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Ask Rosie
Dear Rosie, What do you think is the best way to get My Pastor to say ‘My Preciousss’ in the pulpit??? Sincerely, An Anonymous Gollum Addict Dear An Anonymous Gollum Addict, Well, getting a Pastor to say “My Preciousss” in the pulpit can be quite a challenge, but for you, I have an easy-to-follow 4-step…
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Elven Rings
** warning ~ because some information is derived from Unfinished Tales, certain parts may not be canonical** In the year 700 of the Second Age, Galadriel and Celeborn moved east to a land near the Misty Mountains, establishing the Noldorian realm of Eregion. It was known to the couple that Sauron had previously hidden himself…
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Music Review: Minas Tirith
“Stand, Men of the West! Stand and wait! This is the hour of doom.” (Gandalf, ROTK) The song “Minas Tirith” is, in my opinion, one of Howard Shore’s greatest achievements in all three Lord of the Rings soundtracks. It captures not only the majesty and splendor of Gondor (and the White City in particular), but…
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The Redemption of Faramir
“Wise and learned in the scrolls of lore and song, and yet a man of hardihood and swift judgment in the field. Less reckless and eager than Boromir, but no less resolute.” “I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I…
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Dunedain: A Historical Look
Who exactly are the Dunedain? Avid fans know that in his time, Aragorn was the chieftain of them, and know they are secretive rangers of the North, but how and why did they become that way? To answer these questions, and more, one must study the History of the Dunedain. After the men of Westernesse…
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The KaleVala and how Tolkien came up with the Elvish Language
One of Tolkien’s most captivating creations are the Elves. The Elves, of all Middle Earth’s races were closest to his heart. They were the ideal beings pure, beautiful, and immortal. The comprehensive and elegant languages of the Elves are collectively called Elvish. They are the most popular languages of Tolkien’s series: The Lord of the…
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Member Websites
The member web pages that CoE provides you with allow you to create a small personal website that meets your many interests. CoE has made it quite simple to make your own personal site by allowing you to create it using a template structure. Below are the features that you get when you decide to…
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An Interview with little2
Have you ever found yourself wondering just who does lead the Realm of Nessa? Have you ever found yourself wondering just how crazy the Realm Head could be, while basing your judgment on their members? Well, the Realm of Nessa has compiled a list of twenty questions to answer your ever-present queries! Besides, who said…
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How Nessians Came to Love All Things “Llama-ish”
Anyone who looks at the realm page on CoE cannot help but notice a certain tagline on the Nessa’s realm description, “She likes deer. We like llamas.” But, how did this love of llamas come to be? Why are Nessians so proud of their love for llamas? Well, this Nessian did some investigating… and here’s…
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What Makes a True Nessian?
Since it is indeed the Realm of Nessa who put this edition of the Council Courier together, we decided to provide the rest of the CoE community with a window into the Realm of Nessa, and share with you a few of the traits that us Nessians all share. A True Nessian… …possesses a deep,…