Concerning the Witch King - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Iris Alantiel · 01-26-2004, 09:49 AM

Heyyyy . . . I never really noticed that. You're right, it doesn't actually say the Witch King was dead there. If he was never heard again in that age of the world, does that imply that he was heard again in other ages? That's interesting; I always just assumed that meant he was dead, but you're right that Tolkien does choose a peculiar phrase that seems to suggest the possibility for the Witchking's return. (Hmm, I smell an awesome fanfic . . . ) I applaud you for catching that. I'll have to look more closely when I reread this summer - does anybody know of anywhere in the books where it actually says he is *slain*?

On a personal note, welcome to the Downs, Kransha. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

01-26-2004, 09:49 AM	#2
Iris Alantiel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Valinor Posts: 97	Heyyyy . . . I never really noticed that. You're right, it doesn't actually say the Witch King was dead there. If he was never heard again in that age of the world, does that imply that he was heard again in other ages? That's interesting; I always just assumed that meant he was dead, but you're right that Tolkien does choose a peculiar phrase that seems to suggest the possibility for the Witchking's return. (Hmm, I smell an awesome fanfic . . . ) I applaud you for catching that. I'll have to look more closely when I reread this summer - does anybody know of anywhere in the books where it actually says he is slain? On a personal note, welcome to the Downs, Kransha. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Above all shadows rides the Sun and Stars forever dwell: I will not say the Day is done, nor bid the Stars farewell. -- Samwise Gamgee