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Kalimac · 03-30-2002, 10:18 PM

Nevfeniel - you're right, I re-read "The Hobbit" recently and didn't notice any reference to a Queen; it's one of those situations where he could be reasonably supposed to have one but if he does, she certainly stays in the background.

Birdland, that does make it sound like Thranduil had a bit of a harem going back there in one of those stone chambers...urgh. Does that mean Legolas would be one of fifty-odd Princes and Princesses, a la "The King and I"? No wonder he joined the fellowship; he would be the only Elf and not constantly getting mixed up with ten or twelve of his brothers. Elves don't seem like the polygamous types though, they're not terribly philoprogenitive and don't seem to be in the habit of remarrying even if separated for several centuries. (Elrond and Celebrian, anyone?)

03-30-2002, 10:18 PM	#20
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	Nevfeniel - you're right, I re-read "The Hobbit" recently and didn't notice any reference to a Queen; it's one of those situations where he could be reasonably supposed to have one but if he does, she certainly stays in the background. Birdland, that does make it sound like Thranduil had a bit of a harem going back there in one of those stone chambers...urgh. Does that mean Legolas would be one of fifty-odd Princes and Princesses, a la "The King and I"? No wonder he joined the fellowship; he would be the only Elf and not constantly getting mixed up with ten or twelve of his brothers. Elves don't seem like the polygamous types though, they're not terribly philoprogenitive and don't seem to be in the habit of remarrying even if separated for several centuries. (Elrond and Celebrian, anyone?) __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.