Lord of the Rings Lorecast - J.R.R. Tolkien's World & Writings Explained
Episodes
11. The Oath of Feanor
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The light of the trees is extinguished, and Feanor's thoughts turn dark as he vows revenge against Melkor.Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episod...
10. The Power & Wisdom of Galadriel
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feanor might be "officially" the greatest of the elves, but great can be subjective. Let's talk about Galadriel, and why she might give hi...
9. The Theft of the Silmarils
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode has it all. Betrayal. Exile. Murder. Theft. Revenge. A Cthulhuesque "god" from the outer darkness ready to help at a moment's...
8. The Greatest of the Elves: Feanor
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We finally get to talk about individual Elves and their stories, so let's begin with the most impressive Elf to have ever lived. Feanor. "The ...
7. The Sundering of the Elves
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why there are so many different groups of elves? The Elves are welcomed to Valinor, but the journey is not as simple as it seem...
6. The Creation of the Dwarves
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If the Elves and Men are the Children of Iluvatar, then where do the Dwarves come from? And when? What if I told you that the answer is not actually t...
5. The Coming of the Elves
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Elves are finally here! But are the Valar ready? And what terrible things does Melkor have in store for them? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus ep...
4. The Most Beautiful Creations of the Valar: The 2 Trees of Valinor
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The way Tolkien brings light to his world is extremely unique and highlights the struggle between the powers of good and evil. So what do 2 trees have...
3. All 14 of the Valar
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
These are the most powerful spirits in Arda, the main powers of the world, and the most important themes in the eyes of Tolkien. Let's explore the...
2. The Beginning of Time
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The creation story continues with the introduction of Manwe, Ulmo, and Aule: the Valar who represent the air, water, and land, respectively, and we de...
1. The Creation Story: The Ainulindalë
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How did Tolkien's world begin? Here's his creation myth, as told by the Elves, with some very interesting foreshadowing for what this means fo...