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Tuor of Gondolin · 08-02-2004, 07:50 AM

I tend to agree with Firefoot. Would touching the ring constitute being a ringbearer? And Deagol certainly didn't put the ring on or he would evaded Smeagol. And Gandalf certainly didn't wear the ring but did touch it (ignore PJ having him not touch the ring directly at all).

Given that Gandalf could briefly handle it and that the ring only gradually exerted attraction it seems quite possible that Elrond could have (perhaps in concert with G), removed a chain and put another on. As much as anything, they could be a check and balance on the other.

08-02-2004, 07:50 AM	#12
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	I tend to agree with Firefoot. Would touching the ring constitute being a ringbearer? And Deagol certainly didn't put the ring on or he would evaded Smeagol. And Gandalf certainly didn't wear the ring but did touch it (ignore PJ having him not touch the ring directly at all). Given that Gandalf could briefly handle it and that the ring only gradually exerted attraction it seems quite possible that Elrond could have (perhaps in concert with G), removed a chain and put another on. As much as anything, they could be a check and balance on the other. __________________ Aure Entuluva!