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as animals, birds and plants mattered much for Yavanna and Elves as well, shouldn't there be at least one to care for them and make use of them inthe oncoming struggle.
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This may have been Yavanna's purpose in pushing for Aiwendil's inclusion, but it was not his official mission. From
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For Radagast, the fourth, became enamoured of the many beasts and birds that dwelt in Middle-earth, and forsook Elves and Men, and spent his days among the wild creatures.
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Apparently his purpose was originally the same as the others: to aid
Elves and Men in the struggle against Sauron.
Edit: Hopefully this will update my avatar URL.
[ June 21, 2002: Message edited by: obloquy ]