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Old 03-20-2003, 11:08 PM   #11
Bill Ferny
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Beorn: after going through some Norse mythology, I’m 99% certain that he and his were based on the berzerkers who according to these mythologies had the ability to transform into wolves and bears (berzerkers wore wolf and bear skins).

As far as the Witch King and the other Nazghoulies, I would say their command of “magic” is wholly based on their existing in the shadow realm due to the nine rings, not according to any schooling they may have had at Dol Guldor High.

Good post, Salocin, very coherent. I try not to throw stones, but I do occasionally toss back apples. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]
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