Palantir question? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Oricon Ancalime · 05-31-2003, 09:15 PM

I'm trying to research something for a project I'm doing, but my copy of the Silmarillion is on loan and I can't find the info anywhere. My question is this: the original seven palantir were brought to Middle Earth from Numenor, where the Elves had brought them (right? or is my memory rusty?) Does anyone know *when* they were brought to Numenor? A year, a date, a currently ruling king, anything would be beyond and above helpful.

*First post. Just wanted to let you all know how much this forum ROCKS.

The X Phial · 05-31-2003, 09:43 PM

Very nice to see you here, Oricon Ancalime. According to "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age"

Quote:

These stones were gifts of the Eldar to Amandil, father of Elendil, for the comfort of the Faithful of Numenor in their dark days, when the Elves might come no longer to that land under the shadow of Sauron.

That narrows it down quite a bit.

annuncolloion · 06-01-2003, 08:38 AM

If you want to learn more about the palantiri read the unfinished tales. There is a lot about them in it

Lyra Greenleaf · 06-01-2003, 01:16 PM

There's more info on this page- click on palantiri. It's not the specifics you asked for, but if you need additional information... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] .
Welcome!

[ June 01, 2003: Message edited by: Lyra Greenleaf ]

Oricon Ancalime · 06-01-2003, 03:03 PM

Thank you so much for all of your help [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] It was just what I was looking for.

05-31-2003, 09:15 PM	#1
Oricon Ancalime Pile O'Bones Join Date: May 2003 Location: New York Posts: 14	Palantir question? I'm trying to research something for a project I'm doing, but my copy of the Silmarillion is on loan and I can't find the info anywhere. My question is this: the original seven palantir were brought to Middle Earth from Numenor, where the Elves had brought them (right? or is my memory rusty?) Does anyone know when they were brought to Numenor? A year, a date, a currently ruling king, anything would be beyond and above helpful. *First post. Just wanted to let you all know how much this forum ROCKS.

06-01-2003, 08:38 AM	#3
annuncolloion Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: US Posts: 12	If you want to learn more about the palantiri read the unfinished tales. There is a lot about them in it __________________ "I will take it... I will take it... I will take the ring to Mordor, though I do not know the way" Is it just me, or is that quote applicable to a lot of situations in life?

06-01-2003, 01:16 PM	#4
Lyra Greenleaf The Diaphanous Dryad Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: R toL: 531, past the wild path Posts: 1,152	There's more info on this page- click on palantiri. It's not the specifics you asked for, but if you need additional information... [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] . Welcome! [ June 01, 2003: Message edited by: Lyra Greenleaf ] __________________ “Sylphs of the forest,” I whispered. “Spirits of oak, beech and ash. Dryads of Rowan and hazel, hear us. You who have guided and guarded our every footstep, you who have sheltered our growth, we honour you." the Forbidden Link

06-01-2003, 03:03 PM	#5
Oricon Ancalime Pile O'Bones Join Date: May 2003 Location: New York Posts: 14	Thank you so much for all of your help [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] It was just what I was looking for.