What happened to all of the Palantiri? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

NicktheOrc · 06-23-2002, 05:22 AM

Palantiri is the plural, right? Well, I know what happened to the Palantir of Orthanc, the Palantir of Minas Anor and the Palantir of Minas Ithil a.k.a. the Palantir of Barad-Dur. What happened to the Palantir of Amon Sul? Those four are the only ones I know of.

Mornie Alantie · 06-23-2002, 12:02 PM

there were seven Palantir.

1. was destroyed with osgiliath.

2. was stolen by Sauron when he took Minas Ithil/Minas Morgul.

3. The one of Minas Arnor/Minas Tirith was kinda not working after Denathor.(I wont get into it.)

4. The one at Orthanc was taken back by Aragorn and was used by the kings thereafter.

5. and 6. The one at Amon Sul and the at Anuminius were drowned with the last king of Arnor.

7. This one was at Emyn Beriad, I forgot what happened to it. I know it was at Emyn Beriad but im not shure, Cirdan might have had it when he left for Valinor.

piosenniel · 06-23-2002, 01:44 PM

The Emyn Beraid, 'Tower Hills', marked the western boundary of the Shire. On them were 3 Elven towers built by the High-elven Exiles after their return to Middle-earth in the Elder Days. The tallest of the towers had a special palantìr. It looked only over the Sea, and had been set there by Elendil the Tall in the late Second Age, for him to gaze at Eressëa and Eldamar. At the end of the Third Age, it was put on Elrond's ship by Cìrdan and passed over the sea to Eldamar.

Arwen Imladris · 06-26-2002, 09:38 PM

The one that Sauron took was most likely destroyed with him or the cracks of Doom.

doug*platypus · 04-12-2004, 04:19 AM

Why did Círdan place the palantír of Emyn Beraid on the ship that took the Three Rings away? Wasn't that a little bit selfish of the Eldar? Not to mention presumptious or cheeky... it wasn't even theirs! Surely the Heir of Elendil may have wanted to use it. It was one of only three remaining!

Perhaps when Gandalf gives the palantír of Orthanc back, his dialogue should be changed to: "Receive it, lord, in earnest of other things that will be returned. Except for that nice looking palantír up north. I've had my eye on that for years!"

So, yeah, I'm pretty bitter about everyone losing the chance to look into the Uttermost West from the Tower Hills. What's with that? That particular stone was said to look towards the Master Stone in Eldamar... so they take it to Eldamar?? To look across to the other side of town? Explanation, anyone??

Legolas · 04-12-2004, 12:37 PM

No one aside from elves had been using it anyway.

06-23-2002, 05:22 AM	#1
NicktheOrc Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Witch-Realm of Angmar, a.k.a. some place in Australia Posts: 40	What happened to all of the Palantiri? Palantiri is the plural, right? Well, I know what happened to the Palantir of Orthanc, the Palantir of Minas Anor and the Palantir of Minas Ithil a.k.a. the Palantir of Barad-Dur. What happened to the Palantir of Amon Sul? Those four are the only ones I know of. __________________ Hmmm... Spider-Man getting the One Ring would be an interesting crossover...

06-23-2002, 12:02 PM	#2
Mornie Alantie Wight Join Date: May 2002 Location: Somewhere above earth cause people say i should come down to it Posts: 226	there were seven Palantir. 1. was destroyed with osgiliath. 2. was stolen by Sauron when he took Minas Ithil/Minas Morgul. 3. The one of Minas Arnor/Minas Tirith was kinda not working after Denathor.(I wont get into it.) 4. The one at Orthanc was taken back by Aragorn and was used by the kings thereafter. 5. and 6. The one at Amon Sul and the at Anuminius were drowned with the last king of Arnor. 7. This one was at Emyn Beriad, I forgot what happened to it. I know it was at Emyn Beriad but im not shure, Cirdan might have had it when he left for Valinor. __________________ Instead of pepper spray, you pack a glass bottle and scream "Aiya Earendil Elenion Ancalima!!!" at muggers.

06-23-2002, 01:44 PM	#3
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	The Emyn Beraid, 'Tower Hills', marked the western boundary of the Shire. On them were 3 Elven towers built by the High-elven Exiles after their return to Middle-earth in the Elder Days. The tallest of the towers had a special palantìr. It looked only over the Sea, and had been set there by Elendil the Tall in the late Second Age, for him to gaze at Eressëa and Eldamar. At the end of the Third Age, it was put on Elrond's ship by Cìrdan and passed over the sea to Eldamar. __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

06-26-2002, 09:38 PM	#4
Arwen Imladris Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a box with a fox Posts: 1,347	The one that Sauron took was most likely destroyed with him or the cracks of Doom. __________________ "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up, sleepies, we must go, yes, we must go at once."

04-12-2004, 12:37 PM	#6
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	No one aside from elves had been using it anyway. __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

04-12-2004, 04:19 AM	#5
doug*platypus Delver in the Deep Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Aotearoa Posts: 960	Why did Círdan place the palantír of Emyn Beraid on the ship that took the Three Rings away? Wasn't that a little bit selfish of the Eldar? Not to mention presumptious or cheeky... it wasn't even theirs! Surely the Heir of Elendil may have wanted to use it. It was one of only three remaining! Perhaps when Gandalf gives the palantír of Orthanc back, his dialogue should be changed to: "Receive it, lord, in earnest of other things that will be returned. Except for that nice looking palantír up north. I've had my eye on that for years!" So, yeah, I'm pretty bitter about everyone losing the chance to look into the Uttermost West from the Tower Hills. What's with that? That particular stone was said to look towards the Master Stone in Eldamar... so they take it to Eldamar?? To look across to the other side of town? Explanation, anyone??