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Silmiel of Imladris · 07-14-2003, 12:40 PM

What I have read is that Oropher and his son Thranduil are both Sindar but they are Kings of Silvans. I am not too solid in my facts but I believe that Oropher came from Aman but he never saw the trees because they were killed off before he came there in the first place. Anyway...back to what I know for sure...kind of. I guess that Oropher lived in the woods the Silvans and became their King even if he was a Sindar. Sindar is the tougue used in Thranduil's house but not be all his people. Thranduil became king when Oropher was killed at the last alliance. I have also read that Sindar that dwell with Silvans identify themselves with the Silvans rather than the Sindar for reasons unknown. As for Legolas he is for sure of Sindar desent but since his mother is unknown we do not know whether if he is truely Silvan or not even if he identifies with them. Ok I am done. Sorry if any of the facts are messed up. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

07-14-2003, 12:40 PM	#5
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	What I have read is that Oropher and his son Thranduil are both Sindar but they are Kings of Silvans. I am not too solid in my facts but I believe that Oropher came from Aman but he never saw the trees because they were killed off before he came there in the first place. Anyway...back to what I know for sure...kind of. I guess that Oropher lived in the woods the Silvans and became their King even if he was a Sindar. Sindar is the tougue used in Thranduil's house but not be all his people. Thranduil became king when Oropher was killed at the last alliance. I have also read that Sindar that dwell with Silvans identify themselves with the Silvans rather than the Sindar for reasons unknown. As for Legolas he is for sure of Sindar desent but since his mother is unknown we do not know whether if he is truely Silvan or not even if he identifies with them. Ok I am done. Sorry if any of the facts are messed up. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?