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Manwe Sulimo · 07-26-2002, 04:00 PM

It is said in Quenta Silmarrilion (Of Túrin Turamber) that "...and none but Túrin defended by his dwarf-mask could withstand the approach of Glaurung..." I'm pretty sure that a mask wouldn't protect someone from the dragon's great bulk, so you must assume it protects from fire. We must assume that the masks protected beards, for what is the point of head-protection if you can still be burned?

07-26-2002, 04:00 PM	#2
Manwe Sulimo Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Taurelilómëa-tumbalemorna Tumbaletaurëa Lómëanor Posts: 553	It is said in Quenta Silmarrilion (Of Túrin Turamber) that "...and none but Túrin defended by his dwarf-mask could withstand the approach of Glaurung..." I'm pretty sure that a mask wouldn't protect someone from the dragon's great bulk, so you must assume it protects from fire. We must assume that the masks protected beards, for what is the point of head-protection if you can still be burned? __________________ "Monkeys learn sign language so they can tell the dolphins they love them."