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Elendur · 02-08-2002, 12:42 AM

That is probably true, Kuruharan. As to your question, topics on the Barrow Downs can go alot of ways very fast. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Just a question I have, now that Im thinking about Gandalfs fight with the Balrog. When the Balrog swung down on Gandalf with his sword, Gandalf was able to resist the blow using Glamdring. Do you think it was pure physical strength that enabled him to do this, which I doubt, or that Glamdring was kindof like a focus on his power so that when needed it could act almost as a staff? All of the more famous swords seemed to emulate the feelings/power of it weilder. When Gandalf was fighting the Balrog Glamdring shone so that the Balrogs shadow couldn't overtake him. So it seems to me like a sword was more than just a peice of steel alot of the time, and with Gandalf it was even more powerful because of his powerful spirit. Just tell me your thoughts. The issues with swords has always been a topic I wanted to discuss. To me it is like swords are aware of everything and even have a spirit. Does Tolkien ever adress this?

02-08-2002, 12:42 AM	#53
Elendur Wight Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Arnor Posts: 200	That is probably true, Kuruharan. As to your question, topics on the Barrow Downs can go alot of ways very fast. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Just a question I have, now that Im thinking about Gandalfs fight with the Balrog. When the Balrog swung down on Gandalf with his sword, Gandalf was able to resist the blow using Glamdring. Do you think it was pure physical strength that enabled him to do this, which I doubt, or that Glamdring was kindof like a focus on his power so that when needed it could act almost as a staff? All of the more famous swords seemed to emulate the feelings/power of it weilder. When Gandalf was fighting the Balrog Glamdring shone so that the Balrogs shadow couldn't overtake him. So it seems to me like a sword was more than just a peice of steel alot of the time, and with Gandalf it was even more powerful because of his powerful spirit. Just tell me your thoughts. The issues with swords has always been a topic I wanted to discuss. To me it is like swords are aware of everything and even have a spirit. Does Tolkien ever adress this? __________________ Son of Isildur.