The Silmarils a precursor? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Eol · 08-31-2002, 01:16 AM

I am sorry if it sounded as if I meant to say that the Silmarils were created in the same fashion as the rings, as they were obviously not.

It was more the connection of obsession as mentioned above. Obesssion is an emotion even the highest of creatures have the capacity for.

What I can dervive from the creation and loss of the Silmarils is that the elves are not above such emotions. Many based their opnions of the elves upon what is read in LOTRs. However it will be hard pressed to get the message across that the elves are not perfect by any means, they are as "human" as the Men. Not all are noble, not all are wise when obession and desire take the mind.

[ August 31, 2002: Message edited by: Eol ]

08-31-2002, 01:16 AM	#1
Eol Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Pacific Northwest - Tir Nan Og Posts: 306	I am sorry if it sounded as if I meant to say that the Silmarils were created in the same fashion as the rings, as they were obviously not. It was more the connection of obsession as mentioned above. Obesssion is an emotion even the highest of creatures have the capacity for. What I can dervive from the creation and loss of the Silmarils is that the elves are not above such emotions. Many based their opnions of the elves upon what is read in LOTRs. However it will be hard pressed to get the message across that the elves are not perfect by any means, they are as "human" as the Men. Not all are noble, not all are wise when obession and desire take the mind. [ August 31, 2002: Message edited by: Eol ] __________________ Mes sana in corpec sano- (lt.) A sound mind in a sound body