dragons

OK, I had a discussion with a relative (who is quite religious) on whether dragons are evil. And in Tolkien, whose work is distinctly Christian, dragons are portrayed as being unrepentently evil, being fallen Maiar and all. But that got me interested in, what does mythology say? And the answer...

Im kind of new to Tolkiens mythology, but it is my understanding that only Ilúvatar could create sentient races. Orcs are corrupted elves because of that right? I thought Morgoth created the dragons though. And They seem to be sentient to me? Im sure this is explained somewhere in one of the...

As you've known that these 2 guys were all ranked top classes for Morgoth's order of combat, yet it seems that Dragons were always his final trump cards(Like the battle of unnumbered tears as well as the War of Wrath). Yet when it comes to combat performance, Barolgs seem to be stronger, the...

Why do they hoard/guard gold?

So, here's another story that just, rather, "Birthed itself", in the recesses of my writer's mind, 'In the Midst and Wake of flaming carnage, when the world is engulfed in dying conflagration, a lone survivor must unlock the secrets of his past through scraps of his lost brother's notes...

I never have seen this poem before, has anyone else? It was in the Oxford Magazine from February 4, 1937. TTF wont let me paste the whole thing but you can read it all and a commentary here.

I really want to see a movie that tells about dragons like Glaurung.

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I know there were dragons, and those greater than Smaug too, in the First Age and probably some in the Second Age, but with Smaug's death at Lake Town, did dragons become extinct?

Dwarves are known for their craftsmanship, therefore they can build great siege weapons catapults, ballistas, etc. to take down these creatures. Dwarves are naturally more resistant to fire than other races and are superior in crafting armor and weapons. Morally and physically they are great...

where there any dragons alive during the lord of the rings and were they slain before or after Sauron was? if there still were dragons alive, are there any names or descriptions of them? any answers are welcome.

Sagana laughed at the impotent hatred being shoveled at her by the few Dwarves they'd left alive for torturing. Many dragons were sleeping off hearty and well-earned meals, but most were gathering and spreading their loot around. They were all speaking in Khuzdul, just because they could, and...

You should dodge, man! He'll eat you! Ah, anyways, dragon type stories. Morgoth has just been defeated, his dungeons are being cleared out, and a bunch of not-yet-cleared-for-war dragons are scrambling for a way out. I figure that we'd have to use mostly undeveloped dragons, since there...

I've been reading through the timeline of the Third Age in the appendix of my copy of LoTR (One-Volume Edition) and I noticed something that I found a little odd. I had always thought that Smaug was the last of the dragons, but what I read doesn't seem to support that thought. It tells us that...

Hey Friends, The topic of dragons really got me thinking about whether orcs and dragons have souls. Without using text (and I would appreciate some text as long as its without jabs) I will demonstrate why I believe they should and would have souls. Dragons were bred right? I've seen the words...

K, I found this site, I can't exactly remember how, and it puts up dragon eggs for adoption. http://dragcave.net/ Normally there aren't any eggs available so I was about to give up on the site and then, today, I was able to adopt some eggs!!! http://dragcave.net/user/hlgstrider Can't wait...

why is it that during the war of the ring that sauron didnt have any dragons in his army? was he simply not strong enough to controll them? did they just rather run around stealing dwarfs gold for themselves instead of fighting for someone else?? and back during the last aliance didnt i read...

Hi! I hope somebody remember me :) Sometime ago I posted essays about the Origin of the Orcs and Necromancy and Shadow World. After some considerable time I am putting forth my latest (and for unforseeable future last) essay: "Dragonlore" (http://docs.google.com/View?docid=ddwd98qd_2g7p4fq)...

Which was the best? Judging categories are: Bravery Style and panache Strategic importance Endurance and perseverance

Not sure that much will be said here, but this needs to be one of the things put out. It's not by invitation only at this point, but I at least don't very much care to see just anyone waltz in on a whim. Please; if you think you want to join, think out what you want to add and try to make...