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Lostolin · 09-27-2002, 06:12 AM

I agree with your observation, Cazoz. In the movie, when Gandalf faces the Balrog of Moria, he seems to erect a personal shield around himself (right after he produces the flash of light from his staff). Drawn from the powers of earth? He then proceeds to (in the movie) grind his staff into the bridge, causing the other side to fall. In the book, he simply blows up his staff on it, but I believe that it is reasonable to think that these powers are taken from the earth/nature. Thanks for the input all.

09-27-2002, 06:12 AM	#4
Lostolin Pile O'Bones Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas (!) Posts: 13	I agree with your observation, Cazoz. In the movie, when Gandalf faces the Balrog of Moria, he seems to erect a personal shield around himself (right after he produces the flash of light from his staff). Drawn from the powers of earth? He then proceeds to (in the movie) grind his staff into the bridge, causing the other side to fall. In the book, he simply blows up his staff on it, but I believe that it is reasonable to think that these powers are taken from the earth/nature. Thanks for the input all. __________________ All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost..