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Old 07-08-2003, 09:53 AM   #11
Aredhel Idril Telcontar
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Aredhel Idril Telcontar has just left Hobbiton.
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Feanor 'overrated?' No. Can't be. He was exactly as good as Tolkien wrote. Not everyone can slam a door in a Dark Lord's face, lead an army into exile, fight a Balrog, manage seven sons, create the most precioussss jewels ever and have enough guts to swear an Oath.

He certainly was rash and a bit *crazy*, but vital and very very interesting. And let's face it. No Feanor - no Silmarillion.

One more point. Being the only kid in Aman without a mother can affect one. And his father marrying again only because

Quote:
he wanted to bring many children into the bliss
(not the exact quote, but my Sil is far far away).
Quite selfish of Finwe, I think.

- Aredhel

[ July 08, 2003: Message edited by: Aredhel Idril Telcontar ]
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