The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum - View Single Post - Would Arwen's children get a choice between mortality and immortality?

Nieninque · 11-05-2002, 06:12 PM

So let me get this straight... Arwen, being 'half-elven' gets to choose, but her children, even though they have elven blood, do not get to choose?
Also, *is confused* I don't get this spontaneous-deciding-to-be-mortal thing. How is it possible just to choose one day? Does it just happen, or do they go through some sort of ceremony? I know this is Middle Earth, but Tolkien seemed to be very particular about such things. I don't see how the power of thought/decision could alter a life span or biological makeup. Where does the forsaken immortality go?

11-05-2002, 06:12 PM	#22
Nieninque Haunting Spirit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: East Bight Posts: 67	So let me get this straight... Arwen, being 'half-elven' gets to choose, but her children, even though they have elven blood, do not get to choose? Also, is confused I don't get this spontaneous-deciding-to-be-mortal thing. How is it possible just to choose one day? Does it just happen, or do they go through some sort of ceremony? I know this is Middle Earth, but Tolkien seemed to be very particular about such things. I don't see how the power of thought/decision could alter a life span or biological makeup. Where does the forsaken immortality go? __________________ ----- Legolas: A red sun rises in the East. Blood has been spilt this night. Aragorn: Goddamn elf's talking to himself again! I'm surrounded by weirdos...