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Greyhame · 01-17-2003, 11:48 PM

I don't suppose Balin set out to "one-up" Dain as such, but rather to even the field a bit. If any real competition existed between the two, I would suppose it was a completely cordial one.

Besides, if thirteen dwarves and a hobbit could reclaim Erebor from a Dragon, surely he, a direct descendant of Durin, could lead a colony back into Moria. Dain certainly had no claim to the title Lord of Moria.

Alas, if only he knew the truth behind Durin's Bane...

[ January 18, 2003: Message edited by: Greyhame ]

01-17-2003, 11:48 PM	#2
Greyhame Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: illinois Posts: 42	I don't suppose Balin set out to "one-up" Dain as such, but rather to even the field a bit. If any real competition existed between the two, I would suppose it was a completely cordial one. Besides, if thirteen dwarves and a hobbit could reclaim Erebor from a Dragon, surely he, a direct descendant of Durin, could lead a colony back into Moria. Dain certainly had no claim to the title Lord of Moria. Alas, if only he knew the truth behind Durin's Bane... [ January 18, 2003: Message edited by: Greyhame ] __________________ Poo-tee-weet?