Things you don’t know about the Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

"Bilibili Infinite Mining Company" officially launched "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" at 18:00 on the 4.3th. After a quick review, I had the idea to do a little science popularization work. After all, the movie can't cover everything from the original. In particular, the most important, epic and heavy "Scarlet of the Genius" is not available and difficult to film and television. In this book, Tuo Lao constructed a world view of the entire Middle-earth, describing a magnificent, magnificent and magnificent Chinese. Earth world. This article will talk about the settings and connections of characters not mentioned in the movie.

2020.4.10 is still being updated

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Q1. Who is the female voice in the opening remarks? The answer is Galadriel ( Galadriel ), which is what movie fans call "Gai Milk" (some versions are translated as Galadriel) and "The Great Devil".

Why did the director choose her as the narrator at the beginning? In fact, don't have deep meaning. Because Galadrell has gone through three epochs, participated in all the major events that took place in the Middle Continent, and witnessed how the elves went from prosperity to decline, it was natural for her to tell them.

Let's take a look at her introduction before her debut:

The first sentence is easy to understand, it is to introduce their couple~ The second sentence, "Lady of Light", is it talking about her 360° surround soft light? Or is her beauty as brilliant as the stars? In fact, it is not. The truth is that she is the light spirit, that is, the spirit of Middle-earth from Villino in the west. She has seen Vera (the god of Middle-earth) and received the brilliance of the double sacred tree (red and blue buff). She is not only beautiful, but also powerful and tough. The entire Middle-earth is in the Third Age. She is The strongest elf. As for how the light elves are distinguished from the dark elves, it depends on whether they have seen the double sacred tree (Vera's ingenious and unrepeatable creation). It is a bit troublesome to explain, and I will talk about it later.

Q2. Why did Arwen, Princess of the Evening Star, choose to become "human" before marrying Aragorn?

It should be understood that not all elves can choose to become humans, because elves and humans are set by the creator to have two different destinies, and Arwen and her father Elrond are actually not pure elves, but half-elves, they are human, The descendants of the elves and Mai Ya Mei'an. And Elrond's father (also a powerful figure who wrote the history of the Silmarillion Conquest) had seen you Vera, and was blessed to allow the offspring to choose whether to become a human or an elves.

Therefore, our evening star princess chose to be a human being and staying together with her lover, even if it is only a few years for the original infinite life span, but because of this love, the fear of death is also insignificant.

Q3. How old is the difference between Arwen and Aragon?

Have you noticed that Arwen's uncle is the ancestor of Aragon, and how many generations of royal family Aragon is? When Numenor’s royal blood came to him, he was already in the 51st generation, not to mention the longevity of Numenor, who often lived to two or three hundred years old. The difference between them is probably a thousand years old ~ let alone seniority. If you have an impression of Galadrell who just talked about above, you will find that her daughter is married to Elrond, the lord of Riverdall. She is Arwen’s grandmother, but she is also a figure of Elrond’s grandmother. NS.

Of course, these discussions on generations are just a little fun under modern ethics, just smile when you see it~

(The construction will be done after the ending of other elves)

Fellowship Team

This team consists of the gray-robed wizard Gandalf, the ranger Aragorn, the son of the Black Forest Elf King Legolas, the son of the Gondor Prime Minister Boromir, the dwarf Groin's son Jimli, and four hobbits from the Shire- Formed by Frodo, Sam, Pippin, and Meri, their fate is connected with the rise and fall of Middle-earth.

Part 1.Gandalf the Grey Robe

Gandalf (Gandalf) is actually the lingua franca of human beings. In Elvish language, he is called Mithrandir (Sindar, the Hobbit Rigaradrell used to call him), and he His real name is Olórin (Olórin, in Quenya, roughly means "dream, illusion"), and he and several other wizards are actually Maia, Vera's servant and assistant. In the mine of Muria, the group encountered the ancient evil balrog. Gandalf once said "I am the servant of the secret fire" when fighting with him, but he actually revealed his identity as the servant of the God of Creation, because The secret fire is the unique creative energy of the creation god Iluvita, and it ignites all kinds of gods.

Iluvita’s thoughts were ignited by the secret fire. All Ainu, the most powerful ones are in charge of Elda (the world where Middle-earth is located), called Vera by the elves, and Maya is the less powerful one. . Gandalf often went to the Goddess of Sorrow to communicate and learned compassion and patience. He was also the wisest and most vigilant among the Maya who came to Middle-earth. He never stayed in one place for a long time, but kept traveling, walking in various regions of Middle-earth. , He has the best relationship with the elves, and has a close relationship with Elrond. In The Silmarillion, Gandalf's actions in three eras are recorded:

Although he loves elves, he often invisibly mixes among them, otherwise they will turn into their appearance. They don't know that the wonderful scene or the wisdom that emerges in their hearts is originally inspired by him. In the years that followed, he became a friend of all the children of Iluvita, pitying their grief. Those who obey him will awaken from despair and cast aside dark imaginations.

As for how Gandalf was resurrected, he changed from a gray-robed wizard to a white robe, which is vaguely revealed in the movie. He fought desperately with the flame demon, from the abyss under the bridge of Durin to the towering mountains on the ground, and defeated the enemy with difficulty, but he fell into darkness. Then he woke up and went to Middle-earth naked again. He was rescued by the big eagle. After Losloren recovered, he embarked on the journey against Sauron again, and this was the reason why he returned to Middle-earth. The mission was completed. Then he has to leave.

Part 2. Aragon

Aragorn is one of the most compelling characters in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Whether it is his kingly spirit or his romantic love story with Arwen, it is unforgettable. His background is basically explained clearly in the movie, and there is not much to add. In fact, Aragorn grew up in Rivendell, and Elrond taught him the role of an elder, similar to a father. Why? If you remember the content of the previous article, you will remember that Aragorn's body is filled with the royal blood of the Numenor people. His ancestor Elors was the brother of Elrond, and the Elf King has been taking care of his elder brother. After Numenor angered Vera and was convicted and exterminated, the heirs of the exiled royal family took refuge in Rivendell in childhood and old age, and Elrond learned by wisdom that there will be in this bloodline. One person is destined to play a pivotal role in the final feats of this era. When the prophecy is fulfilled, the ancestral sword will be recast. This plot has been clearly explained in the movie, and that one will sweep away the humiliation and lead the people. The king who overcomes darkness is Aragorn.

Crooked floor, why didn't Aragorn see Princess Evening Star until he became an adult? It turned out that Arwen had gone to grandma's house before that, it was Los Rorain of Galadrell. When I checked the information, I found out that Viggo Mortensen, the actor who plays Aragon, is the driver in the "Green Book"...

Part 3. Fairy Legolas & Dwarf Jimley

Why put them together? Of course it’s because it better sets off Xiaoyeye’s peerless beauty. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Taunt, doubt, and this is destined to be born.

In the First Age, after the battle between Vera and Mirko (later Morgoth), and before the birth of Iluvita’s Firstborn (elves), the Si Dadi and the craftsman Verao Li wanted someone to learn his own knowledge. Before the elves came, he secretly created seven dwarven ancestors under the mountains. At that time, darkness was raging on the earth, there was no light, and evil forces lurked everywhere. He wanted his creation to be strong, stubborn and unyielding, so the dwarves created were tenacious and stubborn. But the creation without the permission of the creation god has no soul. Aoli begged to God. God had mercy on him and his humility and earnestness allowed the existence of dwarves, but he also said:

"Now, when they are sleeping in the darkness under the rock, they cannot appear if their first-born children do not wake up on the earth. Before that, you and them must wait, even if the waiting period seems to be long. But the time is right. When I arrive, I will wake them up, and they will be regarded as your children. There will always be conflicts between you and my children. One is my adopted children, and the other is my chosen children."

After that, although the elves and the dwarves cooperated with each other, they rarely had true friendship. Speaking of these two people, Legolas’s genealogy is very clear. His father is the Elf King Thrandui of the Great Green Forest (known as the Black Forest after being eroded by the darkness). The Sindar Elves dominate many Silvan Elves (the ability and wisdom are lower than Elda Elves, do not yearn for the ocean, like to live in the forest, called Forest Elves).

The genealogy of Groin’s son Jimli is also very clear. He is a descendant of Durin among the Seven Dwarf Kings. A translator called him "Golden Li". I think it sounds much better than this literal translation. After the Battle of the Lord of the Rings, the two of them participated in the coronation and wedding ceremony of Aragorn and went to Fangon Forest (where Ents the tree man lived) together for an expedition, and stayed loyal to Aragorn until his death. .

After that, there was no sign of Legolas in Middle-earth, and he and Jinli went west to leave Middle-earth. It is commendable that he is the only dwarf to set foot on Amen Island, and the elves and Western masters also accepted him. It is said that he left not only because of his friendship with Xiao Ye Zi, but also because of his desire to see the beauty of Galadrell again. This is the rumor, and the specific situation is not known. In any case, he is a distinctive dwarf.

Part 4. Boromir, son of Prime Minister Gondor

After Boromir appeared on the stage, you must have known that he would receive lunch soon. After all, his actor is the famous "Bento King" Sean Bean, and his other well-known role is Ned Stark, too I got my lunch early.

Back to the topic, his genealogy inheritance is nothing special, except that it has always been the prime minister's family of Gondor, and even the gift that Galladrell gave him is just a plain golden belt (omitted directly in the movie) NS).

The Jackfruit is undoubtedly the most sad hero in the Fellowship. He does not have the strong heart of a hobbit, nor does he have the outstanding talents of elves, nor does he have the blessing of fate like Aragorn. Compared with other members, he The closest to an ordinary human being, with fragility and desire , that fierce patriotism deeply seized his heart, he did not hide his desire for power, because he wanted to save the fate of his country and people, That's why he was most tempted by the Lord of the Rings. But he is also a great hero, a hero who has fought bravely against the darkness for the misery of mankind until his death. The interpretation in the movie is far more intuitive and moving than the description in the novel. I believe that those who have watched the movie will never forget the scene of the desperate fight between him and the Mutant Oak team. Before he died, he also pleaded with Aragorn, hoping that he would return. Gondor, save your people.

Be at peace,Boromir,son of Gondor.

Part 5. Four Hobbits

The most distinctive feature of Hobbits is that they are shorter than ordinary humans and have thick feet; they also love food, have six meals a day, are hospitable and are keen to party; they love the land and live peacefully. I lived on the earth for a long time without being noticed. Hobbits have a very long life span, at least higher than the current average life expectancy. They can live to one hundred and eighty years old. Their adult age is 33. Frodo was already 50 years old when he set off from the Shire. However, since the day he got the Lord of the Rings, his youth has been greatly prolonged, so he still looked like a young boy Pian Pian when he set off, although it was not without a price. As for the character and combat effectiveness of this race, Tolkien introduced them in the Wedge of the Ring:

Although this nation enjoys ease and peace, they are still surprisingly stoic. When things come, they can hardly be intimidated or eliminated. They may be extremely tireless in pursuing good things, but this by no means means that they can't live without them. They can survive grief, enemies, and harsh weather, which will surprise those who don't know them enough and only pay attention to their belly and fat face. Although they don't like to quarrel with others, and don't kill any living creatures as a pastime, they are very brave in times of trouble and can use weapons in emergency. Because of their sharp eyesight and precise aiming, their arrows are shot very accurately, and their skills are not limited to bows and arrows. All the beasts who cross the world know this very well: if any hobbit bends down to pick up rocks, it is best to hide quickly.

In the battle against Isengard, Meri and Pippin smashed Oak on the shoulder of the Treant. Don’t be surprised. Meri and Pippin are taller than average Hobbits, because They drank alcohol with Shuren, drank Ente drinks, and looked very tall (I want to drink 55555 too). Among the four hobbits, Frodo and Meri and Pippin are cousins ​​who are related to each other. They come from the three major families in the Shire. Sam's father is a gardener in Bilbo, and Sam is the same. To Frodo, he is his servant and friend.

As for their ending, Frodo returned to live in the Shire for a while after the war, until he could no longer bear the trauma of his heart, and went with Elrond, Galadrell and Gandalf. Villino in the West.

Sam Wise served as the Archon of the Shire seven times. His daughter entered the royal family of Gondor and became the queen's honorary maid. His family has been prosperous ever since. After the death of his wife, Sam rode to Greyport alone, leaving Middle-earth for Villino as the last ring bearer.

Meriadok Brandy Deer became the leader of Buckland and had a good relationship with the Kingdom of Rohan. He compiled "Shire Herbology" and "Chronology". In the latter book, he discussed the relationship between the calendars of Shire and Bree and the calendars of Glen, Gondor, and Rohan.

Perry Green Tucker is the Grand Tucker and chief officer, acting as an adviser to Gondor. Although he did not write a book, he and his successors collected many manuscripts written by Gondor's clerks: mainly transcripts and summaries of the historical legends of Elendil and his successors. In the Shire, only this place can find a large amount of material about the history of Numenor and the rise of Sauron.

After the death of King Iomer, King of Rohan, Meri and Pippin went to Gondor to spend the last part of their lives. After their deaths, they were placed in Las Dienon and slept with the great Gondor. On March 1, 120 of the Fourth Age, King Elesa (Elvish, Aragon) finally passed away. It is said that the tomb bed of Meri Addok and Perry Green is located beside the tomb bed of this great emperor.

Afterwards, Legolas and Jinli also left Middle-earth, and the Fellowship team disappeared in Middle-earth. Their deeds only circulate in legends.

2020.4.18 update

Part 1. Making the Ring of Strength

As mentioned in the movie, three rings were given to elves, seven were held by dwarves, and humans got the remaining nine rings. Sauron secretly created the supreme ring that governs the rings, which projected his own power. And consciousness can override other secondary rings and control the mind of the holder.

Sauron’s plan can be said to be successful. He first took advantage of the Noldor elves’ thirst for casting knowledge, pretended to greet them, deceived the trust of the elven craftsmen, and allowed them to create 19 "Rings of Power" (Rings of Power). , He watched the elves with the supreme ring he made by himself, hoping to enslave them. But he was noticed when he put on the Lord of the Rings. Sauron found his intention to be exposed, but the elves were not fooled. He declared war on them and ordered them to surrender all the rings, because without his profound knowledge and instruction , The wizard artisans can't make these works.

But the elves ran away after hearing the wind, keeping three of the rings, taking them away and hiding them. These are the three elves that were cast at the end, and they contain the most powerful power. They are the "ring of fire" Naya (Narya, Quenya, fire) studded with rubies, the "ring of water" Nenya (Quenya, water) studded with diamonds, and Nenya (Quenya, water) studded with sapphires Vilya (Vilya, Quenya, air).

Among the Elf Rings, Sauron wanted these three most, because the people who kept them could resist the erosion and damage of the years and delay the fatigue and aging of the world. But Sauron couldn't find them, because they were handed over to the wise man and hidden. As long as Sauron still holds the Ring of Dominance, they would not use the three precepts publicly. Therefore, the three elves have never been defiled, because they were made by Celebrity alone, and Sauron has never been involved, but they are still controlled by the supreme ring.

But Sauron took all the rest of the ring of power, and he distributed these rings to other races in Central Continent, hoping to dominate those who desire secret power to exceed the limits of his own race. He gave seven rings to the dwarves and nine to the humans. Whether they used them for justice or evil, they were finally corrupted. The treasures of the dwarves are occupied by dragons, and the princes of human beings become ring spirits in the shadows.

The nine precepts in the ring of strength returned to Sauron again after being bestowed. Some of the seven dwarves disappeared, but the rest were in his grasp.

In the Three Rings of the Elves, the Water Ring is controlled by Galadrell of Loslorien, and the Air Ring is held by the half-elf Elrond after the death of the Elf King Gilgarad, the original owner of the Fire Ring It was Kildan, the guardian of Grey Harbor, and he gave the ring to Gandalf. He said:

"Because you will be exhausted and exhausted, and it will always support you and block you from exhaustion. This is the ring of fire. Perhaps in this gradually indifferent world, you can use it to rekindle the ancient times in people's hearts. The bravery of me. As for me, my heart is tied to the sea. I will guard the harbor on this gray seashore until the last ship sets sail. At that time, I will wait for you to come."

At the end of the Third Age, the Lord of the Rings was destroyed by the Hobbits where it was cast, and the other rings of power that maintained it were also decayed. The elves disappeared in the dim light and set off for Villino, the human The time has come.

Part 2. The Light of Ayarendil

The first appearance of this artifact-level item was in the list of items presented by Gai Milk to the Ring Team. It was given to Frodo.

"This bottle is installed in my fountain and captures the light of Eyarendil's star. When the dark night surrounds you, it will emit a brighter light. When the lights are extinguished, may it become in the dark Your light".

The star of Eyarendil mentioned is actually a ship sailing on the sky. The man at the helm is the legendary navigator Eyarendil. His sons are Elrond and Elros (Numenor The first king of the kingdom), and his wife is the granddaughter of the brave human hero Belen and the singing elf Lucian. She holds the only Silmaril in the world-including the double holy The shining tree, the perfect gem made by the Noldor elves.

The story of the Silmarillion is beautiful and bloody. It is accompanied by creation and conspiracy. I will not tell the story here. If you are interested, you can go to the Silmarillion by yourself.

The Silmaril brought bad luck to Eyarendil's family. His tribe was killed, his son was taken and raised by the enemy, and his wife took this cursed gem into the sea. And he has not yet returned from going to sea.

His wife Erwin was rescued by the sea god Uomu, turned her into a big white bird, and flew to tell his husband. After learning the news, the grieving navigator turned the ship's bow and looked for Villino in the west. Under the guidance of the Silmarillion, they arrived in the western paradise, and Eyarendil was the first mortal to set foot here, and this was his destiny.

He pleaded for forgiveness for the fate of the Noldor tribe, pleaded for mercy for their deep sorrow, and prayed to the gods to show mercy to humans and elves, and to extend a helping hand to them in times of crisis. His prayer was answered, and Manwei, the king of the gods, ruled:

Eyarendil's love for the two relatives made him willing to risk his life. This risk happened to him inappropriately, nor to his wife Ervin. She was in danger because of her love for him. But they are no longer allowed to set foot on the outside world, living among elves or humans. My ruling against them is as follows: Eyarendil and Erwin, as well as their two sons, will each be able to freely choose which family their destiny belongs to, and which family members they have to accept the judgment. .

Ps. The judgment here is because humans and elves have different destinies after being created by Iluvita. Although elves live forever, their souls belong to the hall of souls after death, ending at the same time as the fate of Middle-earth, and although human beings cannot avoid death, but The soul is free to go to the unknown. Sometimes death is also a gift.

In the end, Eyarendil chose to be an elf with his wife. His ship was canonized, decorated, bright and beautiful, rising on the ultimate edge of the world, swimming in the sea of ​​the world, and he took the elf. The gemstone was tied to his forehead, and he was driving this ship on a long voyage. Its light was occasionally known in the morning and twilight.

So, let’s get back to the subject, the gift that Frodo was given was actually the rare light seen by the Silmarillion. Inside was the power of the double sacred tree, feared by all dark creatures. This power also helped. Frodo defeated the spider, and in the book, this bright star quietly appeared in the scene description many times, inspiring people with brilliant stars.

Part 3. Song of Belem and Lucian

The leaves are long, vine grass green,

The wild celery flowers are plucked from the blue sky,

If there is a gleam in the forest,

Stars twinkled in the gloom.

With the sound of the flute,

Tinouville danced,

The stars are hidden in her hair

Embellished with sparkling skirts.

This is the first part of the song of Belem and Lucian, which Aragorn sang to the Hobbit during his travels (but Lay of Leithian, in the book, refers to another song, meaning bondage and liberation , Describes the scene where the Elf King Felagund sings against Sauron. It is not a song sung by Aragorn, but it is not written in the book. The translation here is selected from Shiji Wenjing's edition of "The League of the Rings" ").

As the line said, the elven woman fell in love with a mortal in Belém. Lucien was the daughter of Maya Merian and Elvi the Elf Taylor, the daughter of the king and queen of the gray elves. She was Ainu. The combination with the elves is the most beautiful among the elves. The original description is like this:

Her dress is blue as a cloudless clear sky, her eyes are as gray as stars twinkling in the evening, her cloak is embroidered with golden flowers, and her hair is as dark as a shadow in the twilight. Her glory and beauty are like the light on the leaves, like the sound of clear water, like the stars above the misty sky of the world. A brilliance shone on her face.

They fell in love, and everyone wanted the plot afterwards. Their love was not recognized by the Elf King, because he hated humans so much and would not allow his daughter to be taken away by others. He made a request to take back a Silmaril from Morgoth. Although the task was so difficult, he still accepted it, and Lucian also quietly followed him. Finally, with wisdom and strength, this difficult couple regained this precious gem that is hard to find in the world. But Belen died, and Lucian was in grief and came to God’s mourning. Her grief and grief moved God. Her husband was able to return from the temple of Mandus, and the price was that she gave up her eternal life. Towards death with lover. Lucian was the first and last elf to truly die. , But their stories can be passed on for a long time.

Belen and Lucian, like all the unpopular couples in the story, fall in love with each other and depend on each other for life and death, and they have worked hard for the possibility of this relationship.

The author, Mr. Tolkien, seems to have experienced such a thing. In his documentary "Behind the Lord of the Rings: Tolkien, the Creator of the Fantasy World", it was mentioned that Lucian’s creative prototype was his His wife Edith, his lover is his muse, let him start from the story of Belen and Lucian, and then expand a whole Middle-earth world. In 1971, his wife passed away. Two years later, Mr. Tolkien also followed in his footsteps, leaving behind a series of uncompleted stories (Hu Lin's children). He wrote in a letter to his son:

"Dear Chris, the countless significance of Lucian's role is self-evident, because she is, and she also knows that she is my Lucian. I never called her Lucian, but she is The source of the core story here. I originally conceived this story. It was in a woodland in Ruth, Yorkshire, where hemlocks were growing. In 1917, I was in charge of an outpost in the Humber Garrison, and finally I was able to talk to her briefly. Live together. In those days, her hair was black, her skin was smooth, her eyes were brighter than you ever saw, and she often sang and danced. But the story went off track, I was left behind, and I couldn’t go. The merciless Mandus begged before him. I don't want to go on."

I personally think that there are so many things that need to be added, but Tuo Lao's book is really well written. You can know his talent from the many poems in the translation, and the characterization also contains an insight into human nature. If you are interested, you can check it out~ I will read the original version if I have the opportunity.

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