The History of the Mines of Moria (Khazad-dûm) - Region Spotlight

Moria or Khazad-dûm is the grandest of all dwarven kingdoms, and despite the many disputes it has gone through, something about our own humanity may be found within these halls of stone. Thank you all for watching, I really appreciate it! Let me know your thoughts on the video in the comments below!
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[@DeadlyblueEdward]

I would LOVE to have a detailed map of Moria of every level.

[@kennethdickinson2591]

+Edwin Potter The supplement "Moria: The Dwarven City" published by Iron Crown Enterprises in 1984 has a LOT of maps of various Levels and Deeps (Levels being those areas above the main thoroughfare of Durin's Way, and Deeps being those areas below it.)

[@stantrien8106]

Here you go friend: images5.alphacoders.com/631/631346.jpg imgur.com/keg1gLJ

[@jimbombadill]

start playing mume.org ...its a free mudgame based on tolkiens middle-earth...you can walk in moria there

[@jimbombadill]

its an online game that is built up only with text and no graphics...you see a text for each room you move into and actions done in the room rool in real time...its quite advanced when you dig into it but can aslo be enjoyed just scratching the surfice of it...i do recomend that you check it out if you love tolkien

[@darthsilversith667]

Are you going there for vacation or something? lol I kid I kid

[@captainpangwangfeefeelang8817]

I like Dwarfs, happy they got their home back. Wish they would make another movie based around them. Lord of The Rings: The retaking of Moria would be an ideal movie title I'd like to see :D

[@zeroinfinity9189]

The War in the North would also make a good movie. I want to see the men/dwarf alliance along with battle of the forest against Orcs and Easterlings.

[@lonniecraig5186]

That would definitely sound like a cool idea, if pulled off properly. I would check it out as well as a War in the North movie as well.

[@odin1313]

they represent jewish people

[@ernesto.carloz]

@Aung Un'Rama Yes!

[@finnie4394]

​@@odin1313That was by coincidence Tolkien said in an interview

[@lfroncek]

In the Fellowship of the Ring, Tolkien writes the Watcher hailed from deep under the mountain and was pushed out by a greater evil. It was to foreshadow the Balrog.

[@MenoftheWest]

Larry Froncek Oh very interesting! Thanks for letting me know!

[@ianmcelmurry2882]

Ya I just read that part again. Kinda crazy

[@bofferpuf7616]

I have read and heard the story of Khazad Dum so many times now, and it never gets old. I dont know why, but i feel at times that the dwarves have had the worst streak of luck, and that they always lose what is most precious to them. It is a sad story, but a very very good one. Love the dwarves!

[@elessartelcontar9415]

The Elves have been thru it too, especially the great elves. So much loss.

[@Zennofobic]

"Dark is the water of Kheled-zâram, and cold are the springs of Kibil-nâla, and fair were the many-pillared halls of Khazad-Dûm in Elder Days before the fall of mighty kings beneath the stone." - Galadriel to Gimli

[@pedrocampos691]

Yes.

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

"And they call it a mine...! *A MIIIIIIINE...! RAAAAAAAAAAWGHHHH...!"*

[@vicgon5807]

This isn't a mine, its a tomb!

[@codeysnow2980]

"We should have never came here"

[@t.jmaddog2188]

Now get out, GET OUT!!!

[@SuperRKO92]

"They have a cave troll!"

[@daughters4life55]

Fly you fools

[@violajohn5159]

Amazing! Being a Tolkien fan myself, it is not much that I hear the stories for the first time here. It is the manner upon which the stories are presented. I just love the fact that you treat Tolkien's legacy with the level of respect and admiration that it rightly deserves.

[@MenoftheWest]

I'm glad to see that you guys enjoy the video! I wanted to correct myself on a detail. Pippin throws a bucket while in Balin's Tomb in the movie, but a loose stone in the book during the company's stay in the Chamber of the Crossroads, far from Balin's Tomb. Whether this stone in turn caused the coming of the orcs upon the company is more speculated than I had thought! Sorry about that! Also, just a fun fact for you all, the Two Trees outside on the two sides of the Doors of Durin represent the Two Trees of Valinor and their splendor! Another fact that is pretty interesting, is that Durin's Crown is also made of Seven Stars, just like all the other motifs of seven! As always, thank you all for your support!

[@zachv4516]

Men of the West I have a request, how would Gollum/Smeagol be after the one ring is destruction if they survived?

[@zachv4516]

Also, really enjoy your content, keep up the good work!

[@MenoftheWest]

Zach Varnadore Thank you! I believe Gollum would've lived the rest of his life in some agony, but died in more peace than he felt in a long time. Eventually old age would catch him. Great question!

[@petterskoglund2228]

Wonder if he elves would have allowed him passage into Valinor, him being perhaps the foremost mortal ringbearer (still with some semblance of his true self). Smeagol surely had some wounds to heal so that he could die peacefully!

[@redpandaluver8561]

Great video and I look forward to your watcher in the water video, ever since I saw the first movie when I was eight, It was out for quite a while by then, I have always wondered abut that creature.

[@MrCharrrles]

Legend has it Smaug went in there and saw the balrog and said " oh pardon me I'll be leaving now, goodbye" and then left for erebor

[@KabirChattopadhyay1991]

Smaug: "I am Fire! I am Death!" Balrog, Durin's-Bane: "Hello there." Smaug: "......understandable. Have a nice day. I'll show myself out."

[@cut-outclassics8805]

Get your own dwarven kingdom buddy!

[@abhinavsumesh2549]

😂

[@aaronsmall1394]

​@Kabir Chattopadhyay is it bad I read the Balrogs hello there in obi wans voice

[@treatngizzy]

Thank you so much for this video. The Dwarves are my favorite in Tolkien's books . The underground cities hold mystery ,ruins, treasure and stories that became legends and folklore to some. I always dreamed of coming across a cave that lead to an ancient city and I would re-light the torches and clean it up and find treasure and great machines that would use waterfalls and streams to power gates and forges and other old devices ..sometimes I still daydream about it ..silly, I know but its fun and to read about it is the best! Moria and Lonely Mountain are great I wish there were more info and descriptions of the glittering caves after Gimli was done with them and all the other dwarf cities .Someday if you have time could you please do a Video of all the other Dwarf kingdoms? It would be awesome !!! Keep up the great work! :)

[@lonniecraig5186]

Not at all silly. I too imagine myself being an adventurer or explorer in a fantasy setting like Middle-Earth, fighting (and winning) against the Shadow and all it throws at the Free Peoples. That's one of the reasons why I am an RPGer... LOL

[@kahlesskronos2721]

The Dwarves are also my favorite race in the Tolkien's books. From what i have learned the dwarves did not die out and that the whole race was based off of the USA during WW2.

[@robertcoplin2830]

A restored Moria would be breathtaking to see and explore. What an adventure for the dwarves that re-entered and began the restoration. Dangerous as well since there were probably still goblins and other monsters in there to clear out. A look at the fate of Sauron's minions after the fall of Sauron would be interesting.

[@davidcoleman757]

My favourite line from the appendices to LOTR comes after the Battle of Nanduhirion: "If this is victory, our hands are too small to hold it." I also love the pride any dwarf has in saying an ancestor was a 'burned dwarf'. Another terrific, cogent video. Keep them coming.

[@djinnification]

I was 13 when i first read the hobbit, and I read it in a day. from there I read the Lord of the Rings two times in a row, and the Silmarillion at least five times in a row. This was around 1996-1998. I have since read all several times in the subsequent 20 years but it has been at least 5 since my last reading and so I thank for I have just started this incredible journey again and am looking forward to all the enjoyment of it, the adventure, the beauty, the danger, the heroics, the bravery and ultimately the sadness that I have always felt upon the completion of the journey. Thank you again.

[@jay-1800]

JPatrick1983 nerd

[@simonmorris4226]

Have read it more than fifty times in fifty years! I was eight the first time.

[@admiralackbar3808]

LOVE IT. I'm so glad so many people love and appreciate Tolkien s work

[@paulelliott3220]

The story of Khazad Dum and its fall would make a fantastic story as the Dwarves awoke, fought and resisted the Balrog and kept trying The passage through Moria was always a wonderful passage in LOTR And finally reclaimed their mighty home

[@felixphilippe7224]

and then got eat

[@juanpablo3969]

Great piece! Only recently started loving Lord of the Rings, but channels like these just make me want to go deeper. Thank you for being my guide!

[@simonmorris4226]

Been reading them repeatedly for more than half a century! Baruk Kahzad!

[@derKrampus]

That is clearly the best channel on this topic by far! Thank you for making those videos and in such a good quality aswell👍👍

[@FaeMua]

Love it :) can you please do a video about the rise and beauty of mirkwood? Before it became dark and sick

[@jackomeara3135]

so you mean greenwood

[@MenoftheWest]

mileena Lynn Thank you! I'd love to make that video soon! :)

[@quitasistanumberone]

Men of the West I love reliving the stories on your channel...but its been so long since I read the Silmarrilion...I'd love it if you'd do a rise and fall/destruction of Beleriand. That book is a tough read on a good day and I can't recall much about Beleriand other than it went down like Atlantis. Maestro...tell me more!! 😋😁 Thanks for your work.

[@mimig474]

Oh yes I'd love to see/hear that story

[@happywheeler4268]

This was good Men of the West, though I want to say this, "Of all the Dwarfs, only Durin's House fought." Durin's House did fight in the War of the Last Alliance. "All living things were divided that day, and some of every kind, even of beasts and birds, were found in either host, save the Elves only. They alone were undivided and followed Gil-Galad. Of the Dwarves few fought upon either side; but the kindred of Durin of Moria fought against Sauron."

[@SantomPh]

Durin's house represented pretty much all the Dwarves in the region of Middle Earth that we know, so it would be safe to say the Dwarves fought on the side of the Last Alliance.

[@ongoingrookie7193]

Man I just binged these videos and I regret nothing. You just gained a subscriber.

[@bernardputersznit64]

you really pieced together all threads into a compelling narrative - thank you

[@TheEthanEdge]

Best video yet, felt more fluent. A video on all the named weapons in the works could be an idea, and possibly who wielded them. Great videos, wish you could upload daily!

[@MenoftheWest]

TheEthanEdge Thank you, and I would really enjoy making videos on the artifacts of Arda like that! I wish I could make more videos too, but each one takes about 6-8 hours to make :D Thank you for your support!

[@hooboontsandwich1514]

I love your channel so much. Your passion for the material really shows. Excellent work!

[@segundajuganda]

Gary? Gaaary!?

[@korndog87]

2 years later and back again.....did i just hear you actually beat your fist on the table at one point LOL love it! such passion for the dwarfs. . .

[@regierocket]

IDK about GoT.. But Tolkien's work and this channel is dope. Thank you again sir

[@MenoftheWest]

Regie Florentino As always, thank you Regie!

[@amazinggaming7284]

Regie Florentino GoT is fuckin amazing

[@regierocket]

Tolkien number 1 dude ^_^ but GoT is good.. but still Tolkien GOAT :)

[@amazinggaming7284]

Claystead you do you. I love it, you don't.

[@kn1ght912]

Their both great GRRM is huge fan of Tolkien they're great for different reasons

[@Apollo1989V]

The battle was one of vengeance, not to retake Moria. When Thrain tried to retake it after the victory, Durin's folk refused, citing their heavy losses and the other kindreds refused. Dain saw Durin's bane and knew it was beyond their power to retake Moria.

[@FELSENBUCHT]

would love a video on how the dwarves, the elves etc vanished. In other words how our world came to be. I love the thought of dwarves living somewhere beneath us never to be seen and for example Bombadil still living his peaceful live somewhere without caring about any of our problems :D

[@TheJohn4tvs]

I just watched your Kings of Rohan video. I want to commend you on your growth as a story teller. Well done.

[@MenoftheWest]

High Gear Thank you my friend! I'm sure I'll remake that video someday!

[@BJETNT]

I haven't got the compliment you like this yet. You and I think geek zone and broken sword are unbelievable in your knowledge and research on these subjects. You guys are the absolute pinnacle of what you could be in my opinion.. I love your videos thank you so much

[@rickjohnson3215]

Its 11/23; I’ve been a fan of yours for a couple of years now. I’m sorry to say that this is the first time I’ve seen this video. It is wonderful work. You always come up with elements I have not considered and I am a serious Tolkien fan since the late 60’s. This is the first time that I must take issue with one of your points. I really don’t think that Sauron “placed” the watcher of the lake but rather I think that the watcher was one of the nameless things and and has always been around, if not in the lake. Sauron had to have known about the Balrog as a fellow Maiar and senior servant of Melkor. So, the Watcher becomes redundant unless you flew the Watcher as a free agent though seems to be evil thus tainted by Melkor. Your scholarship regarding the Tolkien literature is truly remarkable. Please keep up the good work. Blessed be.

[@lhadzyan7300]

I´m so glad you mentioned the Earth-Eaters!!! Peter Jackson actually didn´t create them just randomly for the Battle of the 5 Armies but actually they exist as they´re mentioned in one of the darkest and uncanny little known passages of The Two Towers as Gandalf recalls slightly them with high fear when he tells about his fight with the Balrog! They with the Watcher of the Water, and some other stuff from Caradhras, the Dark Hunter-Rider at the Awakening of the Elfs, the origin of Ungoliath and some other random stuff over there are quite unnussual for Tolkien style and very cosmic horror stuff as Lovecraft´works. (Even Utumno in ruins in the very far north of Middle Earth, apparently void seems as Kadath from Lovecraftian mytho)

[@mooping9398]

This guy is so pleasant and sincere it is a breath of fresh air. I love his videos

[@kenzierains3363]

This video ended up being my favorite one so far by you man. This was extremely interesting

[@elizabeths50]

I have watched a bunch of these videos of yours about Tolkein's works and I really like how they explain things that we only have guessed at. I like history, even created history like the Tolkien wold. I was never a fan of fantasy fiction. But after watching the Hobbit movies, and then the LOTR, it of course, brought to life the characters and made them more relatable, for lack of a better phrase, and interesting. You make this world Tolkien created even more interesting with your researched facts on what happened and connecting the ages in a manner that gives cohesion, order and fills in the gaps. Thanks for all your work. I really enjoy your videos.

[@MenoftheWest]

Elizabeth Salvatore Thank you very much, I'm so glad to see that I could do that for you! :) Thank you for your support!

[@jasonberry1307]

Not bad singing Yoystin. I just found out that my oldest son who is 25yrs and I 41 yrs old are both members to your channel. I knew that I taught him well he loves really great things just like this channel.

[@ChaosToRule]

As always, great video. I love it when you start them with a song matching the lore, keep it up. I would like to see a video on the Celebrimbor and his life, I forgot that he was a grandson of Fëanor who is one of my favourite characters, but I despise his sons for their low deeds. I know I can find it online, but I like the style that you present it in. Always looking forward to new videos from you.

[@MenoftheWest]

ChaosToRule Thank you, I'll see a video like that made!

[@davidmarquardt2445]

As I understand it after the death of the sons of Feanor and the widespread destruction at the end of the First Age, the elves that remained were filled with remorse over all the pain and suffering that Feanor and his sons (all 7 of them) had brought about in their war with Morgoth. This was their motivation to create the 3 rings. As was stated in the conusil of Elrond, "The makers of the Three did not desire power and dominion over others, but rather healing, making and understanding, to preserve all things unstained". Also I would like to see a video on the subject of the War of the Dwarfs and Orcs. It seems like that could use more explanation, and it's after affects.

[@MegaSpideyman]

@ChaosToRule Is Erebor mentioned in The Hobbit films?

[@KevinRay_man]

Bruh I can’t even fathom the courage it’d take to brazenly bust out badass bard bars you just vocally owned. Great video, great(er) intro lol serious props man.

[@jacopgame3068]

Congrats on 20k your channel is growing so fast and you desrve each sub and view

[@MenoftheWest]

Jaco Pgame Thank you very much!

[@canniman7776]

These videos are fantastic. Clear, concise, entertaining and informative. Thank you.

[@bassbeardiful]

When you mentioned 7 being a holy or lucky number on this video...it brought great light to the conversation in the hobbit. Where they were initiating negotiation talks with Bilbo. They referenced 13 being a wholly unlucky number, but 14 was a "fine" number. This makes much more sense now. Thanks!

[@SunnysRoyalSkipper]

I recently rewatched the LotR extended editions and am in the process of rereading the books and plan on reading beyond the trilogy this time. Really enjoying your videos and learning more about this world as I re-read the books for the first time in over a decade. Great work!

[@bkr1895]

Great episode man I love seeing your channel grow I remember when you had less than a thousand subs

[@SirRelith]

Damn, you're getting so good at making these vids!

[@OrchestrationOnline]

Two possible things you missed. Tolkien hypothesised that Durin's Ring was crafted by Celebrimbor himself and given by him directly to Durin. Also, that the words on the West-Gate say "Moria" when this name was given after the Balrog killed Durin, and this is something Tolkien missed in the editing of his book.

[@adi8941]

one of your best video so far👌 could you please do thranduil

[@MenoftheWest]

Dr. Entenfuss Thank you! I have an older video about the Elf Lord that you might enjoy!

[@adi8941]

i know, i have seen it before 10 min😂😂

[@ardascholar5289]

great video! love how they are getting longer and more detailed! thank you so much!

[@hawkc1208]

I honestly think you should do the Blue mountains next. It has a very interesting history, as Middle-Earth if I remember correctly used to have more land to the west.

[@ieatzebraarah]

I just finished the chapter when the company makes it thru Moria thanks for your videos they've been making this read easier

[@TeganX7]

There is something that has bothered me regarding Mria that I have never had answered for me: When the Fellowship is deciding which path to take, Gimli suggests the Mines, while Gandalf is dead set against that. Gandalf seems to know that the Mines have fallen to dark powers, however Gimli seems completely unaware that the Mines of Moria have fallen. Why doesn't Gandalf come out and say what has happened, and how did Gimli not know what had happened?

[@kennethdickinson2591]

+TeganX7 I'm sure Gimli was eager to find out what had happened to the expedition that Balin and Company had made to Moria. They were getting regular reports, and then suddenly silence. Gandalf and Aragorn had both been through Moria before the Dwarves had gone to reclaim it, and had not had an easy time. They knew about the return of the Dwarves to Moria, but the silence of the colony probably made them suspect the worst.

[@TeganX7]

This makes sense. Thanks for this!

[@abhinavsumesh2549]

But Gandalf never suspected a balrog of morgoth in Moria. It was a complete surprise.

[@TeganX7]

@@abhinavsumesh2549 I agree. Oddly, Sauruman knew what was coming.

[@JordanShultz97]

You mentioned that Dain saw the Balrog through the East Gate. This is true statement. Tolkien wrote that Dain went moreless fear stricken of the beast. The video was quite enjoyable to watch!!!

[@Bus_Driver_Jay]

I thought you'd called him Anatar, the lord of gifs and was really amused by the image of memeing dwarves

[@ZeekTheZack22]

I hate that I did not discover your videos sooner! I love your videos! keep up the good work! I'm still going through all of your older videos just trying to get caught up lol

[@jediwithahintoflemon3775]

Dam good show my friend. Bloody good Dam good show!

[@nicholasmaude6906]

The Watcher was probably one of those nameless things that Gandalf told Frodo about and was likely lured out of the depths of Moria by Sauron not put in the lake. As to the Watcher's fate I imagine the Dwarves would've demolished the dam that formed the lake draining it and thereby stranding creature where it either was left to die or slaughtered by the Dwarves.

[@eddiestark131]

Beautiful singing voice, like a angel.

[@nathanielcorazza9768]

You make great quality videos my man. Very enjoyable to listen to while driving

[@powerliftingcentaur]

This is so wonderful. Thank you. My first viewing of one of your videos.

[@TheDeusImperius]

Congrats on 20K subs!! Well done your doing so well!! Keep up the amazing vids !

[@methmehhh7203]

That was a great video, I like how you used pictures from many different games. I think it would be great if you could use some concept art (like from Alan Lee ) more. This is the first video I watched on your channel and you sure got my atention, keep it up!

[@MenoftheWest]

aleksa ruzicic Thank you, and I'll try to use more of Mr. Lee's work. I really admire his paintings as well!

[@tar-maironlordofgifts5702]

+Men of the West Where did you found all those pictures?

[@MenoftheWest]

Denethor II, Steward of Gondor I found a lot of them through different online sources and google images. Thanks for watching!

[@sha1tan138]

I still have that Moria map from the expansion in Lotro

[@FELSENBUCHT]

everytime you sing I absoloutly cringe....but actually i love it you're not just talking about middle-earth....you also live and love it

[@darthsilversith667]

Just discovered your channel last night, but it's amazing! I absolutely love it and want more!

[@Beaversatchel]

currently binge watching all of your content :)

[@kelaynacampbell3539]

Great video! I enjoy watching these and I learn something from every video :) Keep it up!

[@MasterMahan-qm8hu]

Wonderful video, enjoy these so much!!!

[@aaroncwiklinski8736]

Sweeeeet!! Moria!! Great vid man, keep them coming :)

[@robhoteling5552]

It has spawned hundreds of lesser dwarven kingdoms, but was th first and mightiest.

[@elijahsellers3727]

I've always liked the scenes including the Dwarven Kingdoms, and the Khazad-Dúm theme is one of my favorites.

[@gangesterturk]

Hello Sir, Just found your channel. Even though i'm pretty well known with the lore i really enjoy your videos. Subscribed :)

[@flatheadgg2443]

Gimblob Gimblob really me as well

[@Quaronna]

Show White and The Seven Dwarves are QUAKING.

[@brettleach9281]

I would like to see a video on The Scouring of the Shire, since it is important in the books, but ignored in the movies.

[@masoncerrillo1348]

this video was amazing, can't wait to see more

[@Eddiedoherty22]

Just want to say well done on the video's you are making for us to enjoy. Every time you sing with your choir voice i silently laugh ha. keep it up.

[@Lumik123]

I love how you pick Photos and picutres from Lord of the rings online ! :)

[@joewolf7847]

Hey! Great video man found your channel and have just not stopped watching I've seen all of your uploads please keep going! If you could do more about the numenorians

[@adenedhel3855]

If you still do fan theory/fiction. Can you do one of "what if 1 person bore every (or most all of) the rings of power at once"

[@ducovanderwoude6971]

bradley daniel he wouldn't be able to move his fingers

[@MenoftheWest]

bradley daniel Yep I still make them! In the next few weeks I'll make another, and I'll let you all vote on which one I do on Facebook! And if someone wore them all, I think they would basically be a nuclear version of themselves and insanely powerful. Thanks for the idea!

[@adenedhel3855]

true haha

[@adenedhel3855]

i don't have facebook (shocked gasps ensue) but i'll keep looking for the new vids!

[@tar-maironlordofgifts5702]

There is no need for all, you just use the One

[@hidanrituals8870]

Great video! Ive been on a video binge since i discovered your channel! I'd love to see a character Biography on Gil-Galad or on the Army of dead

[@jtitsworth15]

I would love to see a video on the dwarven race as a whole

[@themodernmonarchist]

Love your channel!!

[@SirRelith]

Fantastic video man! :D

[@arrakisdweller3438]

In the beginning I was like "is this the Tolkien Ensemble?"... turns out it was the next best thing ;)

[@MenoftheWest]

Arrakis Dweller You're too kind, thank you!

[@thomaswallace7577]

The video deserves a like just for the song of Kazadum at the beginning.

[@irenewijman4742]

Thank you for all of these wonderful video's! I've read the Silmarillion three times in full, then lost where a was for my fourth read so I'm starting over again. Your vids are great for refreshing my memory and there is also quite a bit of stuff I didn't know about. Besides the Silmarillion, what would be the best book in terms of lore on Tolkiens world? Keep up the good work!

[@younggrasshopper3531]

That WAS you singing at the beginning!! Well done dude!

[@AJewInTexas]

Dude. By all means, do a video on the Watcher in the Water. That shit has always interested me as it's purposefully one of those mysteries Tolkien left for the reader to ponder.

[@USAx777x]

awesome channel - just discovered it and love it, keep it up :)

[@DarkCrossGaming]

Great channel and great videos. With the new game coming out I'd love to see a video over Celebrimbor or the creation of all the rings

[@sid2112]

Dude, upvote for the singing. No need to wait to the end, awesome bro.

[@JackHawk78]

I really enjoy all of your videos. Would like to see one on Bree or the Prancing Pony.

[@eddiestark131]

So much great information for movies and shows.

[@Vladimir_The_Impaler]

Moria… You fear to go into those mines. The dwarves delved too greedily and too deep. You know what they awoke in the darkness of Khazad-dum…SHADOW and FLAME...

[@phillipmcguire4872]

Enjoyed this video very much!

[@Heros101]

Hey Yoystan, hope all is well brother! Thanks again for the encouraging words about a year ago… I'm still fighting for health... but I have taken many steps forward since we last talked and I'm even publishing a book! Love you bro. Your support and kindness, (when we discussed my LOTR/Dark Souls project) have meant a lot to me. Even though it's not my primary focus anymore, your feedback and encouragement may very well have been the driving force that kept me going. With that said I'd like to provide some value here. :) You mentioned the number 7 and its spiritual relevance… Traditionally, though not always, spiritually, the number 7 is associated with the Seven Old Gods. These gods are linked to planets, archetypes, and even the days of the week in real life. (This correlation is likely referenced on the banner you mentioned with 7 stars above the white tree.) They are as follows: 🌒 Monday - Mánadagr ~ Máni: Embracing the soothing embrace of the Moon, this day aligns with the Norse lunar god Máni. ⚔️ Tuesday - Týsdagr ~ Týr: Named after Týr, the Norse god of war, Tuesday embodies a martial spirit, drawing parallels with the fiery planet Mars . ☿ Wednesday - Miðvikudagr ~ Óðinn/Odin: Wednesday pays homage to Óðinn, the Norse mercurial god, ushering in the influences of the swift and versatile Mercury. ⚡ Thursday - Þórsdagr ~ Thor: Named after the mighty Thor, Thursday carries the thunderous energy of the Norse thunder god, reminiscent of expansive Jupiter. 💖 Friday - Frjádagr ~ Frigg/Freyja: Friday is dedicated to Frigg, the Norse goddess of love and beauty, symbolizing the allure and charm of Venus. 🕰️ Saturday - (...) ~ Saturn/Chronos: Saturday is dedicated to the Roman/Greek god of time, a day dedicated to diligence and self-mastery.. ☀️ Sunday - Soldagr ~Sunna/Sol: Sunday radiates the brilliance of the Norse sun goddess Sunna or Sol, celebrating the radiant power of the Sun.

[@Heros101]

@pretenddiscipline5553 the symbolism for the seven old god's is present in most or all major spiritual systems throughout recorded history. So for a short answer, most likely yes. Although I am not the author so I cannot actually know for certain. (Unless he's explicitly stated something about this.) The basis for the concept however, goes back farther than can accurately be determined.

[@jonnyd309]

Great video as always, keep up the good work!

[@Kiyoshi2207]

love your video sir, keep up the great work

[@glephnir726]

I did have one little issue with the first movie after seeing this video. When they first arrive in Moria, Gimli makes it sound like the city is at the height of its power though from this video it would seem that the fall of Moria should be well know to him.

[@jimmyboy131]

In the movie version, he apparently does not know that Balin and everyone else have been killed. He thought they had re-established the old kingdom.

[@asagoldsmith3328]

@@jimmyboy131 even though they haven't heard a word from him in like 20 yrs

[@huanhoundofthevailinor2374]

Gimily had left for his journey to rivendale to meet the council about the return of the dark Lord so news of Balin's fall had not reached him therefore he expected to see a kingdom of dwarfs not a tomb

[@huanhoundofthevailinor2374]

That's my theory not fact it will prob never b properly explained

[@Thegooderstuffs]

@@huanhoundofthevailinor2374 much like your lazy typing.

[@GusMcGuire]

11:10: an interesting and well made video - although Pippin did not “toss a bucket down a well” in Balin’s tomb (that was something they made up for the movie). The company was resting in the guardroom of the three passageways when he tossed a stone down the well there to see how deep it was (FOTR p327, revised Second Ed). Also, it is by no means certain that this is what roused the orcs since that incident takes place some time and distance before the company reaches the Chamber of Mazarbul and in the intervening period we have Gimli chanting his song of Kazad-dûm and the company chit-chatting blithely away.

[@michaelshen2803]

I love your singing in the intro!

[@theagents9687]

In the film, Khazad Du'm had so many orgs it's hard to think they were almost gone after the fellowship left. I suppose you took a guess of the watcher in the water because Shelob had a history as well. She nursed her wounds for a while but survived Sam's attack.

[@nicholasritter7548]

Can you do a video about the war of wrath in-depth? I want to better inderstand that. Or do a video of all the important wars in middle-earth's history

[@nicholasritter7548]

Love the vids btw