Category Archives: Writing

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 →

Posted in Books, Discussion, Legendarium, Media, Series, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, Writing | Tagged Addictive Technology, Analogia, Apathy, Birmingham 1963, Compassion, Corruption, Dangerous Technology, Edward P Jones, Ego, Elbow Room, George Dyson, James Alan McPherson, John Stuart Mill, Smart Phones, Social Media, Temptation, The Downfall of Numenor, The Known World, Tolkien | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Books, Discussion, Legendarium, Media, Series, Writing | Tagged Capital Punishment, Edward Gibbon, Hatred, Isabel Wilkerson, James Baldwin, JRR Tolkien, Kenosha, Kyle Rittenhouse, Power, Self Defense, Self Destruction, Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Fall of Númenor, The Fall of Numenor, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, Tolkien, Violence | 6 Comments

Guest Author: Nightmare Conflict at the Carrock on Vision of the Palantir

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Beorn

Durin’s Father has graciously invited me to write a narrative-based review of Nightmare Conflict at the Carrock, over on Vision of the Palantir. For anyone who likes brave tales of bears and eagles and wizards, or who just wants a … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Key Concepts, Multiplayer, Nightmare, Series, Writing | Tagged Beorn, Community, Conflict at the Carrock, Deck Building, Durin's Father, Fantasy Flight Games, Guest Author, Key Concepts, Living Card Games, Nightmare Conflict at the Carrock, Strategy, The Lord of the Rings LCG, Tolkien, Trolls, Vision of the Palantir | Leave a comment

Travels: Adventures in Central Europe – Part One: Hungary

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Beorn

Life has finally settled down after returning from Con of the Rings and holding our Austin Fellowship event, and days have resumed more familiar rhythms. The time has allowed me to sort through vacation photos and gather my thoughts about our … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, News, Series, Travels, Writing | Tagged Bears, Central Europe, Community, Deck List, Fun, Goulash, Hungary, Libraries, Nature, Oh My!, Paprika, Travel, Travels, Wolves | 5 Comments

Discussion: We’re Having Cubs!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Beorn

With much excitement, and a bit of nervousness, I am pleased to announce that Mrs. Beorn is pregnant with cubs! We’re obviously pleased as bees in honey here at the Hall, and I am sure to be a proud poppa … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Discussion, News, Spoilers, Writing | Tagged April 1st, April First, Beorn, Beornings, Beornlings, Bjarnfríður, Björnhild, Bjornhild the Young who can't walk the path alone at night without worrying about Orcs trying to ambush her, Cubs!, Grimbeorn the awkward teenaged years, Grimbeorn the Middle Aged, Grimbeorn the Millennial Trying Desperately to Find a Full Time Job so that he can pay off his student loans and have health insurance, Grimbeorn the Old, Grimbeorn the Young, móðir, Nature, News, Spring News, The Wilds of Rhovanion | 1 Comment

Discussion: The Storm Comes

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Beorn

Thurindir is the first to notice that something is amiss. Another storm is gathering in the East. As if things were not bad enough already! Our ragtag group has weathered one fearsome storm and we barely escaping unscathed. It seems … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Decks, Discussion, Series, Theme, Writing | Tagged Arwen, Charity, Compassion, Discussion, Fantasy Flight Games, Harad, Haradrim, Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Kahliel, Living Card Games, Lord of the Rings LCG, Narrative, Player Side Quests, Refugee, The Storm Comes, Thurindir, Tolkien | 8 Comments

Discussion: Make Middle-earth Great Again

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Beorn

Dear Númenor, It’s been a long slow decline into mediocrity for this fair island. It’s time to make Middle-earth great again, starting with our proud country. People say it can’t be done. Idiots. Not only is it possible – but I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Discussion, Legendarium, Writing | Tagged Fascism, Legendarium, Númenor | 16 Comments

Contest: Bree-land Investigators – Winners

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Beorn

The most difficult part of holding a contest is choosing the winner. Fortunately, with help from a generous reader (special thanks to David G!) as well as Mrs. Beorn donating her own copy, I am able to offer additional prizes. Still, … Continue reading →

Posted in Community, Contest, Homebrew Cards, Thanks, Writing | Tagged Contest, Contest Winner, Fantasy Flight Games, Fellowship 2015, Living Card Games, Lord of the Rings LCG, Murder at the Prancing Pony | 2 Comments

Contest: Heroic Deeds – Winner

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Beorn

It’s time to announce the winner of the Heroic Deeds contest. There were some truly epic stories, it makes it very difficult to choose who wins the copy of Fog on the Barrow-downs and the alternate Art Aragorn card. After … Continue reading →