Watch Writing and Civilization: From Ancient Worlds to Modernity Season 1 Episode 22 - Han'gul, Tengwar, and Other Featural Scripts

Sauron used the Tengwar script (Elvish letters) to inscribe the One Ring because the Black Speech of Mordor had no native script of its own and Tengwar was the superior, elegant, and versatile alphabet prevalent in Middle-earth for detailed, magical smithing. The script was designed by the Elf Fëanor and allowed for the subtle, fiery lettering needed for the enchantment.The words are normally invisible, but appear when the Ring is heated. This is not just decoration. The inscription is part of t

On 5 February 1968: BBC began filming for the "Tolkien in Oxford" documentary, later broadcast in March. In this clip, he talks about his invented languages, writing Tengwar (with mistakes!), and others enjoying the languages.#Lotr #tolkien | Tolkien Society