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If Finrod had not died at Tol-in-Gaurhoth
We know that Finrod Felagund died in Tol-in-Gaurhoth defending Beren from the werewolf fulfilling his oath to Barahir.
But what if... he had not died in the pit? What if he had been rescued or escaped the Tol-in-Gaurhoth and returned to Nargothrond? |
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Than I imagine he would eventually have gone West and married Amarië the Evil, and lived happily ever after.
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I wonder what it would have been like had Finrod survived all the ages like Galadriel did.
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No, really... would he have opened up a can of whoop ass on Curufin (who I really can't stand)? Would he have been able to stop Glaurung? Etc., etc., etc. |
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I think he would have exiled the sons of Feanor, as did Orodreth.
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Yes, I also think Orodreth wasn't the best choice for ruler of Nargothrond. He made wrong decisions! Finrod would not have done that. {Well, I'm off for the weekend. Enjoy the new thread. I will check it when I get back. Namarië.} |
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On topic: what do you think? Do you think that if he did not die, that Beren would have? Or do you think that Beren would escape with Finrod? |
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It would've been a crying shame.....
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1. Finrod's population was the largest of any Ñoldorian prince. 2. Finrod unlike Orodreth, was a wise Elf. 3. Would Finrod had the guts to go to battle and unite with the other Ñoldorian princes? I think that the addition of the force of Nargothrond to that battle would have tipped the scales in favour of the Ñoldor. If FF had gone to the aid of Maedhros, then when he was betrayed by Ulfang and Co, his host could have withstood this and it would have been possible the union of the east and west of the Ñoldor (Maedhros and Fingon). The Ñoldor almost won that battle, if they had the help of Nargothrond, i think they could have won, and deliver a blow to Morgoth. If FF had gone to the aid of Fingon, then that host with the Aid of Gondolin, would have fared much better against Morgoth, and possibly have been able to help Maedhros in the east. A less strategic gamble but an important one nonetheless.
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I agree. Finrod would definatly sent a great army to that battle I think. Could have made all the difference. Orodreth was a moron.
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Well, had Finrod still ruled, Glaurung would never have been there to begin with. As I said before, the only reason that happened was because the bridge was built over Narog, and Nargothrond was no longer a secret place because armies were issuing forth. Had Finrod been there, none of that would have happened.
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It is hard to keep a secret with armies issuing forth, isn't it?
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Inderjit: I was not saying Finrod had special "powers". I mean could he have planned a defensive strategy that would have killed Glaurung or thwarted the attack and saved Nargothrond? Gee, I'm obsessed, not stupid. But as was pointed out, no bridge would have been build over the Narog. SGH: yeah, I agree, Orodreth was a ninny. What was he thinking? Maedhros: you've got some excellent points! *everyone stares in astonishment and says "she actually agrees with Maedhros?", yeah I do, so shut up!* Last edited by Ruinel : 04-19-2003 at 05:02 PM. |
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