Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-174.44.92.186-20140909202751/@comment-14027812-20140912094214

As others have mentioned, magic is a bit toned down in the books, and the actual amount of mages is rather undersized in relation to Tamriel's. Tamrielic combatants will be more versatile and more varied than the LotR counterparts, and, if you don't allow CHIM or any god to take part, why should Maiar? It also depends on the time period of this war, because, if any of the heroes is present, the middle-earthlings can be considered whupped.