User blog comment:Alockwood1/The Fellowship of the Ring Versus The Dragon Knight Companions/@comment-4392864-20130920011839

To be honest, it would be close- which is why I picked the Dragon Knight Companions to fight the Fellowship.

Intellect: True, Gandalf has lived for 2000 years, and has probably seen many wondrous things, and has a lot of experience. However, James was a teaching assistant at a Michigan college in the late 20th century- takes a bit of education to become a teacher, and he has at least the knowledge of an average 20th century person, and therefor, can be more creative with his magic, doing things like blood transfusions, and even simple blood tests to see if the blood from a potential donor can go into the person who needs blood. And that's just one thing James can do. Edge: Companions

Gandalf Versus Carolinus: Powerful Magics. Gandalf is powerful, I'll grant that, having taking on more than a few powerful foes, and winning- in the long run. It is also true he can use his magic offensively, even-killing foes, but he only does them briefly, the spells maybe only active for a few minutes at the most, except a light spell he's used to see in caves and such. Carolinus on the other hand, can put up a shield spell that can protect him and his friends for hours while under the assault of a powerful God-Like entity that drains the life and will from its victims at a touch. As the saying goes, "The best offence is a strong Defense." Edge: Companions

Experience: Granted that the fighters of the Fellowship, Legalos, Aragorn, and Gimli have several decades, at least, in terms of fighting experience. However, Leg and Ara only got their new weapons recently, and might still be getting used to them, and Gimli might have trouble if he lost his axe. Brian, and Dayfdd have been using their weapons for years, and know them quite well, and Aargh doesn't need any weapons to fight. Edge Even

Aragorn versus Brian: Master Swordsmen. Both are good with their swords, with Aragorn making a reputation for himself, as has Brian, who was once declared "one of the Best with the sword" by a more experienced knight, who had invoked God's name- practically making it a legal statement in 1350's terms. Of course, Aragorn has an enchanted sword, which can never be broken, and is always sharp, while Brian carries an ordinary sword. Edge: slightly Fellowship

Legalos Versus Dafydd: Legendary Archers Both are good with their bows, with Legalos being a rapid shot, and accurate up to 400 yards. Dayfdd however, is accurate up to 880 yards, and is very quick- slaying 6 at that distance before the last could sound the alarm. His arrows can also go through Plate armor, killing those hit. Edge Companions

Gimli Versus Aargh: Fantastic Fighters Both excel at Close Quarters, with Gimil being an experienced warrior with his axes and Aargh having plenty of experience at fighting difficult foes, like bears and boars, over his 20+ years of life, using his teeth, claws, and quick movements. Edge Even

Frodo Versus James: Reason Group was Formed Let's face it, Frodo's not much of a fighter, and would most likely run or try to hide. James himself is something of a pacifist, and tries to avoid fights if possible. However, James has spent the last few years learning that you need to be good with a sword to live, and has tutored under Brian, who trains in the same way he fights- hitting as hard as he can, and as accurately as he can. Thus, while James isn't as good as his friends, he can keep himself alive. Also, due to being a good tennis player in the 20th century, James has quick legs, and can do a jump kick (which might not bee too useful here). Also, James can turn into a dragon and (while not capable of breathing fire) thus could bully the other members of the Fellowship into submission. Also, he is skilled in the use of magic, which comes in handy when sneaking around, and healing allies. Edge: Companions

Overall Dayfdd can fire arrows at half a mile away, which would prevent the Fellowship from coming close. Carolinus would put up his shield, which would keep Gandalf from being very effective. In the meantime, James could put a slight protective spell on Brian before the knight, as well as Aargh, who is largely immune to magic and himself, perhaps in dragon form as that's immune to magic, went out to fight. Of course, once the Companions closed the distance, Legalos would put his arrows to good use, and Aragorn and Gimli would get in on the action, with Gandalf likely focusing on James, as he'd appear to be the most dangerous to the others.

In any case, it will be a close battle.