Posted by Jon on August 29, 1999 at 14:13:39
In Reply to: Re: Mithrandir and Nazgul-Lord posted by Goodgulf on August 29, 1999 at 04:27:54:
: The "wight" blade, was not a "wight" blade, it was fashioned by a Numenorean and bound with special spells specifically for the Nazgul. Perhaps specifically for the Witch King himself. The person who made it never got to use it, but chance (if chance you call it) brought this weapon to light. As some one mentioned to me, remember, it was Bombadil who selected the weapons. Whether by foresight or luck, he happened to give Merry the one weapon in he world that would be effective against the wraith. Since there is very little "luck" in Tolkien's world, I believe that Tom had a bit of insight. Eowyn's sword would have had no effect at all on the Nazgul without Merry stabbing him first. And even then I can't say for certain that Eowyn really did anything other than stab an empty cloak. Her role may have been to cause doubt and draw away the Nazgul's attention from Merry. But I'm willing to have both of them share in the victory.
I think you have something there about Tom. They do seem to get some visions while with Tom. At the barrows I believe he hints about the work of Aragorn and the Rangers protecting the Shire, then Frodo see's the coming of people of the sea, the last one with a star upon his brow (most likley Elendil). So it's possible Tom instilled this in him, which also makes it possible that Tom could have some foresight into the future.
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