Sympathy for the Devil? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

alatar · 05-29-2009, 09:46 AM

Was Cirdan tormented by the loss of Narya, when the Shipwright gave it over to Gandalf, meaning, when a Ring was in alignment with the character of the bearer (good=good), and the relative power of said Ring was close to that of bearer (maia=very old elf or maia), all factored with the amount of exposure, there wasn't so much torment at the loss.

Sauron, maker of the One, voluntarily sets it down. Cirdan gives his away.

Sam has a little torment; Frodo much more. Bilbo not too much, and Gollum, though wicked, was conflicted - on the edge of good and evil - and so very tormented.

On the other hand, something's not adding up...

05-29-2009, 09:46 AM	#25
alatar Doubting Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Heaven's basement Posts: 2,466	Was Cirdan tormented by the loss of Narya, when the Shipwright gave it over to Gandalf, meaning, when a Ring was in alignment with the character of the bearer (good=good), and the relative power of said Ring was close to that of bearer (maia=very old elf or maia), all factored with the amount of exposure, there wasn't so much torment at the loss. Sauron, maker of the One, voluntarily sets it down. Cirdan gives his away. Sam has a little torment; Frodo much more. Bilbo not too much, and Gollum, though wicked, was conflicted - on the edge of good and evil - and so very tormented. On the other hand, something's not adding up... __________________ There is naught that you can do, other than to resist, with hope or without it.