A question about Tom Bombadil - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 09-27-2004, 03:21 AM

If you stabbed him then he would be badly wounded. However, Tom would probably use his deceptive quickness to jump out of the way of your stroke. He would then tie you up with vines and toss you into the river, whilst muttering something about 'bloody hitchhikers'. You would be left to fend for yourself in the Old Forest, thus you would perish.

Nimrodel_9 · 09-27-2004, 04:31 PM

This brings up another question. Can Tom Bombadil die? We know he is immortal, but do you think that he could be killed physically? Hmmmm...

Boromir88 · 09-27-2004, 07:41 PM

If we believe the words of Glorfindel, then yes Bombadil can be beaten.

Quote:

Council of Elrond
"But in any case" said Glorfindel, "to send the Ring to him would only postpone the day of evil. He is far away. We could not now take it back to him, unguessed, unmarked by and spy. And even if we could, soon or late the Lord of the Rings would learn of its hiding place and would bend all his power towards it. Could that power be defied by bombadil alone? I think not. I think that in the end, if all else is conquered, Bombadil will fall, Last as he was First; and then night will come."

So you got to ask if you believe Glorfindel's words, because this is only his speculation. What HE thinks, and HE thinks Bombadil would die/fall. I don't see any reason not to believe Glorfindel, he is one of the more powerful elves left on Middle-Earth, and grew in wisdom with his death an "reincarnation."

Nilpaurion Felagund · 09-27-2004, 09:44 PM

Hmmm . . . perhaps the director would stop the filming process and say "Hey! You're not in my movie!"

Pallando · 09-28-2004, 03:33 PM

I think you'd wouldn't be able to get the blade out, or if you did, you wouldn't get a chance to harm him. If you think of it, Frodo and Sam seem to have been entranced from the first moment they heard his voice!

"Hey now! keep that silly blade in its sheath! What be you a-thinking of? Old Tom's in a hurry now, and you'd better not hinder him!"

09-27-2004, 03:21 AM	#1
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	If you stabbed him then he would be badly wounded. However, Tom would probably use his deceptive quickness to jump out of the way of your stroke. He would then tie you up with vines and toss you into the river, whilst muttering something about 'bloody hitchhikers'. You would be left to fend for yourself in the Old Forest, thus you would perish. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

09-27-2004, 04:31 PM	#2
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	That was great, Elianna! This brings up another question. Can Tom Bombadil die? We know he is immortal, but do you think that he could be killed physically? Hmmmm... __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.

09-27-2004, 09:44 PM	#4
Nilpaurion Felagund Scion of The Faithful Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The brink, where hope and despair are akin. [The Philippines] Posts: 5,312	If you try to stab Bombadil? Hmmm . . . perhaps the director would stop the filming process and say "Hey! You're not in my movie!" __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good...

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09-28-2004, 03:33 PM	#5
Pallando Wight Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: On your grave, Dancing. Posts: 101	I think you'd wouldn't be able to get the blade out, or if you did, you wouldn't get a chance to harm him. If you think of it, Frodo and Sam seem to have been entranced from the first moment they heard his voice! "Hey now! keep that silly blade in its sheath! What be you a-thinking of? Old Tom's in a hurry now, and you'd better not hinder him!"