Reference Index

User Guide

A brief user guide and a selection of handy information about the Encyclopedia of Arda site

Latest Entries

A list of the entries most recently updated, or added to the Encyclopedia.

FAQ and E-mail

The FAQ contains answers to a selection of commonly asked questions, both about Tolkien's universe and about this site. In the FAQ, you'll also find e-mail contact details for the site.

Disclaimer & Bibliography

A detailed list of the source books behind the information on this site.

Awards

A selection of awards received by this site.

Old & Rare Words

A glossary of archaic or unusual words that appear in Tolkien's works.

Lexicon of names

A guide to common elements found in place-names and personal names.

Excyclopedia of Arda

A guide to characters and places from sources outside Tolkien's main canon, including not only material from unfinished works, but also well-known names from movies, games, and so on.

Move-goer's Guides

A selection of guides to the recent trilogy of movies of The Lord of the Rings, aimed especially at viewers who aren't yet familiar with the original story.

• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
• The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
• The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
• The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
• The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
• The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Index of Tolkien Links

An extensive index of links to Tolkien-related resources elsewhere on the Web.

Books News

News from HarperCollins, the publishers of Tolkien's works in the United Kingdom, and more.