Divine intervensions - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Grey Ship · 01-01-2002, 04:42 AM

The Istaris couldnt destroy Sauron otherwise than destroying the One Ring. However, what was the purpose in such a restriction if it didnt have any affect? They must have been so powerful that they united could keep Sauron on his knees. But they wherent allowed! What could be the Valas (or Illuvatars) purpose in this restriction, and in all the other affairs where they just did "a little"? Is it like... not to spoil the free peoples of middle earth?

01-01-2002, 04:42 AM	#1
Grey Ship Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: hmmm Posts: 17	The Istaris couldnt destroy Sauron otherwise than destroying the One Ring. However, what was the purpose in such a restriction if it didnt have any affect? They must have been so powerful that they united could keep Sauron on his knees. But they wherent allowed! What could be the Valas (or Illuvatars) purpose in this restriction, and in all the other affairs where they just did "a little"? Is it like... not to spoil the free peoples of middle earth?