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Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-19-2005, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,576
Posted By ManofDale
Just curious to see where the basis was for the...

Just curious to see where the basis was for the idea of Gimli throwing axes in the movie as well as Troll Axethrowers as a unit in one of the LOTR games, probably just an invention of the movies.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-18-2005, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,576
Posted By ManofDale
Troll Axethrowers?

I know that Dwarves carry various weapons such as an axe as showed by Gimli, as well as short swords and mattocks used by the dwarves of the Iron Hills in the Battle of 5 Armies, but where is it in...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 12-16-2005, 09:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,234
Posted By ManofDale
Lack of entries?

I am alarmed at the lack of encylopedia entries for LOTR! Why is this? I'm surprised we do not have a gamut of information with all the knowledge of our forum ;)
Forum: The Books 12-13-2005, 08:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,405
Posted By ManofDale
Hobbits as soldiers?

We know the Hobbits lended their aid in the use of archers in the battle against the witch of Angmar, what other kinds of soldiers do you think that the hobbits would make? I see them especially good...
Forum: The Movies 12-13-2005, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,205
Posted By ManofDale
Interesting thread! Yes ballistas would be the...

Interesting thread! Yes ballistas would be the ultimate defense against a Fell Beast and a whole regiment of Archers but you forget that any military organization would be futile because of the...
Forum: The Books 12-11-2005, 12:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,710
Posted By ManofDale
The men of Islidur's army following the Disaster...

The men of Islidur's army following the Disaster of the Gladden fields towered over the largest Orcs as stated in Unfinished Tales and I believe they were up to 6'2,6'3 in height as the orcs would...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-11-2005, 12:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,437
Posted By ManofDale
What if? #2

Just to let you guys know my What if ? posts will be dealing with questions pertaining to Middle Earth that (hopefully) haven't been adressed before such as the usual ones (Are Orcs etc) I came onto...
Forum: The Books 12-11-2005, 12:23 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 28,570
Posted By ManofDale
Exactly, why debate an enigma. There doesn't have...

Exactly, why debate an enigma. There doesn't have to be an answer in everything for us...I think it also has to do with a touch of innocence. Like believing in Tom was believing in Santa Clause, just...
Forum: The Books 12-10-2005, 01:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 28,570
Posted By ManofDale
There are things in this world Tolkien said that...

There are things in this world Tolkien said that cannot be explained and are just simply there, Tom is the epitome of this concept.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-10-2005, 01:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,004
Posted By ManofDale
Smaug had an influence to cause greed in others...

Smaug had an influence to cause greed in others like Bilbo if you recall who was found in awe of all his horde. Also the Master was subject to "dragon disease" which I can only say is greed and he...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-04-2005, 10:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,004
Posted By ManofDale
What if??

What if Smaug was never destroyed and became swayed under the influence of Sauron with promises of gold (However he might ensnare him to his dark will), would the Eagles be able to contend with Smaug...
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