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Urwen · 05-08-2010, 09:07 AM

Hey,anybody knows why Gorlim did what he did? Everybody knows Sauron is a BIG liar,so why Gorlim trusted him at all?

mormegil · 05-08-2010, 09:30 AM

Since this is a topic that involves a more serious question I'm sending it to Novice and Newcomers.

Inziladun · 05-08-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Urwen

Hey,anybody knows why Gorlim did what he did? Everybody knows Sauron is a BIG liar,so why Gorlim trusted him at all?

The Silmarillion gives the answer. Torture, and the love and longing for his vanished wife, Eilinel, induced Gorlim to disregard his suspicion and resistance to Sauron.

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Then they promised [Gorlim] that he should be released and restored to Eilinel, if he would yield; and being worn with pain, and yearning for his wife, he faltered.

Of Beren and Lúthien

05-08-2010, 09:07 AM	#1
Urwen Spirit of Nen Lalaith Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Meneltarma Posts: 5,387	Gorlim Hey,anybody knows why Gorlim did what he did? Everybody knows Sauron is a BIG liar,so why Gorlim trusted him at all? __________________ Tuor: Yeah, it was me who broke [Morleg's] arm. With a wrench. Specifically, this wrench. I am suffering from Maeglinomaniacal Maeglinophilia.

05-08-2010, 09:30 AM	#2
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,648	Since this is a topic that involves a more serious question I'm sending it to Novice and Newcomers. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”