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Forum: The Movies 01-21-2008, 08:24 AM
Replies: 714
Views: 366,461
Posted By Lord Gothmog
It is true that we as readers of the books of...

It is true that we as readers of the books of Arda are well aware of the relative differences between the actual powers of Gandalf/Olorin and the Witch-king. We have the advantage of knowing who and...
Forum: The Movies 01-16-2008, 01:04 PM
Replies: 714
Views: 366,461
Posted By Lord Gothmog
It reveals that the original characters on which...

It reveals that the original characters on which the film characters were based were near equal in power. Gandalf was adapted to film as a much weaker character.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-11-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,127
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Nor it would seem in the eyes of Tolkien. ...

Nor it would seem in the eyes of Tolkien.

From the ever-quoted letter 131 to Milton Waldman.


In the case of Aragorn and others of similar stature, they did have a motivation to "decide to...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-10-2008, 11:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,226
Posted By Lord Gothmog
With the staffs, PJ seems to have attached far...

With the staffs, PJ seems to have attached far more importance to them than did Tolkien. In the film Gandalf has his staff taken by Saruman who then used it against him. Then Gandalf had to get...
Forum: The Books 01-10-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,455
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Hardly, no Numenorean ever set foot on Tol...

Hardly, no Numenorean ever set foot on Tol Eressea. As for Ar-pharazon's army I would not really consider being trapped in the Caves of the Forgotten (those that did not sink with the ships) as...
Forum: The Books 01-09-2008, 01:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 37,975
Posted By Lord Gothmog
It is not impossible that the bodies of the...

It is not impossible that the bodies of the Istari could well be capable of reproduction, though that seems to have been a very low priority to all of them.
Forum: The Movies 01-09-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,548
Posted By Lord Gothmog
It does show that he is at least open-minded...

It does show that he is at least open-minded enough to accept new ideas. Perhaps I should have a read, maybe it will give a good reason for having Arwen put a sword to Aragorn's throat.
Forum: The Movies 01-09-2008, 07:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,548
Posted By Lord Gothmog
I am well aware that "many of the greatest fans...

I am well aware that "many of the greatest fans of Tolkien's works are also fans of the movies" and I have no problem with that (though I would change 'greatest' to 'well known' and would include in...
Forum: The Books 01-08-2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 37,975
Posted By Lord Gothmog
In the later legendarium the Valar and Maiar did...

In the later legendarium the Valar and Maiar did not mate and reproduce with each other. In fact the only certain exception to this is Melian. She is the only Ainu to have a child and this was with...
Forum: The Books 01-07-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 37,975
Posted By Lord Gothmog
"And that in the beginning she was one of those...

"And that in the beginning she was one of those that he corrupted to his service" to me creates associations with the Maiar who were swayed by Melkor to join him. To me, this is clear enough. It is...
Forum: The Movies 01-07-2008, 05:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,548
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Thank you. It is true, not All, ;) I...

Thank you. It is true, not All, ;)


I agree that it is interesting. But to me, the only changes of mind that I would take real note of would be JRRT (impossible) or PJ (unlikely). From what I...
Forum: The Movies 01-07-2008, 04:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,548
Posted By Lord Gothmog
And who would that be then???? Perhaps,...

And who would that be then????

Perhaps, maybe I will have a look.

And I suppose no one who dislikes the films in any way can possibly do so?

And??

And which people would that be?
Forum: The Books 01-07-2008, 04:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,777
Posted By Lord Gothmog
We are not told what the gender of each Balrog...

We are not told what the gender of each Balrog was, but they would each show the gender of their basic person. They did not reproduce as like the Valar, Maiar were Ainur, of the 'Angelic spirits'...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-05-2008, 06:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,024
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Lord of the Rings. (not surprising) The...

Lord of the Rings. (not surprising)
The Belgariad - David Eddings
The Pern books - Anne McCaffry
Time Enough for Love - Robert Hienlen.
I Robot - Issac Asimov
Forum: The Books 01-05-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 136,487
Posted By Lord Gothmog
No, it is common sense that Balrogs do not have...

No, it is common sense that Balrogs do not have wings.

However, Common sense is an oxymoron.

Sense in not at all common. ;)
Forum: The Books 01-04-2008, 06:19 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 136,487
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Of course we will know. Some (like me) will...

Of course we will know.

Some (like me) will know that Balrogs do Not have Wings!

Some will know that Balrogs Do have Wings!

In this, each reader puts their own Demon into the shadowy area...
Forum: The Books 01-04-2008, 12:50 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 136,487
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Although, to be fair, Gothmog's plummet was very...

Although, to be fair, Gothmog's plummet was very short (and wet), and no doubt having the spike of Ecthelion's helm stuck in his guts probably did not help ;)
Forum: The Books 01-04-2008, 12:23 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 136,487
Posted By Lord Gothmog
The Balrog and Wings. Ok, I know that every...

The Balrog and Wings.

Ok, I know that every possible quote has been offered and no doubt 'done to death' in this thread. I have debated in more than one of these :).

I give now only my views on...
Forum: The Books 01-04-2008, 10:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,519
Posted By Lord Gothmog
It may well be all of the poem that JRRT ever...

It may well be all of the poem that JRRT ever wrote. In UT the poem is introduced by this line refering to a paragraph on Gandlaf:


JRRT left many poems and stories in such state. So the '...'...
Forum: The Books 01-03-2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,777
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Thank you. I have no problem with your quibble :)...

Thank you. I have no problem with your quibble :) I probably misused the term. I only used it to mean an Ainu who had come down into Arda and taken on a physical form. I could not think of a better...
Forum: The Books 01-03-2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,777
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Interesting points Farael. Gandalf and the...

Interesting points Farael.

Gandalf and the other Istari were forbiden from showing their full power in regards to the fight agains Sauron thereby preventing Men from becoming dependant on the...
Forum: The Books 01-03-2008, 06:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,777
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Very true. I could never understand why there was...

Very true. I could never understand why there was so much argument over something that did not exist. :)
No doubt what ever the Balrog wore would definately be "HOT" but I think that Burning Armour...
Forum: The Books 01-03-2008, 05:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,666
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Tolkien did give much thought to this problem and...

Tolkien did give much thought to this problem and here is his answer found in Tolkien's Letters: 153 to Peter Hastings
Forum: The Books 01-03-2008, 02:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,777
Posted By Lord Gothmog
Well, you don't need Armour to carry weapons,...

Well, you don't need Armour to carry weapons, only belts for scabards and such.

As for Balrog weapons, they had of course Whips of Flame also they had Flaming Swords and Gothmog at least had an...
Forum: The Books 01-02-2008, 06:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,777
Posted By Lord Gothmog
I have looked through HoME 10, 11 and 12 which...

I have looked through HoME 10, 11 and 12 which have later writings and so far I have found no futher reference to amour for Balrogs. It may be that most of the images use later views which do not...
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