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Lindril Arvilya · 11-17-2002, 10:33 PM

And as for the "Curse of the Silmarils" (in which they bring death , destruction, increased taxes, etc...) well, it's the same curse that surrounds all great jewels- greed and the power they symbolize. Look at the hugest diamonds or sapphires in our world- they've probably been killed for. That's cause us mortals love riches and power and what do these gems mean? Exactly. For the Elves, it was not only having their most beautiful and advanced creation wrested from them, but it was the same money/power/jewelry thing.

11-17-2002, 10:33 PM	#14
Lindril Arvilya Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In a box at the end of Harrison Ford's street, with a pair of binoculars Posts: 332	And as for the "Curse of the Silmarils" (in which they bring death , destruction, increased taxes, etc...) well, it's the same curse that surrounds all great jewels- greed and the power they symbolize. Look at the hugest diamonds or sapphires in our world- they've probably been killed for. That's cause us mortals love riches and power and what do these gems mean? Exactly. For the Elves, it was not only having their most beautiful and advanced creation wrested from them, but it was the same money/power/jewelry thing. __________________ Neo, watch out! Trinity's going to steal your pants! Pants thief! Pants thief!