Had the Fellowship not split, the Three Hunters and Gandalf the White would (most likely) not ventured to Rohan. That means Theoden would've remained under the influence of Grima. Even if he shook Grima off, would he have stood strong again? Would he have embraced Eomer again? Would his army survive without the aid of Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas? Without Gandalf to ride and bring back Erkenbrand and his army?
Rohan would've perhaps fallen under the control of Orthanc, and, together, Orthanc and Barad-dur would've sandwiched Gondor.
[ July 17, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ]
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