Concerning Istaris - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Legolas · 06-18-2002, 04:10 PM

It's from The Istari chapter in Unfinished Tales. That part of the quote wasn't the focus of my posting it, but I see it as questioning why Yavanna thought Middle-earth would need an emissary strictly devoted to her creations in nature...did she think the others wouldn't do a sufficient job? Just being overly protective of her creations? Thought they were more important than the people of Middle-earth?

Does he really help them besides caring for them from his home in Mirkwood? He did little to oppose Sauron. Caring for nature may have been his mission as given by Yavanna, but it doesn't seem that Manwë would send him soley for that reason. I think that logically Sauron would attempt to defeat the elves and men, and then dwarves...hobbits and animals would come afterwards, provided they don't seem like much of a challenge for a fight against Sauron's forces.

[ June 18, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ]

06-18-2002, 04:10 PM	#21
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	It's from The Istari chapter in Unfinished Tales. That part of the quote wasn't the focus of my posting it, but I see it as questioning why Yavanna thought Middle-earth would need an emissary strictly devoted to her creations in nature...did she think the others wouldn't do a sufficient job? Just being overly protective of her creations? Thought they were more important than the people of Middle-earth? Does he really help them besides caring for them from his home in Mirkwood? He did little to oppose Sauron. Caring for nature may have been his mission as given by Yavanna, but it doesn't seem that Manwë would send him soley for that reason. I think that logically Sauron would attempt to defeat the elves and men, and then dwarves...hobbits and animals would come afterwards, provided they don't seem like much of a challenge for a fight against Sauron's forces. [ June 18, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ] __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

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