The Ringwraiths -- What were they? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

obloquy · 11-30-2001, 05:10 PM

Well I have another question to you, Mithadan: If Sauron could "raise the dead", and the Nazgul were examples of this, what exactly was the unique fate of Men? Did their spirits linger awaiting a Necromancer to bring them up again? Or did the Necromancer somehow manage to recall them without Eru's support? I contend that the Nazgul cannot be dead. Would Sauron have the power to keep the spirit of a Man from its fate? As I said, I think it's much more likely that the Rings were designed to bind them to him and sustain their lives with his power. The effect was physical beings merged with the spirit realm (the realm to which Sauron and his power were native). I'm still not clear on my own opinion, even. That's why I'm interested in discussion on this topic. Please, opinions all!

11-30-2001, 05:10 PM	#1
obloquy Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: WA Posts: 941	Well I have another question to you, Mithadan: If Sauron could "raise the dead", and the Nazgul were examples of this, what exactly was the unique fate of Men? Did their spirits linger awaiting a Necromancer to bring them up again? Or did the Necromancer somehow manage to recall them without Eru's support? I contend that the Nazgul cannot be dead. Would Sauron have the power to keep the spirit of a Man from its fate? As I said, I think it's much more likely that the Rings were designed to bind them to him and sustain their lives with his power. The effect was physical beings merged with the spirit realm (the realm to which Sauron and his power were native). I'm still not clear on my own opinion, even. That's why I'm interested in discussion on this topic. Please, opinions all!