How would hobbits do as wizards? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Carannillion · 01-10-2002, 06:31 AM

Umm...

Well, what does a Maia look like?

They came in the form of old men . Had the Valar chosen hobbits as the form of one or more of the Istari, then it would have been because the Valar (with their immense wisdom) saw it as an advantage.

They chose the form of men, however, and as we know, it lead to victory over Sauron. Even though the form may have been an influence upon them; Saruman's lust for power, a typical 'manish' trait.

Do you think the form of an elf would have been wiser? Or perhaps one Istari from each race?

01-10-2002, 06:31 AM	#16
Carannillion Wight Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mici Firya Posts: 135	Umm... Well, what does a Maia look like? They came in the form of old men . Had the Valar chosen hobbits as the form of one or more of the Istari, then it would have been because the Valar (with their immense wisdom) saw it as an advantage. They chose the form of men, however, and as we know, it lead to victory over Sauron. Even though the form may have been an influence upon them; Saruman's lust for power, a typical 'manish' trait. Do you think the form of an elf would have been wiser? Or perhaps one Istari from each race? __________________ A cry for the people, but there's noone there to hear...