They also suggest that it is more like the works of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien.

The D&D orc is largely based upon the orcs appearing in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien.

Apart from usual black metal themed lyrics, Pystynen writes about fantasy and the works of J. R. R. Tolkien.

His interest in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien led him to study Old English and then other Germanic languages.

He developed a love of science fiction and fantasy novels, especially the works of J. R. R. Tolkien, of which he remains an avid fan.

Eluréd and Elurín are fictional characters in the works of J. R. R. Tolkien.

In the fictional works of J. R. R. Tolkien, the Avari are an ethnic group of the Elves.

Kondradiev was an occasional guest of the show, talking about the works of J. R. R. Tolkien.

Admiring the works of J. R. R. Tolkien in his childhood, he wanted to write an epic fantasy without having any specific ideas.

Like that of many of his peers, his writing is heavily influenced by the works of J. R. R. Tolkien.