Why was Gandalf so surprised Frodo and Sam were headed to Cirith Ungol? Did he have a better plan for getting into Mordor?

When Gandalf meets Faramir, both in the book and the movie, he’s happy to hear of a Frodo sighting, but surprised and concerned they’re headed to Cirith Ungol. Did Gandalf have a better plan for getting into Mordor? Was he thinking of going via the Black Gate, or some other route? I don’t remember him sharing a pan. As someone might’ve mentioned, one does not simply walk into Mordor.

This is such a sad part of the books that I don’t really see anyone talk about. Kinda salty the movie changed Merry’s line bc it makes me sob violently every time I read it

Arwen Nightbreeze by InaWong

Translate/pronunciation

Wife got this for me a few years ago for our anniversary. Forgot what it says/how to say it. Help!

I’m doing it guys! First time reading The Silmarillion

I’ve already read The Hobbit and The lord of the rings, The Silmarillion has been on my list for a long time now! Finally got the courage to start it. Any tips on making my experience as enjoyable as possible? Like tips on not to get confused by all the names and locations etc. Lot of info in there I image 😁 Thanks! PS: yes I’m reading it on an e-reader, but I’m traveling around, so I can’t take paperback with me 😅

DragonCon2023 made my dreams come true, I can die happy now

Andy Serkis touched my shoulder saying omg this is great and Elijah took a pic of us with his phone while laughing I just wanted to share this magic moment with y’all 😭💀 Thanks DragonCon2023 for this opportunity!

Why do I want this to be real so badly?

I don’t even know what it is exactly that I want to be real

An Unexpected Journey

Please Help! 1st Tattoo WILL be Tolkien!

Is this the correct way to translate tempus fugit or time flies into Sindarin Tengwar?

[Art][OC] Hi everyone! I have released a little set of LOTR on my Patreon during September. Let me know what you think on the comments!

I love those Lotr Mini Epics