Gds%MIT-XX@sri-unix.UUCP (07/26/83)
From: Greg Skinner <Gds@MIT-XX> As I recall, Bombadil's purpose was to be a "friend in need" for the hobbits when they entered the Old Forest and were captured by a tree. According to a book I read (the Complete Guide to Middle-Earth), Bombadil was considered to be a Maia, that is why he was not affected by the Ring. ------- About the Sword of Shannara -- at first, it seems like a LotR copy, but it gets better later in the book. I liked the character of Panamon Creel -- he reminds me of Han Solo a bit, being an adventurer. --Greg -------