how can a man use the one ring? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Caunwaithon · 02-11-2006, 04:00 AM

I'd like to point out that in LOTR, tolkien gives a very different approach to magic.'

Instead of being able to "cast spells", or blow up things, magic is used as a base term. Those who are magic are just...well...better. Sure, certain elves (and men) can "heal", but more than that, they just have power.

Take the nine for example-

In using the rings, they became more powerful, wealthier, and had dominion. Doesn't really give them A power, it gives them power ITSELF.

That is why they are called the Rings of Power. Because theygive power to those who wield them.

02-11-2006, 04:00 AM	#19
Caunwaithon Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 21	Just stating a relevant fact I'd like to point out that in LOTR, tolkien gives a very different approach to magic.' Instead of being able to "cast spells", or blow up things, magic is used as a base term. Those who are magic are just...well...better. Sure, certain elves (and men) can "heal", but more than that, they just have power. Take the nine for example- In using the rings, they became more powerful, wealthier, and had dominion. Doesn't really give them A power, it gives them power ITSELF. That is why they are called the Rings of Power. Because theygive power to those who wield them. __________________ Caunwaithon is an Outrider of rohan, one that travels outside of the borders of his homeland to scout, bring news or bring small hosts of men to do battle in far-off lands.