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Keeper of Dol Guldur · 12-30-2002, 04:17 PM

Ah, but Ithaeliel, even though Tolkien went to great lengths to describe the races, he really didn't describe much of any appearance except for hair, eyes and height in the Silm. I couldn't even think up a time he mentioned elf-ears as pointed (maybe when describing hobbit ears). The good man went to great lengths to describe dwarves, hobbits, Gandalf, and other main characters but not balrogs. If you ask me, I'd say count the evidence either way and whoever has the most points (for wings or anti) wins and the whole debate will probably still go on forever. Or at least till we talk to Tolkien in heaven or what not, and ask the man himself. If you ask me, I'd say Balrogs had wings, could beat a dragon easily and there were only seven of them. But whatever.

12-30-2002, 04:17 PM	#22
Keeper of Dol Guldur Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 315, CNY Boys and girls. Posts: 405	Ah, but Ithaeliel, even though Tolkien went to great lengths to describe the races, he really didn't describe much of any appearance except for hair, eyes and height in the Silm. I couldn't even think up a time he mentioned elf-ears as pointed (maybe when describing hobbit ears). The good man went to great lengths to describe dwarves, hobbits, Gandalf, and other main characters but not balrogs. If you ask me, I'd say count the evidence either way and whoever has the most points (for wings or anti) wins and the whole debate will probably still go on forever. Or at least till we talk to Tolkien in heaven or what not, and ask the man himself. If you ask me, I'd say Balrogs had wings, could beat a dragon easily and there were only seven of them. But whatever. __________________ "I come from yonder...Have you seen Baggins? Baggins has left, he is coming. He is not far away. I wish to find him. If he passes will you tell me? I will come back with gold." - Khamul the Easterling