Hey everyone, thank you all for the support! I really hope you enjoyed the video! Please check out Geek Zone’s video on the Rangers as well!: kzitem.info/news/bejne/1a6En3-qp550qaA
@johnbalrog
4 жыл бұрын
You have the best channel about Tolkien’s works on all of KZitem!
@penelopegreene
4 жыл бұрын
Late but not last, RIP Chris T.
@kevinmcgarry2934
4 жыл бұрын
Why not do a video about who would be the next Dark Lord because I think after the ending of the Lord of the Rings Sauron properly will be too weak to come back so what are your thoughts about it
@treynienhuser2616
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the shout out (sort of) of "The Hunt for Gollum" and "Born of Hope" I was hoping for it to be brought up for they are both good films.
@skmcconville1566
4 жыл бұрын
I love this channel. Thanks for these videos.
@IronDragon-2143
4 жыл бұрын
What I especially love about the Rangers was that the whole time they've been patrolling the borders of the Shire without the Hobbits even knowing. Although the Kingdom of Arnor has long since fallen, the Men of the West never forgot their duties to protect those who couldn't protect themselves.
@captainboromir6958
4 жыл бұрын
It is a cool story! Have you ever played the LOTR War in the North video game? You can visit Sarn Ford in that game which is actually where the picture is from that is shown when he mentions Sarn Ford. Loved visiting that place! You get to meet Halbarad and you could see two Hobbit holes across the stream. And the music used for that location is great in my opinion. If you are curious I did a video just showing the place. It's not the greatest quality by any means but here is the link. kzitem.info/news/bejne/mm-Cs65pgoWdo4Y
@michaelwestmoreland2530
Жыл бұрын
@@captainboromir6958 Hey, don't knock yourself. Just watched that video. Excellent showcase. Kind of you to include the link.
@captainboromir6958
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelwestmoreland2530 Well thank you!
@BigBWolf90
4 жыл бұрын
"Few now remember them...yet still some go wandering, sons of forgotten kings, walking in loneliness, guarding from evil things folk that are heedless." Tom Bombadil
@zippyparakeet1074
Жыл бұрын
I loved that paragraph so much, it was almost tear jerking and shows why the Dunedain were just better Men. They had lost their lands and their Kingdom yet they continued to be good people and selflessly protect others from evil because there was no one else left to do so.
@manuelgreil4306
4 жыл бұрын
My favorite scene from "Fellowship" film (at least in the top 3) is Aragorn's introduction at the Prancing Pony: his face hidden by his hood lights up briefly when he draws on his pipe, with Howard Shore overlaying the score with a tiny hint of the Gondor theme. Goosebumps.
@nuclearjanitors
4 жыл бұрын
Just how i imagined it reading the books.
@intruder313
4 жыл бұрын
@@nuclearjanitors I think that's just how it's described - it's certainly one of many scenes that are shot-for-shot remakes of the Ralph Bakshi film (which is an unfinished masterpiece also)
@stephensmith3111
4 жыл бұрын
Glad that you mentioned Howard Shore; composer, arranger, and conductor for the Peter Jackson films (among other works). Music matters.
@Eoraptor1
4 жыл бұрын
I was disappointed we never got to see Aragorn's kinsmen come from the North with the Elendil's House Banner in the film version of ROTK, but I do understand they couldn't depict everything in the books. Still, I think they missed what would have been a great cinematic moment with the unfurling of the Banner before the walls of Minas Tirith. We do see it at the movie version of Aragorn's coronation. If I remember correctly Arwen is carrying it. JAMES
@eddiestark131
4 жыл бұрын
Manuel Greil the actor did a great job with this character one of the best characters ever. Actually the whole lot of movies all the actors were great I mean it wouldn’t be the same without a single one of them.
@heinrichkornelius
3 жыл бұрын
“I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.” - Faramir, Captain of the Rangers of Ithilien
@ladyalaina42
2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Tolkien phrases. Felt by warriors today as well.
@darthsidious8926
4 жыл бұрын
when i first saw strider in the movies he was instantly my favorite
@cclcanadiancountrylife3628
4 жыл бұрын
Darth Sideous same there was so many questions and so few answers and so intriguing
@albussr1589
4 жыл бұрын
He is a dirty, dark men with Sword and Bow and his face screems ADVENTURE!!! How could you not love him?
@border_collie7991
3 жыл бұрын
Boromir was always my fav
@Hunter-pb4zw
3 жыл бұрын
@@border_collie7991 yeah I liked him and strider the best.
@gujikujtutu2330
3 жыл бұрын
@Darth Sidious I thought you'd like sauron and melkor? You know, unlimited poweeeer.
@TheWoodsmanMilling
4 жыл бұрын
All that is gold does not glitter Not all those who wander are lost The old that is strong does not wither Deep roots are not reached by the frost From the ashes a fire shall be woken A light from the shadow shall spring Renewed shall be blade that was broken The crownless again shall be king
@evanater13
3 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps just reading this.
@Spartan-Of-Truth
4 ай бұрын
Genitalia bumps just reading this. 😊
@wuebboltc
4 жыл бұрын
Elegost: I'm getting bored of sitting here at Sarn Ford; can I go hunt wargs? Eradan: Home nothing; I still need to patrol the Coldfells and Mount Gundabad! Amdir: Pass the athelas potion -- I've got a stabbing pain in my chest. Calenglad: Did I ever tell you I fell in love with the spirit guardian of Evendim? Halbarad: SHUT UP GUYS OR I'LL RENDER YOU ALL NON-CANON Sorry; I couldn't resist. Seriously though; the Rangers of the North are some of the most intriguing people in Tolkien's lore. Even when their realm ceased to exist, they persisted -- they turned into the unseen guardians of Eriador, a mission they maintained for more than 1000 years. And then they helped form a new Arnor after the War of the Ring.
@therogueblade915
4 жыл бұрын
Chris Wuebbolt I love the LOTRO references!
@observationsfromthebunker9639
4 жыл бұрын
LOTRO Rangers are great guys.
@brotv9458
4 жыл бұрын
"Too few have come. We cannot defeat the armies of Moridor." " No, we can't, but we will meet them in battle none the less."
@tylersoto7465
3 жыл бұрын
No but kratos from God of war can lol
@UnholyWrath3277
2 жыл бұрын
@@tylersoto7465 Anyone could with the level of plot armor he's given lol he's basically video game Batman
@johnjunkersfeld2964
4 жыл бұрын
You could also say they’re... Men of the West.
@MenoftheWest
4 жыл бұрын
You get it ;)
@denniscleary7580
4 жыл бұрын
I would have loved seeing the Dunedain Rangers jumping off the Corsair ships to the aid of Gondor and their king instead of the army of the undead in the movie. -“I bid you Stand! Men of the WEST!”
@BigBWolf90
4 жыл бұрын
I'd have taken both
@jimbombadill
4 жыл бұрын
almost countless are the things i would have loved to see differently in the movies....
@jimbombadill
4 жыл бұрын
@Melkhiordarkblade are you for real now? the army? they were what 30 rangers against the tens of thousands of mordor...that would not have added or taken away that. And even with or without in the book it was also the only hope to winn that Frodo made it. Haldir coming to Helms deep isnt in the book so if it was true to the book that wouldnt have been a repetition of that....also I would have taken the grey company coming to a REAL Aragorn insted of Elrond trying to talk the guy that didnt want to be king to go and get the ghost busters army from the movie and then make it sweap out minas tirith....Gimli even makes a point in the movie...they could have kept them and won the whole war...that shit in the movies was just realy realy awful...like many other things in it.
@marckrieger3277
4 жыл бұрын
@@jimbombadill I dislike many things about the movies (elves in helms deep, the ghosts in minas tirith and so on) but i would not call the movies shit, they are still very good book adaptions.
@jimbombadill
4 жыл бұрын
@@marckrieger3277 i can go as far as to say that there are some good things in the movies...for me its mostly the visuals and some other things...but they killed many of the characters and also just made alot of things for the sake of comersialism. Legolas the girl idol, Gimli the funny sidekick...and so on. I felt sadly that Peter Jaksson lacked a deeper knowledge of the books or didnt have time enough to get it on film...some say "yes it movies this had to be done"...but realy had it? what do we know about that...they could have been done into more deep and magical movies in a slower pace and so on...and they might have been loved as much....this is Peter Jaksson version...and well there are more things about them that i dislike than like, sadly enough.
@theranger6411
4 жыл бұрын
I just watch the Battle of Helms Deep and a Men of the West vid show up today. Awesome. Also those Rangers are badass.
@SwedishDunedain
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with you Yoystan, the Dúnedain and their descendants the Rangers of the North are one of the coolest concepts of the legendarium. Of such noble heritage, from honored Númenor, they kept watch of their old homeland unbeknownst to their modern inhabitants and have now been redeemed with the coming of King Elessar and the revival of the Reunited Kingdoms!
@yourstruly4817
4 жыл бұрын
One channel to rule them all, one channel to bring them all and on KZitem bind them. In the land of KZitem where the videos lie.
@marlonquintana3466
Жыл бұрын
👀
@SK4M_Freal
3 жыл бұрын
Us Rangers of the North still exist in the 2021st year of the Fourth age, some calls us Jedi's or superheroes or even special ops but the line of the Dúnedain still exists and the ring of Barihir is still passed from kin to friends and allies. The star of the Dúnedain still shines⭐⭐⭐
@pilroberts6185
4 жыл бұрын
How many 'Rangers', nameless and faceless wondered about the ages dedicated to duty, honor, sacrifice to defend the West while their arrogantly ignorant beneficiaries sneered at them. Literature copies history, words echo experience, art emulates life.. for the same happens in our age, in our West.
@777armageddon
4 жыл бұрын
specifically what are you talking about ???"for the same happens in our age, in our West. "????
@Skelstoolbox
4 жыл бұрын
Best comment ever... Rangers keeping the West intact while modern SJWs and other leftist entities try and tear it apart... Fight the good fight men of Western Blood!
@cypher4783
4 жыл бұрын
May we not be found wanting.
@OldCosmicOne
4 жыл бұрын
@@Skelstoolbox Ironic considering its you right wingers that can't seem to follow the law. Case in point: republicans and their weak president.
@Skelstoolbox
4 жыл бұрын
@@OldCosmicOne I have a Prime Minister, not a President and what do you mean "weak"? Like physically? Emotionally? I don't rate leadership skills by arm wrestling but if that gets the average, functionally illiterate American to the polls, then so be it..
@DrRavenous
4 жыл бұрын
Some bits of information from the books that give insight about how important the Rangers were: Aragorn says in the Council of Elrond "Peace and Freedom, you say? The North would have known them little but for us. Fear would have destroyed them. But when dark things come from the houseless hills, or creep from sunless woods, they fly from us." We can then assume that there were many dangers in the wild North, and that it wouldn't have taken much time for them to overrun the towns and settlements if the Rangers hadn't been there. "'Strider' I am to one fat man who lives within a day's march of foes that would freeze his heart, or lay his little town in ruin, if he were not guarded ceaselessly." As to what the Rangers guarded against, we can safely assume Orcs, Wargs, Trolls, and Barrow Wights. They also worked South, so probably they guarded against raiders and bandits from Dunland. We also know they went North, perhaps to guard against remnants from the Witch King's forces from ages past. Best and birds from sunless woods, and spies more evil than they are...
@thedunadan8021
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video sir! The Rangers were always my favorite characters, especially Aragorn. In fact, recently I purchased the Ring of Barahir from The Noble Collection. It is a BEAUTIFUL piece and well worth buying.
@gilanbarona9814
4 жыл бұрын
I really love this channel, Yoystan. I can relate to the Rangers of Middle Earth, because I was a Ranger once, when I was in the Army. I'd like to think we were as noble and honourable.
@markuhler2664
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure you were. Same hopes for me & my shipmates, too.
@MenoftheWest
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, my friend! And thank you for your service! I am sure that you were noble and honourable indeed!
@Tronpool99
4 жыл бұрын
Ranger's lead the way, my friend.
@paulwagner688
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Bilbo met Aragorn when he visited Rivendell during the Quest of Erebor. Granted, Aragorn would only have been like 10 at the time...
@alex-ug7xc
4 жыл бұрын
Would've been cool. Though I believe Aragorn would be in his late 20's, right? I believe the Quest of Erebor happened 60 years before the LOTR story. Aragorn was 87 there.
@paulwagner688
4 жыл бұрын
@@alex-ug7xc In The Tale of Years in the LOTR Appendices, Aragorn was born around 2931, and the Quest of Erebor took place in 2941. After Bilbo left, Frodo waited another 17 years before he left the Shire. The movie compresses that 17 years into like 3 minutes. Bilbo left when Frodo was 33. Frodo was 50 when he left The Shire
@alex-ug7xc
4 жыл бұрын
@@paulwagner688 Ah I see, that makes sense then. Thank you for explaining!
@cliffowens3629
4 жыл бұрын
Just heard that Orson Bean the original voice of Bilbo Baggins was killed this morning in LA. Run over on the street. Sad.
@markstott6689
11 күн бұрын
@@cliffowens3629 Imagine reaching 91 only to die after being hit by two cars. 😢❤😢
@hudsonball4702
4 жыл бұрын
You and Geek Zone need to do a collaboration video one day. I'd suggest an overview and rundown of the Battle of the Five armies at the end of The Hobbit.
@MenoftheWest
4 жыл бұрын
We are definitely in talks about a collab!
@celticspirit1
4 жыл бұрын
I wished I lived in Middle Earth sometimes. I would love to be Ranger living in the wild keeping The Shire safe. Fantasy seems much better than reality in the world at times.
@januzzell8631
4 жыл бұрын
Poignant playing LOTRo when you work with the Grey Company and have a feeling for some of these lone men of the West and their loyalty and integrity - thank you for sharing. Beautiful telling of their tales and some sage words of wisdom too :D
@rx7fd9782
4 жыл бұрын
This video is a chance for Men of the West, KZitemr of the internet, to show his quality.
@easonliu1766
4 жыл бұрын
'I look foul and feel fair. Is that it? All thats is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost'- J.R.R Tolkien Fellowship of the Ring
@bettyminch7033
Жыл бұрын
The Dunedain are some of my favorite characters thank you for this video.
@superdavidss
3 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful. God bless JRR Tolkien and you for your amazing work.
@verasverrucktevideos1810
4 жыл бұрын
Me and my friend are now wo-men of the west 😁 as we both subbed. I am so happy that I found this channel. I love everything middle earth related. I just can't seem to stop watching your videos. And by the way I really like your voice and how you pronounce the names. It is a rather delightful experience to listen to you. Thank you for making these.
@orrointhewise87
4 жыл бұрын
".....and I say to you now, I will not bow to this ranger from the north! Last of a ragged house, long bereft of lordship." Cant believe it took this long to do a video on the rangers!! Lol better late than never ^_^ Love these guys; they're like secret agents of middle earth, always fighting for the greater good when most of the world knows nothing about them Time to give credit where it's due ❤
@PresidentHedgehog7956
4 жыл бұрын
Secret agents of Christ.
@codeysnow2980
4 жыл бұрын
The respect and admiration Peter Jackson had for Tolkien's work is evident in the movies and how he wanted everything authentic as humanly possible. He brought Tolkien's world and vision to life and I love him for it!
@timothybessemer7316
4 жыл бұрын
I didn't like Jackson's portrayal of Faramir though. Faramir in the books was not in the least tempted by the ring and said as much.
@codeysnow2980
4 жыл бұрын
@@timothybessemer7316 you can't expect for the movie to match the book in every single aspect when it's two different people. Jackson is going to do some small things that doesn't affect the major plot and storylines because it's his chance to put his own spin on things. Also, that arc is more interesting for a film. I didn't like it that much either but I respect how he ended his character in the film. These films are an adaptation of Tolkien's original work. Not a copycat. So many people don't take in to account the thought and energy that Peter and his crew put into costumes, dialects and languages, always staying on the main plot with only a few branches of personal creativity from a guy who deserves to have his own twists on things because of how much thought he put into these films
@thebystander1636
4 жыл бұрын
Except for the Hobbit. That was a cash grab.
@nordicblood8470
4 жыл бұрын
The Bystander thats your opinion.... but a cash grab it was not for the movie though not as good as the first 3 it was still epic. I have read and owned the simarillion and all six LOTR books and I must say JACKSON adaptation is probably unmatched. But your opinion I respectfully disagree.
@77777Spooky
4 жыл бұрын
May I just say that I absolutely approve of you working with GeekZone, and I would personally love to see you guys collaborate and have a conservation about some of these things in the legendarium.
@MenoftheWest
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad to hear it! We are in talks of future collabs!
@joahmoss5585
4 жыл бұрын
It's awesome to finally see you do a video on the people who influenced the naming of your channel! I really like reading and learning more about the Rangers and wish that we could learn more about them and what exactly they did, especially during the War of the Rings.
@CharlesMarlow1898
4 жыл бұрын
"Few now remember them... yet still some go wandering, sons of forgotten kings walking in loneliness, guarding from evil things folk that are heedless." -Tom Bombadil on the Rangers -JRR Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Rings
@joebuckley2180
4 жыл бұрын
I always love watching your uploads on Sunday night before going to sleep and the week starts
@rijkemans5114
4 жыл бұрын
"...as are all who love Tolkien's works" you hit the nail on the head. I can't help but notice that while discussions about Tolkien's work occur, these are usually mature discussions. People are open to others points of view and treat each other with respect. Compare that to, say, Star Wars, where people bitch if you don't like the movie that's someone else's favourite.
@captainboromir6958
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Though sadly I have seen some LOTR fans be jerks too. But it's not very common. But yeah Star Wars and the war between fandoms of Marvel and DC is really toxic anymore. I enjoy all of the franchises, LOTR being my number 1 favorite. I just don't understand why people have to be so mean and petty now days. It's really sad to see.
@mikemooney169
4 жыл бұрын
I actually said Yay when I saw the notification
@MenoftheWest
4 жыл бұрын
@OaksArmorial
4 жыл бұрын
Nerd
@paulwagner688
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best quote about the Dunedain of the North: "`Peace and freedom, do you say? The North would have known them little but for us. Fear would have destroyed them. But when dark things come from the houseless hills, or creep from sunless woods, they fly from us. What roads would any dare to tread, what safety would there be in quiet lands, or in the homes of simple men at night, if the Dúnedain were asleep, or were all gone into the grave? `And yet less thanks have we than you. Travellers scowl at us, and countrymen give us scornful names. "Strider" I am to one fat man who lives within a day's march of foes that would freeze his heart or lay his little town in ruin, if he were not guarded ceaselessly. Yet we would not have it otherwise. If simple folk are free from care and fear, simple they will be, and we must be secret to keep them so. That has been the task of my kindred, while the years have lengthened and the grass has grown"
@dylanescobar2027
4 жыл бұрын
I’m so happy to see your channel thriving. There can never be enough Lord of the Rings content. Thank you!!
@jobwykstra5368
4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos. Always nice to see them in my notifications.
@AmiraMekkaoui
4 жыл бұрын
I always love how you start your videos with reading a little passage. This was yet another great video.
@nuclearjanitors
4 жыл бұрын
I wish they'd done the Scouring of the Shire in the movies. Would have loved to see the Fellowship coming back wearing steel, catching weird looks from everyone and stomping ass. Awesome video as always.
@treydixon5399
4 жыл бұрын
It's one of my favorite parts. Especially when the Gaffer shows up, criticizes Sam. Frodo says that Sam has been great and is famous around the world: "It takes a lot o' believing," said the Gaffer,"though I can see he's been mixing in strange company." It was wonderful to see the old hobbit, impatient with talk of saving the world from a legendary powerful evil, bluntly saying "they dug up my tatters." Tolkien said that he saw Sam as the hero of LOTR...and even he couldn't convince the Gaffer that Sam is a hero.
@nealsterling8151
4 жыл бұрын
"hope for a better Future" that's sadly a rare view these days in modern media.
@christianfarren1179
4 жыл бұрын
Tolkien will be the eternal optimist, but many of his readers have become more cynical. The general populace has lost faith in many local and world leaders. They believe they regularly act in their own self interest (wherever you land on the political spectrum) rather than benefit the common good and refuse to change their ways. It seems that, like ASOIAF teaches, the worse you are, the better you do in society. And as much as I’d love to disagree with that, I think it’s on to something.
@nealsterling8151
4 жыл бұрын
@NihlusGreen Indeed. Good Star Trek (TOS and TNG) has always been about hope, optimism and about building a world, in which somone would actually want to live in. But Modern producers seem to completely missunderstand this message and make series with bad and uninspired writing and pointless action. That's why i fear the worst for the upcoming LotR series. The makers seem to have deliberately chosen one of the most miserable eras in tolkiens work. I fear they just want to have a opportunity to show violence and miserable people. It all seems to me they just want to jump on the GoT train. I'll be extremely cautious about that series.
@dr.strangelove9815
3 жыл бұрын
When the night is the darkest, the sea the most tumultuous and hope a distant memory, to persevere and fight for a better future is even more noble. Great personal sacrifices are made and difficult decisions taken, heroes are forged in such circumstances. Nothing is more honorable than standing tall when the world around you is cowering or fleeing in fear, it emboldens others.
@MidianNiles
4 жыл бұрын
Again I'm humbled by the words imprinted in my spirit as I served along side of Rangers (75th Regiment, First Battalion, A Co "Alpha Force", 1st Platoon, Weapons), "We will not accept accommodation, treasure, or spoils for our mission. A Rangers prize is the heroics untold." These words ringing loudly in my spirit as Aragorn's quote was evoked in your video. Well done my friend; Castle Midian salutes your efforts!
@SuperOBRN
4 жыл бұрын
Got notification.. Ran upstairs and crawled in bed to listen! Love love LOVE your videos!
@Hardrada88
8 ай бұрын
Excellent channel :) great videos. Was always a big fan of the Rangers. Found a connection between the ranger life and my own interests. Besides history and archery etc..When i was a wee nipper my dad would take me hiking, camping teaching me how to build a shelter, different fires etc how to keep warm without a shelter nor fire. How to fish. How to spot tracks and identify them and plants for food and medicine etc. Im a tad grey now hah and passing on my knowledge but could happily live like that always. The Rangers..Range! They live in the wild. I love that. Once again, superb video. Youve earned a new subscriber:)
@TheDmac66
4 жыл бұрын
Marry or pippin make a comment about the difference between the men of the grey company compared to the men of Rohan, to bad you didn’t include it, it really sums up the rangers well.
@AlexLopez-vm7uq
4 жыл бұрын
Already saw Geekzones,.. was waiting for yours next since seeing your previous poll ;)! Although Geekzone does good coverage of the lore of Middle Earth... your Narration skills are without a doubt the best for Story telling,.. and as a fan of Middle Earth since childhood it goes without saying that it is most appreciated ;D! #RIPChristopherTolkien :"(
@hound9313
4 жыл бұрын
“Wherever you are in Middleearth.” Today I’m in Dol Amroth. Great video, one my favorites you’ve done. So cool to hear the Rangers worked against dark forces outside public eyes. They fought to keep people safe without the reward of praise or notoriety. Says a lot about their bravery and devotion.
@MedievalFantasy93
4 жыл бұрын
HOUND93 heeey I’m in Dol Amroth in LOTRO. Beautiful city.
@Ray19888
4 жыл бұрын
Not to sound eccentric, but any other channel that try's to make these videos about middle earth wouldn't be the same. You have certain way when it comes to your video's that makes them unique. So good job. And thank you.
@vtbmwbiker
4 жыл бұрын
Love the inclusion of all the old Brothers Hildebrandt art! Some of it so dramatically cheesy and fun.
@jarrettmitchell1888
4 жыл бұрын
Another great video, Yoystan! Keep it up!
@walkingwriter4325
4 жыл бұрын
Strider at the Prancing Pony chapters is one of my favorite sections in LOTR. Great video!
@thingsofsuch
4 жыл бұрын
You could substitute this tale for almost all of the Lord of the Rings and not miss much aside from the travels of Ford, Sam, and Stinker/Slinker. The way you wove the two branches of Rangers together bringing the end of the story with the Battle of Black Gate really pulls so much background forward with very little to actually use from the source and you did so oh so very eloquently & passionately. My thanks to the namesake of these men ... for you sir ... a not only a fan but a fair voice to further along those who are but casual fans of the worlds of Tolkien.
@musicandactionfigures
4 жыл бұрын
I just saw this video and subscribed instantly. As a fan of LOTR and The Silmarillion, I'll surely watch your other videos whenever time permits. Stay safe. Rock on! 🤘⭐
@MoonlightDawnMoolightDawn
4 жыл бұрын
Lovely presentation -- The Men of of Middle-Earth are in fact my favorites! Thank you again!
@kevinwessels4810
4 жыл бұрын
Loved the vid! I always wanted to know more about the Dúnedain. There's just a little bit of confusion I have. At around 4:30 you say that the cloak clasps were 6-pointed stars, but the illustrations show 8-pointed stars. I didn't see anyone else bring this up in the comments, so I may be mishearing things. Apart from that, I'm glad to know more about the Rangers. I didn't know how humble they were in doing good deeds with no desire for fame, a trait we should all aspire to have. Thank you again for making Tolkien's legendarium more accessible for those of us who don't have the time or money to delve into his work.
@daylanmick9925
4 жыл бұрын
I was just looking for a Men of the West video Yesterday, then I just saw this. Cool!
@philanderson5138
4 жыл бұрын
thank you, you have explained alot i did not know..
@lassiefish6838
4 жыл бұрын
ha!, you found a picter of Will from Ranger's Apprentice! I love thowes books!
@nullgravity2583
3 жыл бұрын
I love wild camping, bushcraft and what not so I recently took a deeper look into the Dúnadain rangers and they really stuck out to me. I love that noble and as you said virtuous survivalist archetype. The mysteriousness of them and their deeds as well as their mysterious land commonly referred to as "the lost lands of Arnor" is very cool too.
@skmcconville1566
4 жыл бұрын
Suggestion: Filli and Killi epic character history's.
@TheWoodsmanMilling
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@treynienhuser2616
4 жыл бұрын
That would be cool!
@johnycoho7830
4 жыл бұрын
DEW IT! Yes precious!
@anthonypeltier4039
4 жыл бұрын
How about not
@LandStrider23
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Great levity at the moment
@darthvader2943
4 жыл бұрын
Love ur work man
@marionbaggins
4 жыл бұрын
Rumors has it, Yoystan is a Dúnedain Ranger...Is This True Yoystan?!!! You keep reminding me, *Somewhere, Somehow* I need money to Listen to your Podcasts!!! *I really, REALLY need to Listen* Thanks for the Rangers Mellon, Until the 9 Men Rings of Power...Marion Baggins Out!!! P.s You also reminded me, to really watch those Fan Films!!!
@marionbaggins
4 жыл бұрын
P.ps At the current moment, Tom Hiddleston *Loki* more looks like a Ranger/Dúnedain than Sauron...Just Saying!!!
@kirillzakharov7336
3 жыл бұрын
1:41 seen both twice. Very good films.
@jesuscoyt-munoz2753
4 жыл бұрын
Great video yoystan and the rangers are also one of my favorite characters in the lord of the rings despite their mistrust from the people of Bree. And I have a suggestion could you do a character history video on Arwen or a video explaining the history of minas tirith?
@gordonmills2748
4 жыл бұрын
I first read the Lord of the Rings in the 1970s. Thanks for your videos.
@partywithartty
4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Something I would enjoy seeing would be an alternate timeline theory about how the world history would change if the three elvish rings were tainted by Sauron and the rings of men were somehow left untainted or hidden.
@dovahkiin-fc4bk
4 жыл бұрын
Been waiting!!
@TheTexasStranger
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Yoystan. Also, I noticed how amazing the channel growth has been since i subscribed in the early fall when you were at pre 200k levels. I'm happy to see you gaining so much so quickly, you deserve it!
@cclcanadiancountrylife3628
4 жыл бұрын
The rangers were “special forces” of the kingdom
@codynoel1721
4 жыл бұрын
I love what you guys do here. I've listened to all the audio books of Tolkien multiple times over and y'all do a great job reminding me of the amazing stories that happened in that literature.
@evanater13
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, I wish there was more about them prior to the events of the TLOTR
@Abcdefghijklmno4840
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sooooooo much pal for all the information!!!!!!
@huntclanhunt9697
4 жыл бұрын
I always assumed the Gray Company was a pre selected bodyguard for Aragorn. He called them that from the start, so it was already their name. This seems to imply that they were an already existing as a unit. I always assumed that there were at least several thousand rangers, as they kept almost all threats away from Bree and the Shire, which is covering thousands of square miles.
@Trigm
2 жыл бұрын
But then why would the absence of those 30 cause Bree and the Shire to suffer raids and attacks? Butterbur remarks that Bree had a taste of what it is like without the rangers over that year, and the Shire would not have to be scoured if the rangers were still guarding its borders. 30 men do not make that sort of change out of 3000. 30 out of 100-300 does.
@yogidemis8513
4 жыл бұрын
Once again Yoystan out does himself delivering us another great history story of Middle Earth.
@allensaunders449
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful art work. Particularly the brothers Hildebrand. My favorite fantasy artists ever. Excellent vid
@trent6134
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much man for this awesome video. The Rangers are one of my favourite things about Tolkien's Legendarium.
@TheHuntersHardcorePubsTeam7305
4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos like always bro ❤️
@Fnelrbnef
3 жыл бұрын
This would make the perfect series-material.
@totroco
4 жыл бұрын
honor to view this tale, thanks man!
@topdawg3359
Жыл бұрын
. “You are the luckiest, the canniest, and the most reckless man I ever knew. Bless you, laddie.” - Gimli,
@crazykids2004
3 жыл бұрын
The Rangers of North and South are Incredible amazing video as always 💓
@coy0te9
4 жыл бұрын
I read a charming fanfic short novel involving the Rangers of the North. A modern English woman woke up in the middle of an open field with a man in a gray cloak with a sword looking down at her. She winds up traveling south with the Gray Company. Don't ask because I don't remember why they didn't leave her with Elrond and Galadriel for safe keeping. In case you ever wondered, they stopped in Rohan briefly after the army had ridden for Gondor. If I remember correctly she marries her Ranger and asks the Wizards and Elves to not make efforts to return her.
@vicmarmo9334
4 жыл бұрын
Cool :) Wouldn't have seen those fan films without seeing this. Thanks!
@bat1159man
4 жыл бұрын
Well done and one I was hoping to see - thanks!
@Sionnach1601
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent analysis, thank you again for this video. They are all wonderful.
@jrad410
4 жыл бұрын
Like that you used the Rise of the Witch King visuals here, great game taught me a lot about Arnor
@jnrjnr77
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for video yoystan, I really enjoyed it 👍 Kieran from Dublin ☘️
@normahartmann1832
4 жыл бұрын
That last quote expressing the virtues of the Rangers was ( In my mind) reminiscent of a prayer as to how to live and what to strive for a Hu-man.
@Abcdefghijklmno4840
4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations pal for making such an extraordinary video!!!!!!
@wpsam52
3 жыл бұрын
What a great video. Glad I found your channel. Exciting times for Tolkien fans.
@chrissnyder8415
4 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Great way to end a Sunday evening.
@Abcdefghijklmno4840
4 жыл бұрын
Incredible video! NICE introduction!!!!!!
@tony4245
Жыл бұрын
The "Hunt for Gollum" was a really good flick. Looking forward to seeing the other one.
@Fan_Made_Videos
4 жыл бұрын
Oh how I wished Peter Jackson could have inserted just a brief scene in RotK or even TT where the group of Rangers of the North appear before Aragorn to show support for their future King. Even if we didn't see them again in the movie(s) it would have been worth it for me. The movie made me feel like Aragorn was the ONLY Dunedain living West of the Misty Mountains LOL
@rogue3500
4 жыл бұрын
Loved listening to your story so now I'm going to look up the other books by Tolkein and introduce my grandson to the books. Thank you, your a great storyteller.
@dsoul4094
4 жыл бұрын
Love how you all support each other's channels not just thinking of ur own 😁💜💙💚💖🌹
@ex.O
4 жыл бұрын
So many comments talking about their military as they are equivalents of this fictional "all what we could hope a military will be" characters "The Dúnedain Rangers of Middle-earth". No military force is like them because they came for a wish of what men can also be, unfortunately in reality things are very different and no army regardless of his leadership behave in war like this. Because war brings the deepest on humans emotions and we all feel too much; then rape, executions, torture, slavery (sexual/work exploitation - human trafficking), child recruitment, etc. are the tone of our real world. That's why I love this characters because there has been people that inspired it and keep trying to be the best they can even in the worst conditions and surrounded by companions that are worst than the people they fight.
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