Octoburn
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Hi!
I am new to the forums, and fairly new to the Project itself, only starting to listen a few weeks ago.
I am currently near the end of season 2 (and the sets/props forum for seems closed for some reason) I was listening to session 2-23, and heard the question posed of where Feanor got the idea of how to make Formenos defensible, and was very surprised that no one had mentioned Melkor. Melkor, of course, has already built Angband and seems to have spent a lot of time trying to influence Feanor.
We know Feanor did not really trust Melkor, so I'm not suggesting him literally being like: "so, Melkor, how would you build this defensible structure?" But rather that Melkor simply mentions it to him during their conversations at some point, or even to one of his sons, who passes the idea along.
Of course, the next question would be: Why does Melkor trust Feanor with the (probably limited) information of Angband's defenses? Perhaps when he is causing the strife among the Noldor and Valar, he suggests a fortress as a way to isolate Feanor, further driving the wedge into the house of Finwe?
I know I'm way behind, and I've had a couple of times I had ideas, but never big enough to bring up really.
I am looking forward to the discussions here!
Aure entuluva!
EDIT: Oh, I did forget to mention that there was a question previously posed that I had an idea for. And that was about how/where Feanor got the idea for swords. I actually had two ideas here.
A. Eonwe. Eonwe, "the greatest in arms" of the Valar, was mentioned to have a sword before. This would serve as a weapon, but also could serve as a sort of symbol of stature or power, as the Herald of Manwe. So perhaps Feanor (and others, Finwe even) would have swords as symbols as kings?/princes among the elves.
B. Palantiri. I believe that prior to the kinstrife among the Noldor, the dwarves were making weapons in Beleriand. What if Feanor looking into Middle-earth sees the dwarves making swords, killing orcs, and sees it as a good idea?
Again, sorry I am late to the party! I'm thoroughly enjoying the series so far and am hoping to catch up before season 5 starts
I am new to the forums, and fairly new to the Project itself, only starting to listen a few weeks ago.
I am currently near the end of season 2 (and the sets/props forum for seems closed for some reason) I was listening to session 2-23, and heard the question posed of where Feanor got the idea of how to make Formenos defensible, and was very surprised that no one had mentioned Melkor. Melkor, of course, has already built Angband and seems to have spent a lot of time trying to influence Feanor.
We know Feanor did not really trust Melkor, so I'm not suggesting him literally being like: "so, Melkor, how would you build this defensible structure?" But rather that Melkor simply mentions it to him during their conversations at some point, or even to one of his sons, who passes the idea along.
Of course, the next question would be: Why does Melkor trust Feanor with the (probably limited) information of Angband's defenses? Perhaps when he is causing the strife among the Noldor and Valar, he suggests a fortress as a way to isolate Feanor, further driving the wedge into the house of Finwe?
I know I'm way behind, and I've had a couple of times I had ideas, but never big enough to bring up really.
I am looking forward to the discussions here!
Aure entuluva!
EDIT: Oh, I did forget to mention that there was a question previously posed that I had an idea for. And that was about how/where Feanor got the idea for swords. I actually had two ideas here.
A. Eonwe. Eonwe, "the greatest in arms" of the Valar, was mentioned to have a sword before. This would serve as a weapon, but also could serve as a sort of symbol of stature or power, as the Herald of Manwe. So perhaps Feanor (and others, Finwe even) would have swords as symbols as kings?/princes among the elves.
B. Palantiri. I believe that prior to the kinstrife among the Noldor, the dwarves were making weapons in Beleriand. What if Feanor looking into Middle-earth sees the dwarves making swords, killing orcs, and sees it as a good idea?
Again, sorry I am late to the party! I'm thoroughly enjoying the series so far and am hoping to catch up before season 5 starts
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