Elves & Fantasy Novels.......... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Gwindor · 01-13-2002, 09:47 PM

In the shannara series, elves are the most ancient race (much like in middle earth), and they date back to the times of faery. Back in the time of faery, elves were capable of much more magic, where as now the elves are limited to a few "freak" elves, the druids, and some talismans. I do believe, however, that Tolkien did set some type of standard for the way that elves were to be presented in fantasy. But to the contrary, in Harry Potter, elves are more like slaves than revered beings. (How dare I compare HP to LOTR!!!!!!?????) [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] But then again, Harry Potter and LOTR are two different forms a fantasy!!!

Gwindor

01-13-2002, 09:47 PM	#3
Gwindor Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 30	In the shannara series, elves are the most ancient race (much like in middle earth), and they date back to the times of faery. Back in the time of faery, elves were capable of much more magic, where as now the elves are limited to a few "freak" elves, the druids, and some talismans. I do believe, however, that Tolkien did set some type of standard for the way that elves were to be presented in fantasy. But to the contrary, in Harry Potter, elves are more like slaves than revered beings. (How dare I compare HP to LOTR!!!!!!?????) [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] But then again, Harry Potter and LOTR are two different forms a fantasy!!! Gwindor __________________ 5/4 of people have problems with fractions.