Who is the King in The Hobbit? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Meoshi · 03-07-2003, 07:30 PM

Remember that the Hobbit was written before Tolkien had composed much of Middle-Earth's history. He probably hadn't even composed the history of Gondor, much less Arnor, at that time.

Perhaps 'The King' not having influence there could mean that the Rangers, being the remainder of the King's army, rarely visited those parts of Eriador.

03-07-2003, 07:30 PM	#3
Meoshi Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atop the peak of Kalormë Posts: 163	Remember that the Hobbit was written before Tolkien had composed much of Middle-Earth's history. He probably hadn't even composed the history of Gondor, much less Arnor, at that time. Perhaps 'The King' not having influence there could mean that the Rangers, being the remainder of the King's army, rarely visited those parts of Eriador.