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Nilpaurion Felagund · 07-17-2005, 07:07 AM

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I had always thought that they didn't really exist, but were instead products of the pipeweed-induced hallucinations of Bilbo and Gandalf. And Pippin. (Eomer)

This is an interesting theory. Powerful hallucinogenic compounds have been marketed in Middle-earth ever since the return of the Noldor. There has been much speculation regarding the origin of these mind-altering agents, although I for one believe they came from Eru himself, brought to Arda by the Ainur, and brought to ME by the Noldor.

Which brings to question the entire existence of Eä. Was it made solely by some drug in the punch bowl during the Ainulindalë? Was it all due to Eru's mass hallucination of the Ainur? If it is, then what are we talking about?

Oh, hush. You and your crackpot ideas.

Lhunardawen · 07-17-2005, 07:35 AM

Thanks a lot, Eomer. Look at what you have unleashed.

Eomer of the Rohirrim · 07-17-2005, 09:13 AM

If Ea didn't exist then we would not have our copies of The Lord of the Rings. So I am inclined to believe in it. Eagles though, are far more dubious.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 07-17-2005, 11:26 PM

Can't you see it? Eä isn't real! It's the result of the drunkenness of a few unclad spirits. It didn't exist. Please, I'm begging you, let go of the notion that Eä exists. It will only bring you more sorrow.

Oh, boy. He's gone bonkers. Bring out Monsieur Strate Jacquet.

Meneltarmacil · 07-21-2005, 08:14 PM

The Eagles' contract didn't cover the kind of flying needed to bring Frodo all the way to Mount Doom, just rescue missions when everything was hopeless. Gandalf had already paid Manwe a considerable amount of money to hire the Eagles just for the purpose of rescue missions and didn't want to have to pay any more, and Manwe had some of the best lawyers in all of Arda, so arguing would prove hopeless.

the guy who be short · 07-22-2005, 04:00 AM

The Eagles had no compasses.

Idiots.

(The Eagles, not you people...)

07-17-2005, 09:13 AM	#3
Eomer of the Rohirrim Auspicious Wraith Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 4,859	If Ea didn't exist then we would not have our copies of The Lord of the Rings. So I am inclined to believe in it. Eagles though, are far more dubious. __________________ Los Ingobernables de Harlond

07-17-2005, 11:26 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	What?! Can't you see it? Eä isn't real! It's the result of the drunkenness of a few unclad spirits. It didn't exist. Please, I'm begging you, let go of the notion that Eä exists. It will only bring you more sorrow. Oh, boy. He's gone bonkers. Bring out Monsieur Strate Jacquet. __________________ フェンリス鴨 (Fenrisu Kamo) The plot, cut, defeated. I intend to copy this sig forever - so far so good... Last edited by Nilpaurion Felagund; 07-18-2005 at 02:05 AM. Reason: malicious misspelling

07-21-2005, 08:14 PM	#5
Meneltarmacil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The bottom of the ocean, discussing philosophy with a giant squid Posts: 2,254	The Eagles' contract didn't cover the kind of flying needed to bring Frodo all the way to Mount Doom, just rescue missions when everything was hopeless. Gandalf had already paid Manwe a considerable amount of money to hire the Eagles just for the purpose of rescue missions and didn't want to have to pay any more, and Manwe had some of the best lawyers in all of Arda, so arguing would prove hopeless. __________________ I ♣ baby seals.

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07-17-2005, 07:35 AM	#2
Lhunardawen Hauntress of the Havens Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IN it, but not OF it Posts: 2,538	Thanks a lot, Eomer. Look at what you have unleashed.

07-22-2005, 04:00 AM	#6
the guy who be short Shadowed Prince Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Thulcandra Posts: 2,343	The Eagles had no compasses. Idiots. (The Eagles, not you people...)