How Does Saruman Get The Palantir? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

10-20-2002, 01:33 PM

Anyone have any ideas I Think It was a gift from Sauron in a way. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

**lindil** · 10-20-2002, 02:19 PM

He asks the Steward of Gondor if he can move into the deserted Tower of Orthanc.
Guessing/hoping it may be there.

And welcome to the Downs Thomas.

What a strange name, not from Eriador are you?

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[ October 20, 2002: Message edited by: lindil ]

10-20-2002, 02:21 PM

Thats a good theory

**lindil** · 10-20-2002, 02:22 PM

It is not a theory. [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img]

Voralphion · 10-20-2002, 09:39 PM

lindil is right, it is not a theory.
The Palantir that Sauraman had was the stone kept in the Tower of Orthanc by Gondor. Before Sauraman moved in, the tower was empty and it was probably likely that the presence of the palantir was forgotten about.
When he did move in, he would have found it and thought himself strong enough to use it and though its use was corrupted by Sauron.
He at first would have used it to try to enhance his knowledge but wasn't strong enough to use it.

10-20-2002, 01:33 PM	#1
Thomas Guest Posts: n/a	How Does Saruman Get The Palantir? Anyone have any ideas I Think It was a gift from Sauron in a way. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

10-20-2002, 02:19 PM	#2
lindil Seeker of the Straight Path Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: a hidden fastness in Big Valley nor cal Posts: 1,680	He asks the Steward of Gondor if he can move into the deserted Tower of Orthanc. Guessing/hoping it may be there. And welcome to the Downs Thomas. What a strange name, not from Eriador are you? [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] [ October 20, 2002: Message edited by: lindil ] __________________ The dwindling Men of the West would often sit up late into the night exchanging lore & wisdom such as they still possessed that they should not fall back into the mean estate of those who never knew or indeed rebelled against the Light.

10-20-2002, 02:22 PM	#4
lindil Seeker of the Straight Path Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: a hidden fastness in Big Valley nor cal Posts: 1,680	It is not a theory. [img]smilies/cool.gif[/img] __________________ The dwindling Men of the West would often sit up late into the night exchanging lore & wisdom such as they still possessed that they should not fall back into the mean estate of those who never knew or indeed rebelled against the Light.

10-20-2002, 09:39 PM	#5
Voralphion Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sharkey's End Posts: 267	lindil is right, it is not a theory. The Palantir that Sauraman had was the stone kept in the Tower of Orthanc by Gondor. Before Sauraman moved in, the tower was empty and it was probably likely that the presence of the palantir was forgotten about. When he did move in, he would have found it and thought himself strong enough to use it and though its use was corrupted by Sauron. He at first would have used it to try to enhance his knowledge but wasn't strong enough to use it. __________________ His sword was long his lance was keen His shining helm afar was seen The countless stars of heavens field Were mirrored in his silver shield

10-20-2002, 02:21 PM	#3
Thomas Guest Posts: n/a	Thats a good theory