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{{quote|Whatever are runes? |[[Bilbo Baggins]], [[Rankin/Bass' The Hobbit]]}} | |||
'''Runes''' was a system of writing based on angular shapes that could easily be carved into wood or stone. Originated by [[Daeron]] of [[Doriath]] to represent [[Sindarin]] words, runes came to be used widely by races other than the [[Elves]], and especially by the [[Dwarves]]. | '''Runes''' was a system of writing based on angular shapes that could easily be carved into wood or stone. Originated by [[Daeron]] of [[Doriath]] to represent [[Sindarin]] words, runes came to be used widely by races other than the [[Elves]], and especially by the [[Dwarves]]. | ||
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Revision as of 22:16, 8 June 2008
- "Whatever are runes? "
- ― Bilbo Baggins, Rankin/Bass' The Hobbit
Runes was a system of writing based on angular shapes that could easily be carved into wood or stone. Originated by Daeron of Doriath to represent Sindarin words, runes came to be used widely by races other than the Elves, and especially by the Dwarves.
