Sauron and elf-letters - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

akhtene · 01-05-2003, 04:44 PM

It is said that Orcs had no language of their own, but took what they could of other tongues. Hence there was no 'orkish' letters.
The Black Speech devised by Sauron hardly had its written form (Who would need it? Orks or trolls?)

Thus what is left for Sauron to engrave his verse? Only two alphabets, and both of elven origin. So Tengwar was probably chosen as more ancient and finer looking (in both senses)

Now for Legolas's comment: Can an Eye write? or print? or engrave? or...
It definitely means Sauron DOESN'T use ANY runes at the time. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

01-05-2003, 04:44 PM	#11
akhtene Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2002 Location: stronghold of the North Posts: 390	It is said that Orcs had no language of their own, but took what they could of other tongues. Hence there was no 'orkish' letters. The Black Speech devised by Sauron hardly had its written form (Who would need it? Orks or trolls?) Thus what is left for Sauron to engrave his verse? Only two alphabets, and both of elven origin. So Tengwar was probably chosen as more ancient and finer looking (in both senses) Now for Legolas's comment: Can an Eye write? or print? or engrave? or... It definitely means Sauron DOESN'T use ANY runes at the time. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Где найти мне сил, чтобы вернуться через века, Чтобы ты - простил?.. А трава разлуки высока...