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Old 07-08-2007, 01:10 PM   #16
Raynor
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Raynor has just left Hobbiton.
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Originally Posted by Rikae
Then why would JRR feel it necessary to even mention fate, if the Silmaril alone were sufficient?
Because it was a factor that occurred too in this particular instance.
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Originally Posted by Macalaure
It's just hard to imagine that a dragon is more powerful than a Maia. At least not one of Melian's dimension.
Well, I guess all it's left to imagination alone in this case.
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But this would mean, that by carrying a Silmaril alone a person obtains more power than Melian has.
Well, I would say this would be similar to the one ring: it increases the power according to the measure of the possessor.
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(edit: cross-posted like crazy)
Yeah, it looks like it's BD happy hour now
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