What if Glorfindel joined the fellowship to Lothlorien? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Sarumian · 01-13-2014, 06:57 PM

I totally agree that Glorfindel's presence could have made the Fellowship much more noticeable to the Enemy and his servants. On the other hand, Glorfindel was a great Captain, he headed the host from Rivendell against Angmar and was capable of withstanding the Nine. As a small company the Fellowship could hardly need a second warrior of this league as they already had Gandalf, but in case Rivendell had had to send a host out they would have been in need of a capable commander to allow Elrond to remain in charge of Rivendell itself.

blantyr · 01-14-2014, 03:20 AM

I thought the decision was... well... sentimental might not quite be the right word. I think Gandalf made the key speech which swung the decision in favor of the hobbits. It wasn't a question of power, but of heart. It was the Hobbits' time.

Lérië · 01-14-2014, 05:39 AM

Would not the Balrog sense Glorfindel's presence? Maybe Balrogs can hold a grudge, but I doubt this one remembers Glorfindel, or maybe he has never even heard or seen the Balrog Slayer.

01-14-2014, 03:20 AM	#2
blantyr Wight Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Settling down in Bree for the winter. Posts: 208	Heart I thought the decision was... well... sentimental might not quite be the right word. I think Gandalf made the key speech which swung the decision in favor of the hobbits. It wasn't a question of power, but of heart. It was the Hobbits' time.

01-14-2014, 05:39 AM	#3
Lérië Newly Deceased Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Formerly Eryn Lasgalen, now in Avallónë, Tol Eressëa, so I may catch a glimpse of Endor in my dreamless sleep. Posts: 2	Would not the Balrog sense Glorfindel's presence? Maybe Balrogs can hold a grudge, but I doubt this one remembers Glorfindel, or maybe he has never even heard or seen the Balrog Slayer. __________________ Ar fíralë quelli ya mauya ten harya cuilë.- And some that die deserve life.

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01-13-2014, 06:57 PM	#1
Sarumian Wight Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 129	I totally agree that Glorfindel's presence could have made the Fellowship much more noticeable to the Enemy and his servants. On the other hand, Glorfindel was a great Captain, he headed the host from Rivendell against Angmar and was capable of withstanding the Nine. As a small company the Fellowship could hardly need a second warrior of this league as they already had Gandalf, but in case Rivendell had had to send a host out they would have been in need of a capable commander to allow Elrond to remain in charge of Rivendell itself.