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[Andsigil]

Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

I would not be so judging - at least when it comes to the ship. Wasn't the ship supposed to be made of mithril? That would defend poor Lakky a little.

It was made OF.... (drum roll).... birch from Nimbrethil.

[Legate of Amon Lanc]

Originally Posted by Andsigil

It was made OF.... (drum roll).... birch from Nimbrethil.

Hmm, I would not be so sure. At least according to the source I have in mind:

Eärendil was a mariner
that tarried in Arvernien;
he built a boat of timber felled
in Nimbrethil to journey in

as you say, HOWEVER:

A ship then new they built for him
of mithril and of elven-glass
with shining prow; no shaven oar
nor sail she bore on silver mast:
the Silmaril as lantern light
and banner bright with living flame
to gleam thereon by Elbereth
herself was set, who thither came
and wings immortal made for him,
and laid on him undying doom,
to sail the shoreless skies and come
behind the Sun and light of Moon.

[Andsigil]

Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

Hmm, I would not be so sure. At least according to the source I have in mind:



as you say, HOWEVER:

Aha. Thanks. I had forgotten about that.