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dernhelm · 12-08-2002, 10:01 AM

Just as Elrond was allowed to choose his race, other elves could choose to be mortals. For example, Arwen chose to become mortal by not following her father, Elrond, over the sea into the West. She died of grief after Aragorn died. Or you could look at it another way. Since the race of elves was subject to death by grief, an elf, who fell in love with a mortal, was basically dooming himself. Because when his mortal love died, as the race of men did, the elf would die also from his sadness and broken heart. As for your second question, I'm not absolutely sure, but my guess would be yes elves who chose to be mortal would also be subject to aging. Hope this helps. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

12-08-2002, 10:01 AM	#2
dernhelm Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 30	Just as Elrond was allowed to choose his race, other elves could choose to be mortals. For example, Arwen chose to become mortal by not following her father, Elrond, over the sea into the West. She died of grief after Aragorn died. Or you could look at it another way. Since the race of elves was subject to death by grief, an elf, who fell in love with a mortal, was basically dooming himself. Because when his mortal love died, as the race of men did, the elf would die also from his sadness and broken heart. As for your second question, I'm not absolutely sure, but my guess would be yes elves who chose to be mortal would also be subject to aging. Hope this helps. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Now Lords and Ladies blithe and bold, To bless you here now am I bound: I thank you all a thousand-fold, And pray God save you whole and sound. ~ Sir Gawain's Leave-Taking ~