08-29-2011, 03:33 PM | #24 |
Swan-Knight of Dol Amroth
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Well put, Lefty! I can imagine fewer things that would alarm Sauron more than an i
ncursion by his ancient enemies the Eagles. And, of course, just one troop of Orcs in or around the Sammath Naur would have brought the whole quest to an end. Gandalf and Elrond both stressed the need for secrecy.
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