The Complete Travels of Aragorn | Tolkien Explained

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Never has a character been more suited to a "Travels of..." video. The guy has traveled everywhere.

A Dúnedain with 90 years of life, with more than 60 years of experience traveling throughout Middle-earth, beyond Harad and Rhûn, facing Orcs, Trolls, Haradrim, Variags, Khands, Pirates of Umbar. And there are still some saying that Jaime Lannister could have a chance against Elessar.

Once again, my sympathies for Aragorn having to endure Gollum's endless moans, groans, the endless muttering and cursing of Bilbo Baggins wishing him dead for stealing his "Precious" while having to drag him 900 miles to Mirkwood.

My favorite Third Age character. He's the archetypal King and Warrior and all around the best embodiment of the healthy masculine in literature—he's gentle in friendship, fierce in battle, wise as a leader, courageous and intrepid as a traveler, an emotive poet, a compassionate and empathetic companion, and a loyal lover. Pretty much my ideal role model.

Idk why but I hope Debbie never stops being a patron or whatever. After all the silly different names and donors. It’s just Debbie. It’s always Debbie. Idk if you’ll see this Debbie but just your name brings me a slight joy at the end of every video lol

“Strider” such a fitting nickname for him. A fantastic character.

"Only remembers his own name because people shout it at him all day" is savage. I had forgotten that, I need to place itin the vault for future use.

You forgot to mention that while it is true the Hobbits did not notice Strider until they were already in the Prancing Pony, he had actually noticed them outside the Bree Gate when they were still being guided there by Tom Bombadil. He had over heard Tom speaking with the Hobbits and was now aware that they were the Hobbits he was looking for.

Glory to the King of Gondor, for he walked a path few could tread. And peace to the queen so fair, for her love knew no end ✨️

It's interesting that Denethor felt second-place to Thorongil in Ecthelion's heart, considering that Denethor ends up treating both his sons the same way years later, praising Boromir but barely acknowledging Faramir unless it's to berate him... Great video!!

I recently learned that Tolkien himself saw Aragorn as beardless. Elves do not have beards (with two exceptions) and descendants of Elros inherited this trait as well as a long lifespan. This also applies to other Gondorians such as Denethor, Boromir, and Faramir.

I can just imagine Elronds sons saying "We failed your father. We will not fail you." Maybe even say this before the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.

The fact that Arwen died of sorrow and loneliness brings me to tears.

He should have been the one to get a Lord of the Rings game instead of Gollum. He travelled so much, so far and for much longer. He encountered Eru knows how many enemies. Why the Utumno did they go for Gollum is insane because they could have genuinely made good story(s) for Aragorn.

"I do not know what strength is in my blood, but I swear to you I will not let the white city fall. Nor our people fail." -Aragorn Elessar

I think it can't be overstated how impressive it is that Aragorn looked into the Palantír (when, as Gimli pointed out, even Gandalf feared such an encounter) and was able to wrestle the stone from Sauron's control. He literally beat Sauron in a mental duel! Granted, the stone was rightfully his and this was an important factor, but it is still an impressive feat. It truly shows that he is one of the great, powerful leaders of Middle Earth, with physical and mental strength, willpower, endurance and abilities that are far above those of normal men. As Legolas later says, the way Aragorn commanded the Army of the Dead and urged his company forward despite their fear and exhaustion shows how much willpower and "capability of domination" (for lack of a better word) he has - had he taken the ring, he would've been a powerful and terrible ruler.

Elrond sure has an interesting way of saying, "You're not dating my daughter." 😅

I love hearing your voice so animated and enthusiastic just as much as a love the stories themselves,you’re doing a great work for the next generation

Knowing how much you love the last conversation between Aragorn and Arwen, I’m surprised you didn’t include it in this video😂