The unfriendliness of Elves - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 10-30-2001, 05:46 PM

From the First Age forward, Elves distanced themselves from Men, seemingly avoiding them where possible. The Elven settlement of Edhellond was not far from Gondor but there is no mention of commerce or communication. Elves travelled through the Shire regularly but avoided the Hobbits. Gildor says "The Elves have their own labours and sorrows, and they are little concerned with the ways of Hobbits, or of any other creatures on earth." What labours? Lindir says "Mortals have not been our study. We have other business." What other business?

Why did Elves distance themselves from Men?

10-30-2001, 05:46 PM	#1
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,391	The unfriendliness of Elves From the First Age forward, Elves distanced themselves from Men, seemingly avoiding them where possible. The Elven settlement of Edhellond was not far from Gondor but there is no mention of commerce or communication. Elves travelled through the Shire regularly but avoided the Hobbits. Gildor says "The Elves have their own labours and sorrows, and they are little concerned with the ways of Hobbits, or of any other creatures on earth." What labours? Lindir says "Mortals have not been our study. We have other business." What other business? Why did Elves distance themselves from Men? __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.