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Also, concern about the state of Balin and his dwarf-colony in Moria was one of the things that drove Dáin to send emissaries to see Elrond. That, and the ominous messenger from Mordor. Glóin and Gimli were to seek the advice of Elrond, not to check on things in Moria themselves.
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Sage & Onions
Join Date: Aug 2002
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Yeah High Pass I think it has to be-
after all Quote:
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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Yup, it must be the High Pass...
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Join Date: Jun 2007
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I don't mean to belabor the point, but I still believe a diversion to Moria would seem logical, given: -that Gimli was keen to know the fate of his kin in Moria -Dain was, as well -the time that the dwarves took between Sauron's emissaries -the resulting decision to (finally) send Gimli abroad -and the time it takes to travel from Erebor to Rivendell I'm not saying you're wrong- your explanation is sound; it's the dwarves' reasoning that seems, well... strange. After all of that time spent treating with Sauron, and the long journey, Gimli dashed right to Rivendell, and no other dwarves of renown were sent to check on Moria.
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Gruesome Spectre
Join Date: Dec 2000
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Naturally, King Dáin was well-versed in the dangers of Moria: he'd been present at the Battle of Nanduhirion and may have actually gotten a glimpse of the Balrog. When Thráin talked then of taking back Moria, Dáin tried talking sense to him, just as he tried to dissuade Balin later. Quote:
When news from Balin's colony ceased, Dáin would have guessed that nothing in the power of his kingdom could rescue them if they'd run into trouble in Moria. When the messenger from Mordor came, Dáin then could have seen a chance to kill two birds with one stone, getting advice on two matters that greatly worried him.
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