If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to ask my own question.
It said in the book, Elves 'sleep' my mixing alertness with dreams. It seems to have the same recuparation powers as normal sleep, and seems a lot evolutionarly better. So, if they are fully alert, or at least fully capable, how come Legolas didn't keep watch all the time? It says they made everyone take turns- why? He can keep watch and sleep at the same time- and catch up on any lost rest the next day traveling! He also seems to have the keenest eyes and hearing in the group, so wouldn't he be the best sentry? And wouldn't it make more sense to have everyone get a full nights rest instead of losing hours?
Maybe there's something obvious I'm missing, just wondering if anyone could help me. Thanks!
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