Why didn't Morgoth act when he had the chance? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eru · 01-22-2003, 11:40 AM

"But he desired rather to subdue to hiswill both Elves and Men, envying the gifts which Iluvatar promised to endow them; and he wished himself to have subjects and servants, and to be called Lord, and be a master over other wills."

That was his (Morgoth's) original purpose, to rule over others. that's all. he was jealous and mad at Iluvatar. so yeah, in a sense, some of what you said is right. but only later did he wish to 'supplant the Valar.

01-22-2003, 11:40 AM	#29
Eru Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Middle Earth Posts: 71	"But he desired rather to subdue to hiswill both Elves and Men, envying the gifts which Iluvatar promised to endow them; and he wished himself to have subjects and servants, and to be called Lord, and be a master over other wills." That was his (Morgoth's) original purpose, to rule over others. that's all. he was jealous and mad at Iluvatar. so yeah, in a sense, some of what you said is right. but only later did he wish to 'supplant the Valar. __________________ "Utúlie'n aurë! Aiya Eldalië ar Atanatári, utúlie'n aurë! The day has come! Behold, people of the Eldar and Fathers of Men, the day has come!"