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Attalus · 06-17-2003, 02:06 PM

Yes, but Sauron, a Maia, lost his ability to change shape when he caused the Downfall of Numenor. Melkor the Morgoth similarly lost his when he let his power go out into Arda. The Balrogs are thought to have lost their ability to change shape when they became incarnated into an earthly body. And, don''t forget, the chasm wasn't the only time Durin's Bane fell. Gandalf cast it off Zirak-Zigil, and he fell to his death "and smote the mountain-side in his ruin." Plenty of room to spread his wings, then, if functional.

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06-17-2003, 02:06 PM	#34
Attalus Symbol of Bane Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Texas Age: 77 Posts: 8,167	Yes, but Sauron, a Maia, lost his ability to change shape when he caused the Downfall of Numenor. Melkor the Morgoth similarly lost his when he let his power go out into Arda. The Balrogs are thought to have lost their ability to change shape when they became incarnated into an earthly body. And, don''t forget, the chasm wasn't the only time Durin's Bane fell. Gandalf cast it off Zirak-Zigil, and he fell to his death "and smote the mountain-side in his ruin." Plenty of room to spread his wings, then, if functional. edit-to correct quote [ 06-17-2003, 02:08 PM: Message edited by: Attalus ] __________________ Even Heroes sometimes fail...