did all the ring bearers go west? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Curulin · 11-20-2002, 10:50 AM

at the end of ROTK, it is said that all the ring bearers will go west into the undying lands, the last of whom is Samwise. However, did not Tom Bombadil bear the ring, and even put it on, for a short time whilst the Hobbits stayed in the old forest? So why is he not mentioned and does he ever go west? Just something i noticed when reading, and im not sure if there will be a definative answer, but id love to be told one anyway...

11-20-2002, 10:50 AM	#1
Curulin Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The woods of Orome. Posts: 58	did all the ring bearers go west? at the end of ROTK, it is said that all the ring bearers will go west into the undying lands, the last of whom is Samwise. However, did not Tom Bombadil bear the ring, and even put it on, for a short time whilst the Hobbits stayed in the old forest? So why is he not mentioned and does he ever go west? Just something i noticed when reading, and im not sure if there will be a definative answer, but id love to be told one anyway... __________________ Well, I'm back.