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CuriousG
Half-elven


Jan 14 2013, 5:12pm


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Sign up to kick off the next few Silmarillion chapters!

We're off to a good start, and we'd welcome other people to take on a chapter to continue the discussion. Remember, no requirements on length, format, or scholarly expertise, just read the chapter and write down some of your observations and questions to stir up some debate.

Forthcoming list:
  • Of Aulë and Yavanna
  • Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor
  • Of Thingol and Melian
  • Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Edalië
  • Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor
You can either reply with a copy of the above and put your name by the chapter, or reply to this post and put the chapter title in the subject line, as in: 'I'll take 'Of Aule and Yavanna.'//

Thanks to noWiz for handling two chapters so far. Looking forward to everyone's input!


(This post was edited by Rosie-with-the-ribbons on Jan 14 2013, 6:00pm)


sador
Half-elven


Jan 14 2013, 5:20pm


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Thanks for organising this!

I've been swamped at work over the last few weeks, and frankly a bit burnt-out after the The Hobbit discussion. I still intend to catch up... but I'm afraid I can't commit to leading a chapter in the near future. Sorry.
Keep up with the good work!


Ardamírë
Valinor


Jan 14 2013, 7:51pm


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I intend to lead one!

But I got swamped with going back to school and Grandma died yesterday. So it might be one of the later chapters, but I do plan to do one.

There's a sad sort of clanging from the clock in the hall and the bells in the steeple, too.
And up in the nursery an absurd little bird is popping out to say coo-coo (coo-coo, coo-coo).


CuriousG
Half-elven


Jan 14 2013, 8:47pm


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Condolences

I'm sorry for the bad news!

We'll keep you in mind for a later one. Thanks.


Ardamírë
Valinor


Jan 14 2013, 9:58pm


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Thanks, CuriousG! //

 

There's a sad sort of clanging from the clock in the hall and the bells in the steeple, too.
And up in the nursery an absurd little bird is popping out to say coo-coo (coo-coo, coo-coo).


Voronwë_the_Faithful
Valinor

Jan 15 2013, 1:57am


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I am very sorry

My deepest condolences.

'But very bright were the stars upon the margin of the world, when at times the clouds about the West were drawn aside.'

The Hall of Fire


Ardamírë
Valinor


Jan 15 2013, 2:10am


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Thank you very much, Voronwë //

 

There's a sad sort of clanging from the clock in the hall and the bells in the steeple, too.
And up in the nursery an absurd little bird is popping out to say coo-coo (coo-coo, coo-coo).


imin
Valinor


Jan 15 2013, 2:29am


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I am very sorry to hear this Ardamire

My condolences to you and your family.


Ardamírë
Valinor


Jan 15 2013, 2:49am


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Thanks a lot, imin //

 

There's a sad sort of clanging from the clock in the hall and the bells in the steeple, too.
And up in the nursery an absurd little bird is popping out to say coo-coo (coo-coo, coo-coo).


NZ Strider
Rivendell

Jan 17 2013, 9:32am


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Okay... Here's goes...

I shall do "Of Thingol and Melian" -- just let me know when I'm supposed to do it. Also, please note, that it's been a while for me. *polishes armour, hones blade of sword, adjusts visor on helmet*


noWizardme
Half-elven


Jan 17 2013, 9:34am


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That's great- font think we have diary dates for upcoming chapters, so just watch for the previous one coming to a close! //

 


CuriousG
Half-elven


Jan 17 2013, 1:01pm


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When you feel like it

Looking forward to your contributions, NZ. As noWiz says, we're trying an informal approach on this read-through, so we don't have a schedule, just posting anew when the previous chapter's discussion appears to be tapering off.


telain
Rohan

Jan 17 2013, 10:34pm


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I'll take "Of Aulë and Yavanna"...

.. good chapter. Nice and short.

I might aim for a post this weekend?


CuriousG
Half-elven


Jan 17 2013, 11:28pm


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That would be great. Thanks, Telain!//

 


CuriousG
Half-elven


Jan 24 2013, 9:01pm


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Next chapters

Hi all,

Here's where we are with current chapter hosts. I'm taking the next one, but I want to give people more time to comment on Telain's great post before I do. Sador is gallantly trying to catch up with us, so we should wait for him, and there are others who often post (you know who you are...Smile) that I'd like to wait for also. So I'll do "Of the Coming of the Elves" mid to late next week. (Just a reminder that this is not a closed group, and people new to the Reading Room are always welcome.)

  • Of Aulë and Yavanna : Telain
  • Of the Coming of the Elves and the Captivity of Melkor: CuriousG
  • Of Thingol and Melian: NZStrider
  • Of Eldamar and the Princes of the Eldalië: Weaver
  • Of Fëanor and the Unchaining of Melkor



noWizardme
Half-elven


Jan 25 2013, 8:38am


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A suggestion- forging links

When discussion on a new chapter starts, I suggest saying so in a comment in the discussion, with a shortcut to the new discussion.

That will alert anyone who is watching the old thread, and will help anyone coming to this discussion later.