J. R. R. Tolkien inspired millions in his lifetime and millions after. His contributions will live on throughout history, even if it’s not directly in the form of his work on Middle-earth, colloquially referred to as “The Legendarium.” Tolkien impacted the way everyone in the modern era views fantasy: through the lens of his own subcreated English fairy tale.
I consider myself an amateur Tolkien scholar and admirer, and have partaken in many adaptations based on his work: some of which are more faithful than others. But compared to the folks who operate and attend Mythmoot, I’m merely a dreamer.
Source: Destructoid At Mythmoot, the spirit of Tolkien and LOTRO is alive and well