The Westward Road - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

narfforc · 05-26-2006, 08:11 AM

I do not think that Sauron considered that the Ring would be sent Westward anymore than he thought it would be destroyed, I believe he fully expected someone like Gandalf or Aragorn to appear wearing it in opposition to himself, his thoughts were that if any of his enemies found the Ring, they wouldnt/couldnt fail to use it, that is how three little hobbits managed to sneak into Mordor.

Thinlómien · 05-28-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by narfforc

I do not think that Sauron considered that the Ring would be sent Westward anymore than he thought it would be destroyed, I believe he fully expected someone like Gandalf or Aragorn to appear wearing it in opposition to himself, his thoughts were that if any of his enemies found the Ring, they wouldnt/couldnt fail to use it, that is how three little hobbits managed to sneak into Mordor.

So you disagree with Elrond and other big guys? Elrond said that the westward road looks easiest and should therefore be avoided and the only thing I can conclude from this is that Elrond meant that Sauron might guess that they are sending the Ring over the Sea and guard the way.

narfforc · 05-28-2006, 08:34 AM

That is Glorfindels and Galdors perspective, what people at the council were thinking was second guessing Sauron, it is Elrond who says: And those who dwell in the west would not recieve it, he also says: The westward road seems easiest. Therefore it should be shunned, only because that was the way the Elves always went. The Dark Lord expected one of the leaders of Middle-earth to appear on his doorstep, that would hardly have happened with the Ring sat in Valinor. Another point is that Sauron as one of The Ainur could know that The Valar would not recieve the Ring, or at least to have the same wisdom as Elrond in these matters.

05-26-2006, 08:11 AM	#1
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	I do not think that Sauron considered that the Ring would be sent Westward anymore than he thought it would be destroyed, I believe he fully expected someone like Gandalf or Aragorn to appear wearing it in opposition to himself, his thoughts were that if any of his enemies found the Ring, they wouldnt/couldnt fail to use it, that is how three little hobbits managed to sneak into Mordor. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER. Last edited by narfforc; 05-26-2006 at 08:59 AM.

05-28-2006, 08:34 AM	#3
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	That is Glorfindels and Galdors perspective, what people at the council were thinking was second guessing Sauron, it is Elrond who says: And those who dwell in the west would not recieve it, he also says: The westward road seems easiest. Therefore it should be shunned, only because that was the way the Elves always went. The Dark Lord expected one of the leaders of Middle-earth to appear on his doorstep, that would hardly have happened with the Ring sat in Valinor. Another point is that Sauron as one of The Ainur could know that The Valar would not recieve the Ring, or at least to have the same wisdom as Elrond in these matters. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER. Last edited by narfforc; 05-28-2006 at 10:30 AM.