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@HeartBreaker6

10 ай бұрын

That filter you use keeps me scratching the screen thinking its a smudge above the horses ear. 14:11

@ShamankingZuty

10 ай бұрын

No thanks.

@brohanfromrohan5771

10 ай бұрын

Hard pass on black Aragorn.

@ShamankingZuty

10 ай бұрын

@@brohanfromrohan5771 And Asian Gandalf.

@uber_stuber

10 ай бұрын

where do you find your LOTR art used in your videos?

Good guy Sauron. Always bringing folk together for a common goal.

@Cobakolove

10 ай бұрын

It is true in our world too my friend, but few of us understand that evil must exist

@myriadmediamusings

10 ай бұрын

I’d like to think that TA Sauron lamented and wistfully thought of the good old days when his boss’s enemies and SA enemies were barely or borderline not united by a common goal and destroyed each other.

@zeroid105

10 ай бұрын

He‘s a good boooyyy!

@legitplayin6977

10 ай бұрын

@@zeroid105I mean, he looks pretty femboyish in his elf form, so he definitely is a good boy

@bighand1530

10 ай бұрын

I got thinking of the expression “The enemy of my enemy is my friend”.

The bitter relationship between Thorin and Thranduil is the ultimate example of “I hate you, but I hate Orcs more.”

@TheEquus92

10 ай бұрын

the enemy of my enemy is my friend

@mondenkindqueen

10 ай бұрын

Maybe not friend, but a currently useful enemy.

@Grey_Wulfe

10 ай бұрын

The best part in the hobbit is when the dwarves show up 500 strong ready to kick some elven butt. They did a great job with that scene in the movie.

@ianpro6010

10 ай бұрын

dude thats the line from beorn

@Grey_Wulfe

10 ай бұрын

@@ianpro6010 that is correct!

It’s so awesome that Tolkien had all of these deep backstories to little things that we see in the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings

@benmichael4265

10 ай бұрын

IKR. It's makes one think that he must have been copying from somewhere

@Fulcrumn9

10 ай бұрын

​@@benmichael4265not really, just that he invested a lot of time and care into his works

@benmichael4265

10 ай бұрын

@@Fulcrumn9 He's a legend

@Fulcrumn9

10 ай бұрын

@@benmichael4265 I know

@mmorkinism

10 ай бұрын

There is The Silmarillion book about Middle-earth before Hobbit and LotR.

A little out of the topic, but it's interesting how the humans have a far more healthy relationship with the dwarves, than they have with their actual siblings.

@SantomPh

10 ай бұрын

When Men awoke, the first being to meet them was Melkor (Morgoth) and this time there was no Oröme to guide them away.

@THEONEMANSPORTSRANT

5 ай бұрын

A little late to the party (as usual but I always finished well), I think you're right on topic: All of Tolkien's writings are fantastic allegories to the real-world. The kindness to strangers vs. meanness to one's relatives.

@MrMarinus18

4 ай бұрын

I think it's in large part because the dwarves usually stay in their mountains and don't compete with the men over the plains.

@senorbolainas2991

2 ай бұрын

@@MrMarinus18 And, unlike elves, dwarves don't look down on men. Not considering temselves as superior to them, but as equals.

"Never thought I would die fighting side by side with an elf." "What about side by side with a friend?" "...Aye. I could do that."

that Legolas got permission to take Gimli with him to the Undying Lands, so he's the only Dwarf to see them, is just amazing.

@TheTrueMalice

10 ай бұрын

Not just Legolas but, Galadriel herself pulled strings to get him permission.

@Raiseflag_Surrender

10 ай бұрын

Аnd Frodo, except Beren, was the only one from the race of Men to see Valinor. But Beren only saw the halls of Mandos.

@johns1625

9 ай бұрын

@@Raiseflag_Surrender You forgot Earendil. And also Tuor his father. "and with Idril Celebrindal Tuor set sail into the sunset and the West, and came no more into any tale or song. But in after days it was sung that Tuor alone of mortal Men was numbered among the elder race, and was joined with the Noldor, whom he loved; and his fate is sundered from the fate of Men."

@QuietManUK

7 ай бұрын

He also died there, as the Undying Lands was simply the home of the undying. Not a place granting immortality.

@toads13

7 ай бұрын

​@@johns1625elwing as well, right? iirc she went there as well to support eärendil's plea for aid against morgoth

“Pointy eared leaf lovers” - Dwarves from DRG

I have always hoped (head canon) that before he died in Valinor, Gimli had a chance to meet Aule the Vala responsible for his people coming into existence. What a way to go.

@crichtonbruce4329

2 ай бұрын

I'd never thought of that! What a wonderful concept. Thanks!

I constantly forget how old Galadriel is. When mentioned the thing about her refusing to give Fëanor a lock of her hair. In the Years of the Trees! It's sooo long ago.

@myriadmediamusings

10 ай бұрын

Takes on a hilarious, if creepy, tone if you also remember that Feanor is actually Galadriel’s uncle.

@neil999ish

6 ай бұрын

But yet gave Gimli some after he stammeringly asked for some.

@maryeckel9682

4 ай бұрын

​@@myriadmediamusingsfirst creepy uncle in history 😅

Gandalf: "You two should be friends" Legolas and Gimli: "We took that one personally"

Personally, I think Elrond's human blood also plays a role in his perception of the dwarves. One of the elves' biggest problems is that they tend to look down on almost everyone, and while humans might do this as well from time time, they are far more accepting and less judgmental.

@doctor_gibbo1392

10 ай бұрын

Elrond was literally saved by Durin's folk in Eregion so was indebted to them for that. If they hadn't have come Elrond would have been killed and Rivendell would never have been founded.

@SantomPh

10 ай бұрын

It's not his blood but his wisdom. Elrond is a scholar and is able to see the big picture, unlike his bretheren who are consumed with their passions and prejudices. When you have great lords like Glorfindel and beings like Gandalf referring to him for counsel you know he is special

@hanrockabrand95

10 ай бұрын

I think you make a great point. On the one hand, his human half may be less haughty (parallels with Spock and his human half), which gives him a different perspective. Also, having his two feet planted in different worlds may have made him accustomed to seeing things from two different perspectives, broadening his viewpoint. It also makes me wonder: is Spock just Space Elrond?

This whole background between the dwarves and elves just makes the friendship that emerged between Legolas and Gimli all the more wonderful. If we could all set aside "group think" and interact with others as individuals like that the world would be a much better place.

Clearly the elves are jealous of the Dwarven beard. Do people not know this?

@bretthess6376

10 ай бұрын

😂

@SantomPh

10 ай бұрын

It takes thousands of years for Elves to grow one😂

@hanrockabrand95

10 ай бұрын

They just need a Belt of Dwarvenkind.

@VegetoStevieD

10 ай бұрын

Jealous? I admit, I've always wanted such a lush carpet to walk on, but certainly not to wear on my face.

@hanrockabrand95

10 ай бұрын

@@VegetoStevieD Ever use a scarf in cold places? Dwarves haven't... 😁

Now I'm imagining Galadriel deciding to give Gimli three strands of her hair just as one last middle finger to Fëanor.

Basically, 1 Silmaril + 1 Nauglamir + 1 Oathbreaking + a number of Murders = Eternal Enmity

I remember when I read Lord of the Rings for the first time I got angry at how elves treated Gimli. How could me so arrogant and close-minded when they have lived so much and were so wise, but later Galadriel put them in their place by treating Gilmi way better.

@loka7783

10 ай бұрын

Good thing you didn't read The Hobbit first. The elves of Mirkwood were downright grumpy by comparison.

@thanosandnobill3789

10 ай бұрын

@@loka7783 Yeah it's true I have read it after Lord of the Rings. Also, Thingol from Silmarillion was an arrogant prick. When I read the scene who was killed by the dwarfs my reaction was, f around find out.

@VegetoStevieD

10 ай бұрын

Hopefully this video corrected your ignorance a little.

@faruquekhan3353

5 ай бұрын

That is one thing I hate in the movies, it is that they try to make the elves look all cool and great while the dwarves as a joke. It is like the hobbit movie and even lord of the rings movie was done by a elf. I read the hobbit first so I have a soft spot for the dwarves. They were like the main characters along with Bilbo and Gandalf. They were also awesome and powerful and loved their adventure and the elves of Mirkwood was awful. However it was funny that the prisons were so comfortable and Bilbo says being in the prison was even better at times than the journey because of the food and comfort.@@loka7783

@MeanBeanComedy

16 күн бұрын

​@@thanosandnobill3789 They thought they deserved to steal a Silmaril, dude...

Legolas - the most unbothered and friendly elf in 6,000 years

At least the Elves were legitimately embarrassed about the Petty-Dwarf incident.

If you’re short, hairy, constantly doing hard labour and getting your sh*t gobbled up by giant flying lizards you’d hate people who are tall, pretty, immortal and galavanting about talking about trees also

One other event is described in The Hobbit chapter 8 "Flies and Spiders" which reads : In ancient days they (the elves of Mirkwood) had had wars with some of the dwarves, whom they accused of stealing their treasure. It is only fair to say that the dwarves gave a different account, and said that they only took what is their due, for the elf-king had bargained with them to shape his raw gold and silver, and had afterwards refused to give them their pay."

I think it might be possible that the actions of the dwarves in Menegroth were more a result of seeing the Silmaril rather than the Nauglamír. If course they were attached to this great creation of their ancestors and, being master artisans themselves, they undoubtedly recognised the Silmaril as the greatest of all gems, stirring up jealousy and greed. But I think it's also likely that they came under the Doom of Mandos (which would always cause distrust, discontent and betrayal) by wanting to possess it. Thingol too brought himself and his realm under the doom of Mandos by asking Beren for a Silmaril, even though he was not a Noldo, and it is said in the Silmarillion that possessing a Silmaril or even wanting to possess it would have catastrophic consequences. In a sense, the Silmaril were truly "cursed" objects, being among the most beautiful things in Arda but holding a terrible fate for everyone who came into contact with them. Even for Earendil and Elwing, despite the fact that their Silmaril helped them to get to Aman.

Now for the Nauglimír. In many ways, this story is the tragic climax of all three “Great Tales”. Beren and Lúthien retrieve a Silmaril that causes more grief than light-with Húrin’s later travels bleeding into the fall of Gondolin and Doriath. So, without the Eärendil story, the trilogy each ends with Morgoth triumphant.

Imagine asking for someone to spray paint your car and they demand the car then stab you upon completion

@VegetoStevieD

10 ай бұрын

They like to betray for greed and unleash Balrogs n' stuff. What's the problem? Gosh.

This was a great macroscopic review of the various troubles between these two races. I knew of all of them but not in their connections. This helped me get a better long-term understanding and how the immortality of the elves helped hinder time healing all wounds.

This is one of your best videos yet! It was very well done and I really enjoyed watching this summary of the Elf vs. Dwarf feud in the Tolkien legendarium. Bravo!

Kudos for the amount of research & detail that goes into making these profile videos. Really enlivens my enjoyment of the legendarium!! Thanks!!!

Loved how Legolas and Gimli forming a friendship was in a way their own arc. Even though Tolkien wasn't meaning this to be an allegory I can easily apply this to the idea of all humans of different races forming friendships with each other for the betterment of the world and themselves.

I think the elves see the dwarves as obsessed with their treasures and gold to the point they are corruptible and unreliable, so consider them a lesser race. All while ignoring the misdeeds of their fellow elves and the various bouts of madness, kin-slayings and betrayals they waged against their own kind.

I could watch your videos all day long! Best LOTR content on the internet no doubt. Can’t wait for you to hit 1M!! Deserve every sub

I can’t for the life of me read most of Tolkien’s works such as the Silmarillion, but I make up for it by watching your videos and jotting down notes like it’s a class. I love exploring this complex fantasy world and your videos are incredibly well made and beautiful. I get lost for hours in them.

That was an unexpected treat! Thank you sir!!!

Thank you @Nerdoftherings for another fascinating and interesting video ☺️👍👏

Thanks again for another great video

This is one of the best videos ever! Thank you for the deep dive into Canon Lore

@randyjh82

10 ай бұрын

I haven't donated in a while 😢😔, but I will be after this one. The way you tied everything together from the 1st Age, 2nd Age friendship between Dwarves and Elves, and 3rd age "current"events in LOTR, it came together very, very well.

Very exhaustive and time effective, bravo!

Congratulations, love your work. Love the world of Tolkien and you explain it so well. Your the best.

Excellent video as always!

Yes , was waiting for this

Great video as always!

Great video on a great topic

Love these types of videos

I do wonder if Celeborn had outright refused the Fellowship entry, if Galadriel would have overruled him. Didn't Galadriel far "out-rank" Celeborn? She was the grandchild of both Finwë and Olwë. Wasn't she, if not the most powerful, one of the most powerful beings in Middle Earth at the time? Of course, she wouldn't shame her husband Celeborn into submission in public, but I have no doubt that behind closed doors that she, who was born in Valinor, who defended her mother's kin in the first Kinslaying, who helped lead the throng across the Helcaraxë, would have insisted in no uncertain terms, that the Fellowship be housed, healed, and aided.

@Wolf-bz6kq

10 ай бұрын

She would've gently advised him to reconsidered

@SantomPh

10 ай бұрын

Celeborn and Galadriel ruled together, but everyone knew she was the greater Elf. Celeborn and Galadriel did discuss the Fellowship as Haldir delayed them, and Elrond sent messages to help their case. It's not like Galadriel slapped her husband down

Really? I never realize dwarves fought for Sauron...was that the only time?

@PYRESATVARANASI

10 ай бұрын

In the memory of the Westlands, yes it is only during the height of Sauron's Dominion (SA 3319 - 3441), that we see Dwarves fight for both the Dark Lord and the Free People's. They are mentioned in the history of the War of the Last Alliance and the Downfall of Sauron in SA 3441. It can be assumed that most who fought for Sauron were from the Houses of the Eastern Dwarves. For all Dwarves of Durin's Folk and the Western Houses fought against Sauron.

Great video!

Nice video. Great Chanel overall. I was wondering if you could make a video about the war of the last alliance. Thanks.

Good work ❤

thank youu for thiss video i really like it 100%

Something that goes unremarked is that these races had separate interests. The elves tended to be woodlands beings. They were scholars and scientists. More of an Air tribe. Dwarves were more likely to be miners and Metallurgists and engineers. An Earth people. There was crossover to be sure, but still some of their misunderstandings resulted from these natural inclinations. Humans tended to be farmers and more Jacks of all Trades. I also believed they dominated maritime pursuits. Alas, lack of understanding often leads to indemnity.

@scoobysnacker1999

10 ай бұрын

I think the Teleri were still considered superior mariners over Men.

I'm very happy to see you're getting more and more high profile sponsors. Well- deserved!

Thank you!

Clearly Tolkien was a historian for this world he made

It's all Aule's fault 😉 🤣 Actually, some of it really is.

YES!! One of my favorite things about LOTR it was always hilarious to me how the dwarves hate the elves

Bloody knife-ears. Around elves, watch yourselves!

In the Music of the Ainur, each Ainu weaves music through melodies from the part of Eru's mind. The dwarves that Aulë created is also a tune he added to the music. In this context, the dwarves are again a product of Eru's mind. Aulë (as Eru told Melkor) is just an instrument here. So the conflict between dwarves and elves is a reflection of Eru's mental imbalance.

@neilbakshi7365

10 ай бұрын

Like your pun on the word "instrument"

@neil999ish

6 ай бұрын

In the Silmarillion when Aule created the dwarves, Illuvatar chided him and Aule was going to destroy the dwarves. Illuvater reluctantly 'accepted' them, but said their would 'Strife between the Elves and Dwarves'. (Not exact wording, but years since i read it).

I love that map of Beleriand you use in your videos. Where can I find a copy of it (either physical or a pdf)?

16:35 By the Eru this art and those eyes i just got flabbergasted.

If Pipe-Weed existed in the first age, Morgoth woulda been chilling in Angband laughing it up with Sauron as they watched the free people’s of Middle Earth ruin themselves with conflicts like these. In fact Morgoth woulda been so out of it he will have said that meant for the Silmaril to be stolen and that was his plan all along for the elves and dwarves to screw each other over. A good origin story for the emnity between the two races. I gotta admit though the more I learn of Thingol the less goodwill I have towards him. He was kinda asking for it and I wonder what Melian even saw in him.

@bobo577

10 ай бұрын

Maybe Thingol was a good elf to begin with but became prideful overtime. Melian being wiser probably did keep him in check without usurping his authority and headship.

@Lenel_Devel

10 ай бұрын

Thingol and Melian met each other before the years of the trees even started, they would have been together for thousands of years. You'd know someone pretty well after being in a committed relationship with them for that long, you'd be aware of their flaws and positives.

@hanrockabrand95

10 ай бұрын

Considering that Tolkien spelled it out in an appendix that it was some sort of "Nicotiana," they probably wouldn't have chilled much. Peter Jackson either didn't read that, or didn't care.

@Tar-Elenion

10 ай бұрын

@@Lenel_Devel Thingol and Melian met in 'Year of the Trees' 1130, per the Annals of Aman.

One lives in treehouses and the other favors axes. It's pretty easy to see how things could get out of hand quickly.

@NerdoftheRings Have you ever considered making a longer reading of parts of the Middle Earth stories? I woulnt mind an unofficial audiobook like this :)

Thank you

The "O ye of uncouth race..." speech by Thingol was written by Christopher Tolkien, it turns out. He admitted it to Verlyn Flieger when she challenged him on it.

@Tar-Elenion

10 ай бұрын

Sort of. CT repurposed what Tinwelint said to Urin: "Yet what is it to me-and wherefore dost thou of the uncouth race of Men endure to upbraid a king of the Eldalië? Lo! in Palisor my life began years uncounted before the first of Men awoke." BoLT, Turambar and the Foaloke

Imagine having Tolkien as your DM, sheesh would be so awesome be intimidating

This Video is awesome. Thank you for ur great work! But there isn't only hate between these two races. There are many great friendships between individuals of dwarves an elves. It would be nice ans super interessting, if u could do a video about these friendships and love. Go on like this, i like your Videos. Thx

There's something so profound in Galadriel giving gimli her hair. Fëanor being dead millennias earlier, her having assisted literally all the world's horrors and sorrow, those hair represents the ages-wise declaration of everyone fundamentally being equal in the fight against malice. It really is a strong message

I have been curious about that

who's the artist for the Galadriel art at around 16:30? looks great

Good to see! I have to ask, at 0:50 what is the location depeicted?

This is my fav video of the channel. Hands down.

Your videos are so beautiful! I love the artworks, your voice, your script, the depth of research done, that you mention the books (and by doing so rising the wish to dive into the original lecture myself), and so on 😏 Thank you for your work in respect of J.R.R. Tolkien

Next please do the story of Bard

At one time before the First War, there was a covenant between to Elves, Dwarves and Human that was more or less an alliance to help each other in time of war. The elves broke the pact after the first war and refused to help the dwarves.

What I find incredible about Tolkien's writings is not so much the rivalry between dwarves and elves, but how humans and elves get along. You would think that the arrogance of the elves and the greed of the humans would cause a lot of friction, but in Tolkien's stories the two races get along very well. Even the sons of Feanor, the most arrogant elves, treated humans well and gave them land. Elves throughout the history of middle-earth have treated humans very well, and humans have almost always been on the elves' side (The exception being Numenor's envy of the elves' immortality in latter days).

We all know its because Gimli was jealous of Legolas' hair!

Thousands of years later, Galadriel is still telling Feanor to eff off.

Dwarves and elves may not like each other, but they can agree that they both hate orcs even more.

I just love Gimli and Legolas so much. ❤

If I had to pick one, I'd favor the killing of King Thingol the most for the divide and tension between the dwarves and elves of Middle-Earth

What happened to the Surreal episodes of Middle Earth. Loved those.❤❤❤❤

I wonder what would have happened if durin’s bane had left kazad dum and joined Sauron

Do a video of all of the Morgoth wars

That Aragorn card 😂😂😂

Mim has done a lot of good since the days of Turin. He's been a patron of this channel for quite a while, helping fund these videos. Lol. 😂

If an Elf and a Dwarf, 2 ancient blood enemies can become life long Brothers, than there is hope. I think the real world could take a page from that! 🖖😁🤘🇨🇦

Since in universe The Hobbit is written by Bilbo, could it maybe be interpreted the lack of hostility between dwarves and elves is more Bilbo’s lack of appreciation and understanding at the time for the ancient feud?

In 'Concerning... "The Hoard"' Tolkien provides an alternate viewpoint where the conflict between Thingol and the dwarves is initiated by Thingol reneging on his agreed payment to the dwarves, and, enraged, they leave unpaid. It's an interesting view that's closer to the original found in The Book of Lost Tales. There, the dwarves complete the necklace, then demand a payment that Tinwelint (earlier version of Thingol) finds outrageous, so he has them whipped and sent away with a paltry sum.

The dwarves have always been looked down upon…

Can i please ask where did you find that map of middle-earth and beleriand?? it looks so good and i am gonna have a new room so i would take it on the wall. Please i will be pleasure for the answe. thank you

“I have not heard it said it was the fault of the Elves.” I like to think Legolas was picking his teeth when he said that. Lol

I love Your Channel so much

Intriguing.

Whenever I think of the hatred between Elves and Dwarves, I always remember Elu Thingol and his sickest of burns that he laid on the dwarves seconds before they killed him. "How do ye of uncouth race dare to demand aught of me, Elu Thingol, Lord of Beleriand, who's life began by the waters of Cuivienen years uncounted 'ere the fathers of the stunted people awoke." Doesn't seem like much on it's face but when you read into it you can see clearly for a proud and stubborn folk enchanted by the Silmaril it would be words to be killed for.

@brandtbollers3183

8 ай бұрын

Scum that should have been Hunted on Sight.

Celeborn knows how to hold a grudge

Where was the balrog during balin's expedition into moria?

I hate to be that guy, but in the Hobbit film, Thranduil didn’t want to attack Erebor for its gold, he wanted his dead wife’s necklace which the Dwarves claimed as a spoil and refused to return to the significant other. The extended version of the Hobbit movies are so much better, especially for Battle of the Five Armies, where a lot of context is missing. I mean, Peter Jackson didn’t wanna make a third film, only two, but he was forced to due to studio intervention.

Do you plan on completing the series about the Sons of Fëanor?

Asking this question for me is like asking why human beings hate people that aren't of a similar skin tone or are just different in general. But hating people different than yourself is a tale as old as time. But in case all else fails, blame Morgoth.

@myriadmediamusings

10 ай бұрын

I wonder if Tolkien scholars or aficionados have debated this matter when it comes to the actions and free will of the races. On one hand the elves, dwarves and men have screwed themselves and each other so much that it’s no wonder Morgoth spent a lot of his time sitting on his ass. Yet on the other hand, it is stated without a doubt and in fine Silmarillion print that Morgoth is responsible for seeing discord and chaos through the music…which in turn is done so because Eru Illuvatar said so. Can it really truly be the fault of the three races then for all the crap they did in their self destruction or was all this really part of Morgoth’s design and Eru’s plan?

@valentinkambushev4968

10 ай бұрын

And people are incredibly naive if they think this would ever change. Racism is engraved in us. When we meet aliens for the first time, whether they would be more or less developed than us, we would redirect our racism towards them.

@OrgusDin

10 ай бұрын

I don't think dwarves commit like 80% of violent crime in Lorien though.

@InhabitantOfOddworld

10 ай бұрын

​@myriadmediamusings Given Tolkien's strong catholicism, I'd suggest the answer would be that perhaps despite Eru's plan, all the beings ultimately have their own free will - and that Eru's "plan" is more or less simply prophecy

@rogueascendant6611

10 ай бұрын

The hate of Elves and Dwarves to each other have at least a solid foundation and reasons. Sometimes it's the Elves with their pride over other races and sometimes a mistake or emotional rollercoaster of both. Our hate about skin color is mostly a baseless nonsense crap that were born from idiots. Honestly that's it, that's the whole history about this whole skin color racism BS.

I love this channel!!!

Dwarves rule, elves drool!