Book of lost tales (part 1) help - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Morgoth Bauglir · 11-01-2002, 03:11 PM

I just purchased The Book of Lost Tales Part one and am only a few pages into it. Im at the part where he is telling Eriol and the other inhabitants of the cottage about the cottage of lost play.

My question is that when does this take pplace? It must be after Earendel (this is how its spelt in the book) guides the men to Numenore, because there are references to Earendel constantly. Furthermore, i would like to know if eriol (Aelfwine) is related to Earendel, because i beleive there was a reference to that also.

And it also says that the cottage in valinor (not erresea) was gaurded by the eldar and that it was where the lost children of men wandered to.

Also, is the cottage Eriol is presently in the cottage that Vaire and her husband are referring to?It doesnt seem like it because it seems like the cottage being talked about in the story is somewhere else. And are Vaire and her husban vala?

Thanks in advance, this is very confusing to me and i appreciate all help. i hope i didnt make it too confusing for you.

[ November 01, 2002: Message edited by: Morgoth Bauglir ]

11-01-2002, 03:11 PM	#1
Morgoth Bauglir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 252	Book of lost tales (part 1) help I just purchased The Book of Lost Tales Part one and am only a few pages into it. Im at the part where he is telling Eriol and the other inhabitants of the cottage about the cottage of lost play. My question is that when does this take pplace? It must be after Earendel (this is how its spelt in the book) guides the men to Numenore, because there are references to Earendel constantly. Furthermore, i would like to know if eriol (Aelfwine) is related to Earendel, because i beleive there was a reference to that also. And it also says that the cottage in valinor (not erresea) was gaurded by the eldar and that it was where the lost children of men wandered to. Also, is the cottage Eriol is presently in the cottage that Vaire and her husband are referring to?It doesnt seem like it because it seems like the cottage being talked about in the story is somewhere else. And are Vaire and her husban vala? Thanks in advance, this is very confusing to me and i appreciate all help. i hope i didnt make it too confusing for you. [ November 01, 2002: Message edited by: Morgoth Bauglir ]