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Top Ten Romantic Places in Arda
Editor’s Note: This is the ‘serious’ version. Don’t forget to check out the humorous one at the end of the newsletter. 10. Doriath. Here you can dwell among the most beautiful palaces, while listening to the high voices of singing elves, and, on top of that, protected against all darkness. Let your heart be filled…
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Vardian’s Creed
In the midst of nowhere, I saw nothing but confusion. I heard thousands of voices Calling my name. Yet as I listened, And through the din, I heard a voice… The sweet voice of Varda, Calling me out of the crowd, Calling me to follow the Light of Ilúvatar. I wandered by chance, And I…
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Top Ten Things that will Attract You to Join the Realm of Varda
10. Bunny Generators. Ever wondered about those weird and crazy Varda bunnies? Well, they are all present here to accompany you while in the thread. 9. Varda Polls. All Vardians are addicted to Polls! You just have to click and discuss and you will really be contented. 8. Varda’s Round-Robin. We have our very own…
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Interview with Rosearialelven
Many thanks to Rosearialelven for agreeing to be interviewed for this month’s Council Courier. I have come across Rose in the Forums a few times, and she always struck me as one of those characters with a lot of hidden depths, so it was of course very satisfying to my inquisitive nature to have an…
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Riddles in the Dark: the answer to October’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 October’s riddle game, you can read the answer now.
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Council Courier – October edition out now
The October edition of the Council Courier is out now, and the featured realm is none other than the Realm of Nienna. 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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Arwen: Book Profile
Arwen is a mystical beautiful elf maiden who makes a short appearance in the beginning of the book, who you almost forget during the book and who in the end appears again when she comes and weds the King. But that’s not all there is to Arwen. Arwen half-elven is the daughter of Elrond and…
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Book recommendation
Each month, the featured realm recommends a book that reminded them in some way of Tolkien’s works. This month, ErynLasgalen26 from the Realm of Nienna would like to recommend the following book: Title: What Do You Say To A Naked Elf? Author: Cheryl Sterling Summary: Apart from being a TV-and-movie junkie and a saleswoman extraordinaire…
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The Final Journey
The Final Journey As I walk the road with my friend Sam, I try to remember who I am. A weight I feel around my neck, It pulls me down, I feel a wreck. I can’t go on, my will is weak, I look at Sam and try to speak. His strength will last until…
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Member of the Month: an interview with Lanfear
How did you find CoE? I’m not entirely sure, I’ve practically moved in and I’ve forgotten how I got here. I’m guessing via the wonderful world of Google. What are your duties here at CoE? I’m a Leader of the Realm of Nienna, so I mostly spend my time hugging people. It’s a hard job,…
