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Orual · 12-05-2002, 06:47 PM

Well, I wouldn't say that the Ring is a character in and of itself so much as an extension of Sauron. It's only "semi-sentient" or whatever it is because Sauron put some of his own life-force in it, linking himself to the Ring inseperably. So I'd say yes and no. (Being a bit Elvish there.) Yes insomuch as it is an extension of Sauron, no insomuch as it is not a character in its own right.

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12-05-2002, 06:47 PM	#14
Orual Speaker of the Dead Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Superbia Posts: 868	Well, I wouldn't say that the Ring is a character in and of itself so much as an extension of Sauron. It's only "semi-sentient" or whatever it is because Sauron put some of his own life-force in it, linking himself to the Ring inseperably. So I'd say yes and no. (Being a bit Elvish there.) Yes insomuch as it is an extension of Sauron, no insomuch as it is not a character in its own right. ~~Orual~~ __________________ "Oh, my god! I care so little, I almost passed out!" --Dr. Cox, "Scrubs"