The History of the Mines of Moria | Lord of the Rings Lore | Middle-Earth

"Greatest of all the mansions of the Dwarves was Khazad-dûm, the Dwarrowdelf, Hadhodrond in the Elvish tongue, that was afterwards in the days of its darkness called Moria."
In this episode we explore the complete history of the Mines of Moria, its growth, trade and the battles fought there.. We also follow the Fellowships's journey through Moria including Gandalf's fight with the Balrog. Finally we discuss the layout of Moria and the subdivisions in this Dwarven City!
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[@andrejsubelj8419]

For those wondering, the 3D clips are from the game called Lord of the Rings Online. I recommend it to all LotR fans, mainly because it stays true to the lore and enables you to travel and experience the lands of Middle earth.

[@12345678981010]

yea right where evryone can play as a wizard.......... real lore friendly there

[@andrejsubelj8419]

Albin Johansson You are not playing an Istari wizard but a loremaster, seeker of knowledge. It is safe to assume that Middle earth had, in fact, been home to such individuals. I stand behind what I said, LotRO is, to those who want an MMO that follows Tolkien's work, damn near perfection, as it follows what was written and expands on it remarkably. Of all the aspects of this game, staying true to the lore is the best for me by far.

[@gerdz101]

Played the game a few years ago. Man I really miss playing LOTRO unfortunately life became so busy. The Burglar and Lore master was my favorite. Trollshaws, Evendim and Rivendell was my favorite areas of the game.

[@MangekyoLight]

They should make a whole brand new one. I have never played the old one.. it looks cool but no pc.. I play elder Scrolls online and always think how I want to play a lord of the rings MMO up to date 😕

[@therealsourc3]

at first glance i thought it was skyrim xD

[@assadarlingtoni]

Moria is probably one of my favorite places in Middle-Earth because its so so mystic and unknown

[@veng3r663]

So what DID happen to all them Dwarves after the Elves left..??

[@peteynutt4104]

@@veng3r663 died out.

[@veng3r663]

@@peteynutt4104 Well that's pretty saddening... T_T

[@Bobbley82]

Very old and uncharted, almost like being in Antarctica in the early 1900's.

[@Nollic15]

@@Bobbley82 I always imagined like if New York City was carved under a mountain range and then abandoned for a thousand years

[@Battleguild]

In the year 2019 of Third Age when the Fellowship traveled through Moria. It's nice that we can still celebrate LotR Lore in our own 2019.

[@edenli6421]

Aether Veilborne i thought it was 3019?

[@mashhoudaslamdilshad2215]

@@edenli6421 go back to school

[@stvbrsn]

firefrostcat62 yes, January 3019 TA. You’re correct.

[@stvbrsn]

Mashhoud Aslam Dilshad nope, firefrostcat is right. The fellowship went into Moria in the year 3019 TA.

[@AnnaMarianne]

I could never live in any of these Dwarven realms under the mountains, but it would be tremendous to get to visit them. Especially Moria. The immensity of it, the very weight of the mountains, lie on the chapters taking place in it. The journey through it is dream like, moving, scary... I can't put my finger on what exactly it stirs in the subconsciousness.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Agreed living there might be a bit claustrophobic though visiting it at the height of it's glory would surely have been quite a sight!

[@MasterMalrubius]

Could you imagine the workout on the Endless Stair?

[@Anglisc1682]

"We cannot get out..."

[@sualtam9509]

It's not even completely unrealistic. The early Celts is the Alps had salt mines of gigantic proportions. Great halls like those in Hallstadt. Probably miners and their families would spend most of their time underground working, cooking, eating playing etc.

[@marsjanskimaszynista4626]

I recommend to check the Wieliczka mine in Poland. It looks like something out straight from LOTR.

[@IronCow8]

The fight between the balrog and gandalf is one of the most epic parts of LOTR in my opinion, great video I really enjoyed it

[@tsopmocful1958]

"And they call it a mine!"

[@Phoebe5448]

"This is no mine... it's a tomb!"

[@ZrinkoF1]

A mine!!

[@igot99problemsbutmyaltaint81]

The first ever Dwarf Toss The next day, gnome punting began :-p

[@ytho5470]

No. NNNNOOOOOOOOO!

[@jonatangylden-jacobsen1568]

Yes!!

[@ja--getti6593]

Bro I'm already in love with this channel!!! Does anyone else agree we need a movie of moria?

[@smallcrawlz5703]

Omg yes

[@Mailed-Knight]

I am the Watcher in the Water I am the tentacle in the darkness I am the beast that shields the realm of Orcs I pledge my honour and life to this task for I am an aquatic creature and can't leave the lake

[@davecrupel2817]

R.I.P.

[@EdBoBBy]

Amazing hahahahahaua

[@Omar-kl3kg]

The night's watch vow, right?

[@tykykable]

For the mine is dark and full of terrors.

[@cracoviateam]

House Greyjoy ;)

[@jlushefski]

I love how there are pictures of places and characters when he talks about them; it makes you think for a split-second it is actual history.

[@MetPhD]

Played Lord of the Rings Online and did every single quest in Moria, went to every dark corner... never realized the lake outside had the crown reflection of the stars!!!

[@pedrocampos691]

The Lord Of The Rings online mines of moria.

[@boredwarlock5216]

I'm really glad the dwarves were finally able to reclaim Moria, love the bittersweet way Tolkien describes their rein lasting until the end of Durin's day. Breaks my heart and yet I find it uplifting too

[@sargonsblackgrandfather2072]

“I have no memory of this place...”

[@robertfletcher3421]

This channel is the best analysis of Lord of the Rings I have encountered. Keep up the good work.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers Rob, I appreciate it! :)

[@darsh6322]

I always wondered why the Necromancer never reached out to the Balrog in Moria. I mean the orcs he sent there would surely find it, and even if they didn't know what it was, they would tell of it to Sauron, who might just know who or what it was. Just curious why, as he surely knew the balrogs, being Melkor'r right hand man

[@imaginarykangaroo1325]

I don't know much of Tolkien work myself but I believe Balrog is almost as powerful as Sauron. I can't imagine it will work under Sauron. It may even overthrow him. He just can't risk it.

[@lukeskywalkerthe2nd773]

Loved this video Geek! The Mines of Moria is honestly one of my most favorite Dwarven Kingdoms in the Legendarium and I have always admired its design and its description and its deep back story I really wish I could go their and mine some Mithril and drink with some Dwarves (lol) anyway loved this video and can't wait for the next one!!! :)

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks Luke! It is one of the most awesome kingdoms in Middle-Earth, though I might be a bit biased cause I love dwarves! :)

[@lukeskywalkerthe2nd773]

GeekZone I do too and I agree :)

[@2DReanimation]

AND MY AXE!

[@imperialwhovian3461]

I know Moria is just absolutely amazing and if you’ve ever had the chance to play LOTRO I believe they do it justice as the halls are beautifully designed and it just makes you feel like you are really there.

[@pscully1969]

Same here! To me Moria was the pinnacle of Dwarven craftsmenship, history, skill and wealth. Compared to this, Erebor, with all its gold and precious stones, was a "light version".

[@Plafintarr]

To think that all of this came out of one author's head. It's staggering.

[@dylancarlson7470]

I’ve been a fan of Tolkien’s work all my life and your videos have only brought more joy to the series!! Great work keep it up

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thank you that honestly means a lot to me! =)

[@Ered15.]

I love Tolkien’s universe’s because there is so much vast knowledge you can gain in his universe. :)

[@rickmarquez9088]

I've read the books and currently reading the history of middle earth, so thank you for the videos they really help picturing it all :)

[@Dustyholes]

What I knew least about was Moria you answered literally every single one of my questions regarding Moria. It would have been cool if Gimli led an army and took back the mountain kingdom and became Lord of Moria.

[@MrNeiltabs]

He did

[@rebelrun6137]

Bravo, very well put together. Moria even more the Khazad-dûm is my favorite place in Middle-Earth. The secrets lost in the deep dark places of Moria is what does it for me. I use to read that section over and over dreaming of such things. Seeing it in LOTRO was a highlight of the game for me. Anyway, thanks for all the hard work and cheers.

[@peteynutt4104]

After the bridge is destroyed. I kinda thought Moria had been locked away. With no way in or out. Since the Elven door was destroyed. And the Bridge beyond the main gate was as well.

[@phxbillcee]

Another well-researched & interesting video! Thanks!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Hey guys hope you enjoy this video! I'd like some feedback on two things, firstly whether you enjoyed the video clips in this video or if there are too many of them, and secondly whether I'm speaking too fast in it. In some of my older videos, I tend to speak very slow to increase the clarity of the video, yet I feel it's detrimental to the final experience. And so I'm speaking at a more natural pace for me, and I'm happier with the way the videos are turning out, and so I'd like to hear your feedback on this!

[@stephaniecrabtree8912]

GeekZone The video clips were great - not too many at all. Great video as always!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks Stephanie!

[@tulkasastaldo4612]

I don't think you're talking too fast at all seems perfect to me !

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers Tulkas! Hope everything's well buddy! :)

[@kendrickcernanunez2350]

Nope, this video is well paced and love how you added video clips, it makes the video more interesting. Overall, keep up the great work! 😄

[@felixhogsander2533]

as already mentioned! weekly highlight. this channel along with shadow of mordor/war has really peaked my interest in lotr lore.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks Felix! :)

[@margaretjaeger2064]

It was great to be walked thru the whole background story of the Dwarves and their royal mountain. Thank you.

[@oathbreaker2339]

I liked your pace and the clips were great! Keep it up.

[@GeekZoneMT]

I see, thanks for the feedback! =)

[@oathbreaker2339]

GeekZone May I ask what game you used to crate those clips?

[@GeekZoneMT]

Of course! They're from the Lord of the Rings Online!

[@oathbreaker2339]

GeekZone Thanks!

[@izzy156]

Amazing video, I learn so much from ALL of your lore vids! Keep up the great work! Btw, could you do a lore video regarding Thranduil, his wife, Legolas, and their story? (How Thranduil's wife died, etc.)

[@GeekZoneMT]

Hey Miriel! First of all thanks I appreciate it! Secondly actually our current poll on Facebook includes Thranduil's story, however we really aren't told anything about his wife unfortunately as in the books it's never implied that she passed away or how :( The Hobbit films messed up his character and history quite a bit

[@mechanix1228]

I've always been fascinated by the dwarf world and how they carve out these massive underground worlds that just leave you in awe. Besides Lotor Online are there any other games out there that have a good dwarf world design. Same or better 3D epic scale and everything like Lotor Online?

[@tinybuddha8379]

Hey! 👋 Again a very well put together info package. Looking forward to new uploads, as they are starting to become my weekly highlights in KZbin. Greetings from Finland!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers man that's awesome, really makes me happy! :)

[@locker1325]

Extremely well done. The drawings were crude but informative and gave me a better understanding of the topography of the mines and the route of the fellowship.

[@MrLeonidas0001]

Wow so happy to hear all this backstory! Really makes the movie even better knowing all that history & why the mines were a tomb for the Dwarves.

[@V5mGpYp]

Love the series and all the hard work and details, great work ! Minor note, the “well incident” happened in the room where Durin’s tomb lay. This is why the Fellowship was trapped there. It did not happen at the three doors. The first discovery of Gollum following the fellowship happened at the three doors and that is where Gandalf foresaw the ultimate role Gollum would play in the destruction of the ring and made sure that Frodo showed mercy to him.

[@robstone1755]

The theme song at the end is from the game divinity 2 . What an awesome game that was

[@geos4766]

There is a place worse than the mines of Moria. The Hotspot of Moria, Lesvos island, Greece. Older and fouler things than orcs live there.

[@greeklink8704]

I wish that you'll never have to live at a Moria in your life....

[@holicekaderliiii6787]

The Ring slowed down Bilbo's aging. After it was destroyed he aged 'quickly'. Gollum new that he would age again when the Ring was destroyed, as it was, and he was afraid, "Lost, lost! We're lost. And when the Precious goes we'll die, yes, die into the dust." Gollum knew that he was going to hell I think, if such a place existed in Middle-Earth...sad. Anyway I digress. If Gollum has not attacked Sam from behind and the Ring was destroyed without him falling into Mount Doom how much longer would he have lived? Would it be possible for his death to be peaceful. Maybe Sam would take pitty and forgive him in his last moments.

[@GeekZoneMT]

I always imagined that he would die a few minutes later, though those few minutes would be blissful. He would be finally freed from the chains the ring had placed upon him, I'd imagine it would be exhilarating!

[@userfriendly2737]

I don't have as positive an outlook, I'm afraid. I think Gollum was a corrupted creature and destruction of the ring wouldn't undo the nature of what he had become. I believe he would have mourned the ring to the depths of his possible grief. I worry that his remaining life would have been filled with wailing and the gnashing of teeth.

[@hoppystar439]

Oh no...but I just found this AFTER I finished my tea! What will I do now?!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Another cup of course!

[@hoppystar439]

Good idea. Maybe I'll even have some chocolate with it.

[@GeekZoneMT]

That honestly sounds terrific, never a bad time for chocolate!

[@hoppystar439]

Very true! I love the LOTRO footage by the way :D! It brings back memories of all the times I fell down holes during my journey through there...good times...

[@GeekZoneMT]

Trust me, that happened to me a couple of times while filming scenes for this video!

[@kenniandrepedersen1590]

Thank you for these Lore videos. I'm totally addicted to Lord of the Rings right now after reading the books for the first time and these videos are amazing!

[@sirstraus3865]

How is it that gimlie had no idea of the events in Moira

[@NiekGAE]

In the books it is the main reason for travelling to Rivendel, because Erebor hadn't recieved word from Balin and the others in quite some time and they were worried.

[@PeliSotilas]

The Dwarves had been trapped in Moria, its not like they could send a message with their phones that they are going to die.

[@dronewars7186]

Well its been over 30 years you should know something is wrong......

[@PeliSotilas]

Drone Wars How exactly? Gimli, as stubborn he is, most likely thought that the dwarves won and that's why he wanted to go through Moria.

[@SFxTAGG3]

Well, firstly, most everyone besides Gimli thought that something had happened to Balin and his Dwarves. They didn't know it for a fact, and couldn't have, unless they had traveled to Moria themselves. But why would they do that when they have more pressing concerns of their own? There's no internet(obviously) in Middle Earth, and there's no postal service. The only quick and viable means for communication would be emissaries on horseback, or messenger birds(they could use those magical seeing stones, but that's incredibly risky, as Gandalf himself warned against their use). However, Middle Earth is much bigger than the movies would make it seem. Frodo's journey from the Shire to Mordor and back took at least a year or so. Balin and company were trapped, anyway. It's not like they could have sent word. Even if they did send word, it would have taken a **long** time for everyone who needed to know to learn about it. Besides, basically everyone else- including the rest of the Dwarves- had their own shit to take care of. Gondor was under siege from Mordor for years, Rohan had a sick king and was basically in shambles, and all the Elven realms were busy protecting their borders or just flat out leaving Middle Earth. Perhaps Gimli should have figured. And I would say he probably knew in the back of his mind that something bad had happened, but, he just didn't want to face it.

[@lewiscliffe434]

Your videos keep getting better and better. Keep it up bro!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks Lewis, I appreciate it!

[@JamesGalea12]

These videos that you make are so informative and easy to access. Thank you for putting so much time in them! Malti wkoll. 😁

[@brady1407]

I watched this movie as a child. Moria has scared me ever since despite my lack of memory on *why*

[@carjockey2135]

I always wondered about the mines of moria!

[@venkelos6996]

The dwarves get a somewhat muted presence in the Lord of the Rings, no doubt because of their focus in Hobbit, but Khazad-dum is one of my favorite places in the legendarium. Dwarves lived longer than Men, but they weren't immortal, like Elves, and so doubtless it took generations to carve out, and form the mansions of the Dwarves. Elf construction is beautiful, whether building in Rivendel, or straight up shaping in Lothlorien, but each of these had the advantage of already being open places. While Durin and Co. likely did find cavities within the mountain and expanded those they liked, it's just mind-boggling to imagine literally hollowing out the rock, and then in a way where they planned to stay, and live, instead of just extract valuables, then move on, and leave old mines to crumble. That they could make such caverns, and then basically go Hobbit, and craft them into wonderful homes,, is awesome. So, why did Balin risk Durin's Bane? The Dwarf leaders knew why they stopped short, after working so hard to avenge their fallen king, and Balin had to know that it was, again, still there. All the Dwarves present couldn't have stormed the gate, and slain the Balrog, apparently; Gandalf could, and the Dwarves did possibly kill several dragons that sacked their homes, but whatever. He knew he didn't have enough men, if the army had been insufficient, so why risk it? Since he DID make it, and Durin's Bane did wait sometime to do anything, why did no other future Dwarves come to add to it? I kind of get why the other Dwarves didn't know about the fall of Balin; Gimli expected to find his people alive and well there, since they had never reported real problems, but why did no other glory-seeking, or capable Dwarves journey to join Balin, to then discover the truth earlier? He went without the full blessing of Dain, but I'd think some other Dwarves, itching to relive their glory days, would have trailed behind, and discovered the truth, before literally years of no word led to the surprising discovery of the dead, skeletal Dwarves; they had lain dead for some time.

[@pscully1969]

One thing I always wondered about. The Company of the Ring, nine members, was barely in Moria a few days and they were assailed by orcs and the Balrog. Yet Balin entered with a much larger group and managed to establish a colony that lasted a few years. They even started mining mithril, obviously not a quiet, stealthy endeavor. I can kind of understand them fighting off any orcs, but what about the Balrog? Was it on vacation? Hibernating? Hanging out with the Watcher at the West Gate? Being bribed with marshmallows to toast on its fiery mane?

[@SantomPh]

The Balrog probably didn't care about Balin's crew, although the local Orcs continued to harrass them all the way.

[@johns1625]

Man it would be awesome to have a game that has Moria mapped out accurately in it's entirety, taking hours or even days to pass from one side to the other and you fight orcs on the way and try to avoid the Balrog. It could be extremely scary.

[@vincentbiddle]

Hi there. This is the first video of yours that I've watched and I'm loving it. It's so informative for people who know little or a lot of the lore of Middle Earth. The video clips you use enhance it as far as I'm concerned and you've clearly thought about when and where to use the clips and it's been edited really well with your narrative. As for your speech, the speed you are speaking is perfect - easy to follow, easy to understand and your accent is a joy to listen to. I did spot an error though: Celebdil should be pronounced with a hard 'C' like Celeborn or Celebrimbor, so it should sound like 'Kelebdil'. It states in Appendix E of The Return of the King that C 'always has the value of "k" even before "e" and "i", therefore 'celeb (silver) should be pronounced "keleb"'. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@CreditR01]

This was a fun and insightful video! I was always curious about Moria's history but I wasn't sure where to look in the books (I haven't managed to read them).

[@Aron_Kaplan]

I might be wrong but I remember that in the books Gandalf remembers the password after some thinking. Frodo figuring it out happens only in the movie. Other than this great video 😊

[@gauraverma06]

That map was interesting. Awsome work.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers Garry!

[@PodFlassh]

I am a big fan of LOTR and I really like the videos you are making. The animations, maps, notes , Tolkien letters ... wow!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks Szymon! I like to use as many different medias as possible, makes a video more wholesome! Also it's very fun for me to make it and integrate them all together! :)

[@bearrowe7902]

Moria is my favourite part of the LotR lore and my favourite part of the novel and film. Thank u so much for making this! Keep it up

[@GeekZoneMT]

You're welcome buddy!

[@scottfree2248]

Great Review and summary! I always learn something new from your videos! Thanks for always giving your audience Tolkien's written account instead of the film versions.It allows the viewer to compare the two and decide which they prefer! It also beautifully recreates the rich fictional tapestry that Tolkien envisioned!

[@PhaeronServinus]

I love how you pull scenes from Lord of the Rings Online! I play that game!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks Slender, I used to play it a few years ago! Moria was by far my favourite expansion, I feel it was the game's peak!

[@dalebennett27]

Do you need a powerful computer to play LOTRO. It looks brilliant but I only have a big standard laptop.

[@maxroma2799]

Man.. explore Minas Tirith and Gondor. They’re updating with really nice zones. The last raid too was a masterpiece (Throne of the dread terror)

[@Phoebe5448]

I LOVE LOTRO!! such a major LOTR nerd, and it's so accurate to the lore!! Feels like you're right in middle earth!! 😊👌

[@VonValancius]

@@Phoebe5448 Is the game still good? I've been considering it

[@jackmellor8511]

Love the dwarf themed videos! Awesome content!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers Jack, Dwarves are awesome!

[@jackmellor8511]

Yeah definitely my preferred race if I had to choose, or maybe a tall hobbit. Was it the tooks side of bilbos family that where slightly taller, or am I mistaken?

[@GeekZoneMT]

I'm honestly not sure Jack, the only tall hobbits I can recall from memory were Merry and Pippin after drinking the Ent Water :)

[@jackmellor8511]

Hmm this will require much research ;) ahh yes I remember that's also.

[@willemvanstaden3292]

I really wish there were an RPG where you can play as a peaceful dwarf smith/miner/tinkerer/soldier and invest many hours into gameplay that reflects actual apprenticeship - where you start from lowly apprentice and after lots of hard hours of gameplay end up as a master of your craft...even starting family and so on; just to have it all suddenly violently torn away because of some world-ending crisis...

[@zanebliss3764]

Thank you for the history. Didn't know much about Moria but always wondered.

[@DayhawkSilverstar]

I like the video capture from LOTRO. Mines of Moria was a great expansion.

[@erikhendrickson59]

Hey thanks for this collection of videos! What a FANTASTIC resource!

[@MPlain]

So nice to see a video made by someone that actually knows their shit. Great job man.

[@perseveranceiskey7353]

I think Gandalf said it takes three days to walk through Moria... think of the immense size of that mountain kingdom. Insane.

[@thedude1282002]

Just discovered your videos and they're fantastic! I love The Lord of the Rings / Hobbit / Silmarillion - such a deep and fascinating history filled with amazing characters and deeds. Thank you for producing this and best wishes from the UK.

[@isaaclee5123]

I get it's lord of the rings but I want to play world of warcraft now... loving the music

[@nanphx2038]

Yep, I learned something new. Loved the map too; very helpful. Thanks!

[@Grim_Beard]

Point of accuracy: the Fellowship fight a cave troll in the film, but not in the book. There is a reference to 'something' powerful hanging back, which they think might be a cave troll, but which is actually the Balrog.

[@Phoebe5448]

"This a foe beyond any of you... To the bridge of Khazad-dum!!"

[@headrockbeats]

Your videos are great! Although I can't get over "The Turd Age" and "Durin the Turd" xD Wonderful use of the Dragon Age soundtrack, by the way.

[@markjupiter4]

Yaass. Been looking forward to this one. Thanks again mate.

[@GeekZoneMT]

You're welcome, hope you enjoy it!

[@teduardo]

I once saw and played through an ICE (Iron Crown Enterprises) module of Moria.... it was amazingly detailed with maps, etc. Did any one else ever encounter that as on add-on to AD&D?

[@stevenburkhardt1963]

Unfortunately I did not but I came very close to ordering it from TSR. I usually was the DM

[@enoughothis]

Always thought it was funny that the dwarves had derogatory Elvish slang on their gate. "The doors of Durin, Lord of Moria. Speak friend and enter." It's an Elvish insult and they carve it on their gates... technically speaking, it was Celebrimbor who wrote those words. Was he having a joke at the dwarves expense, since most of them probably couldn't read Elvish?

[@GeekZoneMT]

I always felt that Khazad-Dum was written on the door, though when Gandalf read it he simply used 'Moria' instead of it. Though since we're not told so, we must assume the worst :P

[@enoughothis]

I don't believe it to be in the character of Gandalf to transpose one word for another intentionally.

[@GeekZoneMT]

It would be out of character, though Khazad-Dum was named Moria after it's fall so it does seem odd if it was written on the West-Gate (apart from the fact that you mentioned of it being insulting to the Dwarves). Realistically it could very well be something that Tolkien simply overlooked

[@enoughothis]

Perhaps. The West-gate was made for the use of the Elves of Hollin so perhaps there wasn't much oversight in it's construction? West-gate is a fairly long way from the City of the Dwarrowdelf after all.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Mhm it's tough to say, when I find some time I'll try and look through Tolkien's letters perhaps someone had once asked him about this!

[@cy6377]

Oh wow i never thought it was the same balin that was laid in a tomb during LOTR also from hobits movie. Very interesting but sad as well how they managed to survive thru battle of five armies only to perish in ruins of moria.

[@drrsc]

Your narrative pacing and the number of clips enhance the videos in my opinion. How about a video with this scenario: What if Glaurung had not been killed by Turin? Suppose the boulder that crushed Hunthor had killed Turin instead?

[@rickneijndorff9402]

Awesome video dude really liked it, keep going like this

[@GeekZoneMT]

Thanks Rick!

[@rickneijndorff9402]

No problem dude 😉, and I like to see something more about the balrogs. Maby you can make a video on them?

[@GeekZoneMT]

They'll be part of next week's video poll actually! :)

[@rickneijndorff9402]

Nice, looking forward to it already 😉🤞😀

[@TheAdam212121]

You should be getting way more subscribers for the quality of content and the value that you’re creating. Great work!

[@tngtnt9355]

Not coming on to you, but, your voice is like velvet. Where are you from? Always been curious. Another wonderful and informative video!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers Mike! I'm from Malta!

[@GeekZoneMT]

That's great Aaron, if you happen to come here I'd recommend you come towards the end of summer, you get to enjoy the sun, beaches and history without it being too hot! If you do happen to plan a holiday, feel free to message me I'll recommend some places you've got to check out!

[@rickneijndorff9402]

I never new you were from Malta, I thought you were Irish or something like that.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Quite a few people say I sound Irish, though I've been told I also sound Swedish and Jamaican at times! It gets a bit confusing! :)

[@marcdupont9418]

Let me know how this romance turns out... Christ already

[@PanchoCarrot]

I loved the video and as always great work! But one little false information is there, Frodo helps Gandalf solve the riddle in the films but in the books Gandalf finds the answer by himself :)

[@pwmiles56]

Great video, nice narration, thanks Karl.OK, here come the quibbles. The video shows Ursa Major variously called the Great Bear, Haywain, Plough or Big Dipper. But there is ANOTHER constellation of seven stars .... Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown. In Welsh it is Caer Arianrhod, Ariadne's castle.

[@holicekaderliiii6787]

Wow!!! Great craftsman indeed.

[@wallyr.7854]

Bravo 👏🏻, thank you, I love your videos, they always manage to help me escape the reality of our world and take me away to Middle Earth 🙇🏻

[@MyEpicPony]

love it, so much was explained that i was curious about thank you. I love this scene in the film when they first enter the mine and the visuals it really shows you have great and big this place was it was just awesome i hope some can agree.

[@jimweights8908]

You answered my question how Gimli did not know moria had fallen. Really great thanks

[@narishma]

Gimli didn't know what befell Balin's expedition aside from the early settlement. However, the movie made it look like he expected a "Royal welcome", whereas in the books 'There is even a chance that Dwarves are there, and that in some deep hall of his fathers, Balin son of Fundin may be found. However it may prove, one must tread the path that need chooses!' 'I will tread the path with you, Gandalf!' said Gimli. 'I will go and look on the halls of Durin, whatever may wait there - if you can find the doors that are shut.' That makes it look like he hoped for the best, but expected the worst.

[@MrPlayboyPaul]

Wow, really enjoyed that! You are extremely knowledgeable on the subject, made for a great vid. No 'filler' like other lore vids, really good solid content.

[@morzanx1]

I love the Lotro footage, have played that game since beta :)

[@Shinigami906]

Your videos are really good, you go into so much detail and analysis... never stop making them please!!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers mate! :)

[@Duzzies-101]

The way the orcs were alerted by Pippin kind of annoyed me. You'd think that in a huge, hastily abandoned mine things would collapse and go crashing down quite often. Yet apparently that's the thing that gave away their presence

[@OdeForCruelty]

Probably my favorite channel at this moment. Thank you!

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers buddy! :)

[@QuickLern818]

Just found your channel, and I'm impressed--keep up the great work.

[@jonathanshort3724]

They could make an entire HBO seiries on the Lord of the rings.

[@BrickedUpp]

Amazon is making it

[@oalonzoa1745]

@@BrickedUpp i can't wait to see it. Taking place in the second age. I hope it's cool.

[@BrickedUpp]

O Alonzo A I know. My body is ready. I just hope it’s as good as the movies

[@BrickedUpp]

The LOTR movies not the hobbit movies lol

[@O.G.H.]

HBO is the best joice for book recreations. Look how amazing GoT was (the last seasons were shit tho but that isn't fault of HBO)

[@kaedensteele7933]

I love how there is the Sandman theme from Spider-Man 3 in this video. Why does it work so well with the video?

[@facina3390]

Kaeden Steele Good catch! I was trying to figure out why it sounded familiar.

[@donaldyaney2237]

Enjoyed this video emensly. Thanks for the look into the story of the Dwarfen realm.

[@dongrahamleone]

Thanks for making this. You're quite good in my humble opinion.

[@johngledhill9266]

I've always wanted to know what the signal was that Pippin started by dropping a stone down the well (Gimili thinks it's a hammer), who the beater of the drums was (orcs on war drums? But then Gimli asks Gandalf "did you meet the beater of the drum?"), and how were the lower levels on fire when Moria is all stone? (Is this 'ghash' from the Balrog?)

[@Samuca7l]

Excellent video and analysis. I'm so fascinated with the myths and the history of LOTR. Incredible job u did there. Although there is one mistake u made, the well you mentioned that had alert the orcs of the presence of the fellowship was in Balin's tomb in the movies instead of being in the old guardsroom. Is the movie wrong or did I guees it wrong?

[@timbrown457]

I really enjoyed this content. In regards to you speaking, I think it was quite reasonable. I am not the biggest Lord of the Rings fan but it is cool how much depth is in it.

[@PleaseNThankYou]

I always learn something new!! Thank you

[@teduardo]

1980... discover of the Balrog, and election of Ronald Reagan. Scary enough for you? Just kidding.... Moria has always been my favorite part of LOR, love it love it love it. So cool!!!

[@boydtalavera1]

Gandalf chose to stay because he wanted to solo Experience points. thus becoming Gandalf the White.

[@mauricer.4873]

oh fuck that sandman music at the beginning gives me so much nostalgia

[@BrianBoruish]

Thanks for the video. Good stuff! Keep it up.

[@GeekZoneMT]

Cheers Brian!

[@basevegeta9424]

I need to put down my bong & find a bird

[@forestdweller8164]

An excellent video, very well done! Thank you very much for making it, I learned a lot and really enjoyed it. I'll be watching more of your videos in the future.

[@MartinIDavies]

really enjoyed this.. learnt some things I didn't know.. thanks I think its Pippin who figures out the password for the western door...

[@SantomPh]

It was Merry.