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Old 06-12-2002, 01:51 PM   #21
Elrian
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Balrogs having wings has been much debated. It is for sure that they cant fly though, for they rode to Gondolin on the backs of dragon like creatures.
No, that is not for sure and is still being debated. When Morgoth and Ungoliant returned from Valinor and Ungoliant started to attack Morgoth for the Silmarils, The Balrogs "Arose (from Angband) and passed over Hithlum.

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The Nazgul did not have a form. They were invisible. And they werent "mere men." They were Kings with the blood of Numenor
3 were Black Numenoreans, some were Easterings. The had been kings an sorcerers.

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The balrog was wreathed in shadow and flame.
Being in a not so well lit cave could have attributed to that.

[ June 12, 2002: Message edited by: Elrian ]
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