[Feanor of the Peredhil]

Originally Posted by Child of the 7th Age

But there is simply no female characters equivalent to Luthien or Andreth in either Rings or Hobbit. What I would give to have just one Wise Woman appear!

I'd give a rather large amount to keep her out. The Hobbit can stand on its own feet without adding superfluous femininity to cater to the masses. The book is belovèd the way it is. It doesn't need a Wise Woman.