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Forum: The Books
08-27-2002, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 13,283
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Don't have the book with me, but I'm quite sure...Don't have the book with me, but I'm quite sure that Istari means Wizard, not wise. Anyway, in UT it says specifically what the Istari are: Maiar that are sent from the west as messengers. to combat... |
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Forum: The Books
08-26-2002, 08:56 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,995
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"What I am about to say may sound a bit off the..."What I am about to say may sound a bit off the wall, but here goes! : The numbers 3, 7 , 9, and 5 appear frequently throughout Tolkien's work. 3, 7, and 9 all represent completeness and perfection.... |
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Forum: The Books
08-26-2002, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,556
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Some good ideas listed on these posts...
I...Some good ideas listed on these posts... I think it is said somewhere that Saruman was a being of higher rank in Valinor (I forget the spelling) than Gandalf... but I would certainly agree that... |
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Forum: The Books
08-23-2002, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 6,440
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Steve, Frodo did not run into Merry and Pippin...Steve, Frodo did not run into Merry and Pippin 'stealing farmer Maggot's crops'. Pippin left with them in Hobbiton, and Merry met up with them in Buckland I believe. This is the books forum. Second,... |
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Forum: The Books
08-22-2002, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 21,662
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Yes, until Gandalf knew that Sauron had Gollum,...Yes, until Gandalf knew that Sauron had Gollum, he probably figured the shire was as safe a place as any. Also, he probably did not feel any urgency to leave until he heard about the ringwraiths... |
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Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin
08-22-2002, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 15,589
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What about the Uruk-Hai. As I recall, they are a...What about the Uruk-Hai. As I recall, they are a cross between orcs and men. Would they be imortal? I must admit that orcs never strike me as being immortal (although I have no facts to back this... |
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Forum: The Books
08-21-2002, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 21,662
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Well, for one thing, I think Frodo had time to...Well, for one thing, I think Frodo had time to prepare. Bilbo was surprised by dwarves and he had to go then or never. Plus, Gandalf says that it should be a low key departure, so it takes some time... |
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Forum: The Books
08-19-2002, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,798
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Well you could add the creation of the palantiri...Well you could add the creation of the palantiri to the elves magical accomplishments. Also, the pool of Galadriel. Also, their cloaks. |
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Forum: The Books
08-19-2002, 09:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,955
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Yes, as it was posted, Sauron was a Maia. Gandalf...Yes, as it was posted, Sauron was a Maia. Gandalf and the other wizards were also of the same race, although they had different characteristics imposed upon them when they came to middle earth. You... |
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Forum: The Books
08-15-2002, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 31,586
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Also, if I remember correctly, Gandalf did not...Also, if I remember correctly, Gandalf did not know it was a balrog until Legolas says that it is. Initally he just knows that he 'has met his match', although by the time he falls, he does know. My... |
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Forum: The Books
08-15-2002, 08:42 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 10,292
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Yes, there seems to be some power that prevents...Yes, there seems to be some power that prevents people from breaking their oaths Tolkien's work. Feanor and his sons are forced to follow their oath as well, even when they don't want to. Maybe this... |
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Forum: The Books
08-14-2002, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 13,283
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Well, Gandalf was a wizard, and he was not...Well, Gandalf was a wizard, and he was not corrupted. Remember, there is a difference between wizards (istari) and the men who had the 9 rings. Wizards are an entirely different race (Maiar). The... |
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Forum: The Books
08-14-2002, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,448
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The Valar did extend the lives of the Numenoreans.The Valar did extend the lives of the Numenoreans. |
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Forum: The Books
08-13-2002, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,448
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The kings generally lived longer then 'normal'...The kings generally lived longer then 'normal' numenoreans. Aragorn was also long lived for a king (or chieftain since his immediate anncestors were did not claim the title) at that time, the earlier... |
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Forum: The Books
08-13-2002, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 31,586
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Yes, I have to agree. In the movie the Balrog...Yes, I have to agree. In the movie the Balrog also pulls him down. In the book it says something like "and for a brief moment, he held, in vain, to the edge of the bridge." I'm guessing the weight of... |
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Forum: The Books
08-12-2002, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,496
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In unfinished tails it elaborates on this. One of...In unfinished tails it elaborates on this. One of the reasons(besides his strength), according to UT, that he can resist Sauron is because he is the rightful user of the Palantir and that gives him... |
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Forum: The Books
08-12-2002, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,496
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I would say IMO that Aragorn was not as powerful...I would say IMO that Aragorn was not as powerful physically as some characters in the books (although certainly one of the most powerful humans), but he was intelligent, had a great strength of will,... |
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Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin
08-09-2002, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 25,060
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Squatter of Amon Rudh what do you think Faramir's...Squatter of Amon Rudh what do you think Faramir's reaction would be? Personally, I think he would support his father unless Aragorn's claim was proven to him somehow (maybe Gandalf telling him or... |
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Forum: The Books
08-09-2002, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,521
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I always kind of thought of them as being...I always kind of thought of them as being incorporal (not sure if that is the right word/spelling), kind of like raiths, since they made no noise. It will be interesting to see how they are portrayed... |
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Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin
08-09-2002, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 25,060
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Boromir may not have needed to die... but that...Boromir may not have needed to die... but that doesn't mean that he can't. When there is fighting, people die... sometimes the author may just put it in without a point. Although, it is interesting... |
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Forum: The Books
08-06-2002, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 32,118
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Maybe its time for a 13th reading. For pure...Maybe its time for a 13th reading. For pure fighting ability, Tulkas is the strongest Valar. Meklor may have been greater overall, but not in a one on one fight. Unfortunately, Tulkas could not do... |
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Forum: The Books
08-06-2002, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 32,118
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Morgoth Bauglir, Tolkien said somewhere that...Morgoth Bauglir, Tolkien said somewhere that Sauron was stronger than Morgoth as he was at the end of the first age. Morgoth's individual strength declines throught out the 'first' (and previous)... |
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Forum: The Books
08-06-2002, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 32,118
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Yes Feanaro, I read your post. It is simply...Yes Feanaro, I read your post. It is simply wrong. You seem to underestimate elves somewhat. Maybe you should read some of the Silmarilion. In it, both Ecthelion and Glorfindel kill balrogs,... |
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Forum: The Books
08-06-2002, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 40,892
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I think Gollum says that 'he only has nine...I think Gollum says that 'he only has nine fingers, but they are enough.' |
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Forum: The Books
08-06-2002, 08:18 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 32,118
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obloquy, while it is certainly possibe to...obloquy, while it is certainly possibe to interprit the quote ('I am Gandalf, Gandalf the white, but black is mightier still') about black being stronger than white as based of forces, and not... |
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