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Forum: The Books
05-21-2003, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,315
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Nils
Here is something from Letters concerning Sauron:...Here is something from Letters concerning Sauron: Letter 183 [ May 21, 2003: Message edited by: Nils ] |
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Forum: The Books
05-15-2003, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,888
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Nils
Perhaps the first born was known as 'Durin' to...Perhaps the first born was known as 'Durin' to the outside world, but that was not his name. I'm afraid that we don't know much about the Dwarves. |
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Forum: The Books
05-06-2003, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 17,630
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Nils
The corruption of Ea was due to the Music. It...The corruption of Ea was due to the Music. It was sung wrong, therefore evil was woven into the very fabrics of Ea. From "Of the Beginning of Days" Melkor's fall was not a result of the Music. ... |
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Forum: The Books
05-06-2003, 06:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,691
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Nils
I want to say that you are right about the fact...I want to say that you are right about the fact that Turgon underestimated Melkor's forces, but Ulmo's warning of not falling in love with his creation keeps popping into my head. |
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Forum: The Books
05-06-2003, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,691
Posted By
Nils
I think it had more to do with Turgon's love for...I think it had more to do with Turgon's love for his creation. Feanor fell to a similar evil. In order to avoid destruction we must all let go of our rings of power. |
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Forum: The Books
11-30-2002, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,671
Posted By
Nils
As for the Kinslayings, they did not just steal...As for the Kinslayings, they did not just steal ships. The killed their family. It was one of the first murderous acts in the most peaceful, perfect land in a new world. It was a very serious crime,... |
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Forum: The Books
11-30-2002, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 14,496
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Nils
If Gollum had not died, Sauron would have...If Gollum had not died, Sauron would have recovered his ring and the quest would have been lost. There is no way anyone could willingly cast the ring into Mt. Doom. The only thing that would have... |
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Forum: The Books
10-14-2002, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,251
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Nils
If the discussion is about the Post-Destruction...If the discussion is about the Post-Destruction of the Ring Sauron, then I'd say he fits the rule, not the exception. The Balrogs, once killed, never came back. The only reason why Sauron was... |
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Forum: The Books
10-14-2002, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,251
Posted By
Nils
Sapphire_Flame,
How does your comment about...Sapphire_Flame, How does your comment about Sauron compare to Gandalf's quote I posted? |
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Forum: The Books
10-13-2002, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,789
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Nils
I don't know, Aragorn might have been used to it...I don't know, Aragorn might have been used to it seeing as some of his ancestors would have had the same problem. I can only imagine a dwarven Luthien "dancing" under the trees and Beren... |
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Forum: The Books
10-13-2002, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,789
Posted By
Nils
Bill,
Dwarves are probably my favorite of...Bill, Dwarves are probably my favorite of all the races(too bad so little is written about them). Perhaps there is truth in what you say. I just thought of a reason why the Dwarves may have... |
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Forum: The Books
10-13-2002, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,789
Posted By
Nils
If this were true, then why did they stop the war...If this were true, then why did they stop the war after killing Azog? There were plenty more Orks to kill. |
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Forum: The Books
10-13-2002, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,251
Posted By
Nils
I would like to chime in on the enhanced Gandalf...I would like to chime in on the enhanced Gandalf issue. According to POME, Glorfindel's power was enhanced to that of preactically a Maia. This was because his sacraficial battle with a Balrog. ... |
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Forum: The Books
10-13-2002, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,416
Posted By
Nils
How Gollum was able to bite the ring finger off...How Gollum was able to bite the ring finger off of an invisible foe just demonstrates how Gollum was fulfilling his destiny. I don't believe Frodo failed in his quest at all. It was Frodo's job... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
10-12-2002, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,309
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Nils
Most definitely after the ring was destroyed. ...Most definitely after the ring was destroyed. There were many battles after the destruction of the ring. The scouring of the Shire was just one. There was plenty to do, just as there is today. |
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Forum: The Books
10-12-2002, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,287
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Nils
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Forum: The Books
10-12-2002, 08:07 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,287
Posted By
Nils
Only Eru can take away his gift. Do Elves become...Only Eru can take away his gift. Do Elves become mortal simply because they live in the mortal lands? Why should it work any different going the other way? |
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Forum: The Books
10-12-2002, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,287
Posted By
Nils
Do I see some revisionist beliefs in your post...Do I see some revisionist beliefs in your post ainur? |
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Forum: The Books
10-12-2002, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,763
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Nils
Perhaps the reason why was the rings increased...Perhaps the reason why was the rings increased the wealth of the dwarf that wore it. It took gold to create gold, but the ring had a positive impact in that direction. The Dwarves were created... |
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Forum: The Books
10-11-2002, 09:36 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 9,287
Posted By
Nils
His pain was caused by the wound of the morgul...His pain was caused by the wound of the morgul knife, not the ring. His actions at Mt. Doom were meaningless. Besides, Gandalf already knew that Frodo was incapable of casting the ring into Mt.... |
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Forum: The Books
10-11-2002, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,789
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Nils
Does the way the Dwarves carried out thier plan...Does the way the Dwarves carried out thier plan to take vengence on Azog speak directly to Dwarven Intellence? Dwarf 1: "Let's see now, where was Azog?" Dwarf 2: "In Khazad-dûm." Dwarf 1:... |
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Forum: The Books
10-11-2002, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,129
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Nils
Thanks for the clarification and the quotes. ...Thanks for the clarification and the quotes. Even using the quotes, it easy to understand how someone could misunderstand what is meant by the term 'death' in respect to Tolkien's Mythology. |
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Forum: The Books
10-10-2002, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,414
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Nils
I didn't read ainunidale to closely; what drove...I didn't read ainunidale to closely; what drove Melkor to being "Evil?" His desire to make his own way. He wanted to create his own music, not Eru's. His desire to control and become king of... |
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Forum: The Books
10-10-2002, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,414
Posted By
Nils
Both Eru and Aule were able to create creatures. ...Both Eru and Aule were able to create creatures. The difference being that Aule's creation did not have free will. Therefore I believe that the Flame Imperishable is what allows a creator to impart... |
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Forum: The Books
10-09-2002, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 8,129
Posted By
Nils
Eru considered this to be a gift, not having to...Eru considered this to be a gift, not having to witness the terrible atrocities that would be committed to the planet in ages to come I don't know how good a view of the earth the Elves get from... |
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