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Diamond18 · 10-29-2002, 11:26 AM

I personally like the idea of Orcs (or at least some kinds of Orcs) coming from Elves, even if Tolkien changed his mind later in life. And seeing as LotR wasn't re-written to reflect his change of mind, there's really nothing wrong with holding to that idea. If I were writing fanfic or adapting the book for movie purposes, I'd probably stick with the "they were once Elves" concept. My reason being that it goes nicely with the concept that there are fates worse than death, which Tokien uses in other places in the story (i.e. Gollum & Ringwraiths).

(BTW, H-I, I consider your above post to be "the last word" on the subject, I just wanted to add my 2¢ worth.)

10-29-2002, 11:26 AM	#10
Diamond18 Eidolon of a Took Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my own private fantasy world Posts: 3,460	I personally like the idea of Orcs (or at least some kinds of Orcs) coming from Elves, even if Tolkien changed his mind later in life. And seeing as LotR wasn't re-written to reflect his change of mind, there's really nothing wrong with holding to that idea. If I were writing fanfic or adapting the book for movie purposes, I'd probably stick with the "they were once Elves" concept. My reason being that it goes nicely with the concept that there are fates worse than death, which Tokien uses in other places in the story (i.e. Gollum & Ringwraiths). (BTW, H-I, I consider your above post to be "the last word" on the subject, I just wanted to add my 2¢ worth.) __________________ All shall be rather fond of me and suffer from mild depression.