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Iarwain · 03-11-2003, 07:45 PM

One point everyone is overlooking. Elrond, choosing to be firstborn was gifted by becoming one of the wisest of the Eldar. Who ever said that Elrond was weak? Look at his history. He was born on the mouth of Sirion, when he was very young his parents both left him forever and he was taken captive (after witnessing the deaths of all the people he had known in his short life) by two blood thirsty, fiery sons of Feanor, one of whom luckily likes him and Elros. He was then let free, and served under Gil-Galad, and was the Standard Bearer (no easy or safe duty) during the last alliance. He stood by and witnessed the final moments of Gil-Galad, Elendil, and Sauron, and urged Isildur to destroy the ring. Meanwhile, he established one of the last safe havens for the remaining Noldor, and raised Isildur's heir. He protected Imladris from all attacks and served as host to the greatest of Middle-Earth (clearly being one himself) and one of the cheif members of the White Council. How does that make him a weakling? I've always considered Elrond to be more prestigious (if not more powerful) than Galadriel.

Also, Lothlorien, being the new Doriath, seemed to have the same sort of shield protecting it. If anyone wanted in and Galadriel didn't I'm quite sure they wouldn't be able to break through her girdle.

Iarwain

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03-11-2003, 07:45 PM	#14
Iarwain Pugnaciously Primordial Paradox Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Birnham Wood Posts: 800	One point everyone is overlooking. Elrond, choosing to be firstborn was gifted by becoming one of the wisest of the Eldar. Who ever said that Elrond was weak? Look at his history. He was born on the mouth of Sirion, when he was very young his parents both left him forever and he was taken captive (after witnessing the deaths of all the people he had known in his short life) by two blood thirsty, fiery sons of Feanor, one of whom luckily likes him and Elros. He was then let free, and served under Gil-Galad, and was the Standard Bearer (no easy or safe duty) during the last alliance. He stood by and witnessed the final moments of Gil-Galad, Elendil, and Sauron, and urged Isildur to destroy the ring. Meanwhile, he established one of the last safe havens for the remaining Noldor, and raised Isildur's heir. He protected Imladris from all attacks and served as host to the greatest of Middle-Earth (clearly being one himself) and one of the cheif members of the White Council. How does that make him a weakling? I've always considered Elrond to be more prestigious (if not more powerful) than Galadriel. Also, Lothlorien, being the new Doriath, seemed to have the same sort of shield protecting it. If anyone wanted in and Galadriel didn't I'm quite sure they wouldn't be able to break through her girdle. Iarwain [ March 11, 2003: Message edited by: Iarwain ] [ March 11, 2003: Message edited by: Iarwain ] __________________ "And what are oaths but words we say to God?"