Tolkien was intentionally vague about who or what Tom Bombadil was - he believed any mythical story needed something that could not be explained. One of the only times he provided any clarification on Tom Bombadil’s identity was in response to critical analysis theorizing Bombadil might be a god—Tolkien explicitly rejected that argument.
One could make a whole bunch of different arguments as to Bombadil’s identity; pretty much the only incorrect argument is calling him “God incarnate.”
This, incidentally, was the single greatest flavor fail in Wizards of the Coast’s otherwise rather fun Lord of the Rings Magic the Gathering set—Bombadil was given the “God” typing, despite Tolkien’s explicit writings on the subject.
Tolkien was intentionally vague about who or what Tom Bombadil was - he believed any mythical story needed something that could not be explained. One of the only times he provided any clarification on Tom Bombadil’s identity was in response to critical analysis theorizing Bombadil might be a god—Tolkien explicitly rejected that argument.
One could make a whole bunch of different arguments as to Bombadil’s identity; pretty much the only incorrect argument is calling him “God incarnate.”
This, incidentally, was the single greatest flavor fail in Wizards of the Coast’s otherwise rather fun Lord of the Rings Magic the Gathering set—Bombadil was given the “God” typing, despite Tolkien’s explicit writings on the subject.
Oh look you’re back. Yeah agreed, honestly the mystery of what Tom actually is is one of the most interesting parts of the character. Tho I think the OG post was just saying Bombadil was really cool, rather then he’s actually a god, to which YES I AGREE HES THE BEST.
Just wanna mention that this was most likely a joke, not a challenge of knowledge lol
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My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
No. I'm still here. Just being an abnormally tall (6'2") hobbit. Oh yeah, I do have a new PBP I'm recruiting for: Dungeon of the DEAD Mage: Dotmm with a twist!
No. I'm still here. Just being an abnormally tall (6'2") hobbit. Oh yeah, I do have a new PBP I'm recruiting for: Dungeon of the DEAD Mage: Dotmm with a twist!
No. I'm still here. Just being an abnormally tall (6'2") hobbit. Oh yeah, I do have a new PBP I'm recruiting for: Dungeon of the DEAD Mage: Dotmm with a twist!
nah I've left. plus spring break. I'm gonna be gone for idk how long. I'll occasionally stop by tho. like Gandalf before they went to destroy the Ring.
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I heard life is what passes when you're too busy living.
nah I've left. plus spring break. I'm gonna be gone for idk how long. I'll occasionally stop by tho. like Gandalf before they went to destroy the Ring.
LASSO HIM
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My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
nah I've left. plus spring break. I'm gonna be gone for idk how long. I'll occasionally stop by tho. like Gandalf before they went to destroy the Ring.
LASSO HIM
I knock it away with my magical staff.
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I heard life is what passes when you're too busy living.
IM SICK OF THIS QUIET WE NEED TO GETS TO 5,000!!!!
This was 2 years ago, but we’re gonna do it. Right?
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My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
IM SICK OF THIS QUIET WE NEED TO GETS TO 5,000!!!!
This was 2 years ago, but we’re gonna do it. Right?
Apparently there’s only 4995 replies but there’s 5,189 posts on here.
I was going off of what it says on the Adohand’s page. Although Lego I have almost 5,000 posts on this account and about 2 months so I need you to tell me to shut up and go away and hate me forever so I can get a life
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My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
I’ve started reading the Silmarillion. I haven’t read anything by Tolkien in a long time so it feels great to see his writing again and his world is so deep and interesting.
IM SICK OF THIS QUIET WE NEED TO GETS TO 5,000!!!!
This was 2 years ago, but we’re gonna do it. Right?
Apparently there’s only 4995 replies but there’s 5,189 posts on here.
I was going off of what it says on the Adohand’s page. Although Lego I have almost 5,000 posts on this account and about 2 months so I need you to tell me to shut up and go away and hate me forever so I can get a life
Wtf I only have like 7k. I’d do that but I rely on you to help me keep this thing alive so idk…
I’ve started reading the Silmarillion. I haven’t read anything by Tolkien in a long time so it feels great to see his writing again and his world is so deep and interesting.
Just wait till all the shit starts happening. You’ll be like “wow, that’s bad. WOW, that’s even worse. HOLY SHIT THIS IS LIKE GAME OF THRONES ON STEROIDS”
Tom Bombadil is God incarnate
No news is good news…
I'll lay a white rose on the cold earth, knowing it that it has not claimed your soul.
Yes
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Tolkien was intentionally vague about who or what Tom Bombadil was - he believed any mythical story needed something that could not be explained. One of the only times he provided any clarification on Tom Bombadil’s identity was in response to critical analysis theorizing Bombadil might be a god—Tolkien explicitly rejected that argument.
One could make a whole bunch of different arguments as to Bombadil’s identity; pretty much the only incorrect argument is calling him “God incarnate.”
This, incidentally, was the single greatest flavor fail in Wizards of the Coast’s otherwise rather fun Lord of the Rings Magic the Gathering set—Bombadil was given the “God” typing, despite Tolkien’s explicit writings on the subject.
Oh look you’re back. Yeah agreed, honestly the mystery of what Tom actually is is one of the most interesting parts of the character. Tho I think the OG post was just saying Bombadil was really cool, rather then he’s actually a god, to which YES I AGREE HES THE BEST.
I'm the Valar (leader and creator) of The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit/Anything Tolkien Cult!
Member of the Cult of Cats, High Elf of the Elven Guild, and Sauce Priest & Sauce Smith of the Supreme Court of Sauce.
If you want some casual roleplay/adventures in Middle Earth, check out The Wild's Edge Tavern, a LotR/Middle Earth tavern!
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Just wanna mention that this was most likely a joke, not a challenge of knowledge lol
My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
TRON LIVES
*Starts playing Sound of Silence*
I'm the Valar (leader and creator) of The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit/Anything Tolkien Cult!
Member of the Cult of Cats, High Elf of the Elven Guild, and Sauce Priest & Sauce Smith of the Supreme Court of Sauce.
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Did everyone on DDB get eaten or something?
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No. I'm still here. Just being an abnormally tall (6'2") hobbit. Oh yeah, I do have a new PBP I'm recruiting for: Dungeon of the DEAD Mage: Dotmm with a twist!
https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/d-d-beyond-general/play-by-post/193222-recruiting-for-dungeon-of-the-dead-mage-dotmm-with?comment=1
Hi, I'm Raccoon_Master, a young genderfluid actor, writer, explorer, and bass vocalist. Pronouns They/Them/Theirs
My Characters: Brormin the Devout Crusher; Morgrom the Cunning Summoner; Thea the Rebellious Beauty;
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"I don't make sense to you, and I don't make sense to myself. Maybe the only one I make sense to is God" ~ Me, trying to sound smart
6’2” gang let’s go! At least I’m not the only ogre on here. I’d join but I honestly don’t have the time to commit to a campaign rn
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I'm pretty sure my subrace of hobbit is TALLfellow, with an emphasis on the tall
Hi, I'm Raccoon_Master, a young genderfluid actor, writer, explorer, and bass vocalist. Pronouns They/Them/Theirs
My Characters: Brormin the Devout Crusher; Morgrom the Cunning Summoner; Thea the Rebellious Beauty;
Check out my EXTENDED SIGNATUR and don’t forget to join the Anything but the OGL 2.0 Thread!
"I don't make sense to you, and I don't make sense to myself. Maybe the only one I make sense to is God" ~ Me, trying to sound smart
nah I've left. plus spring break. I'm gonna be gone for idk how long. I'll occasionally stop by tho. like Gandalf before they went to destroy the Ring.
I heard life is what passes when you're too busy living.
LASSO HIM
My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
TRON LIVES
I knock it away with my magical staff.
I heard life is what passes when you're too busy living.
This was 2 years ago, but we’re gonna do it. Right?
My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
TRON LIVES
Apparently there’s only 4995 replies but there’s 5,189 posts on here.
I'm the Valar (leader and creator) of The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit/Anything Tolkien Cult!
Member of the Cult of Cats, High Elf of the Elven Guild, and Sauce Priest & Sauce Smith of the Supreme Court of Sauce.
If you want some casual roleplay/adventures in Middle Earth, check out The Wild's Edge Tavern, a LotR/Middle Earth tavern!
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I was going off of what it says on the Adohand’s page. Although Lego I have almost 5,000 posts on this account and about 2 months so I need you to tell me to shut up and go away and hate me forever so I can get a life
My name’s Gradius, this is my second account :P I love Hollow Knight and I have been on ddb for a while. Come rp with me anytime! It is my purpose. My title that was given to me by Drummer is…SPIRIT OF THE WEST, GUARDIAN OF THE HOLLOWS.
No cost too great. No mind to think. No will to break. No voice to cry suffering. Born of God and Void.
TRON LIVES
I’ve started reading the Silmarillion. I haven’t read anything by Tolkien in a long time so it feels great to see his writing again and his world is so deep and interesting.
Wtf I only have like 7k. I’d do that but I rely on you to help me keep this thing alive so idk…
I'm the Valar (leader and creator) of The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit/Anything Tolkien Cult!
Member of the Cult of Cats, High Elf of the Elven Guild, and Sauce Priest & Sauce Smith of the Supreme Court of Sauce.
If you want some casual roleplay/adventures in Middle Earth, check out The Wild's Edge Tavern, a LotR/Middle Earth tavern!
JOIN TIAMAT'S CONGA LINE!
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Just wait till all the shit starts happening. You’ll be like “wow, that’s bad. WOW, that’s even worse. HOLY SHIT THIS IS LIKE GAME OF THRONES ON STEROIDS”
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Hey cult, how’d you rank the Fellowship by (physical) power levels?
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