gondors armies vs. rohans - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Beanamir of Gondor · 05-24-2005, 06:48 AM

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Denethor is portrayed a lot worse

Yes, Movie!Denethor was kind of messed up. I've posted this on another thread, too, I don't remember which, but that conception of the Rohirrim being much more powerful than the Gondorians (in the movie) might be due to the fact that their leaders were such foils on one another. Theoden was rather heroic, and led his calvary fantastically on the Pelennor, where PJ had the Steward of Gondor screaming, "Abandon your posts! Flee for your lives!" However entertaining that may have been, it did nothing for the audience's confidence in the Gondorian army.

Gil-Galad · 05-24-2005, 04:51 PM

well Gondor should be the most skilled because of its heritage, most traditional at that fact, Rohan maybe pretty strong...

Tuor of Gondolin · 05-26-2005, 07:01 AM

I believe the movie Rohannic military superiority is just PJ's change.
In the books somewhere I think one of the hobbits, upon reaching Gondor, is struck by how much more impresive Gondorian warriors are in comparison to Rohannic.

And I believe the bulk of the army of the west that went to Mordor was
comprised of Gondorians, with (500 mounted and 500 infantry Rohan fighters).

Saurreg · 06-07-2005, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Gil-Galad

well Gondor should be the most skilled because of its heritage, most traditional at that fact,

Agreed. The movie could have depicted the typical Gondorian man-at-arms to be a skillful swordsman dispatching many foes with fluid yet powerful hacks, slashes and thrusts before being overwhelmed by superior numbers of the enemies - have them all end up as pin cushions before being cut down by orcish marauders.

Gil-Galad · 06-07-2005, 07:05 AM

Well not that good, cause remember, Boromir was suppose to be the best of them all, and if in the movies he was shot down by only three arrows, then Gondorians shouldn't be able to stand three arrows...

Saurreg · 06-07-2005, 07:07 AM

Boromir was unarmoured?

Gil-Galad · 06-07-2005, 07:09 AM

Its more skill then weaponary...

Saurreg · 06-07-2005, 12:46 PM

I have no idea what you meant by that. If you're saying the movie Boromir was an inept fighter, that itself is debatable.

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05-26-2005, 07:01 AM	#3
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06-07-2005, 07:05 AM	#5
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Well not that good, cause remember, Boromir was suppose to be the best of them all, and if in the movies he was shot down by only three arrows, then Gondorians shouldn't be able to stand three arrows... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

06-07-2005, 07:07 AM	#6
Saurreg Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In self imposed exile... Posts: 465	Boromir was unarmoured? __________________ "Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. " ~Voltaire

06-07-2005, 07:09 AM	#7
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Its more skill then weaponary... __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

06-07-2005, 12:46 PM	#8
Saurreg Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In self imposed exile... Posts: 465	I have no idea what you meant by that. If you're saying the movie Boromir was an inept fighter, that itself is debatable. __________________ "Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities. " ~Voltaire