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05-27-2006, 09:21 AM | #1 |
Pile O'Bones
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Fate of the Nazgul?
Hi! I was just wondering what would be the ultimate fate of the Nazgul after the destruction of the One Ring, do you think, or has Tolkien ever stated what it was.
Although it is generally accepted they were destroyed, or diminished, what would then be their fate? The Nine were orgininally kings of Men, so would they have shared the fate of Men (although we don't know what that is) or would simply have been disembodied and powerless as Sauron? Just a thought |
05-27-2006, 10:58 AM | #2 |
Illustrious Ulair
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Make up your own story - its more fun. Don't worry if it doesn't 'fit' with the 'official' version in The Sil or the other stuff 'unpublished'in Tolkien's lifetime - not, that there is an 'official' version. I think the implication is that they were all destroyed when their Rings were. After death if there was anything left of them spiritually they would have gone to Mandos & then beyond the Circles of the World, which is the fate of Men.
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06-10-2006, 03:35 AM | #3 |
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When the Nazgul are destroyed there's a line about their voices not being heard again in that age of the world.
Which lasted about 2 years... ...eeeeenteresting.
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06-10-2006, 04:41 AM | #4 | |
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That line reffers only to the Witch-king, once it was killed by Eowyn .
Edit: it is worth noting that in the "Ring goes south" chapter, Gandalf says: Quote:
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07-06-2006, 04:40 AM | #5 |
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But do they go in the Halls of Mandos--the separate space for men? I mean, they were men, only they were bewitched and perverted by Sauron.
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07-19-2006, 01:53 PM | #6 |
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Or their spirits just wander in Limbo.
well they could also be sent to the Void, i have played one scenario where the Nazgul are trying to reform and open the void again. its was interesting for sure
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07-21-2006, 10:49 PM | #7 |
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fate of the nazgul
maybe the witchking's spirit survived because he actually died before the one ring was destroyed
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07-22-2006, 10:31 AM | #8 |
Psyche of Prince Immortal
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Well don't forget the fords too at Rivendell, the Nazgul were swept away there.
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