Of Hobbits and Dwarves

[Child of the 7th Age]

What is so interesting to me is that the origin of hobbits is so secret and mysterious. They held little interest to the other races, certainly not to the Elves who wrote the ancient tales.

We know they are Men but nothing else as to how they evolved. Added to this is the strange fact that, even though Bree is situated near a major crossroads, many people had never heard of hobbits or thought they were only legend. This would include the Ents, the peoples of Rohan and Gondor, and even some of the Elves. You would think, after the battle of the Five Armies, and Bilbo's role in that, more people would be aware of hobbits!

Frodo and Sam's task in the Third Age would have been more difficult if Sauron and others had initially known about hobbits and their potential. Of course, Saruman had heard of hobbits because of Gandalf, but he thought they were worthless, small people--that is, until he learned who had found the Ring, and he then became interested.

[ June 17, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]