Why Did Isildur Cross the River? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

The Mouth of Sauron · 01-30-2010, 04:30 AM

Isildur would have known that Thranduil and the Elves from the Woodland Realm in Mirkwood had taken the same route on their homeward journey, east of the Anduin, not long before. It was therefore reasonable to expect that the route would be safe.

One thought though - why didn't Isildur use a palantir to scout the route ahead ?

01-30-2010, 04:30 AM	#9
The Mouth of Sauron Wight Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Barad-Dur Posts: 196	Isildur would have known that Thranduil and the Elves from the Woodland Realm in Mirkwood had taken the same route on their homeward journey, east of the Anduin, not long before. It was therefore reasonable to expect that the route would be safe. One thought though - why didn't Isildur use a palantir to scout the route ahead ?