Celeborn - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

JenFramp · 09-20-2002, 09:41 AM

I have always been a bit puzzled by the person of Celeborn (as was Tolkien himself). As He is said to be wise and powerful. Yet he seems to be completely in the background when the Fellowship passes through Lorien and only when Sauron is defeated he overcomes the forces that besiege Lorien. Though he is said to be of the household of Elu Thingol he isn’t mentioned in the Silmarillion much or at all I believe.

So what were his powers. Why did Galadriel marry an Avari (if he is one) and why does he get left behind after Galadriel sails to the West (following her years later)?

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09-20-2002, 09:41 AM	#1
JenFramp Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Zionsville Posts: 90	Celeborn I have always been a bit puzzled by the person of Celeborn (as was Tolkien himself). As He is said to be wise and powerful. Yet he seems to be completely in the background when the Fellowship passes through Lorien and only when Sauron is defeated he overcomes the forces that besiege Lorien. Though he is said to be of the household of Elu Thingol he isn’t mentioned in the Silmarillion much or at all I believe. So what were his powers. Why did Galadriel marry an Avari (if he is one) and why does he get left behind after Galadriel sails to the West (following her years later)? [ September 20, 2002: Message edited by: JenFramp ] __________________ And seeing a picture of Jesus he cried out,"Momma, he's got some scars just like me." And he knew it was love, It was one he could understand He was showing his love, And that's how he hurt his hands.