Session 378: The Hammer and the Anvil

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/