Summary

  • The discovery of explosives in Middle-earth, specifically Saruman's bomb, could potentially revolutionize warfare and change the style of battle in the future of Tolkien's epic.
  • The Dwarves, despite being technologically advanced, did not utilize gunpowder in their weaponry, which would have been useful for mining ore.
  • The creation of gunpowder has the potential to lead to further technological advancements in Middle-earth, such as cannons, muskets, and even more destructive weapons.