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Iarwain · 09-22-2003, 06:28 PM

Too true, too true. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

More details: the structure was enourmous, with a massive silver dome and extraordinarily thick walls. Sauron conducted constant sacrifices to Melkor, burning the victims. The sickening amount of human ashes and smoke eventually turned the dome black, which it remained until it sunk.

Also, there as a temple to Eru on Meneltarma (sp?), the "pillar of heaven" from which one could see to Valinor. Not so much is written about this temple though, save that Tar-Miriel ran to the temple for safety as Numenor sank. She perished before she could reach the top.

For more info, read "Akallabeth" in the Silmarillion, or read the extensive information on the history of Numenor found in the Unfinished Tales.

Iarwain

09-22-2003, 06:28 PM	#3
Iarwain Pugnaciously Primordial Paradox Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Birnham Wood Posts: 800	Too true, too true. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] More details: the structure was enourmous, with a massive silver dome and extraordinarily thick walls. Sauron conducted constant sacrifices to Melkor, burning the victims. The sickening amount of human ashes and smoke eventually turned the dome black, which it remained until it sunk. Also, there as a temple to Eru on Meneltarma (sp?), the "pillar of heaven" from which one could see to Valinor. Not so much is written about this temple though, save that Tar-Miriel ran to the temple for safety as Numenor sank. She perished before she could reach the top. For more info, read "Akallabeth" in the Silmarillion, or read the extensive information on the history of Numenor found in the Unfinished Tales. Iarwain __________________ "And what are oaths but words we say to God?"