Mae govannen!
The society was founded in Oslo in the autumn of 1981. Its purpose is to promote the interest in and knowledge about the english author J.R.R. Tolkien (1982 - 1973) and his works.
The society runs the following activities on a more or less regular basis:
- Meetings. At present there are regular meetings only in the
Oslo area (mostly on the university campus at Blindern, some times in
members' homes). The meeting normally consists of a sort of paper or
lecture followed by discussion, tending to change into small tank, on
some subject related to Tolkien's works. More purely social gatherings
have been known to take place from time to time, but Arthedain has never
taken up the (sometimes ridiculed, sometimes envied) "swedish style
of Tolkien fandom" with costumes, weaponry, aliases, titles, costumes
and wholesale banqueting. If you want details on forthcoming meetings,
you should subscribe to our mailing list. A local branch in Bergen,
Mithlond, has been hibernating for some time. If you are in Bergen and
would like to contribute to waking up activity, or to be kept posted
on any spurs of life, please contact Magne Bergland.
- Journal. Angerthas, journal of Arthedain, is supposed
to be issued thrice annually, though it must be admitted that this pace
has not been kept up in recent years. The journal contains articles,
drawings, news, announcements, briefs of meetings, reviews, quizes and
more. The common denominator being some sort ob connection to Tolkien's
life and work. Angerthas is normally in Norwegian, though items
in English (and Swedish and Danish) are welcome and do occur regularly.
Special issues Angerthas in English have been issues three
times, more on these below.
- Other member offerings include a (snall) lending library. Occasionally we have offered books, t-shirts, pins, etc. for sale.
If you would like to join us, the easiest way is just sending us money! The annual membership rate for Norway is NOK 125. For abroad, appropriate postage must be added. [Detailed rates will appear here. Until they do, please contact us for info.] The fee should be paid to
Arthedain — The Tolkien Society of Norway
P.O. Box 37 Blindern
N-0313 Oslo
Norway
Norwegian bank account No. 0540 08 82616
Please remember to state that this is a membership fee, and your complete mailing address!
This page was last updated by Magne Bergland.