Monthly Archives: December 2021

Contest: Gratitude – Announcement

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Beorn

It’s been a trying year, and it’s important to keep perspective and remember that we have much to be grateful for. First and foremost, I am grateful for the health of my family and friends. My mother in law contracted … Continue reading →

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Discussion: The Downfall of Númenor – Part 2

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Beorn

Nonetheless for long it seemed to the Númenóreans that they prospered, and if they were not increased in happiness yet they grew more strong, and their rich men ever richer. For with the aid and counsel of Sauron they multiplied … Continue reading →

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Discussion: The Downfall of Númenor – Part 1

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Beorn

But for all this Death did not depart from the land, rather it came sooner and more often, and in many dreadful guises… now madness and sickness assailed them… And men took weapons and slew one another for little cause; … Continue reading →