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

Kransha · 01-31-2004, 07:45 AM

Actually, just to affirm Finwe's point, I will comment.

After a bit of medical studies, I can say that the "shoot-through-the-heart-means-death" thing is highly overexaggerated. The chance of death is more likely when shot through the throat. If Legolas shot at the heart, he might hit a rib or other organ, even with his perfect aim. The throat only has skin to protect it and would instatly kill most. That should answer your question.

01-31-2004, 07:45 AM	#37
Kransha Ubiquitous Urulóki Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The port of Mars, where Famine, Sword, and Fire, leash'd in like hounds, crouch for employment Posts: 747	Actually, just to affirm Finwe's point, I will comment. After a bit of medical studies, I can say that the "shoot-through-the-heart-means-death" thing is highly overexaggerated. The chance of death is more likely when shot through the throat. If Legolas shot at the heart, he might hit a rib or other organ, even with his perfect aim. The throat only has skin to protect it and would instatly kill most. That should answer your question. __________________ "What mortal feels not awe/Nor trembles at our name, Hearing our fate-appointed power sublime/Fixed by the eternal law. For old our office, and our fame," -Aeschylus, Song of the Furies