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Forum: The Movies 10-31-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 60,360
Posted By Morwen
I think the book is richer for having Bombadil in...

I think the book is richer for having Bombadil in it. I believe that it's Bethberry who earlier made the point that acts as one of the many helpers that Frodo and the other Hobbits meet along the...
Forum: The Movies 10-31-2007, 12:24 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 60,360
Posted By Morwen
Question Was there a necklace? I recall that he selected a...

Was there a necklace? I recall that he selected a brooch set with blue stones from the hoard and said that he would give it to Goldberry to wear in remembrance of the past owner.
Forum: The Books 10-24-2007, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,575
Posted By Morwen
Well they are both Maiar created by Eru so I...

Well they are both Maiar created by Eru so I don't think that you can take Gandalf's description literally. I suppose this may be cited as one of those instances where "The Hobbit" does not align...
Forum: The Movies 10-23-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 23,113
Posted By Morwen
As long as you're not misrepresenting the nature...

As long as you're not misrepresenting the nature of what you're selling, what does it matter if you personally regard it is worthless?
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 10-16-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,277
Posted By Morwen
It sounds as though you'll need to put an...

It sounds as though you'll need to put an "extendable charm" on your bag :)

I guess I can be a little obsessive about my cell phone which is funny considering I resisted getting one for a long...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 10-11-2007, 07:44 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 26,154
Posted By Morwen
Congratulations:).

Congratulations:).
Forum: The Movies 10-05-2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 92,891
Posted By Morwen
StW, I am not attempting to give you a "standard...

StW, I am not attempting to give you a "standard explaination" of any sort. I am presenting my opinion of the text, how I understand what Tolkien has written.

Helm's Deep was one battle. When...
Forum: The Movies 10-05-2007, 08:14 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 92,891
Posted By Morwen
At the Second Age the Free Peoples were capable...

At the Second Age the Free Peoples were capable of matching the military might of Sauron (with Ring) with military might of their own. They are NOT able to do this in the Third Age and in fact a...
Forum: The Movies 10-05-2007, 01:23 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 92,891
Posted By Morwen
where in the LotR is it stated that the Ring was...

where in the LotR is it stated that the Ring was supposed to protect him or that it operates as a protective device? Where is this suggested?

Where is it stated or suggested that Sauron while...
Forum: The Movies 10-05-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 92,891
Posted By Morwen
When Sauron puts the One Ring on his finger and...

When Sauron puts the One Ring on his finger and the Elves realise that they have been betrayed they take off their rings , as far as I recall, the Three are not used until after the defeat of Sauron...
Forum: The Movies 10-05-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 92,891
Posted By Morwen
Yes, the Ring is cut from Sauron's hand. Does...

Yes, the Ring is cut from Sauron's hand. Does Tolkien at any point claim that the One Ring makes the wearer invulnerable? In all that we are told about the properties of the Ring, are we ever told...
Forum: The Movies 10-05-2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 92,891
Posted By Morwen
Perhaps I'm not following, but whether or not an...

Perhaps I'm not following, but whether or not an problem of logic exists can't simply be a matter of opinion, can it? The author presents rules governing his/her fictional universe. Determining...
Forum: The Books 10-02-2007, 04:20 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 151,146
Posted By Morwen
I don't know. The Balrog's agenda, as far as we...

I don't know. The Balrog's agenda, as far as we know from LotR, involves keeping Moria dwarf free and ridding it of random walking parties. Like Sauron, he is a former servant of Morgoth but I don't...
Forum: The Books 10-02-2007, 03:46 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 151,146
Posted By Morwen
Whether the contest is a physical one or a battle...

Whether the contest is a physical one or a battle of wills or both, the point is that the Balrog, in origin one of the Ainur like Sauron himself, is in a class above the Witch King. The contest is...
Forum: The Books 10-02-2007, 02:02 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 151,146
Posted By Morwen
If it's a contest, I would put my money on the...

If it's a contest, I would put my money on the Balrog ...being a fallen maia and all...

I can't see the Witch King, pawn of Sauron that he is, acknowledging the Balrog's supremacy though
Forum: The Books 09-27-2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,894
Posted By Morwen
If steeds for the Nine could be created this way,...

If steeds for the Nine could be created this way, why steal horses from Rohan or create winged creatures for the Nine to ride?
Forum: The Movies 09-25-2007, 12:45 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 92,891
Posted By Morwen
I don't see why it should be. The...

I don't see why it should be.

The purchaser bought the film rights of a published work. Presumably, someone would have read it before money changed hands. If that's the case, Tolkien could not...
Forum: The Books 09-25-2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,001
Posted By Morwen
Galadriel's ring is referred to as the Ring of...

Galadriel's ring is referred to as the Ring of Adamant which suggests that its particular stone was a diamond.
Forum: Quotable Quotes 08-19-2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 16,719
Views: 2,061,067
Posted By Morwen
Yes, that's it. Over to you Dimturiel :)

Yes, that's it. Over to you Dimturiel :)
Forum: Quotable Quotes 08-18-2007, 07:34 AM
Replies: 16,719
Views: 2,061,067
Posted By Morwen
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Forum: Quotable Quotes 08-17-2007, 06:22 AM
Replies: 16,719
Views: 2,061,067
Posted By Morwen
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Forum: Quotable Quotes 08-15-2007, 06:52 PM
Replies: 16,719
Views: 2,061,067
Posted By Morwen
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Forum: Quotable Quotes 08-15-2007, 04:17 PM
Replies: 16,719
Views: 2,061,067
Posted By Morwen
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Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 08-15-2007, 11:06 AM
Replies: 668
Views: 148,535
Posted By Morwen
Hmm... ... when I read the post from which the...

Hmm... ... when I read the post from which the above is taken I got the impression that "bareback mounting" was intentionally included by the poster.
Forum: Quotable Quotes 08-15-2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16,719
Views: 2,061,067
Posted By Morwen
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