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@Dudewheresmycarnivore

5 ай бұрын

I have the survival belt it’s awesome. Just don’t bring it to the airport! 😂 Great video!

@zacharycollins9485

5 ай бұрын

I think you missed one thing: that one time Aragon kicked an orc helmet and broke 2 of his toes on the outskirts of Fangorn Forest and yelled, "Aaaaaaaaarghhh!!!"

@inajacobs5266

5 ай бұрын

​@@zacharycollins9485😂😂😂

@andrewthomas891

5 ай бұрын

that's going to be awesome!!! thank you Brother

A Dúnedain with 90 years of life, with more than 60 years of experience traveling throughout Middle-earth, beyond Harad and Rhûn, facing Orcs, Trolls, Haradrim, Variags, Khands, Pirates of Umbar. And there are still some saying that Jaime Lannister could have a chance against Elessar.

@cormacmacsuibhne2867

5 ай бұрын

Everything you just said proves it should have been Aragorn who got his own game instead of Gollum.

@jwiese100

5 ай бұрын

Don't forget he's of royal Numenorian decent which makes him super human compared to average middle earth men.

@grossepointemichigan

5 ай бұрын

Jaime would be mincemeat.

@SantomPh

5 ай бұрын

Aragorn is literally beyond human limits. Jaime is closer to perhaps King Earnur, a champion of tournaments.

@lyannastark3839

5 ай бұрын

Not only that Jaime Lannister wouldn't have a chance against Aragorn, Game of Thrones books (even if GRRM finishes them) can't compete with LOTR. Tolkien's work inspires the best in people, Martin's not so much. It has its appeal, I like some characters in GOT books, but there is so much nastiness and brutality there that I was sick to my stomach while I was reading some chapters. My husband wouldn't touch GRRM's books, he just watched the show.

Never has a character been more suited to a "Travels of..." video. The guy has traveled everywhere.

@andrewbunch6599

5 ай бұрын

Gandalf left the chat 😂😂

@bighand1530

5 ай бұрын

@@andrewbunch6599 😂😂

@claytonnyp8226

5 ай бұрын

No kidding, I got my dishes done and had video to spare

@valentinkambushev4968

5 ай бұрын

As we say in Bulgaria: "He has crawled even though the dog's butt."

@bighand1530

5 ай бұрын

@@valentinkambushev4968 Wow 😂

Once again, my sympathies for Aragorn having to endure Gollum's endless moans, groans, the endless muttering and cursing of Bilbo Baggins wishing him dead for stealing his "Precious" while having to drag him 900 miles to Mirkwood.

@NerdoftheRings

5 ай бұрын

I think about this fairly often. How incredibly miserable that must have been. The one small satisfaction being the moment he says "screw it" and just ties him to a log to go across the river. lol.

@Ace-Maverick

5 ай бұрын

Gollum takes "Are we there yet?" to a whole new level. 😅

@positivelynegative9149

5 ай бұрын

Maybe he gagged Gollum. He'd still make noise, but it would be better.

@lyannastark3839

5 ай бұрын

@@positivelynegative9149 Absolutely, I would definitely gag him.

@samsmith2635

5 ай бұрын

@@NerdoftheRings It burnses and freezes lmao

My favorite Third Age character. He's the archetypal King and Warrior and all around the best embodiment of the healthy masculine in literature-he's gentle in friendship, fierce in battle, wise as a leader, courageous and intrepid as a traveler, an emotive poet, a compassionate and empathetic companion, and a loyal lover. Pretty much my ideal role model.

@mohammedashian8094

5 ай бұрын

Not “healthy” masculinity, JUST masculinity. Because masculinity isn’t toxic the ABSENCE Of it is. The whole idea of a toxic person being even remotely masculine is STUPID and ridiculous

@colleenross8752

5 ай бұрын

A good singer too

@anniemac403

5 ай бұрын

The hands of a king are the hands of a healer

@jonrwert

2 ай бұрын

was also plagued by doubt but carried on through a sense of duty and willpower

@nickdavidson7841

2 ай бұрын

@@jonrwert Certainly true in the films. In the books, the doubt is less apparent and probably better described as humility. His doubt is more focused on exactly which road to take in order to prevail and come fully into himself. He knows exactly who he is and what he's for for and accepts the burden of that responsibility without complaint. The selflessness in sacrificing of an easy life for that destiny is also noteworthy.

Idk why but I hope Debbie never stops being a patron or whatever. After all the silly different names and donors. It’s just Debbie. It’s always Debbie. Idk if you’ll see this Debbie but just your name brings me a slight joy at the end of every video lol

@christophecoulier8271

5 ай бұрын

Haha so true!😂

@angelalmanza5775

5 ай бұрын

I second this!!

@exomake_mehorololo

5 ай бұрын

Reminds me of Steve... Bygone Patron of EONS. Always remembered

@michaelminch5490

5 ай бұрын

I almost always wait for it. ".....and Debbie."

@kalmarfanatic04

5 ай бұрын

Yes!!!! I look forward to it in every video!

“Strider” such a fitting nickname for him. A fantastic character.

@SantomPh

5 ай бұрын

it's not a positive name, it equates to "Bigfoot" which is why he changes it to the more pleasant sounding Telcontar.

@kayalincoln4622

3 ай бұрын

!,’cNnun ?,’bzxn’ 5))))) Fqofoffocl box C v ; 563-&33 my booby typed this

@riplix20

2 ай бұрын

@@SantomPhl

@poopmcgee2410

16 күн бұрын

Longshanks

Glory to the King of Gondor, for he walked a path few could tread. And peace to the queen so fair, for her love knew no end ✨️

@zekejeager2451

5 ай бұрын

The last Numenorean King. And with him, the most beloved Queen.

@terrylandess6072

3 ай бұрын

Well, now I know where George RR Martin got his inspiration of 'endless titles' for Daenerys and others. :)

It's interesting that Denethor felt second-place to Thorongil in Ecthelion's heart, considering that Denethor ends up treating both his sons the same way years later, praising Boromir but barely acknowledging Faramir unless it's to berate him... Great video!!

@kentvesser9484

5 ай бұрын

Kind of like the circle of child abuse. Often adults fall back on what they experienced from their parents even it they often swore they would never do that to their children. Then they come under stress and they have a moment of weakness and the genie is back out of the bottle.

@SantomPh

5 ай бұрын

Faramir was treated like that because he was a student of Gandalf, and not as much a warrior as Boromir was.

@GutsBatman

5 ай бұрын

Usually how it goes. When we learn through observations of others, we tend to get everything, not just the good parts.

@neemz0117

3 ай бұрын

I always thought denethor treated faramir that way becuase he was jealous he had more nuemenorian in him...

@alintemirtzi170

29 күн бұрын

​@@neemz0117 very interesting!

You forgot to mention that while it is true the Hobbits did not notice Strider until they were already in the Prancing Pony, he had actually noticed them outside the Bree Gate when they were still being guided there by Tom Bombadil. He had over heard Tom speaking with the Hobbits and was now aware that they were the Hobbits he was looking for.

@maybelore

5 ай бұрын

I noticed that too, well that and he omitted the fact that Gollum bit Aragorn

@hulking_presence

5 ай бұрын

These are not the hobbits you're looking for! (I should've spent my childhood outside)

@maybelore

5 ай бұрын

@@hulking_presence Tom Bombadil a Jedi confirmed?

@patdawg1980

Ай бұрын

Not tom bombadil but Tom the gatekeeper

I recently learned that Tolkien himself saw Aragorn as beardless. Elves do not have beards (with two exceptions) and descendants of Elros inherited this trait as well as a long lifespan. This also applies to other Gondorians such as Denethor, Boromir, and Faramir.

@DreZzBE

5 ай бұрын

not really gondorians only those who had elven blood in them because there is only 1 elf with a beard and that was 1 that was born at the awakening his name = Cirdan

@Ronja_the_fairy

5 ай бұрын

@@DreZzBE Actually, the father of Fëanor's wife Nerdanel, Mahtan, also had a beard.

@cormacmacsuibhne2867

5 ай бұрын

Both of you are correct. Those are the only examples of Elves having beards. Herman is also correct about the rule not applying to all Gondorians but Tolkien himself pictured the four Men I listed above as being beardless. Also since the men of Dol Amroth are descended from an Elf, they too do not have beards.

@DreZzBE

5 ай бұрын

@@cormacmacsuibhne2867 Denethor not sure but Faramir and Boromir a bit more because there mother was the sister of Imrahil and they were beardless.. Not all Dunedain/Numenoreans are from Elros descended so not all are beardless

@DreZzBE

5 ай бұрын

@@Ronja_the_fairy that's correct but he stayed in Valinor but he probably was also 1 that awakened in Cuivienen

I think it can't be overstated how impressive it is that Aragorn looked into the Palantír (when, as Gimli pointed out, even Gandalf feared such an encounter) and was able to wrestle the stone from Sauron's control. He literally beat Sauron in a mental duel! Granted, the stone was rightfully his and this was an important factor, but it is still an impressive feat. It truly shows that he is one of the great, powerful leaders of Middle Earth, with physical and mental strength, willpower, endurance and abilities that are far above those of normal men. As Legolas later says, the way Aragorn commanded the Army of the Dead and urged his company forward despite their fear and exhaustion shows how much willpower and "capability of domination" (for lack of a better word) he has - had he taken the ring, he would've been a powerful and terrible ruler.

@michaelminch5490

5 ай бұрын

That sounds like a great idea for a "What if" video...Aragorn claiming The One Ring. Unless it's been done and I missed it.

@partyboi8773

5 ай бұрын

This! Aragorn confronting Sauron through the Palantir is maybe my favorite moment in the books, even though we only learn about it by Aragorn saying so after the fact. There's a lot I love about Peter Jackson's movies, but they did Aragorn very very dirty when it comes to the Palantir: both when he looks at it in Meduseld and faints, and then when Sauron gets the better of him the second time. Also, having Elrond magically appear an all-knowing Basil Exposition and say "There's another army coming, and also here's an amazing sword for you, so what you should do now is show the sword to these ghosts and they'll win all your battles for you" really destroys the sense of Aragorn's wisdom, force of will, and willingness to face any risk. I think this is one big reason why those who know the movies and not the books think Aragorn is somehow lesser than Legolas or even Boromir, Jaime Lannister, etc.

@Tawadeb

2 күн бұрын

​@@partyboi8773Aragorn looking in the Palantir is in the EE

@Tawadeb

2 күн бұрын

​@@partyboi8773Agree

I love hearing your voice so animated and enthusiastic just as much as a love the stories themselves,you’re doing a great work for the next generation

@Ace-Maverick

5 ай бұрын

I second that!😊

Knowing how much you love the last conversation between Aragorn and Arwen, I’m surprised you didn’t include it in this video😂

@NerdoftheRings

5 ай бұрын

Haha! I considered it, but I included a lot of that in Arwen’s video. Plus this one was already 40+ minutes long. Haha.

I can just imagine Elronds sons saying "We failed your father. We will not fail you." Maybe even say this before the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.

@christianresel8051

Ай бұрын

"We all fail... we all make mistakes... it's what makes us human... I should have protected Cortana, prevented everything from going wrong. i failed her, I WILL NOT FAIL YOU" Master Chief

Elrond sure has an interesting way of saying, "You're not dating my daughter." 😅

@bobo577

5 ай бұрын

Or in the very least. “I’m not letting Arwen settling for less than a High King.”

@Lokrio9

5 ай бұрын

I still believe Elu Thingol is quite more epic. 😆

@partyboi8773

5 ай бұрын

@@Lokrio9 Yep, it says a lot that Aragorn riding to war with the Rohirrim, then becoming Gondor's greatest captain, then passing alone into the East on a one-man 007 expedition against Sauron's allies, then captaining the Dunedain to defend the peoples of the North for decades, then embarking upon the War of the Ring and overthrowing Sauron is only the SECOND most impressive "Man tries to impress potential father-in-law" story in Tolkien.

@12classics39

Ай бұрын

Honestly, Elrond is Dad of the Year, vowing that his daughter deserves no less than a king.

He should have been the one to get a Lord of the Rings game instead of Gollum. He travelled so much, so far and for much longer. He encountered Eru knows how many enemies. Why the Utumno did they go for Gollum is insane because they could have genuinely made good story(s) for Aragorn.

@NerdoftheRings

5 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, yes. Aragorn's early life is one of the few LOTR character "prequel" tales that I think could actually be really great.

@Surly1

5 ай бұрын

@@NerdoftheRings I've always thought that Aragorn's early years should have been the tv show instead of the Rings of Power. Essentially Aragorn visits all of the locations from LOTR and the Hobbit to give people a familiar sense of the world but then visits new locations (Umbar, Harad, parts of Arnor, etc) that could give it some spice.

@udozocklein6023

5 ай бұрын

I think they chose Gollum because they always take it from the Hobbit's perspective ... well, except for the new tv show with galladriel

@Captain_Insano_nomercy

5 ай бұрын

​@@Surly1because Aragorn is a non toxic white male and that's problematic

@neemz0117

3 ай бұрын

​@@Captain_Insano_nomercy this comment wins

I wonder what aragorn and gollum talked about on their trip to mirkwood, that'd be worth of a TV series.

@grossepointemichigan

5 ай бұрын

You should watch the fan film "The Hunt for Gollum."

@philkugler2429

5 ай бұрын

Probably proper and improper ways to prepare rabbit

@genghisgalahad8465

5 ай бұрын

A limited miniseries in yhe style of the bounty hunter and his quarry! 🎉

@yinyangthang

5 ай бұрын

Chicks. Duh.

@CzechsTeaNine

3 ай бұрын

​@@philkugler2429it's possible that Aragorn and Gollum would even debate on how to cook the rabbit. 😂

“The Complete Travels” would have been not so complete without this video about Aragorn. To be honest, this is one of my favorite videos of all time, idk how many times I will be rewatching it, but will be definitely! 😂 Thanks for this amazing video! 👍🏻

I recently read a book about the adaptation of LOTR to film (Picturing Tolkien, if you're interested) in which one chapter describes the changes made to the character of Aragorn. The most prominent point of the essay was that Aragorn was built up not just as a good-guy hero (which he already was in the books), but as the hero who's always right. The books' Aragorn is a more democratic leader; numerous decisions, such as the Fellowship's Parth Galen debate over whether to go to Minas Tirith or Mordor, King Theoden's relocating to Helm's Deep, and the Last Debate, are all made with the approval of the group. In the movies, Aragorn always takes charge, and always seems to be right. He even overrides Gandalf on numerous occasions: as you state here, the book's Aragorn admits that Gandalf followed his lead almost to disaster at Caradhras, but in the film, it's he who insists: "Gandalf, we must turn back!" when the blizzard strikes. Or, to bring up the Last Debate again, Aragorn easily overrides Gandalf's counsel that Sauron won't take the bait... and he's completely right. In the book, he says: "Let none now reject the counsels of Gandalf... I do not yet claim to command any man. Let others choose as they will." And compare the Mouth of Sauron confrontation in the book (wherein Gandalf remains strong and stands up to the Mouth even after the "revelation" of Frodo's capture) with its portrayal in the film (wherein the horrible lie brings tears of sadness and despair to Gandalf's eyes, leaving Aragorn to ride forth and furiously decapitate the Mouth). Aragorn was always larger-than-life, but the movies build him up to be an even stronger leader than Gandalf!

@Tawadeb

2 күн бұрын

I guess it wouldn't work on film. Great points tho Which book was this??

@colinbaldwin313

2 күн бұрын

@@Tawadeb It's called Picturing Tolkien: Essays on Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings Film Trilogy.

The fact that Arwen died of sorrow and loneliness brings me to tears.

@christianresel8051

Ай бұрын

Strange... in LOTR no one objects to her dieing of sorrow and loneliness... meanwhile over in SW ALL HELL BROKE LOSE "padme died because of sadness? BULLSHIT!" . Not like Broken Heart Syndrom aint a real thing and can cause dead. Interesting that Tolkin knew about this.

@12classics39

Ай бұрын

@@christianresel8051the problem with Padme’s death is she’s just had two babies who need her, who should’ve been enough to give her a will to live despite her heartbreak. Arwen, on the other hand, is akin to many widows who lived long lives with their spouses and watched their children grow, snd ultimately cannot imagine life without their lost love, and leave this world to find them again, knowing their children are grown and settled and will be alright.

My guy actually used the phrase, "plight their troth." 👏👏👏

"Only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day" is savage. I had forgotten that, I need to place itin the vault for future use.

@NerdoftheRings

5 ай бұрын

It's so great. I'm going to start saying it when people ask me my favorite Tolkien quote. haha!

@12classics39

Ай бұрын

The films made Aragorn much more gentle and soft-spoken. In the book he is a total savage.

@jeanettewaverly2590

Ай бұрын

One of my favorite LOTR quotes.

I'm proud to be 1/1,000,000 of your success! This was a masterfully told tale. Thanks so much!

It's crazy to think that such a valiant fighter and leader as Aragorn gave up almost 20 years for the search of Gollum. But it was not in vain.

@FatGouf

5 ай бұрын

He lost more than that after sipping a spoonful of Eowyn's "soup"

@luudest

5 ай бұрын

@@FatGouf haha, indeed.

@timhadaway

3 ай бұрын

And when you think that it was all for Illuvitar’s cause to end up destroying the ring it’s just mind blowing lol

Finally, the complete story of Estel as he was known when he was young in Rivendell. In Rohan with Theoden's grandfather Thorongil, Stryder by the Hobbits in Bree, Aragorn 2 son of Arathorn 2, and as King of Gondor/Arnor restoring Elendil's line. Elessar

13:25 probably the best depiction of Aragorn. Look at how beneath a rugged face there's something deeper. Like he literally inherited his face from people living 10000 ago. Some ancient nobility

@FatGouf

5 ай бұрын

Also the line of Elros cant grow any facial hair

If done correctly this would be an amazing tv show

@Inspire_679_Shorts

4 ай бұрын

I've always wish for a Aragorn series! That would he awsome!

I love this channel. When LOTR first came out I had no knowledge of it, but my friend Glen read all the books. Late Glen T, passed in 2021. He would explain the movie to us from the books, and we were all ears. I checked out other channels on LOTR, but NITR is my favourite.

Man the gondorians had to be stoked at aragorns coronation and the planting of a new white tree and finding out they'd have also a new queen niece of the very 1st king of numenor Greatest story ever told

Arwen is, of course, not exactly an elf maiden, though often described that way. She lives like one. But one cannot simply become human after being of elven kind. The truth is, her nature was not decided until her choice. And her choice was a mortal life, long as she had lived. Elrond has always been my favorite Tolkien character. And this story, ostensibly full of hope and renewal, is bitter to him. Not only does he lose his daughter, who is dear to him, the same way he lost his brother. He also foresees that the end will be hard for her. Arwen was not yet tired of her life when Aragorn gave up his life. That scene wherein she tells him that now she understands the downfall of Numenor is powerful. It may be that he loses both his sons this way as well. We do not know, except that they are close with Aragorn and the Dunedain, and Elrond takes ship without them.

Aragorn is so cool. I find it fascinating the travels of Eomer and Aragorn after the ring was destroyed. Truly had a 90s Chicago Bulls run. Goats frfr

I've always seen Aragorn as the most important and also Tolkien's favorite character. Certainly he was my favorite character. I named my son's middle name Elessar.

Fantastic video and fantastic ending. Strider. That gave me chills lol

@NerdoftheRings

5 ай бұрын

One of my absolute favorite deep cut lore bits. Makes me love Aragorn even more. Never forgets where he came from.

Cue Johnny Cash “I’ve been everywhere, man…”

Truly artistic and compelling representation of Aragorn's journeys. Thank you.

@dreadzilla_9548

3 ай бұрын

I agree, made for a great listen while Im working.

This brought tears to my eyes... Truly a wonderful and beautiful world we are blessed with glimpsing.

"Sons of Gondor! Or Rohan! My brothers! I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of Men fails, when we foresake our friends, and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. An hour of wolves and shattered shields when the Age of Men comes crashing down, but it is not this day! This day we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good earth, I bid you men, Men of the West!"

Sometimes I wish I lived in those days. Going on foot everywhere, seeing the beauty of nature. I really relate to Aragorn because he is a man with honour, great respect for his companions, yet likes to keep his distance.

40:38 Aragorn declares that the Shire is exclusive to the Hobbits and that no one else, especially Men were allowed into its borders. That is why he "keeps to his own law" and meets his friends at the border when he is in the North. Of course, his decree doesn't quite apply to Dwarves (who were also little people, and traveled through the Shire from the Blue Mountains) and Elves like the final ride of the Wise to the Havens, who pass through to the Towers, which are in Hobbit territory.. Bree remains the one settlement where Hobbits and Men live together.

@12classics39

3 ай бұрын

Since his ban only applies to Men, I sure hope Legolas and Gimli were able to visit the hobbits in the Shire over the years.

Aragorn is my favorite character in LOTR, his story is a very classic example of "The Heroes Journey" and his determination to fulfill his goals is very inspiring. This video really brought Aragorn's success to life.

I can listen to you talk the Rings all day.

As a single mother child, Aragorn will always be a Father Figure of Mine 😇

@zerocool5395

4 ай бұрын

We need more positive male role models like Aragorn.

When you realize Denethor is built on the resentment of the real king.... it really makes the spitting grisly "I will not bow to this ranger from the north!." acting seem so fantastic

only 1 hour ago? I totally forgot that there hasnt been an Aragorn-dedicated video.

Viggo in his Gondor attire was a great addition in the foreground of the thumbnail. He really pops against the other artwork.

@ryancruz1876

5 ай бұрын

The actor they used doesn’t look like Aragorn though.

It always bugs me that when Arwen says ‘there is still hope’ in the movie trilogy, not many get the double meaning.

"I do not know what strength is in my blood, but I swear to you I will not let the white city fall. Nor our people fail." -Aragorn Elessar

This is FREAKY. I was lying in bed this morning and thought "I wonder when or if Nerd of the Rings will ever do a Complete Travels of Aragorn?" 8 hours later, here you are 😂

@NerdoftheRings

5 ай бұрын

I can promise you, it took longer than 8 hours to make this video. lol!

@woodworkingphoto8083

5 ай бұрын

@@NerdoftheRings I'd be more impressed that you could read my mind than make a youtube video in under 8 hours if that were the case haha

@Dudewheresmycarnivore

5 ай бұрын

He has spoken! Huzzah!

My favorite character! Thank you for another great video, Nerd of the Rings!

The long form videos are awesome. More depth, more knowledge. As always, the deep dive is fantastic. Always interesting to see the difference between the books and the movies

I enjoyed seeing your take on Aragorn's story as I have been trying to extrapolate more of it out of what we were given such as racking my brain as to what exactly were the Great Deeds that he did when he was 20 in the company of the sons of Elrond. My current head cannon is that he took down a two headed troll. One thing I will note that you missed is at about 15:48 He saw the hobbits talking to Tom Bombadil before they entered Bree then he jumped over the wall and was all mysterious-like in the Prancing Pony. Now this does not mean that he knows Tom Bombadil personally but he could and I like to think that he does, unless I'm forgetting something else he says I have not read the books in a while I am due for a reread.

One of my most favorite character in the LOTR trilogy, along with Gandalf. This was an excellent in depth. I will watch the Return of the King during the holidays, more than likely after Christmas while I am on a 6 day vacation from work. Again excellent video, and Go Avs!!!

The true king of Gondor , LONG LIVE THE KING !!! 🤴

Awe man, that ending brought me to tears. Such a beautiful story.

When listening to these videos, I have a feeling that I'm listening the stories about close friends who passed away. The feeling it brings is melancholic, like I have lived there, with them.

@pipsqueex

Ай бұрын

beautifully said.. i wish we were

Your love for the works of Tolkien comes through like a bright light. The rhythms of his prose permeate your speech.

You left out the part where Aragorn is reembldied in the 20th century and becomes an actor, eventually playing himself in a historical retelling of Frodo's "Lord of the Rings" from the Red Book.

@doigt6590

5 ай бұрын

the aragorn of the books is beardless due to his elvish blood.

Aragorn was a virgin for 87 years. There was no way he was going to fail.

@NerdoftheRings

5 ай бұрын

*88

@David.Bowman.

5 ай бұрын

@@NerdoftheRings lol I never get the details quite right. Anyway, “Behold the King!”

@grossepointemichigan

5 ай бұрын

What he did for love. 💘

@adventussaxonum448

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, but he had 120 years of making out with an ageless elf princess to look forward to. Not a bad trade off.

Build. Me. An. Army. Worthy. Of. Mordor.

It's amazing how little rest Aragorn had throughout his life. "My home is in the North," he says in the trilogy, but he seems to have spent many years outside of it.

One of my favorite characters right next to Frodo, Gandalf, King Theodin, and Gollim. He is the best character and has inspired me to be a leader, although I thought no one would listen to me. He is the best warrior and leader. I liked his travels and never knew until I read the books and the chapter: Shadow from the Past in LOTR(?), I never knew he captured Gollum. Lol

@Sekiro_007

5 ай бұрын

Check this out a fan film of Aragorn and his hunt for Gollum, really good 😊

@Sekiro_007

5 ай бұрын

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@charlesnewman6468

5 ай бұрын

@@Sekiro_007 ok, thanks.

@Sekiro_007

5 ай бұрын

@@charlesnewman6468 no worries

I’m sure you get this all of the time, but the amount of joy your videos brings me, and countless others, is out of this world. It gets me excited for my son’s upcoming first birthday party, which is going to be “One Birthday to Rule them All!” Can’t wait for a possible ranking video of characters in the future too. Keep up the amazing work, Matt!

„Today‘s video is brought to you by Slidebelts“ What an unepic advertisement for the Heir of Isildur.

Aragorn II Elessar Telcontar, High King of the Reunited Kingdom of Arnor and Gondor

Aragorn had me at "Elendil! Elendil! For the WEST!!" KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK MELLON! ECTHELION!

I think a video on the nine King's of men who received the rings of power ,what eventually happened to them and how they all got buried together would be neat!?!

I use these videos to fall asleep. They are so amazing. I don’t remember anything but if you asked me any lotr lore questions while I’m asleep I’d know the answer

I know its not in the history of middle earth, but after the nazgul are swept by the water and have to walk back to mordor can you imagine that sight. Five soaking wet nazguls hitch hiking back to mordor arguing about who's idea it was to try to cross that river. hahaha

Good sir you never disappoint ❤️. I'm not able to continue my KZread membership, but I am always proud of the quality of your works. From 🇵🇷 with much hope ✨.

I truly love "The complete travels..." series you have going. Thank you for making them! :)

I'd love to know what background music you use, it makes the storytelling more immersive

Everyone needs a friend like Aragorn,we have too many Bill Furneys in the world.

These types of videos allow us to look at the journey holistically from the perspective of the relevant character. I think it would be good to see such videos for other characters as well.

I enjoyed that very much, thank you. I don’t think I had put it together how early Sauron had started assailing Gondor or that Aragorn as Therongil (sp?) helped fight in those wars. Also, the art work used in the video is wonderful! 😄

The Gawd himself. If I can be honest? I’ve let the Heir of Isildur down. He gave me game almost 30 years ago and I haven’t done as much as I know he would’ve. May I honor the legacy ✊🏿 (😭🤣)

The video does not mention that the Elessar is not just a green stone, but it has magical powers.

What a grand story! The way you recounted it here make me feel like it should be right at home with the likes of The Odyssey and other classical Epics.

Aragorn leapt out of the ship, taking the Corsairs by surprise, and not only by surprise, but totally unarmed!

The effort this guy puts into his videos is insane much love bro keep it up God bless

Great production quality on this one! Thanks for all the videos and Happy Holidays to you and yours! ❤

I Love it when Elrond still calls Aragorn even when Aragorn knew his identety my Son😍

Wow! What a ride!!!!

I don't know most of what you're talking about but these videos are awesome. This is real current research

Excellent video! I do wonder how far to the east and south his travels took him.

Great video! Nerd, please Upload a video with that soundtrack you put at the end of the channel's videos. This track is very beautiful and you would make many people's day happier by posting it in full for us to listen to. Thank you my friend

18:38 imagining the big bad scary Nazgul having to go back to mount Doom on foot is quite comical ;p

@bkbstone

5 ай бұрын

They probably weren't visible to anyone while doing so.

@ZENmud

4 ай бұрын

"Gee, Dad ~ can't we get the Nazgul? Whaaaaaaaa you're so mean"

Thank you for your work. This was beautiful. I think Tolkien would be happy to know there are people like you upholding his legacy.

Is there anyone else who feels sadness at the end of this story... Just me? Okay😢

You know when you get a username change every couple of months to reset your reputation online? That’s Aragorn.

@FaidosWorkshop

4 ай бұрын

Lol

I wish they had filmed Aragorn swearing and cussing when he realizes the Mirkwood Elves had let Gollum escape.

The last 10 minutes gave me "you just finished a Fallout game, here's what your choices caused" vibe and I'm here for it. Ive never read the books so this was super informative

Beautiful narrative... Thank you my friend.

I loved every minute of this. Aragorn is the perfect Chracter in every way for me personally.

Love the Hildabrants art you have in this

A few mistakes in this video, I'm afraid. Strider wasn't known as 'Strider' in The Shire - he wasn't known there at all. This is what they called him in Bree, outside The Shire. Aragorn didn't take Gollum through Lórien, as this would beg the question: why couldn't Gollum have been kept there, so that Gandalf (and Aragorn with Gollum in tow) wouldn't have to go hundreds of dangerous miles all the way to the Woodland Realm. In fact, Aragorn and Gollum passed under the eaves of Lórien,, since (I assume) either wicked creatures like Gollum weren't permitted to enter the Golden Wood, or the elvishness of the place might have driven him completely out of his mind. Also, the Woodland Realm isn't in the monstrous spider-infested Mountains of Mirkwood, as shown on the map provided, but further north, close to the confluence of the Enchanted River and the Forest River. The script also doesn't mention that Aragorn (hidden)saw Frodo and company saying goodbye to Bombadil as they joined the East Road and then telling the other hobbits: "The name Baggins must not be mentioned. I am Mr. Underhill, if any name must be given," after which he slipped over the gate into Bree and into the Prancing Pony.

Excellent video, thoroughly enjoyed it.

This was a truly delightful listen. I learned a lot more back loar that i did not know before. Thank you for this!❤

This would make an excellent movie or very well made production of a series. So many amazing stories and characters and cinematic elements and beautiful music. The possibilities are endless.

At 16:20, Arargorn did not tell the hobbits that he was a friend of Gandalf's. Gandalf's letter reveals that Aragorn is his friend.