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***Gilthalion*** · 02-15-2001, 10:49 AM

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Re: Whoa!

I think Moria at max was a truly great population. That's why I tossed out the 100,000 figure, since that was larger than any figure I knew of from the literature.

Surely, after the plagues and wars, populations would have fallen.

But, with great effort and sacrifice, I think I have demonstrated that tens of thousands of Dwarves could have long (decades) held out with only the East Gate for provisioning. The above mentioned figures can be greatly reduced if rationing is imposed, or greater loads employed. Or both.

While not a definitive determination, the logistics are not beyond the Dwarves capacity, even if there were no collapsible bridges or ferries across the chasm.

Much better to have a lot of Hollin Elves at hand to grow food for you on the other side of the mountains. But, a dwarf must make do.

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02-15-2001, 10:49 AM	#32
*Gilthalion* Hobbitus Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: South Farthing Posts: 635	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Animated Skeleton Posts: 34</TD><TD><img src=http://www.geocities.com/robertwgardner2000/lotrmap.gif WIDTH=60 HEIGHT=60></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Whoa! I think Moria at max was a truly great population. That's why I tossed out the 100,000 figure, since that was larger than any figure I knew of from the literature. Surely, after the plagues and wars, populations would have fallen. But, with great effort and sacrifice, I think I have demonstrated that tens of thousands of Dwarves could have long (decades) held out with only the East Gate for provisioning. The above mentioned figures can be greatly reduced if rationing is imposed, or greater loads employed. Or both. While not a definitive determination, the logistics are not beyond the Dwarves capacity, even if there were no collapsible bridges or ferries across the chasm. Much better to have a lot of Hollin Elves at hand to grow food for you on the other side of the mountains. But, a dwarf must make do. <center> *~~~http://www.geocities.com/robertwgardner2000My Bare Bones Webpage</a>~~~* </center></p> __________________ Please read my fan fiction novel THE HOBBITS. Wanna hear me read Tolkien? Gilthalion's Grand Adventures!