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mormegil · 11-30-2005, 12:02 PM

It cannot be quantified but it is to be remembered that Sam wore the ring for a considerable amount of time and when it was near its power source. It's obvious that the nearer to Mordor the ring was the more powerful it became. Therefore I would postulate that there was a great toll on Sam due to the length of time it was worn and due to the sheer power increase of the ring. I'm not sure if it would equal the total the Frodo used but the huge weight of it must have been great.

11-30-2005, 12:02 PM	#43
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	It cannot be quantified but it is to be remembered that Sam wore the ring for a considerable amount of time and when it was near its power source. It's obvious that the nearer to Mordor the ring was the more powerful it became. Therefore I would postulate that there was a great toll on Sam due to the length of time it was worn and due to the sheer power increase of the ring. I'm not sure if it would equal the total the Frodo used but the huge weight of it must have been great. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”