I doubt Aragorn would have wanted to use the Palantir to look for Frodo as that might have aided Sauron in learning the true plan. Aragorn had no way of knowing where Frodo was or in what circumstance he might be. In fact, any delay in their journey might have spelled disaster for Gondor because Aragorn used the Palantir of Orthanc to draw Sauron’s forces out of Mordor. What if Sam had killed Gollum, or if Gollum had fled away as soon as he could, trailing Frodo and Sam rather than guiding them? They would still have to pass through the Dead Marshes and there is no knowing if they could have done that without Gollum’s help it would certainly have taken longer. Faramir had long studied the history of Gondor and knew something about the Ring and its connection with Sauron. Faramir, at least, had a direct connection with Frodo’s quest because he shared the dream with Boromir that sent the older prince north to seek Elrond’s counsel. But if they met some captain other than Faramir what would have happened? It’s hard to say. They would have had to slip across the river undetected or risk an encounter such as they had with Faramir. ![]() I’m not sure I can reasonably think through all the possibilities, but assuming the map and the world political situation are exactly the same then you have relatively few options.įor example, had Frodo and Sam not crossed Anduin where they did they would have had to cross at Cair Andros, which at that time was still defended by Gondor. Q: Could Frodo and Sam Have Gone to Mordor in Some Other Way?ĪNSWER: The actual question I was asked reads: “Aside from what happened in the series, are there other possible routes/battle plans/diplomatic compromises that could have led Frodo and Sam to Mordor?”
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