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Sophia the Thunder Mistress · 01-24-2005, 04:27 PM

I never thought of the return of the Noldor or the flight of the Numenoreans as contrary to the pattern of the highest races moving westward. The Noldor and the Numenoreans are both in mid-fall, one might even say at their lowest points (after the Kinslaying and the Rebellion of Ar-Pharazon) when they head Eastward. And after their Eastward journey both races go into a decline and never reachieve their former glory.

Did I misunderstand you, though, LMP?

Sophia

01-24-2005, 04:27 PM	#11
Sophia the Thunder Mistress Scent of Simbelmynë Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Aboard Highwind, bound for Traverse Town Posts: 1,780	Eastward ho. I never thought of the return of the Noldor or the flight of the Numenoreans as contrary to the pattern of the highest races moving westward. The Noldor and the Numenoreans are both in mid-fall, one might even say at their lowest points (after the Kinslaying and the Rebellion of Ar-Pharazon) when they head Eastward. And after their Eastward journey both races go into a decline and never reachieve their former glory. Did I misunderstand you, though, LMP? Sophia __________________ The seasons fall like silver swords, the years rush ever onward; and soon I sail, to leave this world, these lands where I have wander'd. O Elbereth! O Queen who dwells beyond the Western Seas, spare me yet a little time 'ere white ships come for me!