Raising The Shire

The Lord of the Ring Online Adventures as Told by Hobbits of the Shire

Save the Shire!

| March 22, 2012

If Tearose Underhill were still alive, she would be outraged, for a greedy corporation could potentially stop her stories from being told on this very website. This is about the Saul Zaentz Company, who, three months ago, filed to get the word “Shire” trademarked. They already have the word “hobbit” trademarked and are going after [...]

Exploring The Vale of Thrain

| March 26, 2010

The Vale of Thrain is an area in Middle Earth on the path through the Blue Mountains to Thorin’s Hall. The Dwarves of the Blue Mountains maintain two outposts in the area, the fortress of Gondoman and and the waystation, Nogrod. Generally the road to Thorin’s Hall is quiet but if one strays too far [...]

Inside The Last Homely House

| March 17, 2010

The Last Homely House is the home of Lord Elrond of Rivendell. It is not known precisely when it was built but Lord Elrond came to Rivendell in 1697 of the Second Age and it has been a safe refuge for many a traveller, and home to a number of elves, including the Elf Lord [...]