Elven Princes- What power do they have - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

daeron · 06-09-2005, 09:38 AM

If they do have powers, why don't they use them. Especially those in Rivendell. They never took part in the third age. And I would like an other answer than "the time of the elves is over. The age of Men has come".

Another interesting thing noted in a letter by Tolkien is that he considers Imladris to be 'not a place of action but of reflection'.
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'Elrond symbolises throughout ancient wisdom and his house represents lore- the preservation in reverant memory of all that is goodwise and beautiful'
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As he says, in the Hobbit they continue on thier journey and in Lotr the embark on a whole new quest. It was also where the last Alliance was gathered of a while.

06-09-2005, 09:38 AM	#4
daeron Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: india Posts: 35	If they do have powers, why don't they use them. Especially those in Rivendell. They never took part in the third age. And I would like an other answer than "the time of the elves is over. The age of Men has come". Another interesting thing noted in a letter by Tolkien is that he considers Imladris to be 'not a place of action but of reflection'. quote 'Elrond symbolises throughout ancient wisdom and his house represents lore- the preservation in reverant memory of all that is goodwise and beautiful' unquote As he says, in the Hobbit they continue on thier journey and in Lotr the embark on a whole new quest. It was also where the last Alliance was gathered of a while. __________________ Half-brother in blood, full brother in heart will I be. Thou shalt lead and I will follow. May no new grief divide us.