Nenya, Galadriel and their power and their part on the assault vs Dol Guldur - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Iarhen · 09-13-2003, 07:30 PM

The power of the 3 elven rings are supposed to be "conservation" powers... warding off the efects of time and keeping everything unsullied and beautiful.

Both Nenya and Vilya were on the hands of "chiefs of state", Galadriel and Elrond.

We all know that the power of the 3 rings is not for war, because they are not designed for it.

BUT when the question of how did the elven realms of Lothlorien and Imladris stand in such rough times as those of the Third Age, the immediate answer is, putting aside the Lorien army and the Noldorin that dwelled in Rivendell, the protection that Galadriel and Elrond had over both places.

Focusing on the Lorien theme, we know that Lorien is assaulted 3 times by Dol Guldur. And it is listed that the orc armies were repelled by a power that dwelled in Lorien (putting aside the courage and valour of the Lorien elves) and that only Sauron himself would be able to penetrate the Woods, and only in person (i.e. not from a dsitance).

Then my question comes to mind. Galadriel used Nenya to protect Lorien from all types of defects. Evil, including the terrible Witch King (according to the UT) feared to come near Lorien because of the power that protected the forest. And according to the UT, it was the power of Galadriel and the White Ring (cited in the UT as the principal of the 3).

So, my theory is taht Nenya DID serve for war purposes. Protective or defensive war, but war after all.

Then, a question about a topic related to the White Council assailing Dol Guldur (when Sauron pretended to flee from his enemies) an affirmation comes to mind in reference to a White Council vs Dol Guldur thread (Battles of the late Third age).

I do think that it is possible that when Saruman, Gandalf, Elrond and Galadriel agreed to attack the Mirkwood fortress, they "borrowed" or enhanced the protective "girdle" that Galadriel had over Lorien to expand it towards Dol Guldur in order to help kick Sauron out of it.

What do you think?

09-13-2003, 07:30 PM	#1
Iarhen Wight Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Laurelindorenan Posts: 225	Nenya, Galadriel and their power and their part on the assault vs Dol Guldur The power of the 3 elven rings are supposed to be "conservation" powers... warding off the efects of time and keeping everything unsullied and beautiful. Both Nenya and Vilya were on the hands of "chiefs of state", Galadriel and Elrond. We all know that the power of the 3 rings is not for war, because they are not designed for it. BUT when the question of how did the elven realms of Lothlorien and Imladris stand in such rough times as those of the Third Age, the immediate answer is, putting aside the Lorien army and the Noldorin that dwelled in Rivendell, the protection that Galadriel and Elrond had over both places. Focusing on the Lorien theme, we know that Lorien is assaulted 3 times by Dol Guldur. And it is listed that the orc armies were repelled by a power that dwelled in Lorien (putting aside the courage and valour of the Lorien elves) and that only Sauron himself would be able to penetrate the Woods, and only in person (i.e. not from a dsitance). Then my question comes to mind. Galadriel used Nenya to protect Lorien from all types of defects. Evil, including the terrible Witch King (according to the UT) feared to come near Lorien because of the power that protected the forest. And according to the UT, it was the power of Galadriel and the White Ring (cited in the UT as the principal of the 3). So, my theory is taht Nenya DID serve for war purposes. Protective or defensive war, but war after all. Then, a question about a topic related to the White Council assailing Dol Guldur (when Sauron pretended to flee from his enemies) an affirmation comes to mind in reference to a White Council vs Dol Guldur thread (Battles of the late Third age). I do think that it is possible that when Saruman, Gandalf, Elrond and Galadriel agreed to attack the Mirkwood fortress, they "borrowed" or enhanced the protective "girdle" that Galadriel had over Lorien to expand it towards Dol Guldur in order to help kick Sauron out of it. What do you think? __________________ "In place of a Dark Lord you will have a Queen! Not dark but beatiful and terrible as the Dawn! Treacherous as the sea! Stronger than the foundations of the Earth! All shall love me and despair!" --- Galadriel when tempted by the One Ring.