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Forum: The Books
04-07-2002, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,892
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Thingol
On the staff question, there is simply no...On the staff question, there is simply no evidence that the staff's had any power in and of themselves, it may be possible, but it is not plausible. If they did why wouldn't Saruman keep Gandalf's... |
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Forum: The Books
04-07-2002, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,892
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Thingol
Gandalf had not revealed his true power because...Gandalf had not revealed his true power because he was unable to. It was only after he was sent back by Iluvatar that the restrictions on the amount of force he could use were removed. Gandalf... |
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Forum: The Books
04-07-2002, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,477
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Thingol
The flame imperishable was set to burn at the...The flame imperishable was set to burn at the heart of Ea, in the center of Arda. The old forest is certainly not the center of Arda (Middle Earth). Gandalf says that he is a servant of that fire... |
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Forum: The Books
04-07-2002, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,892
Posted By
Thingol
At the time of his captivity Gandalf was not more...At the time of his captivity Gandalf was not more powerful than Saruman. The staffs are nowhere said to have a life of their own, or even convey any special properties/power for that matter either. ... |
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Forum: The Books
04-07-2002, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 9,477
Posted By
Thingol
Tolkien stated that Iluvatar had never entered...Tolkien stated that Iluvatar had never entered into Arda, and would not until the last battle was fought. Morgoth's armies were stronger than those of Sauron, but Morgoth himself was not. Once... |
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Forum: The Books
04-07-2002, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,259
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Thingol
It says that Sauron took on a form similar to...It says that Sauron took on a form similar to that of Melkor in his final stages, a dark lord, tall and terrible. Melkor was defiantly flesh and blood, he was wounded by Fingolofin. So it seems to me... |
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Forum: The Books
04-07-2002, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,892
Posted By
Thingol
All 5 Istari were Maia. Gandalf was trapped on...All 5 Istari were Maia. Gandalf was trapped on top of the Orthanc, how would he have taken his staff back? It is much more plausible that Saruman allowed him to keep the staff. |
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Forum: The Books
04-07-2002, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,259
Posted By
Thingol
I do not like the film version of the duel...I do not like the film version of the duel between Sauron, Islidur, and Gil-Galad. In the books it says that there was a fight and that Sauron was "cast down" and the Ring was cut from his finger. ... |
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Forum: The Books
04-06-2002, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,767
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Thingol
I am almost positive that the fate of Elladan and...I am almost positive that the fate of Elladan and Elrohir is not revealed to us in any of Tolkien's writings. I have never seen that Elrond's children must remain with him to remain immortal. It... |
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Forum: The Books
04-06-2002, 10:37 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,041
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Thingol
hehe, I totally agree Mhoram, my favorite Tolkien...hehe, I totally agree Mhoram, my favorite Tolkien quote is the one in my singature. No matter how complete the victory, the seed of Melkor can not ever be destroyed. |
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Forum: The Books
04-06-2002, 10:32 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,259
Posted By
Thingol
ok, assuming Sauron has a body, is he trapped in...ok, assuming Sauron has a body, is he trapped in it, or is he still able to change his form? |
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Forum: The Books
04-06-2002, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 9,907
Posted By
Thingol
I love that signature Ziffy, it's one of my...I love that signature Ziffy, it's one of my favorite quotes by the professor. I always use that quote whenever there is a discussion about the contributions of Tolkien's works to literature. |
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Forum: The Books
04-06-2002, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,259
Posted By
Thingol
Sauron's HroaFor a very long time Sauron was able to change his form, he was even able to assume a fair form. After the fall of Numenor Tolkien states that Sauron was no longer able to assume a fair form again. ... |
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Forum: The Books
04-06-2002, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 11,826
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Thingol
All I can propose is that all elves are different...All I can propose is that all elves are different and that while most elves probably married earlier on in life and had children soon after, many may have married and had children when they were much... |
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Forum: The Books
04-05-2002, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,570
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Thingol
In a word yes. Tolkien described items with...In a word yes. Tolkien described items with magical properties as made by something called lore. The palantiri, the phial of Galadriel, and even the Silmarils are all examples of items made by lore. |
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Forum: The Books
04-03-2002, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,971
Posted By
Thingol
Letter Number 156
The Valar's plan for the...Letter Number 156 The Valar's plan for the Istari failed; Radagast had become enamoured with the beasts of Middle-earth, Saruman had succumbed to designs of power and a lust for the One Ring, the... |
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Forum: The Books
04-03-2002, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,892
Posted By
Thingol
The Valar sent 5 Istari or wizzards to Middle...The Valar sent 5 Istari or wizzards to Middle Earth to aid in the war against Sauron. Only 3 are mentioned in the Lord of the Rings. Saruman, Radagast, and of course Gandalf. The other two are... |
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Forum: The Books
04-03-2002, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,892
Posted By
Thingol
hehe, we are both on at the same time. Glad to...hehe, we are both on at the same time. Glad to help. smilies/smile.gif |
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Forum: The Books
04-03-2002, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,892
Posted By
Thingol
In the book it is not said whether or not Saruman...In the book it is not said whether or not Saruman takes Gandalf's staff. The original staff came from Aman, the blessed realm, and it highly unlikely that Gandalf would have been able to receive a... |
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Forum: The Books
04-02-2002, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,755
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Thingol
lol, Sauron as a flea. Now I can't shake this...lol, Sauron as a flea. Now I can't shake this image of Sauron locking himself in a room in the Barad-dur, all dressed up in a big, bright green, tick suit. |
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Forum: The Books
04-02-2002, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,767
Posted By
Thingol
Arwen is a seperate case because she has mortal...Arwen is a seperate case because she has mortal blood running through her. Elrond's father was Earendil and Earendil's father was Tuor, who was a mortal man. If one posses any mortal blood then... |
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Forum: The Books
04-01-2002, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 13,892
Posted By
Thingol
Well first off Illuvitar sent Gandalf back, not...Well first off Illuvitar sent Gandalf back, not the Valar. Another question could also be, what happened to Gandalf’s staff when he was captured by Saruman? There are two possibilities for the... |
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Forum: The Books
03-20-2002, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,809
Posted By
Thingol
Thanks Voronwe, I think I have a better...Thanks Voronwe, I think I have a better understanding now. Imrahil and his ancestors would not have been given a choice because they of coarse had mortal blood in them, and had not really done... |
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Forum: The Books
03-20-2002, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,809
Posted By
Thingol
I must have been cutting and pasting too quickly,...I must have been cutting and pasting too quickly, because I did not even realize that I had taken part of Tar-Elenion's opinions with the actual quote. The post was from the Half Elves thread in the... |
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Forum: The Books
03-19-2002, 10:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,809
Posted By
Thingol
In Letter 153 JRRT says:
Because it says...In Letter 153 JRRT says: Because it says that Luthien was an absolute exception it seems to me that Dior was a mortal, and so were his two sons. Now that causes a problem because if both Dior... |
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