War of the Last Alliance - Book Version | Second Age Lore

The War of the Last Alliance was one of the greatest wars in the entire history of Middle-Earth. After escaping the Downfall of Númenor, the faithful Númenóreans establishes the kingdoms in exile. While High King Elendil establishes the Kingdom of Arnor in the North, his sons Isildur and Anárion establishes the Kingdom of Gondor in the south. But the Kingdom of Gondor is soon invaded by the Dark Lord Sauron who desire to destroy the Númenóreans once and for all. Minas Ithil, the city of Isildur, is conquered by Sauron, but Isildur escapes and sails north to his father. Realizing that Sauron will not only invade the Kingdom of Gondor, but also the entirety of Middle-Earth, High King Elendil and his fellow High King Gil-Galad establishes the league that is called the Last Alliance. Assembling all peoples of Middle-Earth under their banner, they march upon the black land and wage war with Sauron. Will the Last Alliance diminish the power of Sauron, or do they march to their deaths? The greatest war of the Second Age is about to begin.
This video covers the following events: The Downfall of Númenor, the establishment of Arnor and Gondor, the Siege of Minas Ithil, the Battle of Dagorlad, the Battle of the Morannon, the Siege of Barad-dûr and the battle on the slopes of Orodruin. It attempts to resemble Tolkien’s lore as closely as possible.
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To be noted: The War of the Last Alliance is quite vaguely described, and thus, much of the war are assumptions drawn on the few descriptions Tolkien provided.
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[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Did you find the hidden easter egg? Make sure to comment down below if you did! If you want to order the duel between Sauron, Gil-Galad and Elendil, its offered for both wallpaper, canvas and poster: teespring.com/stores/lore-of-the-rings A special thanks to Tom Romain for providing his artistic abilities to create lore-accurate characters for this project! The clash of Sauron, Gil-Galad and Elendil was certainly something special! Follow him on social media, link is in the description! Thanks to Poop train conductor, Teleperónwë MC, Lachlan Titchmarsh, TheCapitaineMax, Domenic Minniti, John Smith, Forrest Johnson, Lucas Devick and Paradox for their support! I very much appreciate the support; and your money all went into the services of Tom. If you found this 300-hour project valueable, consider supporting me here: www.patreon.com/join/LOME

[@voldrongtheholypriest4245]

Is the easter egg the Cloud in shape of Eagles when the numenoreans were sailing to valinor?

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

@@voldrongtheholypriest4245 Not quite! You need max brightness on screen, and you need to watch the Barad-dûr sequences!

[@19MarkF91]

Think I found it....... Leave a comment if you have Elf eyes

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

@@19MarkF91 Congratulations!

[@19MarkF91]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT Thank you ! Love your videos by the way. Keep them coming 🤟

[@whispererindarkness]

that art of Sauron vs Gil-Galad and Elendil tho 👌

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Ikr! Tom Romain is insane!

[@AgentAWolf]

Whoever made it should sell prints, I’d buy

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

@@AgentAWolf I might publish it if theres interest!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

@@AgentAWolf I published it now, both in digital product, canvas and poster. You can find them all here: teespring.com/stores/lore-of-the-rings

[@GeekZoneMT]

Superb Job man! That boat animation (of the faithful sailing to Middle-Earth) was sick!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you Karl! I used a software called "Flowscape" combined with a lot of video effects to create that :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@huntclanhunt9697]

Very! It made me quite seasick.

[@rezthegamercat8934]

Yes

[@danielskrobot4910]

Gil-Galad was an eleven king... I would cry after this mighty leader. One of the greatest leaders in Tolkien creation.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

True that!

[@goodputin4324]

ELVEN, NOT ELEVEN LOL.

[@Vikingr4Jesus5919]

What the Last Alliance did was literally fighting on Hell's front porch. Can you imagine how hard is it to fight in such a barren wasteland? No fresh water, dust making breathing (and fighting) harder, the stench of sulfur and the reek of Orc filth, and the heat of an erupting volcano...

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

It was an incredible feat

[@joecorcilles2231]

Iwo Jima Marines know

[@abraham2172]

Their logistics mustve been incredible.

[@coltonwhite2518]

Numenoreans and Elves were built different.

[@gdartho]

You clearly put a lot of time and effort into this content, and it is top notch quality. I hope that you get the recognition that you deserve!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you! Lovely comment :)

[@hugini7488]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT I agree, but you often mess your tenses up and thus cause smaller grammar errors.

[@theyellowjesters]

And it kind of flows like a prose! Nothing but top notch quality.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

@@theyellowjesters Thank you! Appreciated!

[@davish7864]

Jeez! That lore accurate design of Sauron in this is definitely more intimidating than the design in the films!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you! Tom is excellent!

[@ProWaterBeerBioBen]

They are highly similar designs...

[@redrangerrr558]

@@ProWaterBeerBioBen This version still manages to be so much creepier though.

[@michaelweir9666]

I like how he looks a bit like a Balrog, which kinda tracks. If I had one nitpick it's that I'm sure he would be of sound enough mind to wear armor into battle, but I like the creative license where we get to see his true form without any obscurement.

[@slack1233]

This deserves at least a million views.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thanks man! I hope it will sometime!

[@samuelroveda9706]

Maps, animations, script, pronounces of names...everthing is simply so good! Great to see there are contents about Tolkien's legendarium being produced with so many zeal.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you!

[@laloarias6160]

The video is really epic i think you make justice to the event

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you!

[@LeHobbitFan]

NO I MISSED THE PREMIERE! Awesome job either way. Thanks for this video!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

You were almost there, at least before the hundreds of thousands that will come here after :) Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robbyrunsfast]

Best way to spend my lunch at work! The animations were simply amazing! Once again your hard work has paid off, yet another beautiful telling of Tolkien's Lore. Thank you and I hope to see many more!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you as always Robby! Glad your lunch was enriched :)

[@shane9206]

Looking forward to watching this when I’m home from work! Take a like in the mean time. :)

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Awesome man, hope you enjoy!

[@samsquanch197]

ENT: When Spring unfolds the beechen leaf, and sap is in the bough; When light is on the wild-wood stream, and wind is on the brow; When stride is long, and breath is deep, and keen the mountain-air, Come back to me! Come back to me, and say my land is fair! ENTWIFE: When Spring is come to garth and field, and corn is in the blade; When blossom like a shining snow is on the orchard laid; When shower and Sun upon the Earth with fragrance fill the air, I'll linger here, and will not come, because my land is fair. ENT: When Summer lies upon the world, and in a noon of gold Beneath the roof of sleeping leaves the dreams of trees unfold; When woodland halls are green and cool, and wind is in the West, Come back to me! Come back to me, and say my land is best! ENTWIFE: When Summer warms the hanging fruit and burns the berry brown; When straw is gold, and ear is white, and harvest comes to town; When honey spills, and apple swells, though wind be in the West, I'll linger here beneath the Sun, because my land is best! ENT: When Winter comes, the winter wild that hill and wood shall slay; When trees shall fall and starless night devour the sunless day; When wind is in the deadly East, then in the bitter rain I'll look for thee, and call to thee; I'll come to thee again! ENTWIFE: When Winter comes, and singing ends; when darkness falls at last; When broken is the barren bough, and light and labour past; I'll look for thee, and wait for thee, until we meet again: Together we will tkae the road beneath the bitter rain! BOTH: Together we will take the road that leads into the West, And far away will find a land where both our hearts may rest.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

R. I. P

[@Shabanezloth]

The quality of the animation and the narration is outstanding! Good work!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thanks a lot :) !

[@sebastianeidem5405]

In the name of Arnor! The Northern Star shines bright in darkness!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

And by your side shines the radiant star of Gil-Galad! And the White Tree of Gondor! Thanks for supporting the channel my friend!

[@tarmairon431]

But not in Mordor. Here no star shines at night.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

@@tarmairon431 In that hour, not even Sauron could withhold the shine!

[@tarmairon431]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT But the light of Gil-Galad was extinguished by Sauron "for into darkness fell his star ".

[@kennyburcaw6027]

Watching these is always a joy.

[@josue8429]

This is one of the best videos you've ever made! It was GREAT! Already waiting for the next one.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Glad to hear that, thank you a lot!

[@marckrieger3277]

One of my most favourite storys of the lotr lore and you presented it flawlessly. Thanks. And you got your selve a new patreon with this video.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Oh my! I am utterly grateful for you support, that was very generous! I have noticed your names on many videos Marc, thank you for your appreciation! I will not disapoint you!

[@matejcepel2912]

this is what we were all waiting for nice job

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you, hope you like the video!

[@paradox7358]

Respect to Anárion and Gondor. They held off the forces of Mordor for several years while the alliance marched South and then re-took Minas Ithil. Such a shame that he was killed. Who knows how events might have changed after the war?

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Indeed! Would he have claimed the rule over the two kingdoms after Isildur's death? And, what would his reaction be when Isildur kept the Ring?

[@NOIDEAIWILLJUSTUSEHAILEYIGUESS]

I think Anarion, similar to Faramir, would not blame his brother, but be wary of the ring, taking news of the event to his elven allies. Anarion represents the Sun, so I think he would be a lot more open about the ring to the high ranking lords and the wise than Isildur was. Isildur represents the Moon, and without the Sun, the moon cannot shine. This symbolism is why I think Isildur died, but the sun shines brilliantly on its allies, inspiring them, and this is why I think Anarion would succeed where his brother failed.

[@ReinSteep]

Oh I'm so glad how the fight between the Gil Galad, Elendil and Sauron is pictured. This is something I really don't like about the movies - that Isildur just randomly cut off the Ring... Gil Galad & Elendil defeated Sauron but both perished in the attempt. Isildur "just" came to defeated Dark Lord and cut off the Ring.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Glad you liked it! I feel like this portrayal is way more intense; the consumption of Gil-Galad is so terrible. Consider checking out the print on teespring, it makes a great poster on the wall!

[@matthewbreytenbach4483]

@G E T R E K T As far as I remember, the whole "Same blood, same weakness" dilemma was exclusive to the movies.

[@einsoldaten1591]

This is the battle that i have been waiting for Good job man I love it please make more

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Will do :)

[@NOIDEAIWILLJUSTUSEHAILEYIGUESS]

You do such a great job on all of these videos, and I hope you gain a ton more recognition for your awesome work that you do! Thank you so much!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you so much Hailey, always appreciate your comments :)

[@aashirazeem5465]

he puts so much effort in that . i know he does not uploads consistantly but this was sooo cool

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

I spend very much time per upload, so I am not able to upload more often. I always strive for quality over quantity :)

[@aashirazeem5465]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT I can see that in ur videos

[@TheGoldennach]

Like the maps you made!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you! I made them myself, spent much time on it!

[@TheGoldennach]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT Nice job, really helps me visualize it all. Subscribed :D

[@2077_JohnnySilverhand]

Man, having LOTR channels like you help ease the sorrows and trials as well as keeping us entertained during these trying times. Keep it up!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

I am glad to ease the current pain and sorrows. May my videos be a light in dark places!

[@yipyaplance3983]

Pls do the wars of the jewels in this kind of art! It would be amazing.

[@austin4330]

I love your videos. You paint the pictures of these battles incredibly well. Thank you!!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Glad you like them! Love comments like these!

[@chrisamon4551]

Great video! Love that artwork of Gil-Galad and Elendil fighting Sauron. A couple things though: 1) Treebeard said that the Entwives Gardens were destroyed around the time of the war of Sauron against the Men of the Sea. This implies Sauron laid waste to the Brownlands sometime before the downfall of Numenor. 2) Elrond says that all peoples were divided that day and could be found in either host even unto birds and beasts, this implies that there were evil dwarves fighting for Sauron, and also ents probably took part too 3) the Siege of Barad-due lasted 7 years and Anarion was crushed by a falling stone while trying to take the gates with a mighty battering ram, and the first crown of Gondor was destroyed. The fact that the defenders were throwing stones means they were getting desperate. Probably Sauron decided to sally out of his fortress because the Orcs were starving.

[@mightydwarf104]

This is the best video you’ve ever made can’t wait for more

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Great to hear that my friend!

[@paradox7358]

This is amazing. Your best one yet.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Amazing to hear from one of the greatest fans! What made it the best one yet? And did you find the easter egg?

[@paradox7358]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT The animation is spot on. The quality is amazing but you have kept it simple enough so that the information is clear. The artwork though has to be the best part. Clearly a lot of effort has gone into that. I've been going over the video and the only thing I can see that might be an easter egg is when the storm approaches Numenor, there is the outline of an eagle, the sign of Manwe.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

@@paradox7358 The Easter egg is incredibly hard to spot. Check the sequence of Barad-Dûr with the rocks. Not a rock this time, but it's somewhere in the dark. Thanks for the kind words!

[@paradox7358]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT I must have elf eyes because that was very hard to spot.

[@JesusFriedChrist]

I love videos like these! Keep up the great work bud!

[@NerdoftheRings]

Great job, my friend! Always love seeing a new video from you. The animation is so impressive!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you so much mellon-in! Worked real hard on this one :)

[@NerdoftheRings]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT It shows! 👏👏👏

[@baltazar419]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT ye its totaly not total war attila mod : Rise of mordor

[@lucaswatanabe9429]

Nice video, man! 👍 Animation was top notch! A small request, please: The Union of Maedhros.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

I will work on the first age in the future! Thanks for the kind words :)

[@HarpuiaBR]

Your animations are getting more amazing on each video, great work!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Great to hear!

[@denniscleary7580]

another amazing job my friend 👍

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you Dennis! Glad you liked it!

[@tarmairon431]

A fellow fan of the mod "The Last Alliance", I guess?

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Indeed! Lovely it is indeed

[@BioHunter1990]

What game?

[@tarmairon431]

@@BioHunter1990 It's a mod for Medieval II.

[@BioHunter1990]

@@tarmairon431 fantastic! Thank you!

[@tarmairon431]

@@BioHunter1990 You're welcome.

[@suryamgangwal8315]

I really love the new animation style.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you! You mean the combination of Medieval II total war, or the unit cards?

[@suryamgangwal8315]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT the animations of the army cutscenes and i always love how u show the armies fighting

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

@@suryamgangwal8315 Great to hear that!

[@andreimorar5249]

I really love the Medieval II mod used for the cutscenes. I think it is Third Age Reforged, right? Anyway, still my favourite mod, and quite a lovely addition that can bring these battles to life

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

@@andreimorar5249 Its actually DCI: War of the Last Alliance mod! But I love all third age mods!

[@CraigRodmellMusic]

Fantastic effort! A most enjoyable watch! Thank you so much for making this!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Glad you liked it mr. Rodmell! Thank you!

[@JordanR]

YES! Extremely well done!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you noble sire of the First Age!

[@alexanderdegothia]

Amazing job, no words🙏🏻

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you!

[@heraldapostol8514]

Surely a great content and I appreciate the time you make in the animation to make this video an epic and realistic one 😊😊😀

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you so much 😀 Appreciate all the support from you Herald!

[@robwatson2614]

Always amazing content

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Glad you think so! I appreciate it

[@jannovak1545]

Amazing animations and graphics in general. Good work!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thanks!

[@DixiePokerAce]

This is really well done. Nice job!!!

[@archseraphim3998]

You know what's most tragic in the aftermath of this war. After fighting so hard for 7 years, after all they have sacrificed in order to defeat Sauron for good, it was all in vain. Many Elves, Dwarves and Men lost their lives including their kings and it meant nothing because Isildur couldn't bring himself to destroy the ring, only for him to lose his life later on and Sauron ends up returning in the third age to continue his conquest for middle-earth

[@LordVader1094]

It wasn't in vain. If they didn't stop Sauron here, there would have been no chance for the Fellowship to defeat Sauron once and for all despite Isildur's folly.

[@archseraphim3998]

@@LordVader1094 In the third age Gondor was weak and Arnor was a ruined kingdom, they weren't as powerful as they used to be, the time of elves was coming to an end with many of them sailing to the west and the dwarves only cared about protecting their own riches caring little about what troubles people were dealing with. Meanwhile Sauron had a very large army and was launching an attack at a time when there was weakness everywhere. Which is why I say that all the sacrifices that were made in the war of the last alliance were for nothing, all they gained was a temporary victory but eventually Sauron was going to return because Isildur couldn't bring himself to destroy the ring. Sauron would've won the war if Eru hadn't intervened and caused Gollum to fall into mount doom with the ring, I'd say everyone was lucky that day.

[@Erik-um1zn]

It was not in vain, at least not according to Elrond. Middle-earth enjoyed centuries of peace and prosperity where the kingdoms of Arnor and Gondor flowered. It was beyond any will, even Sauron’s to willfully destroy the Ring.

[@hayzuk2886]

I absolutely love these videos, the animations are simple but so detailed! (your accent is also very nice)

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you so much 😀

[@hayzuk2886]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT of course! Thank you for the vids!

[@SneakyDeaky2]

As always, amazing job man!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you!

[@TealWolf26]

I love all the art and production value. Good editing!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Glad you like it! Thank you!

[@DreamerFromBeyond]

This is beautifully animated! May the almighty Illuvatar bless you with more subs.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you!! Awesome to hear it from you Mike.

[@Muradmb1986]

man i really like your work , hope you get the success you deserve .

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you son of Fëanor!

[@bennruda11]

Ah my liege, well done. Love elendil and gil galad

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you for your support Bennruda! Glad you liked it!

[@bennruda11]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT your voice us so hypnotizing n mesmerizing

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

@@bennruda11 Thank you :)

[@meltrix4319]

Great vid! 👍😊

[@AnthonyBerkshire]

A „what if question“: What if the fellowship never break up… how would they walk into Mordor? Not through the black gate. Not through Minas Morgul and not through the pass of cirith Ungol. What would they have done?

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Its exactly why Tolkien parted them :) There's no definitive answer sadly, but guesses can of course be made.

[@kingofarnor]

Excellent video. Very interesting and very useful

[@lukebaglieri8719]

I love how you portrait Sauron,i just guess he was not naked but dressed with chainmail ,anything else would have be burnt as poor Gil Galad

[@jamesm8250]

I'm sure you've heard this a lot but I'd like to say you have an amazing channel and I love your videos!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you so much! I always appreciate such comments!

[@acidboyssuper3446]

I haven't seen it yet but thank God you make another one keep the good job and we are all behind you

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@kian4574]

Wow it was so good. Good job

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you!

[@vargaalketa]

BEST VIDEO EVER

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you my friend!

[@ragnarokivae6136]

Thank you so much for this amazing video! I love the art and the atmosphere. Can't wait for more, a video about angmar would be amazing

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

That will be the next battle animation :)

[@ragnarokivae6136]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT nice! It will be glorious

[@patrickmcglonejr8163]

One of the best lore videos I've seen yet!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you! Awesome to hear!

[@SkywalkerSamadhi]

Dude!! I love your videos. I love that you go into as much detail as you can find and that you're telling the story of the way it was in the books.. not that I don't like the movies. I really do, (more the LOTR than The Hobbit). I think the movies are one of the most successful of translations from novel to film that has ever been tried. You're doing a wonderful job. I've been binging your channel for a couple days now.. great work!! The stuff you find for the visualizations are amazing too!!

[@nikitabuslaev2308]

simply a great video, thank you

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brayanlee8891]

This is awesome dude ! Great job !

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jadenchen8921]

Nice job!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thanks!

[@xMrGreeneJeansx]

Excellent job!

[@warriorpoet458]

Another great video. Really like these.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Glad to hear that!

[@jameswebb8162]

Way cool video! Love it and you accent! Killer dude!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you! Love comments like this!!

[@jordanp7961]

awesome vid 💯

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Glad to hear that, now judge again when you have watched to the end :P

[@TheCaptainZodo]

I love how you reply to most comments. I love your work.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you! I value everyone that spend their time to appreciate my work!

[@dylanadvyt9769]

Man I love this guys videos

[@zuckduck4335]

Really wanted to get myself into the lore. Thanks for making thse videos.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@halldin7412]

Great video! And lots of Lotro clips too!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you, dearest of friends! You see that the money you invested in Barad-dûr was worth it. It gave me a production quality like no other!

[@halldin7412]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT And I am always ready to invest more and to go on new adventures with you!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

@@halldin7412 Will let you know! Probably a bit busy for a while now, exams coming up

[@seanmacdonald3663]

The visuals really helped tell the story.

[@ategabbysev2993]

watching this and reading the books before amazon release the series

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

Great video

[@GerryBolger]

I have to say, this is a beautiful video..

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you man!

[@antr7493]

excellent job

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you!

[@mauriciobetimpaesleme8702]

I love your videos man!!! They are pure gold on youtube. Just something that I think could be improved: At 6:33 those battle formations are impossible, commander know to keep both flanks balanced so none is too weak and if one flank should be able to give support between its divisions. I can understand the alliance having many kings that their formation would be a mess, but sauron's would not be. Again, i love the videos man... Thanks a lot!!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thanks for the kind feedback! Yeah it was difficult to interpret how the war occurred, for the battle lines is not really known. I am no expert in military warfare either, so thats another difficulty. I just had to go at it with the best I could :)

[@mauriciobetimpaesleme8702]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT It is still great man!!! It's just a minor thing, don't worry!! Thanks again for all your videos and for replying here ^^

[@hefat5955]

Imagine you and your boys drinking in a pub while his telling this Tale, dude! I will buy more drinks for me and my boys and this dude!!

[@ahmetsarcicek7818]

I can't wait war of angmar. Great work!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you!

[@questionablefred6010]

Loved the video

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you!

[@diegoserranoperez3326]

Amazing

[@matanbaruch7728]

Now, onto Angmar?

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Yeah, probably the next battle animation video. Need to finish my exams first tho!

[@RemusGT]

Amaaazing

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you :)

[@Matli1804]

Love the 2nd age good work as always will you do the battle of the gladden fields next

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Will probably do the War in the North first :)

[@Matli1804]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT fair enough I’ve always found the 2nd age the most interesting mostly because we don’t know much about it I hope the lotr show does it justice

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

@@Matli1804 Yeah I also find it very fascinating. Númenor is pure epicness!

[@fortnitegod113]

AMAZING!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you!!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you!!

[@warden4050]

Great video as all ways love learning more about middle earth and you inspired me to make my own channel not about the lore yet lol

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

That's dope! What do you make videos about?

[@warden4050]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT atm just a modded skyrim play through until I have more time to do other stuff

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

@@warden4050 Interesting! There's still a market for lotr lore!

[@warden4050]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT yep sadly I don't have the time yet

[@milosnackovic9607]

Great work,enjoyed every video you made, now build me an army worthy of Mordor🔥

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you! Check out my Siege of Gondor video, and you will certainly see "an army worthy of Mordor 😉"

[@TheMinarus]

Seeing this just makes me glad I have Third Age Divide and Conquer ready to go lol....

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

True :)

[@KTChamberlain]

I know Tolkien doesn't go into great detail about the War of the Last Alliance, but I will say that as much as I love C.S. Lewis's writings, Tolkien still writes battles a hell of a lot better than his friend Lewis. Seriously, this is a rare instance where the Narnia movies did a better job in making the battles engaging.

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Tolkien basically didn't describe this war at all. The Battles of the Fords of Isen for example, is a very different case!

[@evantaylor2938]

God I look forward to Everytime you post

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Thank you!

[@Ramieljn]

may i ask what mod was used to make this video the game too please

[@whod]

Epic!

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Glad you liked it!

[@SynnoftheDarkCloud]

another great video, you spoil us! xD

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Glad you like them war hero of Apollo!

[@jakubkamen8698]

next time u can make war with Angmar :D

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Planning to :)

[@amsyar7469]

RIP Anarion gets crushed by a rock

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

Yeah, pretty terrific. Less terrifying than Gil-Galads death tho. Glad to see you here my friend!

[@goodputin4324]

@@LoreOfTheRingsYT tragic you mean? Not terrific lol.

[@sanin3213]

Amazing work yet again! I really liked the drawings. Do you plan to do First Age battles?

[@LoreOfTheRingsYT]

I do plan them, but in the future!