Ludological Alchemy: The Hypothesis - A Random Encounter with Tom Bombadil

Ludological Alchemy: The Hypothesis · Jan 15, 2025 · 1h 44m

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TOM BOMBADIL.

Merry old Tom is a denizen of the Old Forest, northeast of the Shire in Tolkien's Middle Earth. He's an odd character, seeming unlike the elves and powers of the world. Even Elrond's council discusses Tom's queer nature and what use he could be in the quest to destroy the Ring of Power. In fact, he's such an…