I agree with the earlier post of Legolas. I think that the Silmarils could be compared to a family heirloom of kings or rulers. They were the most beautiful jewels on earth, and a dark lord takes them from you. In most other fantasy stories, the "hero" would do the same and regain them or perish in the attempt. (Except, it would be the usual hero wins and everythings great again story that I am so bored of!) thats why I love tolkien so much. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
~Namarie~
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