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07-25-2005, 10:27 AM

Tom Bombadil should not have been included in the LOTR. He contributes absolutely nothing to the story, yet there is something strange about him, as Elrond pointed out. He isn't just a normal human, but a strange creature of which even the Ring has no power over. On that front, he may be more powerful than the WK himself!

07-25-2005, 10:27 AM	#15
Mansun Guest Posts: n/a	Tom Bombadil should not have been included in the LOTR. He contributes absolutely nothing to the story, yet there is something strange about him, as Elrond pointed out. He isn't just a normal human, but a strange creature of which even the Ring has no power over. On that front, he may be more powerful than the WK himself! Last edited by Mansun; 07-25-2005 at 03:27 PM.