March 4, 2003

Anduril's Absence
Ray Shreckengost

I was checking out this website today, and I noticed something that really excited me. In a spoiler picture of Aragorn, he finally has Anduril!! That is something that I found it hard to deal with in the movies. There were many things that were different from the books, but I really didn't like this one. I have a little theory as to how he will recieve his sword. And, if I am right remember where you heard it from the first time!! As we all know, PJ want Arwen's role to be increased, correct? Well, there are only a few feasible possibilites of where to throw the elf maiden in and make an impact, at least this is my opinion. Remember in The Return of the King when Aragorn recieves his standard from the sons of Elrond? Well, here is where Arwen comes in. She is going to be the one to give him the banner and she will have an added bonus to give, Anduril. That is how I think that PJ will beef up Arwen's role without completely diminishing the credibility of the film (If Arwen were in the battles, that would be terrible and Tolkien would roll over in his grave, again). This is just my opinion and I think this is how Aragorn will recieve his sword.