Welcome back to our Silmarillion podcast series! Craig, Ryan, and Nic discuss Akallabêth, the story of the downfall of Númenor. Bit by bit, Craig is forcing Ryan to read the entire book. They dispense with the regular opening insults, and instead opt for bringing back the long-lost “Craig’s LotR [Silmarillion] Trivia.”

4:30 – Craig’s LotR Trivia

15:10 – So… What did everyone think of Akallabêth?

21:16 – Arthurian influence on Tolkien

31:44 – Being loyal to fundamental principles

40:45 – Art and holistic progress in Númenor

45:35 – Making the Silmarillion movie

51:33 – Getting to know Sauron the Deceiver

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