Elves and the Elements - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Inziladun · 12-23-2013, 09:31 PM

I think the Elves were the most resistant to elemental factors, as well as physical injury. Several First Age instances, such as the amputation of Maedhros's hand, and the fact that Beleg of Doriath was the sole survivor of the battle on Amon Rûdh, would seem to bear that out.

Interestingly, in the passage about Legolas's shoes cited by Nerwen it is also noted that Legolas didn't make much imprint in the snow. I wonder if the unique nature of the closeness of the Elves to the natural world, as they are "tied" to Arda, would account for that, giving them a certain immunity from physical pain and discomfort.

12-23-2013, 09:31 PM	#3
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	I think the Elves were the most resistant to elemental factors, as well as physical injury. Several First Age instances, such as the amputation of Maedhros's hand, and the fact that Beleg of Doriath was the sole survivor of the battle on Amon Rûdh, would seem to bear that out. Interestingly, in the passage about Legolas's shoes cited by Nerwen it is also noted that Legolas didn't make much imprint in the snow. I wonder if the unique nature of the closeness of the Elves to the natural world, as they are "tied" to Arda, would account for that, giving them a certain immunity from physical pain and discomfort. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.