Not only are they not a bad idea, they are actually something written about by Tolkein. He changed the origin lore for orcs several times over his lifetime but he did state that after their initial c… (View Post)

In their later form. But their birth out of the Mujahideen could not have come about without the support of the USA. Indeed there is a question of how much the Pakistani intelligence agencies were do… (View Post)

Stephen Graham is brilliant. A Doncaster lad originally. I see he is next due to play Bruce Springsteen's dad in a new biopic. I would add Toby Jones to your list as well. (View Post)

Sauron was one of the Maiar, basically angels. He is also known as the Great Deceiver. Hence his ability to manipulate both Galadriel and Celebrimbor so effectively (View Post)

As an example she was part of an Elvish rebellion/civil war prior to arriving in Middle Earth and her stated aim in coming in the first place was because she wanted her own realm to rule. Petulance i… (View Post)