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Forum: The Books
06-07-2003, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 11,494
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Westerly Wizard
In Letter 246, Tolkien writes that of all the...In Letter 246, Tolkien writes that of all the beings of Middle-earth, only Gandalf might be able to defeat Sauron one on one using the Ring (Gandalf using the Ring, that is), thus vanquishing Sauron.... |
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Forum: The Books
06-01-2003, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 8,524
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Westerly Wizard
Do not forget the main power and use of Narya,...Do not forget the main power and use of Narya, the Ring of Fire: "The Kindler." "This is the Ring of Fire, with it you may rekindle hearts in a world that grows chill" (Appendix B). Gandalf used... |
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Forum: The Books
05-29-2003, 11:37 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 16,412
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Westerly Wizard
"And they took thought, and made Rings of..."And they took thought, and made Rings of Power.But Sauron guided their labours, and he was aware of all they did, for his desire was to set a bond upon the Elves and to bring them under his... |
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Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin
05-28-2003, 11:28 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 29,412
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Westerly Wizard
"but Saruman's Orcs can endure it [the sun] even..."but Saruman's Orcs can endure it [the sun] even if they hate it. I wonder what he has done? Are they Men he has ruined, or has he blended the races of Orcs and Men? That would be a black evil!"... |
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Forum: The Books
05-28-2003, 11:07 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,678
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Westerly Wizard
I don't think you it would be a very valid...I don't think you it would be a very valid argument to say that Tolkien though Elrond was greater than Feanor either, one I won't even contend further. And again, Tolkien's letter only contends... |
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Forum: The Books
05-28-2003, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,678
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Westerly Wizard
I am well aware that Elrond is not a Noldo, but I...I am well aware that Elrond is not a Noldo, but I thought most people would be loth to say that Elrond is as great as Feanor (and I will spare the subjective nature of "great") |
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Forum: The Books
05-27-2003, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,678
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Westerly Wizard
I don't desire at all to contend that Vilya is...I don't desire at all to contend that Vilya is not the mightiest, but I think it is quite explicit that Galadriel is greater than Elrond. "Galadriel was the greatest of the Noldor, except Fëanor... |
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Forum: The Books
05-14-2003, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 18,098
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Westerly Wizard
That "fairy" in the Hobbit might mean elf is...That "fairy" in the Hobbit might mean elf is further evidenced by Tolkien's use of the word fairy as a synonym for elf throughout his early writings of the mythos (cf. Book of Lost Tales). It is... |
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Forum: Translations from the Elvish - Public Forum
01-20-2003, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 9,321
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Westerly Wizard
As Lindil mentioned, I don't think we can be sure...As Lindil mentioned, I don't think we can be sure that Tolkien stuck to his revised ideas entirely, and we certainly can't be sure that he would not have changed back later. But most importantly, if... |
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Forum: The Books
12-11-2002, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 6,578
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Westerly Wizard
For one thing, the elves did not actually have to...For one thing, the elves did not actually have to leave Middle-earth. However, if they didn't, they would eventually fade; thus, most elves travelled West. The only elf I can think of who left... |
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Forum: Translations from the Elvish - Public Forum
12-04-2002, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 10,600
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Westerly Wizard
The best insight into this comes from Letter 211,...The best insight into this comes from Letter 211, which Thingol quoted. Earlier in the letter, Tolkien writes: "He naturally had the One Ring, and so very soon dominated the wills of Most of the... |
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Forum: The Books
12-04-2002, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 154
Views: 240,406
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Westerly Wizard
The fact that the dwarves cut and refashioned the...The fact that the dwarves cut and refashioned the Arkenstone does more than conflict with the idea that it is a Silmaril. Something can't be the same if it lacks such a property of not being able to... |
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Forum: The Books
11-22-2002, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,647
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Westerly Wizard
For two ainur figthing, there is the fight...For two ainur figthing, there is the fight between Durin's Bane and Gandalf. |
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Forum: The Books
11-07-2002, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,642
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Westerly Wizard
I would have to say they do not have the Rings
...I would have to say they do not have the Rings There is quite a bit of evidence to show the Nine Rings were held by Sauron, not worn by the Nazgul. in the Unfinished Tales, Tolkien writes "They... |
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Forum: The Books
11-05-2002, 04:20 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,970
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Westerly Wizard
The Witch-King's name is not really mentioned...The Witch-King's name is not really mentioned either, as that is only a title. And Gothmog might not be conclusively not a Nazgul, but it definitely doesn't seem likely that he is. |
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Forum: The Books
11-04-2002, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 14,497
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Westerly Wizard
Bill Ferny, whether that idea provides the right...Bill Ferny, whether that idea provides the right answer or not, dismissing the origin of orcs due to there nature as the antithesis of elves is a great oversimplification. When the orcs were, in... |
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Forum: The Books
10-30-2002, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 7,034
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Westerly Wizard
The Ainur who were the greatest became Valar, as...The Ainur who were the greatest became Valar, as called by the Eldar, and the rest were the Maiar |
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Forum: The Books
10-29-2002, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 10,949
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Westerly Wizard
As seen in the posts of those who quoted Appendix...As seen in the posts of those who quoted Appendix A and B, it is only stated that "it is said" Gimli went West, so there is not certainty to it to begin with, but it can be taken as accurate. Also,... |
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Forum: The Books
10-27-2002, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,038
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Westerly Wizard
as for a work, if you want something to really...as for a work, if you want something to really technically analyze, I would choose either the Lay of Leithian or the poem Errantry. |
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Forum: The Books
10-26-2002, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,024
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Westerly Wizard
The House of Hador dwelt in Dor-Lomin, given to...The House of Hador dwelt in Dor-Lomin, given to them by Fingolfin. The House of Haleth lived in the forest of Brethil. The house of Beor in Estolad and Dorthonian, although Beor moved to... |
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Forum: Translations from the Elvish - Public Forum
10-24-2002, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 34,810
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Westerly Wizard
Aiwendil-thank you also for your post, I didn't...Aiwendil-thank you also for your post, I didn't see it the first time around. However, you say: I took this to mean that Tolkien didn't mind repeating names, because of the stress. Indeed names... |
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Forum: Translations from the Elvish - Public Forum
10-24-2002, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 34,810
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Westerly Wizard
Lindil-thank you greatly for the informative...Lindil-thank you greatly for the informative response |
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Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin
10-24-2002, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 25,215
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Westerly Wizard
It specifically says in UT that Saruman knew of...It specifically says in UT that Saruman knew of Gandalf's possession of narya: "And the Grey Messenger took the Ring, and kept it ever secret; yet the White Messenger (who was skilled to uncover all... |
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Forum: Translations from the Elvish - Public Forum
10-24-2002, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 34,810
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Westerly Wizard
I am curious what the actual argument for...I am curious what the actual argument for including Legolas (of any spelling) in the Fall of Gondolin story. The story with him in it is by far the most complete, but much of the stuff was abandoned... |
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Forum: The Books
10-24-2002, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 7,233
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Westerly Wizard
The correspondence with december 25, Christmas,...The correspondence with december 25, Christmas, is interesting, but Good Friday occurrs basically on a different day every year, so not exactly much to go by there. Also, perhaps I am forgetting... |
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