Welcome to The Tolkien Forum! Connect with fellow Tolkien enthusiasts and join a community that is over two decades old, and still going strong. We look forward to meeting you.
Register
So I tried writing an article on the topic, but even after finishing it I am no smarter than I was. So why do you think Watcher went for Frodo? Was it because he was the closest tasty morsel, or because the Watcher was drawn in by the malignant energy of the One Ring?
Hello everyone! 👋
Thanks for stopping by, here's the second episode in the lore of arda series. Today's topic is The Watcher in the water, where I'll try and find as much information about it as possible.
If you have ideas for future videos about the lore of Middle-earth feel free to leave a...
i don't know for sure if there have been more threads about this nut i am still going to ask.
what is the watcher in the water? is there any information given on what he is?
or is it just like tom bombadil where the origin or race of the being is not described and meant to stay a mystery even...
I have pondered about The Watcher every since I read that part of LOTR and was wondering if anyone could help me out on some questions about The Watcher:
1. How did it get Sirannon?
2. Where did it come from?
3. How was it made/ Who made it?
4. Are there more than one?
The Watcher in the lake of Moria
I was reading the "Why did Gandalf choose Moria thread?" and someone said that evil attracts evil which is why the watcher in the lake went for Frodo at the entrance of Moria. I don't believe that tough. If the ring did really 'attract' evil then why, as...
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.