What would water and fire do to the Nazgul? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Angmar_the_Horrible · 07-04-2002, 03:30 PM

@Kalimac: It would make no sense for the
Nazgul to go "naked", they can't approach
a person or a location unnoticed. As Tolkien
says in the UT, the aura of fear and terror
around them is EVEN BIGGER when they are not
dressed.

As for the scene at Weathertop and their fear
of fire: I agree with Thingol, they were sure
Frodo would fall for them after the knife
attack.
And I don't think it were the torches that
made them go: it was the unexpected presence
of Aragorn and, not to forget, the elvish
words of Frodo: "Elbereth! Oh Gilthoniel!"
I think THAT was worst for the Nazgul.

07-04-2002, 03:30 PM	#19
Angmar_the_Horrible Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 18	@Kalimac: It would make no sense for the Nazgul to go "naked", they can't approach a person or a location unnoticed. As Tolkien says in the UT, the aura of fear and terror around them is EVEN BIGGER when they are not dressed. As for the scene at Weathertop and their fear of fire: I agree with Thingol, they were sure Frodo would fall for them after the knife attack. And I don't think it were the torches that made them go: it was the unexpected presence of Aragorn and, not to forget, the elvish words of Frodo: "Elbereth! Oh Gilthoniel!" I think THAT was worst for the Nazgul. __________________ "Old fool! Old fool! This is my hour. Do you not know Death when you see it? Die now and curse in vain!"