You are NOT actually supposed to “live” on minimum wage; you’re supposed to grow up and get a real job. And art is a hobby, painting houses is a real job.
I’m a massive fan of your channel. You explain LOTR as it should be explained. You could make a 10 hour video, title it “the drying of paint” and I would still watch it. You did the impossible and made the Silmarillion enjoyable, whereas I can’t get past the fact that it reads like the Bible. Thank you
I legitimately got my hubby to pause Doctor Who so that I could watch, and I quote, "the history of Erebor told by the best orator on RUclips." Bloody love your videos Robert.
@@thekiss2083 Maybe it's not AI then, but some sort of speaking program. I'm not sure what to call it, but a lot of youtubers don't use their own voice.
I may have said as much before, in the Comments of previous video, but I firmly believe (call it a Head Canon if you will), that Smaug had attempted to use the Archenstone as the centerpiece of his bejeweled coat of armor. Unfortunately for the dragon, the gem said, "Nope!" and fell out, thus causing the bare patch for Bard to later exploit. The book of course does not ever say this, in any edition or rewrite, nor thus do any version of the films (Peter Jackson or Rankin/Bass), or radio dramas. It just makes to much sense to me for it not to be thus, but I suppose we will never know.
Yet another consequence of the Rings of power created by sauron. Making the dwarves crave gold to the point where even Dragons would dare attack the Lonely Mountain
This might be a stupid question, but why didn´t the dwarves make their halls "dragon proof"? Dragons are huge, why not make the entry to their halls a narrow long tunnel?
To a certain extent, because that wouldn't have looked as pretty. They made sure to put the "art" in "artisan", and it'd be a shame to restrict what people would be able to see of their craft. Also, I'm pretty sure there _were_ lots of long, narrow tunnels, like what the Fellowship went through in Moria, but the Grand Halls were meant to be just that, Grand.
Because dragons just lays in wait outside blowing fire in till they’re killed or scared off. The more likely answer is a combination of they thought they were far enough off from the withered hearth as well as got greedy for bigger halls.
Gotta love how dwarves, one of the smallest of fantasy races, are always shown to build giant-ass statues of themselves in their cities and fortresses. At least in movies and video games, not sure it´s ever explicitly mentioned in Tolkien´s books or other novel series
Man. I Wish the Hobbit movies had focused more on this aspect of home and finding a home. It was mentioned, but drowned out with All the other stuff in the movies. The problem with focusing on home is that it become more of a dwarf story and less of a Hobbit story which is not what the Book is telling, so The movies would need a new name and marketing which would be bad for business.
So new question, did the dawrfs ever have a plan to retake Khazad dum from the Balrog? Even if it’s deep down and seems to be uninteresting in leaving it is still a Balrog and there had to been interest interest in dealing with it.
interesting question!...the only thing approaching mind control I can think of is sauron and saruman, but that seems maybe more like their daunting maiar natural power, rather than actual mind control. I guess maybe slightly also luthien, as she was able to make morgoth and his court at angband fall asleep with her song...finrod felagund too even more slightly, as it seems more like his mind control was strictly for deception.
Hey I had a question that I thought might make for a good video. What would have happened if Faramir had gone to the council of Elrond and Boromir had stayed behind to protect Osgiliath? Would the fellowship still have broken at Amon Hen if Faramir had not tried to take the ring as his brother did? Would Osgiliath have been recaptured by the armies of Mordor if Boromir had been there to lead his people? Also, how would Aragorn’s feelings about his legacy as Isildur’s heir have differed without having Boromir to discuss it with? Would love to hear your thoughts.
The Fellowship was breaking reguardless. Boromir was only travelling with them as far as their road took them towards Gondor and then he was heading home. Aragorn was going with him but then Gandalf fell in Moria and buggered everyone's plans. They had finally reached the point that Boromir had to leave if he was to return to Minas Tirith so I think Faramir would have likely just gone back home and Aragorn would have tried to lead Frodo to Mordor. Of course, with Tolkien, Boromir trying to take the One helps to set up the One's destruction as the breaking of the Fellowship was vital for Gollum to play his part.
I have been watching as many of your videos as time permits since becoming obsessed with LOTR after reading only the first four books decades ago. I've ordered The Silmarillion and a few other books. I cannot bring myself to watch any of the youtube videos about the newly remade story where none of the characters resemble the original characters I have loved for decades. So it is always a joy to see you post new videos of LOTR history with imagery I can identify with. You explain the complicated history and genealogical family trees in a way that anyone can understand. Your speaking voice is perfect and conveys your passion for this remarkable life's work of Tolkien. Thank you so much for treating us with continued LOTR videos from time to time. It is much appreciated!
Regarding the "rings of power" series, I tried it. I didn't last long. Luckily it can't ruin Tolkien for me though, because it's so badly different that my brain won't even allow me to connect the two.
It occurred to me, a lot could have been smoothed over if Bilbo had just given the arkenstone to Thorin and donated his own share to the Elves and Men.
Nice! Can we have a video specifically about Smaug, if there is enough history? Also, you refer to Smaug as "he" but is the gender clear? It's been a while since I read The Hobbit...
Did Gandalf demonstrate any affinity for, or special ability of, fire prior to him receiving his Ring of Power? He suggests some different forms of fire when confronting the Balrog in Moria but what about way earlier? Did he have skill in fireworks prior to having his Ring?
@@tonim.9460 As well as the "Flame of Anor" I believe it was called, but yes, he did refer to "Secret Fire" in that same confrontation. I think the meaning of the "Secret Fire" is pretty well understood, and "Flame of Anor" is rather less so. So, I think I'll be asking less about those two remarks themselves and more about his other demonstrations of fire. Since, almost all of Gandalf's power moments are either traditional fire or lightning (sky fire if you will lol), I wonder if all of that affinity came from Narya or if he instead was practiced with and comfortable with "fire magic" prior to his arrival in the Grey Havens.
@@samuelvinean interesting question but i fear we may never know. Gandalf is a sort of a Prometheus figure in Lotr. He brings fire from the Gods to Men. That fire chases away the dark, brings hope and courage and strenght. That is probably why all fhe visible magic he performs is almost exclusively fire based.
@@Grancigul Come to think of it, it's rather strange that he never seems to use any wind or other weather-related magic, considering which "faction" of Maiar he's part of. Saruman and Sauron display affinities for craftsmanship, Radagast is as much of a nature-lover as a follower or Yavanna could be, yet even in the one place where weather-altering magic would be reasonable, he still defaulted to fire.
I wonder what middle earth lore would look like if the orcs won at the battle of the five army’s or if the esaterlings had captured the mountain how much would change
Hey in deep geek i have an question/video idea. You have made many videos on the various tings of power and even morgoths "ring" but i have not seen you cover the ring gandalf sees on saruman's finger right before saruman imprisoned gandalf.
OK... If Khazad-Dum fell _before_ Erebor was fully settled, how did Gimli not know about it, before heading toward the Mines of Moria? That crucial piece of info would have been passed down through at least three dwarf generations.
Balin led an attempt to retake Moria, and for a time seemed to be succeeding. What Gimli didn't know was that Balin's group were eventually defeated (though in the book Gimli was worried because no one had heard from Balin for a while).
I like the art work of the balrog at 1:25. I'm not sure if it was AI or not, but it's a more interesting, different and still menacing representation of the balrog. I love John Howe, I love his Balrog artwork. I have his concept art for gandalf vs the balrog in two towers tattooed on my arm. But balrogs don't have wings. This shows the balrog can be look terrifying without looking like a pseudo dragon.
Tolkien never used the term of 'human'. Tolkien called what we call humans 'Men'. Always 'Men', never 'Humans'. Humans are beings of evotion, Men were Created by the mind of Eru himself. Humans are evolved beings. Men 'awoke'.
When you condense the movement and disasters of the dwarves in a video like this, the constant theme is that obsessively pursuing profit and wealth over all else always upends society. Might be an interesting commentary on capatalism.
Naive, fashionable neo-Marxist denunciationism. If you're going to critique something, at least spell it correctly. Capitalism is not the sweeping evil you suggest. In fact, civilization would not exist without it. There is no other socio-economic system so effective at enabling the development of large-scale societies and the general well-being of huge populations. Capitalism, as in free trade and the conversion of goods to currency as a universal unit of exchange, is really only a formalization of evolved instincts for collaboration and reciprocity. That it is subject to abuse and misuse is not an argument against its efficacy or necessity. Read some Adam Smith and Thomas Sowell, or stick to fantasy novels.
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Hi Robert, this is everyone.
Hi Sauntor, this is SportyMabamba
hey Scott, all here
Hi everyone, nice to meet you!
no you're not. you don't speak for me! don't you go putting words in my mouth, saying "hi" to Robert like that. c'mon, man...
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hi, Robert!
@@banjohero1182 awkward face 😶😶
So appreciate that you don't use AI art Robert, you're supporting the community by using their art ❤
AND he credits, links, and thanks them in the video description. Truly a stand up lad.
@@ians7184 thats why he gets the views
How strange, I was just about to make a comment on how good the artwork was in this one!
with a few LOTRO screenshots.
You are NOT actually supposed to “live” on minimum wage; you’re supposed to grow up and get a real job. And art is a hobby, painting houses is a real job.
I’m a massive fan of your channel. You explain LOTR as it should be explained. You could make a 10 hour video, title it “the drying of paint” and I would still watch it. You did the impossible and made the Silmarillion enjoyable, whereas I can’t get past the fact that it reads like the Bible. Thank you
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Just getting through the conversation with Smaug on a read through with my son. Great stuff.
I legitimately got my hubby to pause Doctor Who so that I could watch, and I quote, "the history of Erebor told by the best orator on RUclips." Bloody love your videos Robert.
I've always wondered if his voice is his own or some AI creation. It's wonderful.
@@E3ECORobert was around before the AI voice generation got really good. He’s the real deal
@@superslayerguy Yeah? Cool. I love his voice.
@@E3ECONo such thing as a "wonderful" AI voice creation
@@thekiss2083 Maybe it's not AI then, but some sort of speaking program. I'm not sure what to call it, but a lot of youtubers don't use their own voice.
on second though, let’s not go to Erebor. it is a silly place.
Hope really does spring eternal in Tolkien's works. No wonder he's my favourite author!
Just come across your channel, amazing content, mate.
Master Valrak?!? Fancy seeing a fellow imperial Fist simp here, lol. Maybe we can get Robert to do some 40k lore XD
@@Bdeslaurs 😂
The rings of the dwarves brought unimaginable riches, but they attracted worse misfortunes: Smaug, Scatha, other Dragons, the Balrog.
I may have said as much before, in the Comments of previous video, but I firmly believe (call it a Head Canon if you will), that Smaug had attempted to use the Archenstone as the centerpiece of his bejeweled coat of armor. Unfortunately for the dragon, the gem said, "Nope!" and fell out, thus causing the bare patch for Bard to later exploit. The book of course does not ever say this, in any edition or rewrite, nor thus do any version of the films (Peter Jackson or Rankin/Bass), or radio dramas. It just makes to much sense to me for it not to be thus, but I suppose we will never know.
Yet another consequence of the Rings of power created by sauron. Making the dwarves crave gold to the point where even Dragons would dare attack the Lonely Mountain
Great Video as usual Robert. I'd like to see more vids exploring specific histories of Middle Earth such as Rivendell and Rohan
This might be a stupid question, but why didn´t the dwarves make their halls "dragon proof"? Dragons are huge, why not make the entry to their halls a narrow long tunnel?
Probably because dragons were not seen for a long time that far south, they never expected them so they didnt prepare
Its a good question.
To a certain extent, because that wouldn't have looked as pretty. They made sure to put the "art" in "artisan", and it'd be a shame to restrict what people would be able to see of their craft. Also, I'm pretty sure there _were_ lots of long, narrow tunnels, like what the Fellowship went through in Moria, but the Grand Halls were meant to be just that, Grand.
@@bluesbest1 On the other hand, they did build a narrow defensive bridge across a deep chasm in Moria.
Because dragons just lays in wait outside blowing fire in till they’re killed or scared off. The more likely answer is a combination of they thought they were far enough off from the withered hearth as well as got greedy for bigger halls.
The dwarves must have had a mountain full of work building the place
Hello Robert, hope you are doing well! 🤝
Ok I’m ready for an all dwarves campaign now ⚒️
It's clearly hinted by Gandalf that his chance meeting with Thorin was engineered by Eru. Guy REALLY likes to concoct cumbersome and devious plans!
Gotta love how dwarves, one of the smallest of fantasy races, are always shown to build giant-ass statues of themselves in their cities and fortresses. At least in movies and video games, not sure it´s ever explicitly mentioned in Tolkien´s books or other novel series
Finding home again. I think that’s why I love Tolkien’s dwarfs so much
Joined recently you sir are a marvellous lotr lore master I enjoy every video so far keep it up ❤😊
We don't have them anymore, but I would pay to listen to Robert just read the phone book.
Great video! I think the biggest victim of this story is Smaug. He's really miss understood.😂. 🖖🇨🇦
This video was excellent. Great job Robert.
Man. I Wish the Hobbit movies had focused more on this aspect of home and finding a home. It was mentioned, but drowned out with All the other stuff in the movies.
The problem with focusing on home is that it become more of a dwarf story and less of a Hobbit story which is not what the Book is telling, so The movies would need a new name and marketing which would be bad for business.
It saddens me deeply that this is fantasy….
So new question, did the dawrfs ever have a plan to retake Khazad dum from the Balrog? Even if it’s deep down and seems to be uninteresting in leaving it is still a Balrog and there had to been interest interest in dealing with it.
Recently discovered your channel and love the quality. Surprised by the frequency. You've helped me love LOTR on a deeper level.
Well im very early can i ask you cover the themes of mind control in lord of the rings?
interesting question!...the only thing approaching mind control I can think of is sauron and saruman, but that seems maybe more like their daunting maiar natural power, rather than actual mind control. I guess maybe slightly also luthien, as she was able to make morgoth and his court at angband fall asleep with her song...finrod felagund too even more slightly, as it seems more like his mind control was strictly for deception.
Hey I had a question that I thought might make for a good video. What would have happened if Faramir had gone to the council of Elrond and Boromir had stayed behind to protect Osgiliath? Would the fellowship still have broken at Amon Hen if Faramir had not tried to take the ring as his brother did? Would Osgiliath have been recaptured by the armies of Mordor if Boromir had been there to lead his people? Also, how would Aragorn’s feelings about his legacy as Isildur’s heir have differed without having Boromir to discuss it with? Would love to hear your thoughts.
The Fellowship was breaking reguardless. Boromir was only travelling with them as far as their road took them towards Gondor and then he was heading home. Aragorn was going with him but then Gandalf fell in Moria and buggered everyone's plans. They had finally reached the point that Boromir had to leave if he was to return to Minas Tirith so I think Faramir would have likely just gone back home and Aragorn would have tried to lead Frodo to Mordor. Of course, with Tolkien, Boromir trying to take the One helps to set up the One's destruction as the breaking of the Fellowship was vital for Gollum to play his part.
Did you take down the travel guide to Westeros playlist? I loved listening to that
Everyone asks, “What is the Lonely Mountain.” Nobody ever asks, “How is the lonely mountain?” 😢
The answer is obvious. It's lonely.
I have been watching as many of your videos as time permits since becoming obsessed with LOTR after reading only the first four books decades ago. I've ordered The Silmarillion and a few other books. I cannot bring myself to watch any of the youtube videos about the newly remade story where none of the characters resemble the original characters I have loved for decades. So it is always a joy to see you post new videos of LOTR history with imagery I can identify with. You explain the complicated history and genealogical family trees in a way that anyone can understand. Your speaking voice is perfect and conveys your passion for this remarkable life's work of Tolkien. Thank you so much for treating us with continued LOTR videos from time to time. It is much appreciated!
Regarding the "rings of power" series, I tried it. I didn't last long. Luckily it can't ruin Tolkien for me though, because it's so badly different that my brain won't even allow me to connect the two.
@@daniels1485 I feel the same! The whole thing is so different that it comes across as some sort of dreadful pastiche
😂 I was thinking, 'why is he doing that crappy dragon rider YA book series?
Oh yeah that was Ergon...
It occurred to me, a lot could have been smoothed over if Bilbo had just given the arkenstone to Thorin and donated his own share to the Elves and Men.
Dwarves didn’t have it easy despite their short stature.
Yay!! Tolkien content! I love the Grrm focus over the course of HotD but this was a welcome change!!
Nice! Can we have a video specifically about Smaug, if there is enough history? Also, you refer to Smaug as "he" but is the gender clear? It's been a while since I read The Hobbit...
Goodbye, Robert.
Can you explain why dragons like gold? Did Melkor put it into them?
Dwarves and Humans being best friends is my favorite fantasy trope.
Love LotR videos 🤗
Robert’s been living in his active era for a while now and we’re all here for it
I...D...G !!!!!
Do we need a video of the Dwarves vs Dragons war?
you have a way with words, sir
Did Gandalf demonstrate any affinity for, or special ability of, fire prior to him receiving his Ring of Power? He suggests some different forms of fire when confronting the Balrog in Moria but what about way earlier? Did he have skill in fireworks prior to having his Ring?
Do you mean the secret fire?
@@tonim.9460 As well as the "Flame of Anor" I believe it was called, but yes, he did refer to "Secret Fire" in that same confrontation.
I think the meaning of the "Secret Fire" is pretty well understood, and "Flame of Anor" is rather less so. So, I think I'll be asking less about those two remarks themselves and more about his other demonstrations of fire.
Since, almost all of Gandalf's power moments are either traditional fire or lightning (sky fire if you will lol), I wonder if all of that affinity came from Narya or if he instead was practiced with and comfortable with "fire magic" prior to his arrival in the Grey Havens.
@@samuelvinean interesting question but i fear we may never know. Gandalf is a sort of a Prometheus figure in Lotr. He brings fire from the Gods to Men. That fire chases away the dark, brings hope and courage and strenght. That is probably why all fhe visible magic he performs is almost exclusively fire based.
@@Grancigul Come to think of it, it's rather strange that he never seems to use any wind or other weather-related magic, considering which "faction" of Maiar he's part of. Saruman and Sauron display affinities for craftsmanship, Radagast is as much of a nature-lover as a follower or Yavanna could be, yet even in the one place where weather-altering magic would be reasonable, he still defaulted to fire.
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i own a Twodor
What was Gandalf doing when he isn't pictured in the Hobbit?
That story is in the LOTR book Appendices (bound at the end of The Return of the King).
I wonder what middle earth lore would look like if the orcs won at the battle of the five army’s or if the esaterlings had captured the mountain how much would change
Hey in deep geek i have an question/video idea. You have made many videos on the various tings of power and even morgoths "ring" but i have not seen you cover the ring gandalf sees on saruman's finger right before saruman imprisoned gandalf.
I'm sure you've made a video on this, but where were the other tribes of dwarves in all of this? We hear mostly about the longbeards.
Who's "Dine" 😂
great video
Ohh Robert, no other words needed everyone just knows what I mean
Tremendous, thank you
RUclips Algorithm
Why did you remove 90% of your game of thrones lore videos!!
He’s going to repost them
we came to you.... starving,,,,, and you did nothing (thranduil orlando pace
Dwarves are best.
DAY-in, not DYNE
Erebor 😍😍😍😍😍
OK... If Khazad-Dum fell _before_ Erebor was fully settled, how did Gimli not know about it, before heading toward the Mines of Moria? That crucial piece of info would have been passed down through at least three dwarf generations.
Balin led an attempt to retake Moria, and for a time seemed to be succeeding. What Gimli didn't know was that Balin's group were eventually defeated (though in the book Gimli was worried because no one had heard from Balin for a while).
@@chronoscat3371 - Why do I get the feeling that this bit of lore was filled in later? 😄
Good answer, though!
@@fleetcenturionthis lore was there a century ago and in the books
I like the art work of the balrog at 1:25. I'm not sure if it was AI or not, but it's a more interesting, different and still menacing representation of the balrog. I love John Howe, I love his Balrog artwork. I have his concept art for gandalf vs the balrog in two towers tattooed on my arm. But balrogs don't have wings. This shows the balrog can be look terrifying without looking like a pseudo dragon.
As far as I can tell he's never used AI "art" in his videos and I applaud him for that. The artists whose work he uses are listed in the description
Where was Smaug from?
A Mommy Dragon and a Daddy Dragon loved each other very much
Apparently Smaug was from San Francisco and of course identified as they/them as one does when one is from San Fran.
probably the withered heath or the northern wastes
Or all the dragons, for that matter. Who created them?
@@E3ECOmorgoth.
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Tolkien never used the term of 'human'. Tolkien called what we call humans 'Men'.
Always 'Men', never 'Humans'.
Humans are beings of evotion, Men were Created by the mind of Eru himself.
Humans are evolved beings. Men 'awoke'.
When you condense the movement and disasters of the dwarves in a video like this, the constant theme is that obsessively pursuing profit and wealth over all else always upends society. Might be an interesting commentary on capatalism.
Naive, fashionable neo-Marxist denunciationism. If you're going to critique something, at least spell it correctly. Capitalism is not the sweeping evil you suggest. In fact, civilization would not exist without it. There is no other socio-economic system so effective at enabling the development of large-scale societies and the general well-being of huge populations. Capitalism, as in free trade and the conversion of goods to currency as a universal unit of exchange, is really only a formalization of evolved instincts for collaboration and reciprocity. That it is subject to abuse and misuse is not an argument against its efficacy or necessity. Read some Adam Smith and Thomas Sowell, or stick to fantasy novels.
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