This Might Be The Best Lord Of The Rings Theory Ever!
VulcanDeathGrip wrote an interesting theory in this thread regarding the "eagles theory", a thought that came across the Lord Of The Rings fans, why didn't Gandalf used the eagles instead of the years of walking and battling in the movies/books.
Here is one way to look at the actions of Gandalf.
#1 So here is the theory:
#2 Let's start with the meeting of Saruman and Gandalf.
#3 When he tries to escape he might have thought to use the eagles for a way to mordor
#4 The problem is the location of the eagles.
#5 The plan has to be kept a secret, even from the fellowship.
#6 The original plan had to be changed a bit because it was more than him, Frodo and Sam.
#7 They way near the misty mountains.
#8 So what are the routes to get there? So what are the routes to get there?
#9 Choosing the right rout was not an easy task.
#10 Moria was not only dangerous, there is more to it.
