Forum:Gollum

To be brief on background related points:


 * The Nine became ring-wraiths.


 * It is stated on the Rings of Power article that A Man who gained possession of one of the Seven likely would have become a wraith, just as those who wore the Nine did. 


 * Hobbits are resilient creatures with regards to withstanding the side effects of the One Ring.

Question:

Why did Gollum not become a Wraith? The One Ring was more powerful and Evil than the Nine. Was it because the One Ring did not have this side effect (as no-one who bore the One has turned to a wraith). Was it due to him being a Hobbit and thus resilient to this particular effect? Was it because he 'only' had it for 478years?

Sorry if this has already been asked. I'm sure I remember reading the answer somewhere but I can't remember for now and hope one of you can... Thanks for the help!! Lord of the Creed 15:03, January 28, 2011 (UTC)