Aragorn went first to Faramir, and then to the Lady Éowyn, and last to Merry. When he had looked on the faces of the sick and seen their hurts he sighed. “Here I must put forth all such power and skill as is given to me,” he said. “Would that Elrond were here, for he is the eldest of all our race, and has the greater power.” And Éomer seeing that he was both sorrowful and weary said: “First you must rest, surely, and at the least eat a little?” But Aragorn answered: “Nay, for these three, and most soon for Faramir, time is running out. All speed is needed.”
we make fun of thorin getting lost in the shire but you know the nazgul also had to keep asking for directions to find bag end so maybe hobbits’ city planning is just wack
Alternative theory: Hobbits hate strangers ruining the chill vibes so much they intentionally give bad directions to throw people off.
It took me a ridiculous amount of time to figure out that in Lord of the Rings, “sister-son” and “sister-daughter” meant nephew and niece and not that something freaky was going on in Rohan.
You have very big eyes, very big blue eyes. Do you think this is the reason why you’re successful and famous? – Dominic Monaghan (prank interview with Elijah Wood)
The Paradox Machine 