Balrog Sprinters? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

drigel · 03-26-2004, 11:36 AM

It is a tired issue i agree. I think of it this issue in a relative way (like the world was created in 7 days). Since there was no specific time frame to reference against, who is to say that Morgoth didnt struggle for days, waiting for the Balrogs to rescue him? His cry for help could have lasted for days for that matter.

Thats the scene I had pictured anyways - no wings involved. Just those two locked in a deathgrip, staring at each other. Sleepless spirits of malice. Despite Morgoths fear, I dont think the spider could have done him in, but she could have done him a lot of hurt. What a scene that would have been!

So "flying" for Balrogs (IMO) was a swift gait - possibly horse speed.

03-26-2004, 11:36 AM	#10
drigel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: commonplace city Posts: 518	It is a tired issue i agree. I think of it this issue in a relative way (like the world was created in 7 days). Since there was no specific time frame to reference against, who is to say that Morgoth didnt struggle for days, waiting for the Balrogs to rescue him? His cry for help could have lasted for days for that matter. Thats the scene I had pictured anyways - no wings involved. Just those two locked in a deathgrip, staring at each other. Sleepless spirits of malice. Despite Morgoths fear, I dont think the spider could have done him in, but she could have done him a lot of hurt. What a scene that would have been! So "flying" for Balrogs (IMO) was a swift gait - possibly horse speed.