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trueowlfacts: Tolkein’s first draft of Lord of the Rings featured owls far more prominently: instead of Eagles, there were owls and, in fact, no elves or humans. The journey to Mount Doom was a trip to the next forest, and the one ring and hobbit elements were absent, as the plot revolved solely around owls’ daily routines. Publishers disliked this and asked for more fantastical elements and less owls until the only remaining part of the original draft was a scene in Fellowship of the Ring in which Arwen eats a live mouse and then preens herself.

trueowlfacts:

Tolkein’s first draft of Lord of the Rings featured owls far more prominently: instead of Eagles, there were owls and, in fact, no elves or humans. The journey to Mount Doom was a trip to the next forest, and the one ring and hobbit elements were absent, as the plot revolved solely around owls’ daily routines.

Publishers disliked this and asked for more fantastical elements and less owls until the only remaining part of the original draft was a scene in Fellowship of the Ring in which Arwen eats a live mouse and then preens herself.

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art-of-swords:

Moro Keris Sword

Dated 19th century, this large sword has a beautiful wood grain on the pommel. Pommel is 4.5 inches from tip to top and also decorated with engraved silver straps. Small old repair in back section.

Intricate braided cord grip still intact. Silver section protruding out of hilt. Not sure what purpose it served, so i left it as is. Hilt is tight. Blade is 22.75 inches long (57.8cm); 29.25 inches overall (74.3cm). No sheath.

Source & Copyright: Historical Arms & Armour 

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