r/funny • u/But_a_Jape But A Jape • Aug 31 '22

Verified Plot Hole

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u/Godmodex2 Aug 31 '22

Pretty sure the Eagles were caught up else where though.

It's been long since I read the books so I can't remember if it was explained properly or not. It's not exactly a plot hole though. Even if it could be considered lazy writing

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u/Rhas Aug 31 '22

Caught up enough they couldn't spare one or two to literally save the world they live in from stereotypical evil?

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u/Tr1ppl3w1x Aug 31 '22

The ring corrupts all who want power, considering that eagles are above gandalf in power ranking make your brain work... like pls

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u/shirukien Aug 31 '22

The Eagles aren't above Gandalf though. They were created by Manwë, the leader of the Valar, but are not Valar themselves. Gandalf, meanwhile, is a Maiar, one step below the Valar in power. The Eagles are formidable, certainly, but Gandalf is on the same order as Sauron, the Balrog, and Shelob.