The dilution of Elven blood and subsequent mortality - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 03-23-2014, 07:08 AM

No, it doesn't work like that. Mortality is the default setting for human/ elf crossbreeds because Death is the Gift of Eru to men and may not be withheld. Tuor is a bit of an exception here but as a chosen tool of the Valar I suppose different rules apply. Mithrellas' children were mortal and presumably that was why she left because she could not bear to see her family age and die. It is a bit tricksy since Dior and Nimloth aren't properly accounted for, but the freedom of choice is a special grace granted to Earendil as a pawn of the Valar and extended to his sons.

Imrahil's family is longlived because they are pure Numenorean rather than part elvish. They are nevertheless ennobled by the elf influence.

03-23-2014, 07:08 AM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	No, it doesn't work like that. Mortality is the default setting for human/ elf crossbreeds because Death is the Gift of Eru to men and may not be withheld. Tuor is a bit of an exception here but as a chosen tool of the Valar I suppose different rules apply. Mithrellas' children were mortal and presumably that was why she left because she could not bear to see her family age and die. It is a bit tricksy since Dior and Nimloth aren't properly accounted for, but the freedom of choice is a special grace granted to Earendil as a pawn of the Valar and extended to his sons. Imrahil's family is longlived because they are pure Numenorean rather than part elvish. They are nevertheless ennobled by the elf influence. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace