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Arannir
Valinor
Jan 8 2015, 10:07pm
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Saruman wearing a ring
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When Gandalf tells the Council of Elrond about the treason of Isengard, he mentions Saruman wearing a ring when they meet on the stairs of Orthanc.
It seems a rather small detail given that we do not get much other description of Saruman at this point.
An introduction to a plot line later abandoned? Or just me reading something into it? Maybe some who delved deeper into the HOME and other secondary literature know more.
Thanks :)
"I am afraid it is only too likely to be true what you say about the critics and the public. I am dreading the publication for it will be impossible not to mind what is said. I have exposed my heart to be shot at." J.R.R. Tolkien
We all have our hearts and minds one way or another invested in these books and movies. So we all mind and should show the necessary respect.
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Otaku-sempai
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Jan 9 2015, 1:50am
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Saruman made a special study of ring-lore and the and the devices of Sauron. He experimented in ring-making himself.
'There are older and fouler things than Orcs in the deep places of the world.' - Gandalf the Grey, The Fellowship of the Ring
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Arannir
Valinor
Jan 9 2015, 12:32pm
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I assumed it might be a hint at his own ring-making attempts but wondered whether there might have been more in some versions (too long sine I looked into the HOME).
But very well, thanks so much :)
"I am afraid it is only too likely to be true what you say about the critics and the public. I am dreading the publication for it will be impossible not to mind what is said. I have exposed my heart to be shot at." J.R.R. Tolkien
We all have our hearts and minds one way or another invested in these books and movies. So we all mind and should show the necessary respect.
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Otaku-sempai
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Jan 9 2015, 1:33pm
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I'm sure that there is more, but I am not certain where it can be found. The information might not be included in the Appendices. I have not searched for it recently, but originally came across it by accident.
'There are older and fouler things than Orcs in the deep places of the world.' - Gandalf the Grey, The Fellowship of the Ring
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Rembrethil
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Jan 10 2015, 3:29am
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Here is a link where the discussion stems from the topic of Saruman possessing the One Ring, and here is another disucssion where the issue of 'ring making' is discussed explicitly.
In short, many theories were proposed, but no where is the detail mentioned again, as I recall.
Call me Rem, and remember, not all who ramble are lost...Uh...where was I?
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Arannir
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Jan 10 2015, 12:11pm
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"I am afraid it is only too likely to be true what you say about the critics and the public. I am dreading the publication for it will be impossible not to mind what is said. I have exposed my heart to be shot at." J.R.R. Tolkien
We all have our hearts and minds one way or another invested in these books and movies. So we all mind and should show the necessary respect.
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