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Nanedhel · 10-11-2004, 07:40 AM

Frodo's delay due to the letter not reaching him on time gave the 'conspirators' a chance to formulate a plan to go with him when he left. If he had left earlier, Merry, Pippin and Sam would not have gone with him. All three played important roles later, but the main one that comes to my mind is that Pippin was involved in the death of the Lord of the Nazgul.

Nanedhel · 12-02-2004, 09:06 PM

Yoo-hoo, Tuor of Gondolin. Is anyone close to the answer, or do we need a nudge in the right direction?

Tuor of Gondolin · 12-02-2004, 09:58 PM

Sorry about that.
The answers above are actually much better then the rather
frivolous one I have in mind.

A clue:
It certainly helped BB professionally.

nobody · 12-04-2004, 01:34 PM

Gandalf blessed Butterbur's beer?

Tuor of Gondolin · 12-04-2004, 03:29 PM

Correct.
Although it seems a questionable boon, since Barliman was, in effect,
rewarded for screwing up having Gandalf's letter forwarded.

nobody · 12-05-2004, 07:49 AM

How about Morgoth cursing Húrin & co?

NightKnight · 12-05-2004, 02:12 PM

Glaurung was slain? If they hadn't been killed, Turin would probably never had been sent to Thingol, and would probably not have ended up killing Glaurung.

12-02-2004, 09:58 PM	#3
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Sorry about that. The answers above are actually much better then the rather frivolous one I have in mind. A clue: It certainly helped BB professionally. __________________ Aure Entuluva!

12-04-2004, 03:29 PM	#5
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	Correct. Although it seems a questionable boon, since Barliman was, in effect, rewarded for screwing up having Gandalf's letter forwarded. __________________ Aure Entuluva!

12-05-2004, 07:49 AM	#6
nobody Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Utumno Posts: 64	How about Morgoth cursing Húrin & co? __________________ I am evil

12-05-2004, 02:12 PM	#7
NightKnight Lost among the Stars Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hiding in Childhood (Sweden) Posts: 2,690	Glaurung was slain? If they hadn't been killed, Turin would probably never had been sent to Thingol, and would probably not have ended up killing Glaurung. __________________ There are three kinds of people in this world. Those who can count, and those who can't.

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10-11-2004, 07:40 AM	#1
Nanedhel Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 36	Frodo's delay due to the letter not reaching him on time gave the 'conspirators' a chance to formulate a plan to go with him when he left. If he had left earlier, Merry, Pippin and Sam would not have gone with him. All three played important roles later, but the main one that comes to my mind is that Pippin was involved in the death of the Lord of the Nazgul.

12-02-2004, 09:06 PM	#2
Nanedhel Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 36	Yoo-hoo, Tuor of Gondolin. Is anyone close to the answer, or do we need a nudge in the right direction?

12-04-2004, 01:34 PM	#4
nobody Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Utumno Posts: 64	Gandalf blessed Butterbur's beer?