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Title: Knowledge is Power (#2288)
Author: nienor
Chapters: 1

Archive: Tolkien
Category: Lord of the Rings
Description: It has been quite a long time, but here is another drabble by me, and it was
written for OSA Drabble Challenge #30: Addiction (but not to the ring)
Published: 08 Oct 2005
Updated: 08 Oct 2005
Warnings: none
Type: General
Characters: Saruman


Chapter 1 - Knowledge is Power

This is about an addiction that is very important in all of Tolkien's works: A character's addiction to power, combined with the urge to gain more knowlege than he should possess.

Written for OSA Drabble Challenge #30: Addiction (but not to the ring)

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"Knowledge is Power"


I was a messenger, sent to these shores to give counsel to those of lesser wisdom.

But over the centuries I gathered knowledge that none of the Wise ever dreamed of.

Why should I help others to rule? Those who do not understand the inner reasons of all things are unworthy to command.

Why should I let others enjoy the fruits of my labours? They are fools, unworthy of admiration.

All who do not want to be blown away by the storm that will sweep over this Middle-earth shall gather around my banner.

I am Saruman of many colours.



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What do you think? I am not completely happy with how it turned out, but it was the best I could do. Give me your thoughts if you like!
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