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Author:  Turwaithiel Rochben [ August 8th, 2006, 5:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Sequel
Hey guys, I have an couple of questions. Okay, I heard(but I con't remember where) that before the mastermind J.R.R. Tolkien died, he was writting an after-story, or sequel to The Lord of the Rings, ven thoguh he did give notes and hints on what happened in the appendixs in the back of The Return of the King book. But, before he finished, he died. Now, here are my questions:

1) Do you think this is true?
2) If so, why didn't Christopher try and finish it?
3) If it would have been created, what do you think it would have been like?(title, plot, ect.)
4) Do you think that from the clues we have that Peter should and try and make an sequel ?
Author:  Meldawen [ August 8th, 2006, 6:11 pm ]
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I think you mean sequel not squeal. But anyway...

1) Hmmmm. I'm doubtful. I think Tolkien really wanted to get the Silmarillion published and so he wasn't really thinking about LotR.

2) Christopher doesn't seem like that kind of guy. I mean, he lives in France, all secluded! I don't think he would want more publicity, and I don't think he would feel up to writing something like LotR, feeling like he had to be as good as his father.

3) Well, I think a hobbit would have been the main character, and possibly a threat rom the old realm of Angmar or some such would have been the plot. Or maybe Eldarion would have been the main character.

4) No! Too many maybes! It wouldn't feel right at all.
Author:  Turwaithiel Rochben [ August 8th, 2006, 8:01 pm ]
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Thanks! I knew I spelt that wrong!
Author:  zimoo [ August 9th, 2006, 6:17 am ]
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1) It is true, it was entitled "The New Shadow" but he only wrote about 20 pages I believe
2) Because J.R.R himself said that it was depressing (or something like that), as the kings of the reunited kingdom had become like to the stewards. Their pride and dignity was forgotten
3) Title = The New Shadow
Plot = New dark lord, rumoured to be of the race of the Haradrim causing dis-union amongst the Gondorians
4) Oh god no, he'd completely destroy the legendarium if he tried to do that
Author:  Turwaithiel Rochben [ August 9th, 2006, 2:14 pm ]
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Thank you, Zimoo!!! Wow, so he really did work on it...I wonder what it would have been like...and yes, I don't think there are enough clues to do so, though I really wish we could make an sequel.
Author:  zimoo [ August 10th, 2006, 4:59 pm ]
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You're welcome, I believe the first few pages have been printed somewhere on the internet, I'll do a quick search for them...

http://www.btinternet.com/~fountain/tolkien/index.html

Ok there's a link to a page that has all the pages scanned in. Only 13 though :(
Author:  Meldawen [ August 10th, 2006, 8:40 pm ]
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Woooow...I wish he had written more! I want to find out what the Evil was and what was going on with Saelon! Maybe I'll write my own fanfic of it...
Author:  Turwaithiel Rochben [ August 12th, 2006, 2:06 pm ]
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Oh yes...that would be awesome, Meldawen!!! I would like to read it if you ever do it...
Author:  Meldawen [ August 12th, 2006, 7:24 pm ]
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After I finish my Faramir fanfic I might do it :P I'll post it so you can read :D
Author:  Turwaithiel Rochben [ August 12th, 2006, 7:38 pm ]
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Awesome! *trembles with excitment*
Author:  Th'wayla [ August 13th, 2006, 10:44 pm ]
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Ya awsome!!!!!!
Author:  Meldawen [ August 14th, 2006, 12:00 pm ]
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Now I actually have a reason to get it done lol!
Author:  Turwaithiel Rochben [ August 14th, 2006, 2:28 pm ]
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Hehe, yes you do...and you have fans!!!
Author:  Meldawen [ August 15th, 2006, 8:29 pm ]
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I'm at a bit of an impass...hmmm...to write through that scene...or not...
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