how many men would it take to kill an elf - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

haste · 12-03-2001, 11:39 AM

Most elves could be considered more clever then men. But there are alot of men who have done (arguably) greater things. Like Hurin's last stand before being captured. Or many of Beren's situations he has been in. Elendil fighting a Mair with Gil-Galad that is pretty good for a man. But as for the point of elves being stronger I'm pretty sure it says somewhere that men are stronger then elves. Maybe not in those exact words but I'm pretty sure there is a reference to men being more hardy, robust, and stronger. But elves who have seen the light of Aman would still be formatable adversaries as well. Also if sword play is an issue I think strength has nothing to do with it. Because swordplay is a skill and true strength does matter but skill is still the #1 issue in the fight.

Just a thought.

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12-03-2001, 11:39 AM	#9
haste Pile O'Bones Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 18	Most elves could be considered more clever then men. But there are alot of men who have done (arguably) greater things. Like Hurin's last stand before being captured. Or many of Beren's situations he has been in. Elendil fighting a Mair with Gil-Galad that is pretty good for a man. But as for the point of elves being stronger I'm pretty sure it says somewhere that men are stronger then elves. Maybe not in those exact words but I'm pretty sure there is a reference to men being more hardy, robust, and stronger. But elves who have seen the light of Aman would still be formatable adversaries as well. Also if sword play is an issue I think strength has nothing to do with it. Because swordplay is a skill and true strength does matter but skill is still the #1 issue in the fight. Just a thought.