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The Legend of Zelda (1986)

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Ah, here we are, dear reader, diving into the depths of the delightful and decidedly dangerous Chapter 11, "A Knife in the Dark," from the master Tolkien's epic tale. Let’s spin this yarn from the perspective of yours truly, Peregrin Took, often called Pippin by friends and those who've had to fish me out of trouble—which happens more often than a respectable hobbit might admit!

Now, mind you, our story has taken a rather ominous turn. Frodo, Sam, Merry, and I—quite unaccustomed to such unnerving escapades—are hiding out in Bree after a bit of rough and tumble with some sinister riders in black cloaks. We're lodging at The Prancing Pony, an inn that offers more than just good ale; it serves a full course of intrigue and ill-timed eavesdropping!

Our evening begins with a pint or three, and an introduction to a mysterious fellow named Strider. He's the rugged, lurking type, but you learn to appreciate that sort when you're as deep in the soup as we are. Little did we know, he'd soon become a crucial ally. The lesson here? Always befriend those who can vanish into shadows; it's a splendid party trick and exceptionally useful for evading nefarious types!

But alas, our poor Frodo, bless his heart, succumbs to the lure of the limelight—or in this case, the candlelight—during an impromptu musical performance. And what does our dear Frodo do? He puts on such a show that he accidentally slips on the Ring, vanishes right in the middle of his own solo, causing a ruckus and turning every head in the inn. Talk about an awkward party trick!

Following this spectacle, the inn becomes less 'merry medieval tavern' and more 'scene of a chaotic scramble', as everyone tries to figure out where our small friend disappeared to. Meanwhile, Strider hustles us into the shadows, proving that being mysterious can indeed be marvelously effective.

The plot thickens like a good stew when we discover that our rooms have been ransacked! Clearly, our enemies are not just terrifying but also terribly rude. We spend a rather uncomfortable night bunking with Strider, listening to the unsettling sounds of our foes prowling about. It's like a sleepover, but with less gossip and more, you know, mortal peril.

Now, not to be outdone by mere burglars, the dark riders decide it's time to up the ante. They launch an attack that would chill the stoutest heart, proving they are as persistent as they are cloaked in shadow. We escape, more by luck than any particular skill on our part (unless you count sprinting wildly as a skill), and thus ends our harrowing night in Bree. Off we go, hobbits and Strider, into the wild, where surely nothing else can go wrong—ah, but who am I kidding? The road ahead is as twisty as a mountain path and just as likely to lead to unexpected adventures.

So there you have it! A chapter where beds are ditched, shadows are embraced, and the value of a good, mysterious friend becomes clearer than ever. Stay tuned, for the road is long and our tales are far from over!

in part 3 we read "a knife in the dark", chapter 11 of the fellowship of the ring and play legend of zelda tears of the kingdom. we also watch phantom of the opera (1925) for a bit of multitasking.

catch the lord of the rings playlist and join us from the beginning HERE
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw6B9fLiKcU0VKM0kLz7Tn1raL4kNFDg_&si=2gvIfh6brifZ2jom

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