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					Originally Posted by Rimbaud
					
				 
				A lesser, secondary point on Aragorn - who may be, we are led to suspect, a greater being in spirit than Legolas in any case.  I'm thinking of the scene with Aragorn and the struggle for the Palantir. 
			
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 I thought you were going to say his showdown with the Mouth of Sauron (also rather impressive).  Glad you brought up the palantir; thanks.
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					Originally Posted by Mark
					
				 
				Oy! Since when does a dwarf want to learn Elvish? :P 
			
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 I think as artisans, they needed to be able to fulfill what the customers wanted.  Knowing various runic systems would be a part of that.