Heh,thank you and "grim" really is the right word to discribe that event. They are fighting a battle they'll lose - I have tried to bring that message across with my illustrations.
Can't wait to see more your Middle-Earth works, as so far they have been something new - and excellent.
Silmarillion is a great inspiration isn't it. I have lot's of ideas but no time. In about four weeks, when I'm back from my summer holiday, I'll go full steam on my ideas.