What if someone ELSE was the Ringbearer? What would've happened??? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Niphredil Baggins · 08-09-2002, 07:31 AM

Aragorn, now... strenght, yes, but too much power, too much Numenor in his blood (after all, that particular continend DID sink!)
It has to be someone 'weak', like a hobbit; even gollum did relatively little harm all those years he had it, whereas a heir of Isildur... who has Sauron to thank for not having had a kingdom all those long centuries since Valandil... Better to utilize Aragorn's loyalty: he would never, ever steal or cheat, that is beneath him. So a perfect guardian to the Ringbearer.

Of the hobbits, Sam might do well... but HE has no faithful servant to support him! And he wouldn't let anyone, the humle guy who wants to carry twice the package the others have... it would be difficult for Sam to accept support and an important position... he's so surprised to end up as the Mayor of the Shire, how could he handle being Ringbearer any longer than he absolutely has to!

Pippin... would put it on. Just to see what happens.

And if Merry had it, Pippin would pick his pockets and put the ring on. Their friendship would suffer, Pippin is no Samwise.

If Legolas had it? The son of Thranduil, Thranduil who likes jewellery a LOT.. we would have another 'Denethor' demanding his son bring him a 'valuable gift'? And all the High Elves would be offended by the choosing of a Forest Elf... also, though I presume Legolas isn't a crown prince, there might just be the same problem as with Aragorn. Also, Legolas would get depressed and want to sail over the ocean... the elves ARE waning, their sun is setting...

Gimli? Are you nuts, he's a dwarf and it's GOLD!

08-09-2002, 07:31 AM	#5
Niphredil Baggins Wight Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Finland Posts: 118	Aragorn, now... strenght, yes, but too much power, too much Numenor in his blood (after all, that particular continend DID sink!) It has to be someone 'weak', like a hobbit; even gollum did relatively little harm all those years he had it, whereas a heir of Isildur... who has Sauron to thank for not having had a kingdom all those long centuries since Valandil... Better to utilize Aragorn's loyalty: he would never, ever steal or cheat, that is beneath him. So a perfect guardian to the Ringbearer. Of the hobbits, Sam might do well... but HE has no faithful servant to support him! And he wouldn't let anyone, the humle guy who wants to carry twice the package the others have... it would be difficult for Sam to accept support and an important position... he's so surprised to end up as the Mayor of the Shire, how could he handle being Ringbearer any longer than he absolutely has to! Pippin... would put it on. Just to see what happens. And if Merry had it, Pippin would pick his pockets and put the ring on. Their friendship would suffer, Pippin is no Samwise. If Legolas had it? The son of Thranduil, Thranduil who likes jewellery a LOT.. we would have another 'Denethor' demanding his son bring him a 'valuable gift'? And all the High Elves would be offended by the choosing of a Forest Elf... also, though I presume Legolas isn't a crown prince, there might just be the same problem as with Aragorn. Also, Legolas would get depressed and want to sail over the ocean... the elves ARE waning, their sun is setting... Gimli? Are you nuts, he's a dwarf and it's GOLD! __________________ Wistful, willful, wingless, fly!