ask me anything, Tolkien version

[martasfic]

I'm sick in bed today and could use some distraction, so I thought I'd try another one of those "ask me anything" memes. This time let's do it with Tolkien. Whether it's my fanfic, my thoughts on a Tolkien character or story, or a more personal question along the lines of why I've spent so much of my time volunteering with, reading, and writing in the Tolkien fandom, I'd love some questions to answer.

So have at it. :-)