Posted: July 15, 2000 at 18:22:56: by Mordomin
: It would have taken the ring to Sauron. Not because it was under Sauron's control, but because it, like all balrogs, were subservient to Morgoth. Sauron's evil essence, if you will, was in fact Morgoth's essence. This, coupled with the Ring's seeking its master, would have drawn the Balrog to Sauron.
: ~AelmerSauron's essense is not Morgoth's. This is unsupportable (except on a rather extreme philosophical level, maybe). Morgoth and Sauron are distinct beings, Sauron being a servant of Morgoth. Balrogs were beholden to Morgoth, not Sauron. Therefore I do not agree that the Balrog of Moria would have been compelled to return the Ring to Sauron.
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