Based on the Sil alone, I do think the balance tips in favour of the
lust-for-power argument. Reading more widely in Tolkien complicates that
somewhat, but not, I think, enough to tip the balance firmly the other way.
Have I mentioned lately that I touched Orlando
Bloom?
Lúthien Rising
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