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Olórin versus Nyarlathotep

Darkstone Elvenhome Jul 27 2018, 9:51pm Views: 5133 Olórin versus Nyarlathotep Who wins? ****************************************** "The Crack of Doom is a small thermal exhaust port, right below the main port. The shaft leads directly to the reactor system. A precise hit will start a chain reaction which should destroy Barad-dűr." -The Briefing of Elrond

Otaku-sempai Elvenhome Jul 27 2018, 10:28pm Views: 5128 Maia versus the Messenger of the Outer Gods This one's tricky! Olórin is described as the wisest of the Maiar; Nyarlathotep is cunning and quite crafty--perhaps the nearest thing in the Cthulhu Mythos to Sauron. This might be too close to call with both of them scoring points off each other throughout the ages. "For a brief time I was here; and for a brief time I mattered." - Harlan Ellison

Bracegirdle Doriath Jul 27 2018, 11:29pm Views: 5124 Alas, poor Olórin! I knew him Darkstone, a fellow of infinite vision, of most excellent wit. To sleep, perchance to dream … ‘. . . the rule of no realm is mine . . . But all worthy things that are in peril . . . those are my care. For I also am a steward. Did you not know?' Gandalf to Denethor