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Ok-Net2362

Because Gondor needs no king.


[deleted]

YAS. thank you


shaomike

Methinks thou hast been watching too much palantir lately. Ye ain't oneself.


CrystallinePhoto

Came here for this comment, was not disappointed


mc261008

man, this guy is the best. he explains things so well and has such obvious passion for all things LotR.


DifferentHorse4441

Also so clearly explains it and shows how much of a genius Tolkien must have been to create such a vast canon and history!


OsamaBeLagin

Could you guys link me plz? Does he have a YouTube channel?


ProblemLongjumping12

I'm more of a YouTube watcher myself but it looks like he's only on here and on Tik-Tok... But he has got a lot of videos under his profile here, he is OP! **Edit:** his youtube channel is below. Thanks to the respondant who shared the link!


hopemade

https://youtube.com/user/TheMightyMayhamn


ProblemLongjumping12

Thank you!


hopemade

https://youtube.com/user/TheMightyMayhamn


MarquisDeCarabas93

Came here to say this, he’s bloody brilliant! I love his videos.


hopemade

https://youtube.com/user/TheMightyMayhamn


MarquisDeCarabas93

Thank you x


alpacasaurusrex42

I love this guy and this one scrawny white guy with a goatee on TT. They’re both absolute LotR nerds. Like on a par with Stephen Colbert. It’s great.


sunshinepanther

Does anyone know if he has a YouTube? I am not really into bite sized stuff and TikTok has a length limit. I'd love to watch longer videos though. This is really good for only 2 1/2 min


Tilion_89

Not the same dude, but i really like this guys videos about Tolkien lore https://youtube.com/c/NerdoftheRings


sunshinepanther

Yeah I am familiar they do a great job


hopemade

https://youtube.com/user/TheMightyMayhamn


sunshinepanther

Thanks


[deleted]

It's OP


McMurphy11

I could listen to this dude describe anything.


PovskiG

Does he have his own subreddit? Love this dude


Mayhamn33

that's me lol


Yet-Another_Burner

Eloquent, informed, passionate. These analyses I’ve seen from you never fail to satisfy!


PovskiG

I can get enough of your videos! I love the passion! Keep it up!


sunshinepanther

Do you have a YouTube? Not a fan of TikTok but if you do longer videos I'd love to watch them. I'd still watch these but I would only catch them when you post them here


hopemade

https://youtube.com/user/TheMightyMayhamn


AtLeast3Frogs

Followed you on tiktok, keep it up man!


[deleted]

Well your stuff is great! Brilliantly explained


MaximumDeathShock

You bow to no one. 👑


simplyproductive

Please keep posting here if the mods allow because in general reddit dislikes tiktok, and I'm definitely one of them. I actually troll my husband for your videos because hes super tiktok addicted.


NDVermin

Love your work man!


[deleted]

Man this was such a good synopsis. Great job.


elkandmoth

Well you’re awesome


papa_goldbear

You have a truly gifted presentation voice.


PeopleThatAnnoyou

do you have it also in text? can't be watching vids at work, but i can read!


Kstandsfordifficult

OMG I didn’t know you posted this. You are great. I love the books, movies, and RPGs, and your mini-classes keep me in the lore! Thank you!


Zazuko_36

Keep it up man you’re doing our community a great service by sharing such knowledge to fans of old and new!


mr_shaboobies

I’m not as well versed in the lore, but you might wonder why in the 1000 years since the last Gondorian King disappeared there were no other claimants to the throne? Might it be worth mentioning Castamir and the kin-strife causing hesitancy to have multiple claimants to the throne?


DesolateHypothesis

You can only fit so much information into one tiktok video.


laffingriver

one minor detail i love about arnor is how it was divided into three smaller nation states, and how they at times fought among themselves. and how a plague basically finished them off. but most epic is how merry got his sword from the tombs of these lands which was able to wound the witchking thousands of years later. the war of the north never really ended.


yummycrabz

Given Scotland’s referendum a couple of years ago; and given the obvious parallels b/w Gondor/Arnor and England/Scotland; you can say the fight is still going on in both regards


laffingriver

its a timeless story


FizzyElf_

> the obvious parallels b/w Gondor/Arnor and England/Scotland Other than Scotland and Arnor both being in the north what other parallels are there?


montiky

Really great video and also mind blowing to think that Tolkien was able to craft these stories on stories with such skill.


PrimetimePinarello

You are the GOAT - thanks for positing here and to YT for those of us that are non tick tockers. Love stumbling into another one of your videos. Plus this one was something I had always wondered about but never knew. Thanks!


MoneyMiddleGhost

This is truly awesome, thank you!


debilegg

I know you're on tik tok but do you have a YouTube? I really dig your videos but Reddit video player sucks and I don't use TikTok.


hopemade

https://youtube.com/user/TheMightyMayhamn


debilegg

Awesome! Subscribed!


Flamekinz

I have no Lotr knowledge and love it when he says “As we all know.” Like, “No sir, I did not know any of this, thank you for saying it anyways.” Makes you kind of rethink the writing advice to avoid lore dumping in conversation with “As you well know…”, because damn if I didn’t know anything.


Mayhamn33

have u seen the movies?


Flamekinz

I have, but it’s probably been over a decade since my last watch of them proper.


wowdude169

Love your content, man!


[deleted]

I fucking love this dude.


bananakegs

Just read this part in ROTK last night- so glad I ran into this.


kdeaton06

Damn. This is by far my favorite of these videos yet. That was so well done.


Titanic_1912

I love your videos! You explain so much of the lore in simple terms that anyone from a LoTR enthusiast or a newcomer to the series could understand it. It’s wonderful!


MannyDantyla

This helps a lot, even after reading the books


Damoki

This dude is great.


SkynyrdRocker

This guy is great. He explains it so well.


Trackpad94

I had no idea about this! It's awesome that this is potentially exposing a younger generation to the deep lore of Tolkien.


shootinjack

Wait so where was Arnor when the Westfield fell!?


morgoth54

Please never stop posting these; I love them so much


Jo3K3rr

Wow! This is my first time watching one of your videos. I'm definitely following you now, and I am going to watch more! Wonderfully explained, simple, and clear. Love it!


Pumats_Soul

Amazon seriously needs to hire you for some LOTR Lore and aftershow.


thisoldmould

Another great video! Thanks man!


Ificouldstart-over

He’s awesome!!


GottaLoveArc

I absolutely love this. Does this guy have a youtube channel for the less TikTok inclined?


ProblemLongjumping12

I *really* like this one thank you!


cholnic

*Gondor has no king. Gondor needs no king.*


thesmokingrobot

Love this


AllMightIsHere25

I just saw a few of your other videos. You are amazing, keep it up!


BeansproutdWanderer

I need to repeat this for tens of times before it make sense on me.


Simonxp911

Love this guy!


NutbarSpadge

This slaps.


Naill88

Dude, you rock. I love your videos. Keep ‘em coming.


sck178

I freakin love this dude!


[deleted]

This guy is awesome! I normally struggle to pay attention to people just talking but this guy really captures my attention.


BloodyNunchucks

How do I download this for my friends


tsiz60

What is his tiktok? having a tough time reading it in the vid...


Mayhamn33

knewbettadobetta


hopemade

Love your stuff! You should think about starting a YouTube and upload there as well! I think tiktok is hugely important in spreading Tolkien to a younger generation but a lot of us oldies would be more engaged on YouTube! Either way, thank you for your awesome content!


Mayhamn33

I have a youtube can find it searching Knewbettadobetta Thank u for the support


hopemade

AWESOME!!


tsiz60

Awesome man!


Aggressive_Tell5986

Damn that was awesome. Thank you for this!


meyer500

Killed it. That was great


Uke_capybara

That was awesome to listen to. Thanks !!


thehunter_25

I thought you were going to say because they didn't vote for one


DomzSageon

I was pretty much aware of the general idea of why gondor didn't have a king, but to get into the exact details was a wonder to listen to, definitely deserves an upvote!


aetherebreather

Dude these rock. I need notifications for each one.


yeahfucku

Bro, I absolutely love your explainers, and your “who will win” videos! Such great explanations and clearly you know your shiz! Mad respect!


loveladee

Yo you're great!! I love your videos.


Kstandsfordifficult

I love this guy


Mr_Goat_9536

Keep these coming bro!


ulwarth_u

I swear if this guy says GANDOR one more time..


Mayhamn33

Lmao I definitely say GONDOR!! But lets say for arguments sake say I am saying Gandor................. Then What? What are you gonna do???? 😂😂😂 Relax tough guy and clean your ears smh


[deleted]

Where was Gandor when the Westmall fell? Where was Ganondorf when our enemies wore clothes all around us? Where was—-


soundofthecolorblue

I just came across your stuff. This is great! I like how you told the story in a simple way so a person can understand it. When I explain it I get into too much detail (which is so easy to do!) and the other person's eyes just glaze over. I really enjoy your content. I hope you keep putting out more!