Dragon? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

nPiLL · 03-06-2003, 05:16 AM

As i recall, during the FotR, the fellowship had been making their way down the river for a day or two. They decided to rest on the shore and wait until it was safe to begin traveling once again.

I havnt read this book in a little while but as i remember, a small "battle"(or more of a skirmish) broke out between orcs on the far side of the river. Supposedly a giant shadow flew overhead that no one could describe.

My question is, is this the dragon that the Ringwraith was riding on in TTT?

**The Saucepan Man** · 03-06-2003, 05:21 AM

Yes.

the real findorfin · 03-06-2003, 06:13 AM

It was actually not a dragon but a 'Fell Beast'. No one is sure what they were exactly, but if they had been dragons, then Tolkien would have stated it. It is more likely to be some lesser reptilic creature.

[ March 06, 2003: Message edited by: the real findorfin ]

Thingol1000 · 03-06-2003, 06:55 AM

yep, the new rides the nazgul got after their horses went bye bye (remember, Frodo felt a terror in his heart, just like he did at Weathertop)
Fun Frodo fact; at the above stated skirmish Frodo's mithril coat had repelled one orc spear (moria), and two orc arrows (moria and skirmish). Thank you Bilbo.

Burzdol · 03-07-2003, 12:09 PM

No actually that wasn't a dragon. As said before it was a Fell Beast.

~Burzdol~

03-06-2003, 05:16 AM	#1
nPiLL Haunting Spirit Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: An aching yet comfortable crevice in Moria. Posts: 59	Dragon? As i recall, during the FotR, the fellowship had been making their way down the river for a day or two. They decided to rest on the shore and wait until it was safe to begin traveling once again. I havnt read this book in a little while but as i remember, a small "battle"(or more of a skirmish) broke out between orcs on the far side of the river. Supposedly a giant shadow flew overhead that no one could describe. My question is, is this the dragon that the Ringwraith was riding on in TTT?

03-06-2003, 05:21 AM	#2
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	Yes. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

03-06-2003, 06:13 AM	#3
the real findorfin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mirkwood Posts: 514	It was actually not a dragon but a 'Fell Beast'. No one is sure what they were exactly, but if they had been dragons, then Tolkien would have stated it. It is more likely to be some lesser reptilic creature. [ March 06, 2003: Message edited by: the real findorfin ] __________________ Legends of Middle Earth

03-07-2003, 12:09 PM	#5
Burzdol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Fair City of Rivendell Posts: 274	No actually that wasn't a dragon. As said before it was a Fell Beast. ~Burzdol~ __________________ "Kill them all for all I care. You just keep that bow away from me!"

03-06-2003, 06:55 AM	#4
Thingol1000 Animated Skeleton Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 37	yep, the new rides the nazgul got after their horses went bye bye (remember, Frodo felt a terror in his heart, just like he did at Weathertop) Fun Frodo fact; at the above stated skirmish Frodo's mithril coat had repelled one orc spear (moria), and two orc arrows (moria and skirmish). Thank you Bilbo.