Question about the Nazgul - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lady_Galadriel · 08-13-2002, 09:41 AM

Okay I thought I understood but I found I don't. Okay. The Nazgul... Who are they? Are they the same dudes and the black riders, the Ringwraiths? And what about the Nazgul with wings? Who are they?

I'd really appreciate it if someone could help clarify this in my tiny brain. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Manwe Sulimo · 08-13-2002, 09:55 AM

Nazgûl = the Úlairi, the Ringwraiths, the Nine, etc. etc.

They are the nine lords of men who were ensnared by Sauron and the Nine Rings, who were bound to the One, who work for Mordor, who are evil, nasty, and scary.

All of the creatures you mentioned are the same (except the Winged Nazgûl aren't actually "winged"; they are on winged beasts). After the "Ringwraiths" were scattered at the Fords of Bruinen, they returned to Mordor and got their new mounts (the flying things). One of the mounts was killed over Anduin by Legolas. The Nazgûl afterwards were used as messengers to Isengard, warriors over the Pelannor, and watchers of the Host of Gondor before they perished when the Ring was destroyed.

piosenniel · 08-13-2002, 11:04 AM

Check the Welcome Page to the Barrow Downs' site - the Topic is the Nazgul.

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08-13-2002, 09:41 AM	#1
Lady_Galadriel Wight Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Shire, Hobbiton, Middle Earth Posts: 135	Question about the Nazgul Okay I thought I understood but I found I don't. Okay. The Nazgul... Who are they? Are they the same dudes and the black riders, the Ringwraiths? And what about the Nazgul with wings? Who are they? I'd really appreciate it if someone could help clarify this in my tiny brain. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ " You can't toast me!"

08-13-2002, 09:55 AM	#2
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	Nazgûl = the Úlairi, the Ringwraiths, the Nine, etc. etc. They are the nine lords of men who were ensnared by Sauron and the Nine Rings, who were bound to the One, who work for Mordor, who are evil, nasty, and scary. All of the creatures you mentioned are the same (except the Winged Nazgûl aren't actually "winged"; they are on winged beasts). After the "Ringwraiths" were scattered at the Fords of Bruinen, they returned to Mordor and got their new mounts (the flying things). One of the mounts was killed over Anduin by Legolas. The Nazgûl afterwards were used as messengers to Isengard, warriors over the Pelannor, and watchers of the Host of Gondor before they perished when the Ring was destroyed. __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."

08-13-2002, 11:04 AM	#3
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Check the Welcome Page to the Barrow Downs' site - the Topic is the Nazgul. clickHERE __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.