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Inziladun · 12-01-2011, 10:24 AM

It's notable though, that much is made of the fact that many Men followed Morgoth anyway. The Edain were rather the exceptions in aiding the Eldar.

Since so many Men were already under Morgoth's sway, why bother making them into Orcs? They weren't stronger, or better fighters than Men, I don't think. Especially when it's also said (though I can't for the moment recall the specific quote) that Morgoth knew the Eldar to have the greater innate power.

12-01-2011, 10:24 AM	#17
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,038	It's notable though, that much is made of the fact that many Men followed Morgoth anyway. The Edain were rather the exceptions in aiding the Eldar. Since so many Men were already under Morgoth's sway, why bother making them into Orcs? They weren't stronger, or better fighters than Men, I don't think. Especially when it's also said (though I can't for the moment recall the specific quote) that Morgoth knew the Eldar to have the greater innate power. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.