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Voralphion · 03-29-2004, 06:15 PM

Eowyn killed the fell beast ridden by the Witch-King by cutting off its head. If it were a dragon this would not have been possible as dragons had strong scales that served as armour over their whole body, except their bellies. If it was a dragon, her sword would've just bounced off. I think Tolkien said in one of his letters that the fell beasts were a pterosaur like creature.

03-29-2004, 06:15 PM	#13
Voralphion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sharkey's End Posts: 267	Eowyn killed the fell beast ridden by the Witch-King by cutting off its head. If it were a dragon this would not have been possible as dragons had strong scales that served as armour over their whole body, except their bellies. If it was a dragon, her sword would've just bounced off. I think Tolkien said in one of his letters that the fell beasts were a pterosaur like creature. __________________ His sword was long his lance was keen His shining helm afar was seen The countless stars of heavens field Were mirrored in his silver shield