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***Mithadan*** · 02-14-2001, 08:42 AM

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Re: Welp?

Sauron's failure to use dragons in his wars could to some extent have been based upon geographic constraints. But it seems to me that if dragons, particularly the great dragons such as Smaug (and perhaps Scatha), are such overwhelming powers then Sauron would have gone out of his way to recruit them. This infers that he had no control over them; they were servants of Morgoth not Sauron.

Another possibility is that Sauron did in fact send emissaries to the Withered Heath, only to have his servants barbequed on sight by the ill-tempered and impetuous dragons. Perhaps this is why he could not recruit their assistance in his wars.

--Mithadan--
"The Silmarils with living light
were kindled clear, and waxing bright
shone like stars that in the North
above the reek of earth leap forth." </p>

02-14-2001, 08:42 AM	#21
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,314	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Spirit of Mist Posts: 602</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Welp? Sauron's failure to use dragons in his wars could to some extent have been based upon geographic constraints. But it seems to me that if dragons, particularly the great dragons such as Smaug (and perhaps Scatha), are such overwhelming powers then Sauron would have gone out of his way to recruit them. This infers that he had no control over them; they were servants of Morgoth not Sauron. Another possibility is that Sauron did in fact send emissaries to the Withered Heath, only to have his servants barbequed on sight by the ill-tempered and impetuous dragons. Perhaps this is why he could not recruit their assistance in his wars. --Mithadan-- "The Silmarils with living light were kindled clear, and waxing bright shone like stars that in the North above the reek of earth leap forth." </p> __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.