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The Mouth of Sauron · 08-30-2009, 02:43 PM

Gwaihir the Windlord, the great eagle that rescued Gandalf from Orthanc, seemed to be exceptionally well informed about goings-on in Middle Earth.

Right after he rescued Gandalf, it was obvious he'd had contact with Radagast and the Elves in Mirkwood. He knew about Gollum's escape. He was aware of Saruman. He knew the geography of Rohan and had heard of the (false) rumour that Rohan paid a tribute of horses to Sauron.

After Gandalf slew the Balrog, Gwaihir obviously had contact with Galadriel who sent him on a rescue mission again. Gwaihir then spied out the land for Gandalf, tracking the Company as it travelled down Anduin.

Then in the final showdown, Gwaihir and his eagles arrived at the Black Gate and rescued Frodo and Sam.

How did Gwaihir get such a steady stream of information to enable him to participate like this ?

08-30-2009, 02:43 PM	#1
The Mouth of Sauron Wight Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Barad-Dur Posts: 196	How was Gwaihir so well informed ? Gwaihir the Windlord, the great eagle that rescued Gandalf from Orthanc, seemed to be exceptionally well informed about goings-on in Middle Earth. Right after he rescued Gandalf, it was obvious he'd had contact with Radagast and the Elves in Mirkwood. He knew about Gollum's escape. He was aware of Saruman. He knew the geography of Rohan and had heard of the (false) rumour that Rohan paid a tribute of horses to Sauron. After Gandalf slew the Balrog, Gwaihir obviously had contact with Galadriel who sent him on a rescue mission again. Gwaihir then spied out the land for Gandalf, tracking the Company as it travelled down Anduin. Then in the final showdown, Gwaihir and his eagles arrived at the Black Gate and rescued Frodo and Sam. How did Gwaihir get such a steady stream of information to enable him to participate like this ?