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Forum: The Books 01-02-2008, 06:35 PM
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Posted By Lord Gothmog
I have looked into this question and found some...

I have looked into this question and found some answers for you.

BoLT II: Fall of Gondolin/Glorfindel v Balrog

Also

From BoLT II the Commentary on The Fall of Gondolin.
CT says the...
Forum: The Movies 01-02-2008, 11:43 AM
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Views: 458,289
Posted By Lord Gothmog
While I agree with the view that Jackson 'got it...

While I agree with the view that Jackson 'got it wrong' and the Witch-King most certainly could not have broken the staff of Gandalf, it is not at all certain that Gandalf would have won in a direct...
Forum: The Books 01-02-2008, 10:45 AM
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Posted By Lord Gothmog
Perhaps "The Last Ship" (from the Grey Havens at...

Perhaps "The Last Ship" (from the Grey Havens at least) was the one that Celeborn took. So that may be the ship on which Cirdan sailed.
Forum: The Books 12-31-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,867
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sauron the White As I said, the only ones we...

Sauron the White

As I said, the only ones we know of for certain are Frodo and Bilbo. In your own quote it states:

"Among the tradition is handed dwon from Elanor"

This is not certainanty...
Forum: The Books 12-31-2007, 12:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,867
Posted By Lord Gothmog
It is stated in the published Silmarillion and in...

It is stated in the published Silmarillion and in Letters.

From the Silmarillion: Chapter 24: Of the Voyage of Eärendil and the War of Wrath


This shows that Mortal Man was not allowed to go...
Forum: The Movies 12-31-2007, 06:50 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 28,489
Posted By Lord Gothmog
You are welcome. I am always pleased to be of...

You are welcome. I am always pleased to be of help. :)
Forum: The Movies 12-31-2007, 06:42 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 28,489
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Futher information from Tolkien's Letters ...

Futher information from Tolkien's Letters

From Letter 144


Hope that helps :)
Forum: The Movies 12-31-2007, 06:25 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 28,489
Posted By Lord Gothmog
I have not had time to check all my books but...

I have not had time to check all my books but there is some hints about Beorn in FotR

Fellowship of the Ring: Many Meetings


So far it is not certain if he has died or simply left the area but...
Forum: The Books 12-30-2007, 07:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,867
Posted By Lord Gothmog
When Elrond left Middle-earth for the West, the...

When Elrond left Middle-earth for the West, the time came for his childern to make their decisions as to which people they would have their fate joined to, Eldar or Men. The brothers Elladan and...
Forum: The Books 08-16-2003, 03:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,700
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting So far as Gandalf is concerned, he is, with the...

So far as Gandalf is concerned, he is, with the other Istari, in a completly different class to any other in Middle-earth.

The point of difference being put forward is that between "Living"...
Forum: Translations from the Elvish - Public Forum 08-15-2003, 04:09 PM
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Views: 108,051
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting I am very interested in this project. I have been...

I am very interested in this project. I have been talking to Maédhros about it and would like to join you in the work.
Forum: The Books 01-26-2003, 03:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,712
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting You beat me to it Ultimatejoe but the quote you...

You beat me to it Ultimatejoe but the quote you are thinking about is.
That fact is the door was the point at which Khazad-dûm and Erigion touched So it is not surprising that they bare the tokens...
Forum: The Books 08-07-2002, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,410
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting An interesting theory. However, I must point out...

An interesting theory. However, I must point out that the Rings were not made for the Dwarves nor for the ensnaring of the Dwarves. They were in fact made by the Elves of Eregion for the Elves of...
Forum: The Books 05-24-2002, 03:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 17,497
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting Kalessin, When you say that 'At no point is...

Kalessin,

When you say that 'At no point is it stated or even intimated that "the ability to begin the evil came from Eru". ' This is true but it is also true that it is now stated or intimated...
Forum: The Books 05-22-2002, 02:39 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 17,497
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting Kalessin When you use the letter refering...

Kalessin

When you use the letter refering to something being accepted, this does not mean that the view of Eru is automaticaly going to be that of the Christian God. To use this argument is to...
Forum: The Books 05-18-2002, 12:45 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 17,497
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting Amarinth, In giving the above answer, you are...

Amarinth,
In giving the above answer, you are in fact agreeing with my basic answer to the question put forward by Ancalagon's Fire, as it was he who started this thread. However, I am happy that...
Forum: The Books 05-14-2002, 12:44 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 17,497
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting Ancalagon's Fire. I agree with you about the...

Ancalagon's Fire.

I agree with you about the way Eru is portrayed in the Silmarillion. He does not come across as compatible with the Traditional Christian God. As I have said before, Tolkien drew...
Forum: The Books 05-13-2002, 05:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,166
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting To start with we have some points from the...

To start with we have some points from the Silmarillion.
from, Chapter 17: of The Coming of Men into the West.

And
Same Chapter.

So the Elves seem to have shown this ability from the start....
Forum: The Books 05-13-2002, 12:26 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 17,497
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting Amarinth, I understand that we have differing...

Amarinth,
I understand that we have differing views as to the basic make up of Melkor in his begining and I am quite content to have it so smilies/smile.gif . But am I correct in my interpretation...
Forum: The Books 05-12-2002, 09:11 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 17,497
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting Daniel, I too enjoyed greatly our debate....

Daniel,
I too enjoyed greatly our debate. Hopefully we will have others giving as much enjoyment. In such cases as this you are right we each end up with our own opinion. These can be shared and...
Forum: The Books 05-11-2002, 06:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 17,497
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting The reason I answered as I did was because The...

The reason I answered as I did was because The vast majority of quotes by Tolkien that I am aware of state in one form or another that The Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion are not and never...
Forum: The Books 05-11-2002, 06:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 17,497
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting Daniel, Tolkien based his stories on far more...

Daniel, Tolkien based his stories on far more that Christianity. He drew upon many pre-Christian myths and legends, also he went to great pains to remove all religious forms from the work. So while...
Forum: The Books 05-11-2002, 05:20 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 17,497
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting Nar, I thank you for your welcome and your...

Nar, I thank you for your welcome and your compliments. To answer some of the points you raise: Some would view his treatment of the Elves who did not come to Aman in the first place and the Noldor...
Forum: The Books 05-11-2002, 02:23 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 17,497
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Sting Melkor when he was first created was given, like...

Melkor when he was first created was given, like the rest of the Ainur, that which we call 'Free Will' That is he could make choices within certain limitations. But when he 'Sprung from the Thought...
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