FM is correct here. If companions get discarded or returned to hand, your pile o’ threats stays the same, making it possible to have more threats than companions.
[quote="CarpeGuitarrem"]•Theoden of Meduseld, Held in Thrall
Minion•Man
Strength: 5
Vitality: 2
Site: 3
While you can spot Theoden, he may not be spotted or exerted by events or ab...