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Gaurcrist · 05-04-2011, 08:06 AM

Probably a Wood Elf from Mirkwood. Mostly because I love the forest - so full of life - and also because I enjoy the sense of peacefulness it contains (although there was also a sense of danger, as Folwren said).

Estelyn Telcontar · 05-04-2011, 01:47 PM

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oddkins · 05-04-2011, 02:41 PM

I'd be more than happy! I'd choose to be a High Elf from Rivendell. What better place to live for someone who loves lore and the arts, feasting and song? (Not to mention that gorgeous art-nouveau set-design in the movies

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Galadriel · 05-06-2011, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Gaurcrist

Probably a Wood Elf from Mirkwood. Mostly because I love the forest - so full of life

*Cough* Spiders "Cough*

Archaic Elf · 07-19-2011, 08:47 PM

Well I am an Archaic Elf so I guess I would have been a Vanyar or Teleri that crossed over to Valinor and was around to see the light of the Two Trees. I'm not really one for building things like the Noldor, and I don't think I would have rushed to join them in their vengeance against Morgoth. On the downside, I would have missed out on the epic battles of the Noldor in Middle Earth, but then again, I wouldn't have seen the destruction of my home and deaths of my friends in those wars.

I guess I would be fine as a Teleri. Just sail back and forth between Middle Earth and Valinor and you will get the best of both worlds. Not to mention they are good musicians, which I try to be (guitar).

On a side note, I didn't read the discussion about Rivendell lifestyles too closely, but a lot of people find taking care of a garden relaxing. It's safe to say that some elves would feel the same. Farming in or around Rivendell isn't out of the question at all.

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Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	This thread poses an interesting opinion question that can be answered by all members, whether well-versed in the lore of the more obscure books or not. Therefore it fits well on the Newcomers and Novices forum section. I'm moving it there: please continue to enjoy reading and posting at the new location - thanks! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

05-04-2011, 02:41 PM	#3
oddkins Pile O'Bones Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 16	If I had to be an Elf... I'd be more than happy! I'd choose to be a High Elf from Rivendell. What better place to live for someone who loves lore and the arts, feasting and song? (Not to mention that gorgeous art-nouveau set-design in the movies )

05-04-2011, 08:06 AM	#1
Gaurcrist Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 40	Probably a Wood Elf from Mirkwood. Mostly because I love the forest - so full of life - and also because I enjoy the sense of peacefulness it contains (although there was also a sense of danger, as Folwren said).

07-19-2011, 08:47 PM	#5
Archaic Elf Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA Posts: 33	Well I am an Archaic Elf so I guess I would have been a Vanyar or Teleri that crossed over to Valinor and was around to see the light of the Two Trees. I'm not really one for building things like the Noldor, and I don't think I would have rushed to join them in their vengeance against Morgoth. On the downside, I would have missed out on the epic battles of the Noldor in Middle Earth, but then again, I wouldn't have seen the destruction of my home and deaths of my friends in those wars. I guess I would be fine as a Teleri. Just sail back and forth between Middle Earth and Valinor and you will get the best of both worlds. Not to mention they are good musicians, which I try to be (guitar). On a side note, I didn't read the discussion about Rivendell lifestyles too closely, but a lot of people find taking care of a garden relaxing. It's safe to say that some elves would feel the same. Farming in or around Rivendell isn't out of the question at all.