Weapons of Middle Earth - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Elwe Singollo · 05-23-2004, 08:37 AM

Some of us seem to be drifting away from the meaning of 'weapon' The Phial of Galadriel I would class as prtction and certainly the mithril shirt.

Fingolfin II · 05-24-2004, 12:43 AM

While the mithril shirt is normally worn for protection, it can be used as a weapon- Shagrat used it in against Sam in Cirith Ungol.

Vanya · 05-24-2004, 02:32 AM

Well, I did mention Sting, didn't I?
Yes I know that mail and phial can't be classified as weapons, but I agree with Selmo who said:

I'm not sure I want to have any of the named weapons from Middle Earth.
Too many of their owners died premature deaths carrying them."

Lhunardawen · 05-24-2004, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fingolfin II
While the mithril shirt is normally worn for protection, it can be used as a weapon- Shagrat used it in against Sam in Cirith Ungol.

Forgive my ignorance, sir, but how? I don't have the books with me right now, and I can't recall anything of the sort.

Fingolfin II · 05-25-2004, 12:45 AM

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And Shagrat could not both fight and keep hold of his treasure. He stopped, growling, baring his fangs. Then once more, orc-fashion, he leapt aside, and as Sam sprang at him, using the heavy bundle as both shiled and weapon, he thrust it hard into his enemy's face.

(From the Chapter "The Tower of Cirith Ungol")

There ya go

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rutslegolas · 05-28-2004, 11:15 PM

Well my choice is not akin to yours but rather than a sword or a mace ,I would rather have a bow made by Galadriel and a short elven knife such as Legolas carried.

Amrod the Hunter · 11-27-2004, 01:03 PM

Gurthang,but it would be creepy to have black sword who talks so I would most likely go for Sting,wich is really useful-I mean,you know when the danger is coming.And Grond was Morgoth's mace,Sauron didn't even touch THAT Grond,but there was also Grond in Return of The King (Pelennor fields) wich destroyed the gates of Minas Tirith.

05-23-2004, 08:37 AM	#1
Elwe Singollo Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2004 Location: Deep in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 88	Some of us seem to be drifting away from the meaning of 'weapon' The Phial of Galadriel I would class as prtction and certainly the mithril shirt. __________________ "Tears unnumbered ye shall shed; and the Valar will fence Valinor against you, and shut you out, so that not even the echo of your lamentation shall pass over the mountains." - The Doom of Mandos

05-24-2004, 12:43 AM	#2
Fingolfin II Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where you want me to be Posts: 1,036	While the mithril shirt is normally worn for protection, it can be used as a weapon- Shagrat used it in against Sam in Cirith Ungol. __________________ Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.

05-28-2004, 11:15 PM	#6
rutslegolas Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In Elven Lands of India Posts: 533	Well my choice is not akin to yours but rather than a sword or a mace ,I would rather have a bow made by Galadriel and a short elven knife such as Legolas carried. __________________ If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with the bull - The Phantom.

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05-24-2004, 02:32 AM	#3
Vanya Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgrade Posts: 43	Well, I did mention Sting, didn't I? Yes I know that mail and phial can't be classified as weapons, but I agree with Selmo who said: I'm not sure I want to have any of the named weapons from Middle Earth. Too many of their owners died premature deaths carrying them."

11-27-2004, 01:03 PM	#7
Amrod the Hunter Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dol Amroth Posts: 54	Gurthang,but it would be creepy to have black sword who talks so I would most likely go for Sting,wich is really useful-I mean,you know when the danger is coming.And Grond was Morgoth's mace,Sauron didn't even touch THAT Grond,but there was also Grond in Return of The King (Pelennor fields) wich destroyed the gates of Minas Tirith.