Posted: September 20, 1999 at 17:51:51: by Dave C-Q
It's ok. You can all breathe a sigh of relief. This isn't a question or theory about orcs' origins (though it could involve that as part of an answer).My question is this: Could orcs be used by the 'good' side, i.e., against Sauron? If so, would they be 'throw away' pawns, a tool foul to the touch that would need to be disposed of or dispersed afterwards? Or would they be treated with respect and 'equality' (as far as such things are reckoned in Tolkien's world), and would that mean that orcs were redeemable? The origin of this query comes from pondering Saruman. What if he had repented of his own accord, and was still captain of all his troops (orcs, half-orcs, humans, and wolves)? What would be done with those troops? Were they loyal to him? Or to the 'cause' of evil? I don't expect any fully formed answers (though they are welcome). Feel free to brainstorm. 'Let the game of wits begin. It ends when we decide who is right... and who is dead.' - the man in black, The Princess Bride Dave C-Q
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