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Finwe · 09-03-2003, 05:39 PM

Well, all I can say is that the Elves did what they were intended to do. Tolkien intended to be a fallen race, not perfect angels all the time. They had their faults, and we have to accept that.

I think another factor in the creation of the Elven Rings was that same desire to preserve safety. Sauron must have deluded the Elves somewhat, and made them think that if they created the Rings, they could keep things "safe and sound," just the way they wanted them. Of course, things didn't work out that way, but that was another "fall" of the Elves.

09-03-2003, 05:39 PM	#28
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	Well, all I can say is that the Elves did what they were intended to do. Tolkien intended to be a fallen race, not perfect angels all the time. They had their faults, and we have to accept that. I think another factor in the creation of the Elven Rings was that same desire to preserve safety. Sauron must have deluded the Elves somewhat, and made them think that if they created the Rings, they could keep things "safe and sound," just the way they wanted them. Of course, things didn't work out that way, but that was another "fall" of the Elves. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.