Of Bombadillos and Balrogs - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eldar14 · 08-24-2001, 09:51 AM

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Re: Of Bombadillos and Balrogs

Why is everybody stuck up on the idea that Balrog's are large creatures?!? It doesn't give any reasons anywhere that I know of that would make one believe Balrogs are large.

My personal picture of a Balrog is not a devilish looking thing, but something that looks pretty much like a very evil Istari. I used to see them as ethereal, but I've since changed my views. I think they might have black cloaks, and of course black eyes and hair. I completely agree with obloquy about the knowledge of weapons and the mental stuff he described. Of course, the description I just gave is a no-wing stance.

I also don't think this argument will ever end; everybody's view of the Balrogs is diffferent

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08-24-2001, 09:51 AM	#11
Eldar14 Wight Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: the Cottage of Lost Play Posts: 182	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Wight Posts: 122</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Of Bombadillos and Balrogs Why is everybody stuck up on the idea that Balrog's are large creatures?!? It doesn't give any reasons anywhere that I know of that would make one believe Balrogs are large. My personal picture of a Balrog is not a devilish looking thing, but something that looks pretty much like a very evil Istari. I used to see them as ethereal, but I've since changed my views. I think they might have black cloaks, and of course black eyes and hair. I completely agree with obloquy about the knowledge of weapons and the mental stuff he described. Of course, the description I just gave is a no-wing stance. I also don't think this argument will ever end; everybody's view of the Balrogs is diffferent </p> __________________ "Come away! Let the cowards keep this city!" -- Fëanor to the Noldor