@justjoenyc@WillNotBill2 When I read the Silmarillion, I thought about the second age and what we could see in the show, and I wanted to see a first age level event. I so happened to fixate on the possibility of a conversation/clash between Sauron and the balrog, so this shot is very satisfying.
I say all this--despite the fact that I don't have the strength to come back yet--mainly cuz that shot hit me so hard, I don't want to placate anymore. I've never been so inspired by a piece of media in my life.
Hi! Thought I'd give a quick (random) update, in case someone was curious about my disappearance.
I was really sick at the end of last year, and by Dec. and Jan., it got a little out of control. Since I'm still on the mend, I don't know when I'll be back to finish the...
theories I have in my drafts; but needless to say, I have beenโand will continue to beโfocusing on real life for a while. (i listened to "Eregion" and "Emissary at the Forge" today for the first time in several months, and it brought feelings, so... yk... thought i'd stop by.)
Jumping forward several years from the events of Season 2, Season 3 takes place at the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron, as the Dark Lord seeks to craft the One Ring that will give him the edge he needs to win the war and conquer all Middle-earth at last.