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Kalimac · 12-29-2003, 06:52 PM

I'd say at a guess that it was something to do with their rings, though Tolkien is inconsistent about where they are; at one instance, it's said that "The Nine the Nazgul keep" but later it's implied that Sauron gathered all the rings to himself, and you'd think he would want them close to home. Not that important - whether the Nazgul are wearing the rings or not, they can probably feel things through them - more emotional than telepathic, though. I doubt they really use words much.

No mini-palantiri, though, I think. For most of the books, the Nazgul can't see. (The Witch-King could at the end, presumably, but he certainly wasn't able to earlier).

12-29-2003, 06:52 PM	#12
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	I'd say at a guess that it was something to do with their rings, though Tolkien is inconsistent about where they are; at one instance, it's said that "The Nine the Nazgul keep" but later it's implied that Sauron gathered all the rings to himself, and you'd think he would want them close to home. Not that important - whether the Nazgul are wearing the rings or not, they can probably feel things through them - more emotional than telepathic, though. I doubt they really use words much. No mini-palantiri, though, I think. For most of the books, the Nazgul can't see. (The Witch-King could at the end, presumably, but he certainly wasn't able to earlier). __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.