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Forum: The Books
02-11-2008, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 15,420
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Raynor
Whatever strong feelings she had, it was Elrond,...
Whatever strong feelings she had, it was Elrond, not Galadriel, who planned out and marched against Sauron in a ten years war. I believe it is, especially morally so - which could prove fatal (if... |
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Forum: The Books
02-10-2008, 03:43 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 29,347
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Raynor
I don't think that that passage from Of the Sun...
I don't think that that passage from Of the Sun and Moon and the Hiding of Valinor means that Arien belonged to Vana - only that she did this and that in the gardens of Vana and I don't think that a... |
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Forum: The Books
02-10-2008, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 6,683
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Raynor
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Forum: The Books
02-10-2008, 03:02 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 15,420
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Raynor
I seriously doubt Galadriel knew who Annatar...
I seriously doubt Galadriel knew who Annatar actually was. Of the rings of power mentions nothing of this, in Concerning Galadriel and Cereborn, UT, also nothing is said. Only in a "isolated and... |
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Forum: The Books
12-04-2007, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 23,899
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Raynor
Not all the Numenoreans turned evil - some of...
Not all the Numenoreans turned evil - some of them remained faithful and due to them the kingdoms of Gondor and Arnor were later established after the Akallabeth. The elves made all the power... |
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Forum: The Books
12-03-2007, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,608
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Raynor
True, but the catch part seems to be "beginning...
True, but the catch part seems to be "beginning upon Middle-earth", which may refer to a time when the race of the elves was less affected by the marring of Melkor and developed more naturally. ... |
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Forum: The Books
12-03-2007, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,608
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Raynor
Perhaps the correct meaning of the phrase is that...
Perhaps the correct meaning of the phrase is that it compares the rate of growth of things in Middle Earth and the growth of Eldar in Aman. Anyway, if we are to compare Myths Transformed and... |
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Forum: The Books
12-01-2007, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,279
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Raynor
Hm, Of the rings of power and the Third Age...
Hm, Of the rings of power and the Third Age actually contradicts the passage quoted by Legate from UT, concerning Saruman knowing about the possessor of Narya: |
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Forum: The Books
12-01-2007, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,279
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Raynor
I agree with your argument. While the Cirith...
I agree with your argument. While the Cirith Ungol event does not qualify as a moment when Sauron could have certainly and objectively identified the One Ring, it could be that he unreasonably... |
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Forum: The Books
12-01-2007, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 11,201
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Raynor
"Pretty murderous"? That's quite a stretch; when...
"Pretty murderous"? That's quite a stretch; when talking about the events of the First Age, at least, we must definitely take into account the oath of Feanor and the curse of Mandos, which severely... |
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Forum: The Books
12-01-2007, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,279
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Raynor
Hm, I would say that Sauron would be able to...
Hm, I would say that Sauron would be able to differentiate between an Elf Lord/Gandalf and the One Ring, with which he had a special relation. I don't think he was able to spot elves or istari by... |
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Forum: The Books
11-30-2007, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,279
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Raynor
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Forum: The Books
11-30-2007, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 23,899
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Raynor
I wouldn't want my words to be taken just for...
I wouldn't want my words to be taken just for granted :D, regarding the 160+ years: He also managed to successfully hide his intentions in his meeting with Gandalf, Galadriel, the hobbits et... |
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Forum: The Books
11-29-2007, 10:55 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 23,899
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Raynor
Gandalf did not expect Saruman to imprison him;...
Gandalf did not expect Saruman to imprison him; furthermore, Boro's post most likely refers to Gandalf believing Saruman and his lies for over 160 years - together with the rest of the White Council.... |
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Forum: The Books
11-29-2007, 06:25 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 19,675
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Raynor
True, but this seems to come from a source...
True, but this seems to come from a source mightier than Maeglin himself - the curse of Mandos: If the orcs still have souls (and thus preserve their status as Children of Eru), then I believe... |
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Forum: The Books
11-28-2007, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,902
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True, but only as long as it took them to remove...
True, but only as long as it took them to remove him from the Crack: |
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Forum: The Books
11-28-2007, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 7,902
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Raynor
I don't think it can be generalized that an...
I don't think it can be generalized that an orphan is more apt to deal with life problems. I believe quite the contrary to be the case. |
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Forum: The Books
11-28-2007, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 23,899
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Raynor
Well, as mentioned, the issue is not just about...
Well, as mentioned, the issue is not just about those included, but the extent of time that is acceptable.. |
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Forum: The Books
11-28-2007, 03:52 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 23,899
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Raynor
I don't think that Sauron fed his dreams through...
I don't think that Sauron fed his dreams through lies. In fact, as UT tells us, he was furious to find out about Saruman lying and misleading his servants, but he had to bid his time. I don't know... |
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Forum: The Books
11-27-2007, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 19,675
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Raynor
Well, his treachery falls under the conditions of...
Well, his treachery falls under the conditions of the Quendi and Eldar (fear of torment): I agree, they weren't. However, I would opine that their oath and the curse is what led them astray, not a... |
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Forum: The Books
11-27-2007, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 19,675
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Concerning the bolded part, Tolkien stated that...
Concerning the bolded part, Tolkien stated that no elf ever served Melkor willingly: |
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Forum: The Books
11-27-2007, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 23,899
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Raynor
Well, there is no better time to post this...
Well, there is no better time to post this conversation between Tolkien and Lewis: I find this view of myths/myths making as one of Tolkien's most profound ideas... and one of the main reasons I... |
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Forum: The Books
11-27-2007, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 23,899
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Raynor
I disagree; Gandalf was misled all the way up to...
I disagree; Gandalf was misled all the way up to the day he was imprisoned. Then, as said previously, we must include Melkor in the poll. He too is mentioned in the appendices, and, passingly, in... |
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Forum: The Books
11-27-2007, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 23,899
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Raynor
But we are not talking about who is the most...
But we are not talking about who is the most adept strategist - but who is the most effective liar... you know.. the groundwork :D. I disagree... The very prologue of the LotR qualifies it as a... |
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Forum: The Books
11-27-2007, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 23,899
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Raynor
Quite early on? Hm... I wouldn't say so. He was...
Quite early on? Hm... I wouldn't say so. He was discovered a few months before the end of the Third Age, and he had his way for more than 160 years, fooling Men, Elves and other Istari. Hm... I... |
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