There is no reason why Radagast doesn't carry a 'spare key' as it were to Orthanc but it is also used by the king. Then again due to its past perhaps the king merely sets up a camp de tournai in its grounds rather than go inside, although he may? As a result the building has stood on the brink of ruin for some time. What do the rest of you think?
Boring historical thing - the Saxons would often camp in the grounds of Roman ruins rather than stay in them, even when they were still standing. As Tolkien was using this as his source material (Odin had a 'ruling ring' forged for him by the dark elves after all) perhaps this would be a way round it.
Sorry if talking my usual gibberish. That of course is why I'm a gibberish-talking wizard!
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