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Legolas · 11-26-2002, 10:25 AM

As Kuruharan says, we aren't given a play-by-play of Sauron's last duel of the Second Age.

Indeed, there were many armies about, but I think Gil-galad and Elendil alone fought with Sauron in the final duel. Sauron most likely did take out some men/elves prior to that. Isildur did not cut the Ring from his hand until Sauron had fallen (along with Elendil and Gil-galad). I don't think it's implied anywhere that Elrond, Isildur, or Cirdan took (much) part in that duel.

It would've been nice to get a more detailed account (as it would be in most cases of such a fight, like the three balrog slayings).

[ November 26, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ]

11-26-2002, 10:25 AM	#3
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	As Kuruharan says, we aren't given a play-by-play of Sauron's last duel of the Second Age. Indeed, there were many armies about, but I think Gil-galad and Elendil alone fought with Sauron in the final duel. Sauron most likely did take out some men/elves prior to that. Isildur did not cut the Ring from his hand until Sauron had fallen (along with Elendil and Gil-galad). I don't think it's implied anywhere that Elrond, Isildur, or Cirdan took (much) part in that duel. It would've been nice to get a more detailed account (as it would be in most cases of such a fight, like the three balrog slayings). [ November 26, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ] __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.