Hail and Well Met, Lush.
* bows a greeting *
Indeed, Narsil even in its broken form wields great power, especially made manifest in the hands of its rightful heir.
You name the power of the Nazgūl as terror. I would name the power of Narsil as hope. For the same shards that witness to the truth of past evil defeated, carry the promise that evil can be defeated again.
The shards of the Blade that was Broken further testify to the faith of he who dares wield them, he who strides the path of adversity towards healing and restoration. Carrying the shards of Narsil is a visible sign of Aragorn's pledge, strength of commitment, and determination to not give up on what so many others might deem useless.
Aragorn clearly demonstrates the manner in which he has chosen to handle his royal birthright and authority as Isildur's heir. Rather than being Ringbearer of the One Ring which once passed to Isildur, Aragorn bears the weapon of Isildur that has stood against, and continues to stand, against the Ring.
Gandalf the Grey
[ September 08, 2002: Message edited by: Gandalf_theGrey ]
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