Aelfwine and Dirhaval - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 03-29-2001, 01:09 PM

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Re: Aelfwine and Dirhaval

Include as Canon? I don't think so. Its not at all clear what JRRT had in mind when he adverted to Aelfwine in his later writings. Whether he intended to re-insert Aelfwine in connection with the Tales of the Elder Days or not and if yes then how is entirely unclear. Also, the implication is that the Silm. comes to us via Bilbo's books of Elvish lore. Can this be reconciled with Aelfwine? I also like both the conception and the character as is evidenced in my writings.

--Mithadan--
"The Silmarils with living light
were kindled clear, and waxing bright
shone like stars that in the North
above the reek of earth leap forth." </p>

03-29-2001, 01:09 PM	#6
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,393	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Spirit of Mist Posts: 776</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Aelfwine and Dirhaval Include as Canon? I don't think so. Its not at all clear what JRRT had in mind when he adverted to Aelfwine in his later writings. Whether he intended to re-insert Aelfwine in connection with the Tales of the Elder Days or not and if yes then how is entirely unclear. Also, the implication is that the Silm. comes to us via Bilbo's books of Elvish lore. Can this be reconciled with Aelfwine? I also like both the conception and the character as is evidenced in my writings. --Mithadan-- "The Silmarils with living light were kindled clear, and waxing bright shone like stars that in the North above the reek of earth leap forth." </p> __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.