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 The Tolkien Reading Day (or TRD in short) event in LotRO is a dedicated day to the renowned works of J.R.R.Tolkien and Middle-earth original creations of others. It occurs every week (and has done so for about four years so far) on the Laurelin server in the Arda Channel. Therein the memory of many fair things is written ever since it was created and the TRD started. 

 

 On every TRD there is the Main Reading (a lengthy read) usually from the books by the founder or/and by others that want to do some story-telling. Original Middle-earth works of others (or yourself) may be shared as well, such as: songs, poems, riddles, tales, character backgrounds, essays, music, and art. These may be seen on any day, but on a Thursday it would be more preferred.

 

 Though this event is meant for a whole day, from the beginning of the morning till the very coming of the following one (your local time), so that all may experience it no matter where one is in the world, the talk is not unceasing​ and quietness has its fair share. Still, much more about the lore one may read on that day in that channel wherein this event occurs than anywhere else in LotRO.

 

 All folk of mature mind and kind manners are welcome, both learned and beginners. And those who wish to just listen are more than welcome to join, but bear in mind that what is shared during these reading days relies also on the people's participation.  I/we desire your engagement, but no pressure should be felt to take part. Even the silent and shy folk contribute after their own manner. Feel at ease.

 

 

Short commentary of others regarding this event:

 

''Rekindled my joy in the magical world of Tolkien, and deepened my understanding of it.''

 

''What is most wonderful for me is that nobody has ever made me feel small for knowing so little and that means a great deal to me.''

 

 ''This is an astounding event. The telling is impeccable and it manages to captivate an audience through a PC screen - no easy task. Time well spent!'' 

 

''I often sit by the fire with a cup of tea and a muffin on Tolkien Reading Day and enjoy an evening of tales and adventures - it is a warm cozy feeling, and a lovely way to enjoy the wonderful world of Tolkien - Thank you kindly!''

 

''I always look forward to questing on those days-- nothing makes it a little less tedious like a good tale."

 

 

 Although this is not a role play event, role players can benefit much from it due to all the lore that is shared and talked about, and sometimes even studied especially for rp matters.

 

 As for all the good folk from other servers that read this, do not despair! For though indeed you may have crossed many mountains and many rivers and trodden many plains for a long while in your realm and therefore may falter to start all over again on another server, you need not to be a high level in order to join for this event, as it occurs in a server-wide chat-channel (which can be joined even from the game introduction). And in that hidden channel you may find joy and content the like of which you might have never had before in the game.                                                            

 There are no gulfs between us; not in distance at least -for one can get to another server swiftly- but rather in our choices. Do not be divided from your kindred! Come and I/we shall welcome you as our long sundered kinsfolk.                                                                                         

 

 

Come and  be in a place  where the tales of Middle-earth are still kept in the hearts of many.

 

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