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Speak Friend and Enter Deep Lore: Of the Silmarils and the unrest of the Noldor

In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the creation of the Silmarils, and the fallout from Melkor being the most prolific gossip in Arda.

Speak Friend and Enter Part 13: The tallest of the Weather hills

In this episode of SFE, we discuss the original purpose of the tower at Weathertop, and how Strider was able to scare off five spooky immortal ghost men.

Speak Friend and Enter Deep Lore: Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor

In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we learn more about Fëanor and his family drama, and set the stage for some of Melkor's most evil acts.

Speak Friend and Enter Part 12: She died

In this episode of SFE, we discuss the mysterious Rangers of Eriador, Pippin's reveal of Frodo's real name in the Prancing Pony, and Aragorn's favorite depressing bedtime story, the Lay of Luthien.

Speak Friend and Enter Deep Lore: Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië

In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the fifth chapter of the Silmarillion, and learn about the lives of the elves in and around Valinor, and some of the major players whose adventures we'll be discussing for the rest of the book.

Speak Friend and Enter Part 11: Strange folk abroad

In this episode of SFE, we discuss the major imports and exports of the village of Bree, as well as a brief history of Aragorn's entire bonkers life.

Speak Friend and Enter Deep Lore: Of Thingol and Melian

In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the fourth chapter of the Silmarillion, and learn about the leaders of one of the most powerful kingdoms of Middle-Earth's elder days, and how falling in love at first sight can seriously sidetrack your plans.

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Speak Friend and Enter Part 10: A merry fellow

In this episode of SFE, we discuss the oddities of Gandalf's confrontation with Saruman, the origins of Frodo's spidey-sense, and everything you ever wanted to know about Tom Bombadil (but were afraid to ask).

Speak Friend and Enter Deep Lore: Of the coming of the elves and the captivity of Melkor

In this episode of SFE Deep Lore, we discuss the third chapter of the Silmarillion, and learn of Melkor's defeat at the hands of the Valar, and of the elves' abiding love for two things: categorization, and giving everything multiple names.

Speak Friend and Enter Part 9: They are not all accounted for

In this episode of SFE, we discuss the whereabouts of the lost seeing-stones and the details of Gandalf's imprisonment by Saruman.