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Tolkien Moot XVII - Scheduled for July 17th, 2021 - The Númenor Cycle Part 2
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Feb 15, 2021 02:03 PMJoin our wonderful panelists for live TolkienMoot XVII (2021) live broadcast. Dr. Brenton Dickieson of Signum University will join us. This year's topic and gaming theme is "The Rise of Númenor" (from Elros Tar-Minyatur to Tar-Aldarion). This year's Tolkien Society discussion is "What Defined the Golden Age of Númenor: Exploring the symbolism and meaning of Númenorean culture within the legendarium. "

Tolkien Moot XVI - Exceptional Live Broadcast Panelists! September 19th 2020. 1 - 3 pm PST8PDT
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Sep 19, 2020 03:17 PMJoin our wonderful panelists for live TolkienMoot XVI (2020) live broadcast: John Garth, Dr. David Russell Mosley, Sarah Zama, & Shawn E. Marchese. This year's theme is "The Rise of Númenor" (Elros Tar-Minyatur to Tar-Aldarion) Tolkien Society discussion. September 19th, 2020, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm PST8PDT.

Tolkien Moot XV - October 19th 2019
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jun 05, 2019 12:41 PM2019's TolkienMoot is taking place in October instead of the usual July. Please make a note of it and watch for the RSVP announcements. This year's theme is "The Fall of Gondolin" and a legendary sword.

Tolkien Moot XIV begins July 21st - RSVP Today!
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 12, 2018 04:55 PMHurry & RSVP! Seating is filling up fast. Tolkien Moot XIII begins July 21st, 2018, doors open at 7:00 am, events begin promptly at 8:00 am! Hosted by the Eä Tolkien Society, an official Smial of the U.K. Tolkien Society, with support from RPG Research. Tolkien Moot provides Tolkien-inspired role-playing games, board games, video games, scholarly discussion, Tolkien-inspired music, art, and appealing to many other enthusiasts. RSVPs will close soon. RSVP now, so you don't miss out this year!

RSVP Now Available for TolkienMoot XIV!
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 09, 2018 09:58 AMTolkien Moot takes place each year on the third weekend of July, this year, July 21st. The RSVP is now ready for everyone to begin signing up for this year's moot! Don't procrastinate, the seats fill up quickly!

TolkienMoot XIII Report and Photos
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 16, 2017 11:53 PMHere is a report on the TolkienMoot XIII experience, with information on the current plans for next year's TolkienMoot XIV. This posting also includes photos, videos, and links to additional photos and videos from the convention...

5 Days To TolkienMoot XIII. RSVP Today!
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 10, 2017 11:51 AMTolkien Moot XIII begins in just a few days! 7:30 am, July 15th, 2017! Only a few seats left, so hurry and RSVP. Hosted by the Eä Tolkien Society, an official Smial of the U.K. Tolkien Society, providing Tolkien-inspired role-playing games, board games, video games, scholarly discussion, and appealing to many other enthusiasts. RSVPs will close soon. RSVP now, so you don't miss out this year!

RSVP Now Available for TolkienMoot XIII!
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Mar 28, 2017 04:37 AMTolkien Moot XIII takes place July 15th. The RSVP is now ready for everyone to begin signing up for this year's moot! Don't procrastinate, the seats fill up quickly! This year's theme is: "Mordor"!

RSVP Now Available for TolkienMoot XIV! (2018)
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 09, 2018 09:28 AMTolkien Moot XIV takes place July 21st. The RSVP is now ready for everyone to begin signing up for this year's moot! Don't procrastinate, the seats fill up quickly! This year's theme is: "The Entwives"!

Preparing for Tolkien Moot XIII
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jan 28, 2017 06:40 PMThings are under way in preparation for the 13th annual Tolkien Moot.

Adventures in Middle-earth D&D 5e Tolkien-based Gaming
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Dec 12, 2016 11:08 AMWhile I received the PDFs many months ago, I finally received the hard copies of the d20 Tolkien RPG System based on The One Ring (TOR) by Cubicle 7: "Adventures in Middle-earth Players guide" for 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. Definitely plan for this to be at Tolkien Moot XIII!

Reminder: Eä Tolkien Society Sept 17, 2016 (1-3 pm Pacific)
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Sep 04, 2016 04:21 PMWe have moved the monthly TS meetings to the THIRD Saturday of each month as of Septebmer 17th, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Pacific Time)!

Eä Tolkien Society August 2016 Meeting Moved to AUG 20
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Aug 11, 2016 05:05 PMThe Tolkien Society monthly meeting & broadcast has been rescheduled to August 20th, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Pacific time.

Tolkien Moot XII Draft Module Now Available
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 04, 2017 02:51 PMThe adventure module from Tolkien Moot XII (2016), rough draft outline, is now available in the archives section...

Tolkien Moot XII, July 16, 2016.
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 07, 2016 01:37 PMTolkien Moot XII (2016) takes place Saturday, July 16th, 8 am to 10 pm. This year on-site attendance of the RPG sessions will be by invitation only, though other events and gaming will be open RSVP, and we will again be broadcasting live over our Youtube channel and Google+ Hangout.

Tolkien Society Meeting April 16
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Apr 16, 2016 10:36 AMA reminder that the monthly Eä Tolkien Society is meeting Saturday, April 16th, 2016, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, in Spokane, Washington, and online...

TolkienMoot XII Needs 1+ More GM
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 14, 2016 03:55 PMDue to overwhelming demand, we need at least one more Game Master for the growing waitlist of tabletop RPGers for July 16th...

Remember: Tolkien Moot takes place on the 3rd Weekend of July Each Year
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jan 12, 2016 03:22 PMJust a quick reminder that we have standardized the dates for Tolkien Moot since Tolkien Moot XI. The 3rd weekend of July every year. Tolkien Moot XII will be July 16th

Reminder: Eä Tolkien Society December 2015 Meeting
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Dec 10, 2015 09:04 PMJust a quick reminder to join the Tolkien Society for our monthly meeting, on the second Saturday of each month, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Pacific Time). For this month it will be December 12th.
Website User Account Self-Registration Now Re-Enabled
— by admin — last modified Nov 14, 2015 05:32 PMWe had some technical issues requiring disabling of users creating new accounts. We believe those issues are now resolved. You can now create your own accounts on the website so that you can participate in the forum, comments, uploads, etc. Thank you for your patience and support!
Reminder: Eä Tolkien Society September 12, 2015 Meeting 1:00 pm
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Sep 06, 2015 09:33 PMJust a quick reminder to join us for our monthly meeting, Saturday, September 12th, at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (Pacific Time).

Tolkien Moot Is Now Over
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 26, 2015 03:25 AMMany thanks to everyone that helped and attended. Photos, videos, campaign resources, and more are now being uploaded for your enjoyment.

Tolkien Moot XI Broadcast: Michael Martinez, Scott C. Brown & Andy Dopieralski
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 17, 2015 02:59 AMJoin a special Tolkien Discussion Panel at Tolkien Moot XI, Saturday July 18th 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Pacific Time. The panel is facilitated by noted published Tolkien scholar & essayist Michael Martinez, with special Guests Andy Dopieralski and Scott C. Brown of "The Two Bards", "The Gamers" movies. This broadcast includes live studio audience at Tolkien Moot XI.

Tolkien Moot XI - Giants in Wagner's Ring, Middle-earth, and Other Sources - with Special Guest Martin Kirschen
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 17, 2015 12:57 PMThe Eä Tolkien Society July 2015 Monthly meeting & broadcast will be at Tolkien Moot XI on July 18th, 8:30 am to 10:00 am Pacific Time. The main theme for Tolkien Moot this year is: "Giants". The Tolkien Society will be discussing giants from Wagner's Ring, The Edda, Tolkien's Middle-earth and Fairy Tales, and other sources of Giants in mythology and literature. The Eä Tolkien Society will be joined by members of the Wagnerian Society, as well as Eä Tolkien Society members in the U.K. and USA. Do not miss out on the "giant" global discussion.

RSVP For Tolkien Moot XI Ends Wednesday July 15
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Oct 26, 2015 01:05 PMThe window to RSVP for Tolkien Moot XI is about to close. On Wednesday, July 15th, 11:59 (Pacific Time Zone), the RSVP form will be deactivated for Tolkien Moot XI. (After Moot XI is over, it will be setup and reactivated for 2016's Tolkien Moot XII). Now is your last chance to RSVP...

Adventures Summaries Tolkien Moot XI
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 14, 2015 03:20 PMHere are the summaries of the adventures for Tolkien Moot XI...

2 Days Left to RSVP for Tolkien Moot XI
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 13, 2015 02:11 AMThere are just a few seats left for Tolkien Moot XI - If you hurry, you can still RSVP. The RSVP page will be taken offline Wednesday, July 15th at Midnight.

Tolkien Moot XI Broadcast Schedule
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 13, 2015 01:48 AMHere is the broadcast schedule for Tolkien Moot XI, July 17, 18, & 19, 2015. (Pacific Time Zone).

2 Broadcast Rooms for Tolkien Moot XI
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 13, 2015 04:35 AMThis year we have not just one, but TWO broadcast rooms...

Last Chance to RSVP for Tolkien Moot XI
— by Tolkien Moot Volunteer — last modified Jul 10, 2015 09:37 PMIt is now just under a week until Tolkien Moot XI official begins. The RSVP form will be deactivated in just a few days. There are still a few seats left however, so hurry and RSVP today, it isn't (yet) too late!