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Diamond18 · 10-27-2002, 06:49 PM

I was personally shocked when I read about the kin-slaying. Elves???? But like the above posts say, they aren't angels. Even the "gods" were capable of folly and wrongdoing. Just take a look at ol' Melkor...

I find that I like Elves better, though, knowing that they aren't flawless. I don't think anyone finds goody-two-shoes very interesting.

10-27-2002, 06:49 PM	#6
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,561	I was personally shocked when I read about the kin-slaying. Elves???? But like the above posts say, they aren't angels. Even the "gods" were capable of folly and wrongdoing. Just take a look at ol' Melkor... I find that I like Elves better, though, knowing that they aren't flawless. I don't think anyone finds goody-two-shoes very interesting. __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.