What is the fate of Balrogs?

Balrog_of_Morgoth · 09-17-2003, 08:19 PM

Where do the Maiar spirits go after their physical Balrog incarnation is destroyed. Do they share the same fate as Sauron, being relegated to a powerless spirit that drifts in the void? The thing is, Balrogs have not foolishly given the greater portion of their power to a piece of jewelry, so from everything I know, they should be able to "reincarnate" themselves.

I wonder why they were never able to fashion another physical body like Sauron did on more than one occasion? Could it be that they are just not as powerful a spirit as Sauron was?

Is it possible that they could return to Valinor and sue for pardon. Afterall, it was offered to Sauron after the last battle of the First Age.

Has anyone read anything about this? Or do you have any thoughts on it?

09-17-2003, 08:19 PM	#1
Balrog_of_Morgoth Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Parkersburg WV Posts: 110	What is the fate of Balrogs? Where do the Maiar spirits go after their physical Balrog incarnation is destroyed. Do they share the same fate as Sauron, being relegated to a powerless spirit that drifts in the void? The thing is, Balrogs have not foolishly given the greater portion of their power to a piece of jewelry, so from everything I know, they should be able to "reincarnate" themselves. I wonder why they were never able to fashion another physical body like Sauron did on more than one occasion? Could it be that they are just not as powerful a spirit as Sauron was? Is it possible that they could return to Valinor and sue for pardon. Afterall, it was offered to Sauron after the last battle of the First Age. Has anyone read anything about this? Or do you have any thoughts on it? __________________ Fingolfin: The Mighty Elven Lord who challenged Morgoth to single combat!

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