Legolas shooting stuff.... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Leyrana Silumiel · 01-13-2004, 01:11 PM

In regards to the original line of questioning--how Legolas could get whatever he was shooting through the throat every time? Well, Tolkien mentions (I can't remember in which book--could have been LOTR or one of the History of Lord of the Rings books) that Legolas is one of the best shots with a bow in Middle-Earth. And, add on all the practice he's likely had, and you definitely don't want to face HIM in a battle.

He was also surmised (I say "surmised" because I can't remember if Tolkien said this or not) that he was basically captain of the guards of Mirkwood, i.e. he fought for years against the dark, evil things in his homelands. I'm sure he had plently of practice with his weaponry to know enough of what he was doing.

And the sharp eyesight likely helps. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

01-13-2004, 01:11 PM	#1
Leyrana Silumiel Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 58	In regards to the original line of questioning--how Legolas could get whatever he was shooting through the throat every time? Well, Tolkien mentions (I can't remember in which book--could have been LOTR or one of the History of Lord of the Rings books) that Legolas is one of the best shots with a bow in Middle-Earth. And, add on all the practice he's likely had, and you definitely don't want to face HIM in a battle. He was also surmised (I say "surmised" because I can't remember if Tolkien said this or not) that he was basically captain of the guards of Mirkwood, i.e. he fought for years against the dark, evil things in his homelands. I'm sure he had plently of practice with his weaponry to know enough of what he was doing. And the sharp eyesight likely helps. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]