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Thus Came Aragorn - Ted Nasmith
Lady's gift - Anke Eißmann
Crowning of Elessar - Tolman Cotton
death of Arathorn - Steamey
Aragorn on a mission - Kip Rasmussen
Elessar - John Howe
King Aragorn - Janka Latečková
Ted Nasmith - Pursuit in Rohan
strider - CK Goksoy
Boromir - Catherine Chmiel
gilraen - Sara Morello
Ioreth - Anke Eissmann
Coronation - Anke Eissmann
aragorn - Tom Romain
Rivendell - Jerry Vanderstelt
Elrond & Estel - Anna Kulisz
Lord Elrond - MellorianJ
Eldarion - Anna Kulisz
A Summer Ride - Anna Kulisz
Felix Englund - Hilly Lands
Aragorn - Jenny Dolfen
Elrond - Alystraea
Isildur Healed - Peter Xavier Price
Elrond - Anke Eissmann
Narsil - Daniel Dougherty
Alan Lee - Sceptre of Númenor
Annuminas - Lída Holubová
Elrond - Steve Airola
Not all those who wander - Lída Holubová
meeting of Aragorn & Arwen - Anke Eissmann
Luthien Tinuviel - Jenny Dolfen
Aragorn & Arwen - Stephen Hickman
Beren & Luthien - Kip Rasmussen
Arwen - Janka Latečková
lothlorien - Matej Cadil
arwen & aragorn - Sara Morello
Evenstar - Aronja Art
Queen Arwen - Elrodimus Flash
rivendell at sunset - kuliszu
tuor & idril - Jenny Dolfen
Beren & Luthien - Janka Latečková
Elrond, Imladris - Kinko White
Aragorn -Soni Alcorn-Hender
elrond - mellorianj
elrond -Soni Alcorn-Hender
Elrond - MellorianJ
Run - Lída_Holubová
Lord of Rivendell - Abe Papakhian
The White Council - Ranger
Gandalf The Grey - John Howe
Gandalf & Aragorn -Soni Alcorn-Hender
summer in the shire -kuliszu
strider - Jerry Vanderstelt
Ranger of the North -Anna Kulisz
Helm's Deep -Abe Papakhian
Aragorn - Daniel Dougherty
The Riders of Rohan - Ted Nasmith
Minas Tirith - Alan Lee
Ecthelion,Thorongil & Boromir - Catherine Chmiel
Aragorn - John Howe
Heir of Denethor - Catherine Chmiel
Lord Denethor - Peter Xavier Price
Gandalf - Catherine Karina Chmiel
Saruman - Dzmitry Yakhouski
Young Denethor - Catherine Chmiel
Denethor & sons - Anke Eissmann
Watchful peace - John Howe
Denethor - Catherine Chmiel
Aragorn - Catherine Chmiel
Corsairs - John Howe
Corsairs - Angus McBride
Umbar - Turner Mohan
Aragorn - Anna Kulisz
Minas Tirith - aegeri
Denethor - Alan Lee
Sunset path, Desert city sunset, Stranger in city, & Dark tower - Felix Englund
Galadriel - Marya Filatova
Aragorn -Anna Kulisz
Utúlie’n aurë! -Jenny Dolfen
Arwen - Jerry Vanderstelt
Arwen & Aragorn - Matt Stewart
Arwen's Choice - Ted Nasmith
Cerin Amroth - Matěj Čadil
Arwen - Jenny Dolfen
aragorn -Soni Alcorn-Hender
aragorn & arwen -Soni Alcorn-Hender
King & Queen -Janka Latečková
Elrond -Jenny Dolfen
Rivendell -Ivan Cavini
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Dead Marshes -Lída Holubová
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#aragorn #lordoftherings #tolkien

[@NerdoftheRings]

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[@CosmonautQuckie]

I have the survival belt it’s awesome. Just don’t bring it to the airport! 😂 Great video!

[@zacharycollins9485]

I think you missed one thing: that one time Aragon kicked an orc helmet and broke 2 of his toes on the outskirts of Fangorn Forest and yelled, "Aaaaaaaaarghhh!!!"

[@inajacobs5266]

​@@zacharycollins9485😂😂😂

[@andrewthomas891]

that's going to be awesome!!! thank you Brother

[@rafaelgustavo7786]

A Dúnedain with 90 years of life, with more than 60 years of experience traveling throughout Middle-earth, beyond Harad and Rhûn, facing Orcs, Trolls, Haradrim, Variags, Khands, Pirates of Umbar. And there are still some saying that Jaime Lannister could have a chance against Elessar.

[@cormacmacsuibhne2867]

Everything you just said proves it should have been Aragorn who got his own game instead of Gollum.

[@jwiese100]

Don't forget he's of royal Numenorian decent which makes him super human compared to average middle earth men.

[@grossepointemichigan]

Jaime would be mincemeat.

[@SantomPh]

Aragorn is literally beyond human limits. Jaime is closer to perhaps King Earnur, a champion of tournaments.

[@lyannastark3839]

Not only that Jaime Lannister wouldn't have a chance against Aragorn, Game of Thrones books (even if GRRM finishes them) can't compete with LOTR. Tolkien's work inspires the best in people, Martin's not so much. It has its appeal, I like some characters in GOT books, but there is so much nastiness and brutality there that I was sick to my stomach while I was reading some chapters. My husband wouldn't touch GRRM's books, he just watched the show.

[@adpirtle]

Never has a character been more suited to a "Travels of..." video. The guy has traveled everywhere.

[@andrewbunch6599]

Gandalf left the chat 😂😂

[@bighand1530]

@@andrewbunch6599 😂😂

[@claytonnyp8226]

No kidding, I got my dishes done and had video to spare

[@valentinkambushev4968]

As we say in Bulgaria: "He has crawled even though the dog's butt."

[@bighand1530]

@@valentinkambushev4968 Wow 😂

[@nickdavidson7841]

My favorite Third Age character. He's the archetypal King and Warrior and all around the best embodiment of the healthy masculine in literature-he's gentle in friendship, fierce in battle, wise as a leader, courageous and intrepid as a traveler, an emotive poet, a compassionate and empathetic companion, and a loyal lover. Pretty much my ideal role model.

[@mohammedashian8094]

Not “healthy” masculinity, JUST masculinity. Because masculinity isn’t toxic the ABSENCE Of it is. The whole idea of a toxic person being even remotely masculine is STUPID and ridiculous

[@colleenross8752]

A good singer too

[@anniemac403]

The hands of a king are the hands of a healer

[@jonrwert]

was also plagued by doubt but carried on through a sense of duty and willpower

[@nickdavidson7841]

@@jonrwert Certainly true in the films. In the books, the doubt is less apparent and probably better described as humility. His doubt is more focused on exactly which road to take in order to prevail and come fully into himself. He knows exactly who he is and what he's for for and accepts the burden of that responsibility without complaint. The selflessness in sacrificing of an easy life for that destiny is also noteworthy.

[@joseantoniobatac6322]

Once again, my sympathies for Aragorn having to endure Gollum's endless moans, groans, the endless muttering and cursing of Bilbo Baggins wishing him dead for stealing his "Precious" while having to drag him 900 miles to Mirkwood.

[@NerdoftheRings]

I think about this fairly often. How incredibly miserable that must have been. The one small satisfaction being the moment he says "screw it" and just ties him to a log to go across the river. lol.

[@Ace-Maverick]

Gollum takes "Are we there yet?" to a whole new level. 😅

[@positivelynegative9149]

Maybe he gagged Gollum. He'd still make noise, but it would be better.

[@lyannastark3839]

@@positivelynegative9149 Absolutely, I would definitely gag him.

[@samsmith2635]

@@NerdoftheRings It burnses and freezes lmao

[@ryanmcwilliams8784]

Idk why but I hope Debbie never stops being a patron or whatever. After all the silly different names and donors. It’s just Debbie. It’s always Debbie. Idk if you’ll see this Debbie but just your name brings me a slight joy at the end of every video lol

[@christophecoulier8271]

Haha so true!😂

[@angelalmanza5775]

I second this!!

[@exomake_mehorololo]

Reminds me of Steve... Bygone Patron of EONS. Always remembered

[@michaelminch5490]

I almost always wait for it. ".....and Debbie."

[@kalmarfanatic04]

Yes!!!! I look forward to it in every video!

[@LittleKing2752]

“Strider” such a fitting nickname for him. A fantastic character.

[@SantomPh]

it's not a positive name, it equates to "Bigfoot" which is why he changes it to the more pleasant sounding Telcontar.

[@kayalincoln4622]

!,’cNnun ?,’bzxn’ 5))))) Fqofoffocl box C v ; 563-&33 my booby typed this

[@riplix20]

@@SantomPhl

[@cormacmacsuibhne2867]

I recently learned that Tolkien himself saw Aragorn as beardless. Elves do not have beards (with two exceptions) and descendants of Elros inherited this trait as well as a long lifespan. This also applies to other Gondorians such as Denethor, Boromir, and Faramir.

[@DreZzBE]

not really gondorians only those who had elven blood in them because there is only 1 elf with a beard and that was 1 that was born at the awakening his name = Cirdan

[@Ronja_the_fairy]

@@DreZzBE Actually, the father of Fëanor's wife Nerdanel, Mahtan, also had a beard.

[@cormacmacsuibhne2867]

Both of you are correct. Those are the only examples of Elves having beards. Herman is also correct about the rule not applying to all Gondorians but Tolkien himself pictured the four Men I listed above as being beardless. Also since the men of Dol Amroth are descended from an Elf, they too do not have beards.

[@DreZzBE]

@@cormacmacsuibhne2867 Denethor not sure but Faramir and Boromir a bit more because there mother was the sister of Imrahil and they were beardless.. Not all Dunedain/Numenoreans are from Elros descended so not all are beardless

[@DreZzBE]

@@Ronja_the_fairy that's correct but he stayed in Valinor but he probably was also 1 that awakened in Cuivienen

[@etienneporras7252]

You forgot to mention that while it is true the Hobbits did not notice Strider until they were already in the Prancing Pony, he had actually noticed them outside the Bree Gate when they were still being guided there by Tom Bombadil. He had over heard Tom speaking with the Hobbits and was now aware that they were the Hobbits he was looking for.

[@maybelore]

I noticed that too, well that and he omitted the fact that Gollum bit Aragorn

[@hulking_presence]

These are not the hobbits you're looking for! (I should've spent my childhood outside)

[@maybelore]

@@hulking_presence Tom Bombadil a Jedi confirmed?

[@patdawg1980]

Not tom bombadil but Tom the gatekeeper

[@ranna-alga]

It's interesting that Denethor felt second-place to Thorongil in Ecthelion's heart, considering that Denethor ends up treating both his sons the same way years later, praising Boromir but barely acknowledging Faramir unless it's to berate him... Great video!!

[@kentvesser9484]

Kind of like the circle of child abuse. Often adults fall back on what they experienced from their parents even it they often swore they would never do that to their children. Then they come under stress and they have a moment of weakness and the genie is back out of the bottle.

[@SantomPh]

Faramir was treated like that because he was a student of Gandalf, and not as much a warrior as Boromir was.

[@GutsBatman]

Usually how it goes. When we learn through observations of others, we tend to get everything, not just the good parts.

[@neemz0117]

I always thought denethor treated faramir that way becuase he was jealous he had more nuemenorian in him...

[@alintemirtzi170]

​@@neemz0117 very interesting!

[@August_Mannaz]

Glory to the King of Gondor, for he walked a path few could tread. And peace to the queen so fair, for her love knew no end ✨️

[@zekejeager2451]

The last Numenorean King. And with him, the most beloved Queen.

[@terrylandess6072]

Well, now I know where George RR Martin got his inspiration of 'endless titles' for Daenerys and others. :)

[@cormacmacsuibhne2867]

He should have been the one to get a Lord of the Rings game instead of Gollum. He travelled so much, so far and for much longer. He encountered Eru knows how many enemies. Why the Utumno did they go for Gollum is insane because they could have genuinely made good story(s) for Aragorn.

[@NerdoftheRings]

Oh my gosh, yes. Aragorn's early life is one of the few LOTR character "prequel" tales that I think could actually be really great.

[@Surly1]

@@NerdoftheRings I've always thought that Aragorn's early years should have been the tv show instead of the Rings of Power. Essentially Aragorn visits all of the locations from LOTR and the Hobbit to give people a familiar sense of the world but then visits new locations (Umbar, Harad, parts of Arnor, etc) that could give it some spice.

[@udozocklein6023]

I think they chose Gollum because they always take it from the Hobbit's perspective ... well, except for the new tv show with galladriel

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

​@@Surly1because Aragorn is a non toxic white male and that's problematic

[@neemz0117]

​@@Captain_Insano_nomercy this comment wins

[@danjitheman]

"Only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day" is savage. I had forgotten that, I need to place itin the vault for future use.

[@NerdoftheRings]

It's so great. I'm going to start saying it when people ask me my favorite Tolkien quote. haha!

[@12classics39]

The films made Aragorn much more gentle and soft-spoken. In the book he is a total savage.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

One of my favorite LOTR quotes.

[@thesylance]

The fact that Arwen died of sorrow and loneliness brings me to tears.

[@christianresel8051]

Strange... in LOTR no one objects to her dieing of sorrow and loneliness... meanwhile over in SW ALL HELL BROKE LOSE "padme died because of sadness? BULLSHIT!" . Not like Broken Heart Syndrom aint a real thing and can cause dead. Interesting that Tolkin knew about this.

[@12classics39]

@@christianresel8051the problem with Padme’s death is she’s just had two babies who need her, who should’ve been enough to give her a will to live despite her heartbreak. Arwen, on the other hand, is akin to many widows who lived long lives with their spouses and watched their children grow, snd ultimately cannot imagine life without their lost love, and leave this world to find them again, knowing their children are grown and settled and will be alright.

[@untruelie2640]

I think it can't be overstated how impressive it is that Aragorn looked into the Palantír (when, as Gimli pointed out, even Gandalf feared such an encounter) and was able to wrestle the stone from Sauron's control. He literally beat Sauron in a mental duel! Granted, the stone was rightfully his and this was an important factor, but it is still an impressive feat. It truly shows that he is one of the great, powerful leaders of Middle Earth, with physical and mental strength, willpower, endurance and abilities that are far above those of normal men. As Legolas later says, the way Aragorn commanded the Army of the Dead and urged his company forward despite their fear and exhaustion shows how much willpower and "capability of domination" (for lack of a better word) he has - had he taken the ring, he would've been a powerful and terrible ruler.

[@michaelminch5490]

That sounds like a great idea for a "What if" video...Aragorn claiming The One Ring. Unless it's been done and I missed it.

[@partyboi8773]

This! Aragorn confronting Sauron through the Palantir is maybe my favorite moment in the books, even though we only learn about it by Aragorn saying so after the fact. There's a lot I love about Peter Jackson's movies, but they did Aragorn very very dirty when it comes to the Palantir: both when he looks at it in Meduseld and faints, and then when Sauron gets the better of him the second time. Also, having Elrond magically appear an all-knowing Basil Exposition and say "There's another army coming, and also here's an amazing sword for you, so what you should do now is show the sword to these ghosts and they'll win all your battles for you" really destroys the sense of Aragorn's wisdom, force of will, and willingness to face any risk. I think this is one big reason why those who know the movies and not the books think Aragorn is somehow lesser than Legolas or even Boromir, Jaime Lannister, etc.

[@jessemillan1385]

"I do not know what strength is in my blood, but I swear to you I will not let the white city fall. Nor our people fail." -Aragorn Elessar

[@cormacmacsuibhne2867]

I can just imagine Elronds sons saying "We failed your father. We will not fail you." Maybe even say this before the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.

[@christianresel8051]

"We all fail... we all make mistakes... it's what makes us human... I should have protected Cortana, prevented everything from going wrong. i failed her, I WILL NOT FAIL YOU" Master Chief

[@Price-qd1cd]

I love hearing your voice so animated and enthusiastic just as much as a love the stories themselves,you’re doing a great work for the next generation

[@Ace-Maverick]

I second that!😊

[@oleandreasrye4504]

Knowing how much you love the last conversation between Aragorn and Arwen, I’m surprised you didn’t include it in this video😂

[@NerdoftheRings]

Haha! I considered it, but I included a lot of that in Arwen’s video. Plus this one was already 40+ minutes long. Haha.

[@luudest]

It's crazy to think that such a valiant fighter and leader as Aragorn gave up almost 20 years for the search of Gollum. But it was not in vain.

[@FatGouf]

He lost more than that after sipping a spoonful of Eowyn's "soup"

[@luudest]

@@FatGouf haha, indeed.

[@timhadaway]

And when you think that it was all for Illuvitar’s cause to end up destroying the ring it’s just mind blowing lol

[@Ace-Maverick]

Elrond sure has an interesting way of saying, "You're not dating my daughter." 😅

[@bobo577]

Or in the very least. “I’m not letting Arwen settling for less than a High King.”

[@Lokrio9]

I still believe Elu Thingol is quite more epic. 😆

[@partyboi8773]

@@Lokrio9 Yep, it says a lot that Aragorn riding to war with the Rohirrim, then becoming Gondor's greatest captain, then passing alone into the East on a one-man 007 expedition against Sauron's allies, then captaining the Dunedain to defend the peoples of the North for decades, then embarking upon the War of the Ring and overthrowing Sauron is only the SECOND most impressive "Man tries to impress potential father-in-law" story in Tolkien.

[@12classics39]

Honestly, Elrond is Dad of the Year, vowing that his daughter deserves no less than a king.

[@bryanmatthews2370]

I wonder what aragorn and gollum talked about on their trip to mirkwood, that'd be worth of a TV series.

[@grossepointemichigan]

You should watch the fan film "The Hunt for Gollum."

[@philkugler2429]

Probably proper and improper ways to prepare rabbit

[@genghisgalahad8465]

A limited miniseries in yhe style of the bounty hunter and his quarry! 🎉

[@yinyangthang]

Chicks. Duh.

[@CzechsTeaNine]

​@@philkugler2429it's possible that Aragorn and Gollum would even debate on how to cook the rabbit. 😂

[@camerongunn7906]

My guy actually used the phrase, "plight their troth." 👏👏👏

[@evgenii3469]

“The Complete Travels” would have been not so complete without this video about Aragorn. To be honest, this is one of my favorite videos of all time, idk how many times I will be rewatching it, but will be definitely! 😂 Thanks for this amazing video! 👍🏻

[@colinbaldwin313]

I recently read a book about the adaptation of LOTR to film (Picturing Tolkien, if you're interested) in which one chapter describes the changes made to the character of Aragorn. The most prominent point of the essay was that Aragorn was built up not just as a good-guy hero (which he already was in the books), but as the hero who's always right. The books' Aragorn is a more democratic leader; numerous decisions, such as the Fellowship's Parth Galen debate over whether to go to Minas Tirith or Mordor, King Theoden's relocating to Helm's Deep, and the Last Debate, are all made with the approval of the group. In the movies, Aragorn always takes charge, and always seems to be right. He even overrides Gandalf on numerous occasions: as you state here, the book's Aragorn admits that Gandalf followed his lead almost to disaster at Caradhras, but in the film, it's he who insists: "Gandalf, we must turn back!" when the blizzard strikes. Or, to bring up the Last Debate again, Aragorn easily overrides Gandalf's counsel that Sauron won't take the bait... and he's completely right. In the book, he says: "Let none now reject the counsels of Gandalf... I do not yet claim to command any man. Let others choose as they will." And compare the Mouth of Sauron confrontation in the book (wherein Gandalf remains strong and stands up to the Mouth even after the "revelation" of Frodo's capture) with its portrayal in the film (wherein the horrible lie brings tears of sadness and despair to Gandalf's eyes, leaving Aragorn to ride forth and furiously decapitate the Mouth). Aragorn was always larger-than-life, but the movies build him up to be an even stronger leader than Gandalf!

[@woodworkingphoto8083]

This is FREAKY. I was lying in bed this morning and thought "I wonder when or if Nerd of the Rings will ever do a Complete Travels of Aragorn?" 8 hours later, here you are 😂

[@NerdoftheRings]

I can promise you, it took longer than 8 hours to make this video. lol!

[@woodworkingphoto8083]

@@NerdoftheRings I'd be more impressed that you could read my mind than make a youtube video in under 8 hours if that were the case haha

[@CosmonautQuckie]

He has spoken! Huzzah!

[@Prepared_Suburbanite]

I'm proud to be 1/1,000,000 of your success! This was a masterfully told tale. Thanks so much!

[@moondogg_monte]

As a single mother child, Aragorn will always be a Father Figure of Mine 😇

[@zerocool5395]

We need more positive male role models like Aragorn.

[@michelepurington3227]

I can listen to you talk the Rings all day.

[@matthewmortensen988]

Cue Johnny Cash “I’ve been everywhere, man…”

[@77mpickett]

Man the gondorians had to be stoked at aragorns coronation and the planting of a new white tree and finding out they'd have also a new queen niece of the very 1st king of numenor Greatest story ever told

[@Sekiro_007]

If done correctly this would be an amazing tv show

[@Inspire_679_Shorts]

I've always wish for a Aragorn series! That would he awsome!

[@InTheDarkMode]

This brought tears to my eyes... Truly a wonderful and beautiful world we are blessed with glimpsing.

[@David.Bowman.]

Aragorn was a virgin for 87 years. There was no way he was going to fail.

[@NerdoftheRings]

*88

[@David.Bowman.]

@@NerdoftheRings lol I never get the details quite right. Anyway, “Behold the King!”

[@grossepointemichigan]

What he did for love. 💘

[@adventussaxonum448]

Yeah, but he had 120 years of making out with an ageless elf princess to look forward to. Not a bad trade off.

[@SantomPh]

40:38 Aragorn declares that the Shire is exclusive to the Hobbits and that no one else, especially Men were allowed into its borders. That is why he "keeps to his own law" and meets his friends at the border when he is in the North. Of course, his decree doesn't quite apply to Dwarves (who were also little people, and traveled through the Shire from the Blue Mountains) and Elves like the final ride of the Wise to the Havens, who pass through to the Towers, which are in Hobbit territory.. Bree remains the one settlement where Hobbits and Men live together.

[@12classics39]

Since his ban only applies to Men, I sure hope Legolas and Gimli were able to visit the hobbits in the Shire over the years.

[@vutunglam3934]

only 1 hour ago? I totally forgot that there hasnt been an Aragorn-dedicated video.

[@batboylives]

I love this channel. When LOTR first came out I had no knowledge of it, but my friend Glen read all the books. Late Glen T, passed in 2021. He would explain the movie to us from the books, and we were all ears. I checked out other channels on LOTR, but NITR is my favourite.

[@Jayjay-qe6um]

"Sons of Gondor! Or Rohan! My brothers! I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of Men fails, when we foresake our friends, and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. An hour of wolves and shattered shields when the Age of Men comes crashing down, but it is not this day! This day we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good earth, I bid you men, Men of the West!"

[@NoThatRyan]

Viggo in his Gondor attire was a great addition in the foreground of the thumbnail. He really pops against the other artwork.

[@ryancruz1876]

The actor they used doesn’t look like Aragorn though.

[@Hollyberye]

Truly artistic and compelling representation of Aragorn's journeys. Thank you.

[@dreadzilla_9548]

I agree, made for a great listen while Im working.

[@gavineveritt1]

Aragorn is my favorite character in LOTR, his story is a very classic example of "The Heroes Journey" and his determination to fulfill his goals is very inspiring. This video really brought Aragorn's success to life.

[@viktor8321]

Sometimes I wish I lived in those days. Going on foot everywhere, seeing the beauty of nature. I really relate to Aragorn because he is a man with honour, great respect for his companions, yet likes to keep his distance.

[@hulking_presence]

13:25 probably the best depiction of Aragorn. Look at how beneath a rugged face there's something deeper. Like he literally inherited his face from people living 10000 ago. Some ancient nobility

[@FatGouf]

Also the line of Elros cant grow any facial hair

[@lilyamnell8285]

Fantastic video and fantastic ending. Strider. That gave me chills lol

[@NerdoftheRings]

One of my absolute favorite deep cut lore bits. Makes me love Aragorn even more. Never forgets where he came from.

[@Iadaha025]

Aragorn is so cool. I find it fascinating the travels of Eomer and Aragorn after the ring was destroyed. Truly had a 90s Chicago Bulls run. Goats frfr

[@NickCorbinOfficial]

My favorite character! Thank you for another great video, Nerd of the Rings!

[@Flyboy245]

The long form videos are awesome. More depth, more knowledge. As always, the deep dive is fantastic. Always interesting to see the difference between the books and the movies

[@certinho76]

Awe man, that ending brought me to tears. Such a beautiful story.

[@dirt_ripper8734]

The true king of Gondor , LONG LIVE THE KING !!! 🤴

[@paulprovenzano3755]

Your love for the works of Tolkien comes through like a bright light. The rhythms of his prose permeate your speech.

[@EricGasz69420]

Great production quality on this one! Thanks for all the videos and Happy Holidays to you and yours! ❤

[@arnehagebakken5041]

I truly love "The complete travels..." series you have going. Thank you for making them! :)

[@MrBiteme39]

When you realize Denethor is built on the resentment of the real king.... it really makes the spitting grisly "I will not bow to this ranger from the north!." acting seem so fantastic

[@MichaeLJPS]

Aragorn II Elessar Telcontar, High King of the Reunited Kingdom of Arnor and Gondor

[@richardmather1906]

Arwen is, of course, not exactly an elf maiden, though often described that way. She lives like one. But one cannot simply become human after being of elven kind. The truth is, her nature was not decided until her choice. And her choice was a mortal life, long as she had lived. Elrond has always been my favorite Tolkien character. And this story, ostensibly full of hope and renewal, is bitter to him. Not only does he lose his daughter, who is dear to him, the same way he lost his brother. He also foresees that the end will be hard for her. Arwen was not yet tired of her life when Aragorn gave up his life. That scene wherein she tells him that now she understands the downfall of Numenor is powerful. It may be that he loses both his sons this way as well. We do not know, except that they are close with Aragorn and the Dunedain, and Elrond takes ship without them.

[@Durgmar]

When listening to these videos, I have a feeling that I'm listening the stories about close friends who passed away. The feeling it brings is melancholic, like I have lived there, with them.

[@pipsqueex]

beautifully said.. i wish we were

[@luudest]

„Today‘s video is brought to you by Slidebelts“ What an unepic advertisement for the Heir of Isildur.

[@TarMody]

These types of videos allow us to look at the journey holistically from the perspective of the relevant character. I think it would be good to see such videos for other characters as well.

[@wutangforeverrr]

I’m sure you get this all of the time, but the amount of joy your videos brings me, and countless others, is out of this world. It gets me excited for my son’s upcoming first birthday party, which is going to be “One Birthday to Rule them All!” Can’t wait for a possible ranking video of characters in the future too. Keep up the amazing work, Matt!

[@xavclee]

I've always seen Aragorn as the most important and also Tolkien's favorite character. Certainly he was my favorite character. I named my son's middle name Elessar.

[@SouthB6]

The effort this guy puts into his videos is insane much love bro keep it up God bless

[@theolaa]

What a grand story! The way you recounted it here make me feel like it should be right at home with the likes of The Odyssey and other classical Epics.

[@usedjuice3350]

Been waiting for this one!

[@fazeiiproductions4378]

This is a great video. Thanks so much for making it!

[@floodkevin4716]

This has been my favorite thank you, it's so relaxing

[@veo16]

You know when you get a username change every couple of months to reset your reputation online? That’s Aragorn.

[@FaidosWorkshop]

Lol

[@erikbender1967]

One of my most favorite character in the LOTR trilogy, along with Gandalf. This was an excellent in depth. I will watch the Return of the King during the holidays, more than likely after Christmas while I am on a 6 day vacation from work. Again excellent video, and Go Avs!!!

[@JeffRebornNow]

It's amazing how little rest Aragorn had throughout his life. "My home is in the North," he says in the trilogy, but he seems to have spent many years outside of it.

[@victorianguyen6620]

This was a truly delightful listen. I learned a lot more back loar that i did not know before. Thank you for this!❤

[@bobthebomb1596]

Excellent video, thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@ryanminnear4135]

I use these videos to fall asleep. They are so amazing. I don’t remember anything but if you asked me any lotr lore questions while I’m asleep I’d know the answer

[@jbrownbyu]

One of the most satisfying, well-produced videos I’ve seen on KZbin. 👏

[@cristianojuda2746]

Great video! Nerd, please Upload a video with that soundtrack you put at the end of the channel's videos. This track is very beautiful and you would make many people's day happier by posting it in full for us to listen to. Thank you my friend

[@c.antoniojohnson7114]

Everyone needs a friend like Aragorn,we have too many Bill Furneys in the world.

[@PYRESATVARANASI]

Good sir you never disappoint ❤️. I'm not able to continue my KZbin membership, but I am always proud of the quality of your works. From 🇵🇷 with much hope ✨.

[@ChristopherHealy0701]

One of the best videos I watched. Really impressive, great job.

[@kevinst.pierre4413]

Amazing production. Thank you

[@user-sd7ri9fy4i]

Nice work dude thanks

[@Churro5]

this video is an absolute masterpiece ..

[@franciscoarrieta75]

Loved this video, amazing story told by the nerd of rhe rings, thanks, i will see it many times more

[@dezzdinn]

Love the Hildabrants art you have in this

[@aaronbaron3155]

Excellent job on the video you covered everything very well

[@Rockodona]

Love your work ❤

[@maybelore]

I enjoyed seeing your take on Aragorn's story as I have been trying to extrapolate more of it out of what we were given such as racking my brain as to what exactly were the Great Deeds that he did when he was 20 in the company of the sons of Elrond. My current head cannon is that he took down a two headed troll. One thing I will note that you missed is at about 15:48 He saw the hobbits talking to Tom Bombadil before they entered Bree then he jumped over the wall and was all mysterious-like in the Prancing Pony. Now this does not mean that he knows Tom Bombadil personally but he could and I like to think that he does, unless I'm forgetting something else he says I have not read the books in a while I am due for a reread.

[@mikeyy999222]

This is great content thank you

[@sylvanaire]

I enjoyed that very much, thank you. I don’t think I had put it together how early Sauron had started assailing Gondor or that Aragorn as Therongil (sp?) helped fight in those wars. Also, the art work used in the video is wonderful! 😄

[@ZiggyMandarr]

You left out the part where Aragorn is reembldied in the 20th century and becomes an actor, eventually playing himself in a historical retelling of Frodo's "Lord of the Rings" from the Red Book.

[@doigt6590]

the aragorn of the books is beardless due to his elvish blood.

[@johnfleet235]

The video does not mention that the Elessar is not just a green stone, but it has magical powers.

[@ricardoguerralozano4143]

Thanks for listening to my request!! Best channel ever

[@lordofthehouseofstormcrows8615]

Aragorn had me at "Elendil! Elendil! For the WEST!!" KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK MELLON! ECTHELION!

[@hull612]

This video was excellent. Thanks for making it.

[@sh4rdsofNarzil]

PERFECT! loved it!!!!!

[@z50king29]

I don't know most of what you're talking about but these videos are awesome. This is real current research

[@Avodah_27]

The Gawd himself. If I can be honest? I’ve let the Heir of Isildur down. He gave me game almost 30 years ago and I haven’t done as much as I know he would’ve. May I honor the legacy ✊🏿 (😭🤣)

[@mothersuperior2014]

excellent job as always

[@travweber67]

I think a video on the nine King's of men who received the rings of power ,what eventually happened to them and how they all got buried together would be neat!?!

[@MrMont-ue8kh]

Best one yet!

[@afolsom685]

Love this. Thank you!

[@turkeysnest5402]

I loved every minute of this. Aragorn is the perfect Chracter in every way for me personally.

[@Trish.Norman]

Thank you! I’ve been waiting on this one. ❤ for your algorithm

[@bighand1530]

Same