The Greatest Elf of Middle-earth? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

amyrlis · 11-13-2002, 01:44 PM

I have to side with those who named Finrod and Fingolfin. These two get my vote.

Finrod is one of the wisest and saddest characters. He is noble and gentle and forsees the importance of the role of man in Middle Earth.

I see Fingolfin as, hands down, the bravest elf in all of Arda. His un-faltering loyalty and love to his fellow Noldor is unmatched.

There are some who have disagreed that Feanor deserves such a title as "greatest elf". But, remember, great does not necessarily equal good. Feanor's deeds were indeed great, the stuff of legends. He was the most skilled craftsmen of his people, and the likes of his work will never be seen again. But, although he ranks high on my list, Finrod and Fingolfin take the top spots.

11-13-2002, 01:44 PM	#16
amyrlis Wight Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Helcaraxe Posts: 210	I have to side with those who named Finrod and Fingolfin. These two get my vote. Finrod is one of the wisest and saddest characters. He is noble and gentle and forsees the importance of the role of man in Middle Earth. I see Fingolfin as, hands down, the bravest elf in all of Arda. His un-faltering loyalty and love to his fellow Noldor is unmatched. There are some who have disagreed that Feanor deserves such a title as "greatest elf". But, remember, great does not necessarily equal good. Feanor's deeds were indeed great, the stuff of legends. He was the most skilled craftsmen of his people, and the likes of his work will never be seen again. But, although he ranks high on my list, Finrod and Fingolfin take the top spots. __________________ "Pull the blinders from my eyes, let me see these endless skies And drown here where I stand in the beauty of the land."