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Manwe Sulimo · 07-28-2002, 07:11 PM

The Dead are the spirits of the "mountain men" of the White Mountains. Before the War of the Alliance, they worshiped Sauron as a god, but when Mt. Mindoullin (sp?) was taken by Anarión they stopped their worship and
swore an oath to Gondor. However, when they refused to fight against Mordor, Isildur cursed their spirits to lie in the mountains, waiting for his Heir, so they could furfill their oath.

This is all explained in Book V. I don't blame you for missing it (I skipped over those tedious chapters, too). [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

07-28-2002, 07:11 PM	#2
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	The Dead are the spirits of the "mountain men" of the White Mountains. Before the War of the Alliance, they worshiped Sauron as a god, but when Mt. Mindoullin (sp?) was taken by Anarión they stopped their worship and swore an oath to Gondor. However, when they refused to fight against Mordor, Isildur cursed their spirits to lie in the mountains, waiting for his Heir, so they could furfill their oath. This is all explained in Book V. I don't blame you for missing it (I skipped over those tedious chapters, too). [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."