky break. What are your duties here at CoE? I am one of the moderators of the RP forum, along with three other dedicated volunteers.…
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Member of the Month: an interview with Naurlas
How did you find CoE? In a tiring and exhaustive search, I tell ya’! I was feeling a bit like Frodo at Mt. Doom when I finally came across CoE. I lurked around for a few days soaking up the atmosphere and decided this was definitely the place to feed my addiction. What are you…
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Farmer Maggot: Film Profile
Farmer Maggot in the movie consists mainly of a corn field above the rim of which a scythe is wielded quite threateningly. We first see him in his front garden, being interrogated by the Ringwraith looking for ‘Shiiiiiiiiiiire Baaaaaagginsssssss’. Even his infamous dogs have small cameo roles, as the one barking dog who leaves with…
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Farmer Maggot: Book Profile
Farmer Maggot was a Hobbit with a farm, Bamfurlong, situated in the boggy region of the Marish in the eastern Shire. He lived with his wife, children and three wolf-like dogs (Fang, Grip and Wolf) in a farmhouse above the ground rather than in a traditional hobbit hole. The house was large, thatched, and made…
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“Welcome to Nessa, Have a Llama!”
It can often be awkward joining a new group of people. If you don’t know anyone in that group already, it can even be a little scary. In the Realm of Nessa, we try to alleviate those fears and awkward moments. To do this, not only do we accept newbies into our fold, and treat…
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If Middle-earth Were Ruled By Llamas: A Disturbing Look Into the Minds of the Nessians
It is no secret that the Realm of Nessa has certain affections towards llamas. We are not sure why, we are not sure how, we just know that we are semi-obsessed with those cute furry animals. As a fun, and perhaps scary, idea for a Council Courier article, I posed a question to fellow Realm…
