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Old 08-07-2006, 03:18 PM   #81
Farael
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Q: Why didn't Tolkien draw anything to the east of Mordor and the Sea of Rhun?
A: Because his pen ran out of ink. As a matter of fact, that sea was to be called "The Sea of Rhum" a clear reference to Tolkien's favourite drink, but his pen failed half-way through the m.

Q: Why did Elrond send only EIGHT* walkers with the ring bearer? Couldn't he send a bit of a bigger dettachment at least half-way to Mordor to keep them well protected?

*It said eight all along, it never said either instead of eight. No, not at all, no, never
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