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Maédhros · 08-30-2002, 04:50 PM

I also don't think that the Silmarils were "evil" like the one ring. I mean Eärendil used it for a good purpose. IMO the Silmarils/ Elven Rings comparison is a better one.
Remember that the people who became obsessed with the Silmarils were: Fëanor, Thingol and Morgoth. These are not exactly your models of ideal good guys or beings. A nobler character such as Beren would have been unafected by his beauty. (Although he wanted to get another sil from the crown of Morgoth. Hmmmmm)

08-30-2002, 04:50 PM	#8
Maédhros The Kinslayer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Formenos Posts: 658	I also don't think that the Silmarils were "evil" like the one ring. I mean Eärendil used it for a good purpose. IMO the Silmarils/ Elven Rings comparison is a better one. Remember that the people who became obsessed with the Silmarils were: Fëanor, Thingol and Morgoth. These are not exactly your models of ideal good guys or beings. A nobler character such as Beren would have been unafected by his beauty. (Although he wanted to get another sil from the crown of Morgoth. Hmmmmm) __________________ "Alas, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio; a fellow of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy."