Theoden's Exorcism

[Liriodendron]

Any Rohirrim with half a brain should be glad to see Gandalf and Co. coming to the aid of Theoden! Wormtongue's advisings have practically put Rohan in ruin! Also, "potent wizards loved by the greatest of horses", and "future kings of steep destiny" usually give off some kind of stellar *aura*, in the past pages of the story. Seeing this awesome group out of the blue, striding up to help fight the "festering infection from within" should be welcome by any loyal Rohirran! (don'tcha think! ) Especially after Wormtongue has banished loyal son and valiant warrior Eomer! IMO <P>I have no problem with anyone letting Gandalf in (with staff) and having access to the "infected" king, especially as pathetically as Theoden is portrayed in the movies! This is "the golden opportunity" to make things right in Rohan! <P>The part with Aragorn stopping the Theoden with Wormtongue at least needs to be fleshed out more in the EE. As it is, Theoden's just woke up from Evil Wizard induced dementia....how does he even know who Aragorn is, let alone respect his judgement! The "casting out" of Grima would seem to be an internal affair, for the Rohirrim.<p>[ August 28, 2003: Message edited by: Liriodendron ]