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Angry Brandybuck · 01-21-2004, 04:15 AM

I think the Drow have their roots, as do the Elves and the Dwarrows (the REAL pluraul of dwarf), far back in Nordic Legends. Saying that they were 'invented' in some way by the makers of D&D is a bit shortsighted.

I think it is probable that Tolkein left them out of his 'Mythology' because that would take away from the idea that Elves were not really aligned in wny way, good or evil. They are always aloof from situations.

The Uruks, in a way, take the place of the Drow, being descended from 'twisted' elves.

01-21-2004, 04:15 AM	#3
Angry Brandybuck Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wotton-on-the-Edge Posts: 86	I think the Drow have their roots, as do the Elves and the Dwarrows (the REAL pluraul of dwarf), far back in Nordic Legends. Saying that they were 'invented' in some way by the makers of D&D is a bit shortsighted. I think it is probable that Tolkein left them out of his 'Mythology' because that would take away from the idea that Elves were not really aligned in wny way, good or evil. They are always aloof from situations. The Uruks, in a way, take the place of the Drow, being descended from 'twisted' elves. __________________ The pain of war cannot exceed the woe of aftermath, The drums will shake the castle wall, the ring wraiths ride in black, Ride on.