Gandalf's plan - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nilpaurion Felagund · 11-11-2003, 09:47 PM

Surely Gandalf must know the Ring's will is strongest at Mt. Doom, and no one could cast it there. So, what was Gandalf's plan?

Here's my idea: Assuming the Fellowship will still be complete, and Gollum would not interfere, Gandalf would let a Nazgul snatch Frodo, then have Legolas shoot the said Nazgul into Mt. Doom's crater.

What about your idea?

Later days! [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]
->banakil on mumakil

DISCLAIMER: I know it's impossible for the complete Fellowship to reack Mt. Doom, and for Gollum not to interfere, but hey...it's Mirth.

the phantom · 11-12-2003, 08:28 AM

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Gandalf would let a Nazgul snatch Frodo, then have Legolas shoot the said Nazgul into Mt. Doom's crater.

Sounds like a good plan to me, Nil.

But I always thought that the plan was-
1) get to Mt Doom
2) push Frodo in

I'm sure Gandalf realized that one death is a small price to pay in order to win the war for the good guys.

He was a bit uncomfortable with the whole thing as he had started to become a bit attached to the little expendable hobbit, but his duty was to defeat Sauron, not be nice to hobbits.

Obviously Gandalf wouldn't have finished the deed himself (his favorite motto- "Always keep you hands clean") and I think that's where Pippin came in. Why else would Gandalf have agreed to bring that silly hobbit along.

As you're all aware, Pippin had a horrible temper and was very conceited and prideful. He liked to think that he was the best looking hobbit ever to exist. But remember, Frodo had an abnormal Elvish beauty surrounding him and many thought that he was the best looking hobbit in the Shire. This is why Pippin butted heads with Frodo throughout the book.

Gandalf planned to use this once he got to Mt Doom. Frodo would walk up to the Cracks of Doom, Gandalf would say something to Pippin (who he had been working up the entire journey) about how handsome Frodo looked, and Pippin would finally snap and bull into Frodo knocking him (and the Ring) into the fires of Mt Doom.

Anyway, that's what I always thought Gandalf was planning.

Sleepy Ranger · 11-12-2003, 10:51 AM

It was so obvious what they had intended to do. DO you really think Gandalf fell in with the Balrog at Moria? He could have easily pulled himself back up, but he was weighed down by theses signs he was carrying they wanted him to put them up at Mt. Doom. This is how it would have gone.
1st sign-Free pipe-weed. Hobbits jump in Ring goes boom.
2nd sign-Free manicures. Legolas jumps in.
3rd sign-Disco Fever. Boromir jumps in.
4th sign-Free Mithril and deep dark caves. Gimli jumps in.
5th sign-Are you a long lost king? Well what are you waitin'for?Jump right in. Aragorn jumps in.
And then Gandalf trips over Elrond's foot which appears out of nowhere and falls in.
Elrond: I have done it. I have managed to eliminae the most irritating dudes of Ea.
Meanwhile in Mt.Doom everybodys partying in Sauron's secret hang out in Mt.Doom.

Arwen1858 · 11-12-2003, 01:14 PM

Sleepy Ranger, that was good [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
Nil, you changed your avatar!! And this is an interesting thread topic! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Sleepy Ranger · 11-12-2003, 01:40 PM

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Sleepy Ranger, that was good

Hey that got the smile back on my face. You would never believe how sad I was.
But seriously all they would have done would have gone something like this.
Aragorn-Hey guys I lost my wallet someone help me find it.
All:What?
Aragorn:Free cookies.
All:*start searching*
Aragorn:*pushes it into Mt.Doom
Frodo:There it is melting in the lava. I'll get it.
Aragorn trips him and he falls in and ring goes booooom.
Boromir [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]rat.. How am I gonna stay the disco king if my dance teacher just fell in. I'm coming Frodo.*jumps in after him.*
Aragorn:Boromir. I need a steward in Gondor. Your bro can't do a thing.*jumps in*
Pippin:Striider*jumps in*
Merry:Noooo Pippin.
*Gandalf and Sam look up from their game of cards and see nobodies left.*
Sam:Hey whered everyone go?
Gandalf:No idea. But Aragorn owes us free cookies. Hey isn't that his hair?
Sam: Yes it is.*jumps in*
Gandalf:FREE COOKIES.*jumps in*
Gimli and Legolas finally climb up. They both took the stairs because they couldn't find the lift.
Gimli: Hey where is everyone?
Legolas: I told you it was the other stair case.
Gimli: No way
Elrond pops out of nowhere.
Elrond: Oh you blundering baboons. *pushes them in*
Elrond: Now I shall rule Middle-Earth.
Elwing pops ouuta nowhere.
Elrond: Eeep mom.
Elwing:What did I tell you about leaving the house after 8?
Elrond: But mom....
Elwing:You're grounded.
Elrond: Bummer, dude.
Fellowship: Look whos talkin' we're stuck in a dark cave.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 11-12-2003, 07:41 PM

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Nil, you changed your avatar!! And this is an interesting thread topic!

Thank you! Something I just picked up at the Funny Pictures thread.

Anywhen...great vision, guys! But I've been thinking...what about Sauron? He's a force to be reckoned with *grins sarcastically* He must be involved in Gandalf's ingenious plot.

He sees the ring claimed by the rat-folk. He rushes for him. He takes the Ring from him, and he rejoices. Then, Mighty Whitey pushes him in!

Later days! [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]
->banakil on mumakil

11-11-2003, 09:47 PM	#1
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	Gandalf's plan Surely Gandalf must know the Ring's will is strongest at Mt. Doom, and no one could cast it there. So, what was Gandalf's plan? Here's my idea: Assuming the Fellowship will still be complete, and Gollum would not interfere, Gandalf would let a Nazgul snatch Frodo, then have Legolas shoot the said Nazgul into Mt. Doom's crater. What about your idea? Later days! [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] ->banakil on mumakil DISCLAIMER: I know it's impossible for the complete Fellowship to reack Mt. Doom, and for Gollum not to interfere, but hey...it's Mirth. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

11-12-2003, 10:51 AM	#3
Sleepy Ranger Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the field, kissing the 'Downs crest Posts: 1,654	It was so obvious what they had intended to do. DO you really think Gandalf fell in with the Balrog at Moria? He could have easily pulled himself back up, but he was weighed down by theses signs he was carrying they wanted him to put them up at Mt. Doom. This is how it would have gone. 1st sign-Free pipe-weed. Hobbits jump in Ring goes boom. 2nd sign-Free manicures. Legolas jumps in. 3rd sign-Disco Fever. Boromir jumps in. 4th sign-Free Mithril and deep dark caves. Gimli jumps in. 5th sign-Are you a long lost king? Well what are you waitin'for?Jump right in. Aragorn jumps in. And then Gandalf trips over Elrond's foot which appears out of nowhere and falls in. Elrond: I have done it. I have managed to eliminae the most irritating dudes of Ea. Meanwhile in Mt.Doom everybodys partying in Sauron's secret hang out in Mt.Doom. __________________ And tonight we can truly say, together we're invincible... Middle-Earth Football World Cup 2007

11-12-2003, 01:14 PM	#4
Arwen1858 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Gondor Posts: 516	Sleepy Ranger, that was good [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Nil, you changed your avatar!! And this is an interesting thread topic! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Will Turner: "This is either madness or brilliance." Jack Sparrow: "It's remarkable how often those two traits coincide." ~ Pirates of the Caribbean