Session 382: The Peril of the Golden Wood

Tonight we join Legolas, who begins to explain the story of Nimrodel and to introduce his song. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord

It's Poetry Time! Let's look at the first few stanzas of Legolas's (Bilbo's?) Nimrodel poem.

Corey is back and ready for another Boromir conversation! Tonight we consider Boromir's long-awaited resistance to the Lothlorien plan. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord

Now committed to entering the Golden Wood, the Company comes to the crossing of the Nimrodel. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: / discord

Tonight we start hearing the escalating questions and objections concerning entering Faerie. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

With Gollum still (presumably) padding quietly behind, the Company now comes to the edge of the Perilous Realm. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

Tonight we rejoin Frodo in the darkness, listening for pursuing feet. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

Frodo's wound is actually treated, and the Company gets ready to continue their escape from the orcs. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv

As we go to examine Frodo's wound, Bilbo's secret is discovered! Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Mythmoot XIII: June 25-28, 2026 https://signumuniversity.org/event/mythmoot-xiii-june-25-28-2026/

Today we consider Aragorn considering Sam's scalp wound. And whortle-berries. Join us on the Signum University Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/szXMFAv Interested in discussing Dr. Corey Olsen's ExLoTR podcast? Signum University is hosting live Discussion Groups via Zoom through our Blackberry platform ( https://blackberry.signumuniversity.org/ ). Groups will meet once per month for 1 hour for live discussion via Zoom. Sessions will be recorded as well in case you are unable to attend live and are FREE for our first 3 months! Registration for sections can be found here: https://blackberry.signumuniversity.org/partners/enroll/