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***Mithadan*** · 01-19-2001, 12:28 PM

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Re: dragons

This is just a theory but it is based upon JRRT's early writings. The Fall of Gondolin in BoLT introduces dragon-like constructs made of iron and other metals. They were capable of carrying orcs into battle. They were animated by "spirits" (shades of the "Wolves" thread, no pun intended). Carrying this forward, dragons were likely large reptiles made greater by an infusion of Morgoth's power (perhaps similar to the Nazgul steeds) and then inhabited by lesser Maiar. The advantage to the Maia would be that not only would it have its native power, but also the physical strength of the dragon-creature. JRRT, to my knowledge, does not explain the origins of dragons.

--Mithadan--
"The Silmarils with living light
were kindled clear, and waxing bright
shone like stars that in the North
above the reek of earth leap forth." </p>

01-19-2001, 12:28 PM	#13
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,393	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Spirit of Mist Posts: 528</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: dragons This is just a theory but it is based upon JRRT's early writings. The Fall of Gondolin in BoLT introduces dragon-like constructs made of iron and other metals. They were capable of carrying orcs into battle. They were animated by "spirits" (shades of the "Wolves" thread, no pun intended). Carrying this forward, dragons were likely large reptiles made greater by an infusion of Morgoth's power (perhaps similar to the Nazgul steeds) and then inhabited by lesser Maiar. The advantage to the Maia would be that not only would it have its native power, but also the physical strength of the dragon-creature. JRRT, to my knowledge, does not explain the origins of dragons. --Mithadan-- "The Silmarils with living light were kindled clear, and waxing bright shone like stars that in the North above the reek of earth leap forth." </p> __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.