The OPEN site talks about the Journey to Middle-earth:
The strange story of the Italian Hobbits who arrived on Vesuvius to throw the Ring
"It's like in the great stories. The ones that really matter. They were full of danger and darkness and sometimes you didn't want to know the end. But darkness is fleeting, it doesn't last forever." A Hobbit with a ring in his hand. Next to him a wizard, a dwarf, an elf, two humans and other Hobbits. "The journey of the Fellowship of the Ring ends here." And then the throwing of the Ring, into the crater of Vesuvius. Nicolas Gentile, 37 years old, in recent days has become the protagonist of an interpretation of the Lord of the Rings all in Italian style. The August 27th He left from Chieti, in Abruzzo. Together with a group of friends, all dressed as members of the Fellowship of the Ring created by JRR Tolkien. He crossed the Apennines and arrived at Vesuvius where he threw a ring. The story was followed by thousands of people. Nicolas' Instagram account, @MyHobbitLife, has exceeded 50 thousand followers. A bit cosplay, a bit trekker, Nicolas in his story has transformed the places of Central Italy into (…)
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CONDITIONS OF ENGAGEMENT
In the book and in the film, the most famous halfling in the shire finds himself having to sign a burglar's contract drawn up by the Dwarves with a thousand footnotes and paragraphs. You can find the reproduction of this contract, in English, everywhere, but this one you see was hand-written by one of the loyal "citizens" of our project, in Italian and with references to the Journey that the contea Gentile is undertaking: the Construction and the Birth of a place out of the ordinary!
This document can be filled in with the type of trade or service you can offer for the creation of the contea Gentile!
Handmade paper, custom font, pages cut out and sewn by hand with string and sealed with hot wax.
If you're curious, find out more about the Journey to Middle Earth here!
This document is not necessarily widely or legally recognized by states friend or foe, neighboring or distant, real or imagined. It has recognized and guaranteed validity only within the territories of the contea Gentile.
OFFICIAL COIN
OF LA CONTEA GENTILE
Minted in 2022, it depicts the symbol of the shire on one side, the Acorn. While on the other side the face of the nicest mayor there is, Nicolas Gentile. This coin was created by one of the loyal "citizens" of the county project, to support and grow it.
Attention: obviously this currency has no legal value in Italy or other countries (perhaps only in imaginary ones). This is a gadget/souvenir from La contea Gentile. Certainly more emotionally valuable than other currencies in circulation in the world!
OFFICIAL PASSPORT
OF LA CONTEA GENTILE
Always carry the Official Passport of LA CONTEA GENTILE with you! This is the most excellent identification document: every self-respecting resident of La contea Gentile, presumed or current never leaves home without it! This passport was created by one of the loyal "citizens" of the shire project, in support and growth of it.
Fill it out with the information, characteristics and details that distinguish you: gender, species, class, hair, eyes, build, particular brands and much more!
This document is not necessarily widely or legally recognized by friendly or hostile, neighbours or distant, real or imaginary states. It has recognized and guaranteed validity only within the territories of La Contea Gentile. Please consult the official sources of the various kingdoms, citadels and states before visiting. Special visas and/or official stamps may be required.
