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Elvish Archer · 11-04-2003, 11:42 PM

In Moria when Balin's tomb is found, a journal is also found. Was it the official journal or was it just some dwarf's personal diary. According to the books there were multiple handwriting styles in it so that would be an argument against it being a diary. Any ideas?[ November 05, 2003: Message edited by: Elvish Archer ]

HCIsland · 11-05-2003, 09:42 AM

I would assume the multiple hand writtings were a result of the original authors being killed and others picking it up. I see it as a log that Balin's company kept.Is this more of a book topic?H.C.

ainur · 11-05-2003, 01:58 PM

This is probably more of a Books topic.In the book, Balin was buried in the Chamber of Mazarbul (the Chamber of Records). The book was refered to by the fellowship as the Book of Mazarbul, and was a record of the attempt by the company of Dwarves to re-take Moria. More a log-book than a diary or journal. There were a variety of handwritings in it because the task of keeping it passed from one member of the dwarf company to another for a variety of reasons.[ November 05, 2003: Message edited by: ainur ]

samrohan · 11-06-2003, 02:01 AM

Who got to keep the book, and am I right in thinking it did not appear in the film, why?

ainur · 11-06-2003, 11:22 AM

The Book of Mazarbul was used in the movie. Gandalf read from it just before Pippin made such a clatter at the well. In the Fellowship of the Ring book, Gandalf gave the Book of Mazarbul to Gimli to bring to Dain so he would know what happened to the company of Dwarves that went to re-take Moria.

11-04-2003, 11:42 PM	#1
Elvish Archer Animated Skeleton Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Land of Insanity, State of Denial Posts: 36	Book's name In Moria when Balin's tomb is found, a journal is also found. Was it the official journal or was it just some dwarf's personal diary. According to the books there were multiple handwriting styles in it so that would be an argument against it being a diary. Any ideas?<p>[ November 05, 2003: Message edited by: Elvish Archer ] __________________ Fan of LotR, before it was a fad. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.

11-05-2003, 09:42 AM	#2
HCIsland Zombie Cannibal Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,000	I would assume the multiple hand writtings were a result of the original authors being killed and others picking it up. I see it as a log that Balin's company kept.<P>Is this more of a book topic?<P>H.C. __________________ "Stir not the bitterness in the cup that I mixed myself. Have I not tasted it now many nights upon my tongue, foreboding that worse yet lay in the dregs." -Denethor

11-05-2003, 01:58 PM	#3
ainur Haunting Spirit Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 72	This is probably more of a Books topic.<P>In the book, Balin was buried in the Chamber of Mazarbul (the Chamber of Records). The book was refered to by the fellowship as the Book of Mazarbul, and was a record of the attempt by the company of Dwarves to re-take Moria. More a log-book than a diary or journal. There were a variety of handwritings in it because the task of keeping it passed from one member of the dwarf company to another for a variety of reasons.<p>[ November 05, 2003: Message edited by: ainur ] __________________ Yet all the while I sit and think of times there were before, I listen for returning feet and voices at the door.

11-06-2003, 02:01 AM	#4
samrohan Wight Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Touring Minas Tirith with Gimli and Legolas Posts: 107	Who got to keep the book, and am I right in thinking it did not appear in the film, why? __________________ I can't believe I have not watched the return of the king yet.

11-06-2003, 11:22 AM	#5
ainur Haunting Spirit Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis MN Posts: 72	The Book of Mazarbul was used in the movie. Gandalf read from it just before Pippin made such a clatter at the well. In the Fellowship of the Ring <B>book</B>, Gandalf gave the Book of Mazarbul to Gimli to bring to Dain so he would know what happened to the company of Dwarves that went to re-take Moria. __________________ Yet all the while I sit and think of times there were before, I listen for returning feet and voices at the door.