The Downfall of Numenor

[Mithadan]

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Re: The Downfall of Numenor

I'd hate to believe that Sauron was powerful enough to ensure safe passage. As to the Valar wishing not to use force, if true this resulted in a use of far greater force. Ulmo, Osse and Uinen could have stopped the fleet or whittled away at it until the rebels saw the error of their ways. Manwe could have brought heavy winds to force the fleet to retreat. A partial show of force establishing the futility of the rebel's actions could have caused them to rethink the course they had taken. Imagine public opinion if Ar-Pharazon invested such great effort into prosecuting a war which not only cannot be won but also cannot even be fought because the Valar would't allow it.

--Mithadan--
"The Silmarils with living light
were kindled clear, and waxing bright
shone like stars that in the North
above the reek of earth leap forth." </p>