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Gurthang · 09-28-2004, 09:29 AM

I'm still not sure that all that means he was successful in his task. Although he did do that, I'm not sure that was exactly as he was supposed to do.

His task was not to prepare the things of the wild for the attack of Sauron, but to rally men to defeat the dark lord. He did aid the men, but not directly. I don't think his role is active enough to say he can take any credit for the victory.

Gandalf is the only Istari who took an active role to rally the forces of the West and defeat the threat of Sauron.

09-28-2004, 09:29 AM	#9
Gurthang Sword of Spirit Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Oh, I'm around. Posts: 1,401	I'm still not sure that all that means he was successful in his task. Although he did do that, I'm not sure that was exactly as he was supposed to do. His task was not to prepare the things of the wild for the attack of Sauron, but to rally men to defeat the dark lord. He did aid the men, but not directly. I don't think his role is active enough to say he can take any credit for the victory. Gandalf is the only Istari who took an active role to rally the forces of the West and defeat the threat of Sauron. __________________ I'm on a Mission from God.