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Old 12-21-2005, 01:16 AM   #1
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it is likely that albino people would have been discriminated and ostracised by society. Either that or adored as demi-gods because their white skin showed how pure they are or something like that
It depends on type of society. I mean, elves do not ring a bell as likely to discriminate on that ground, neither to worship anyone but Eru. And Dunedain likewise.

Now, if we're talking about orcs...
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Old 12-21-2005, 01:47 AM   #2
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It depends on type of society. I mean, elves do not ring a bell as likely to discriminate on that ground, neither to worship anyone but Eru. And Dunedain likewise.

Now, if we're talking about orcs...
True, but I would guess MOST men and possibly dwarves might. And you never know, perhaps the dark elf (what was his name? the one who lived alone in a forest) was actually albino!
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Old 12-21-2005, 02:37 AM   #3
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If you say that was the reason he 'shunned the sun'...

But here is his description from Silmarillion:

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'Lord,' he cried, 'the Guard have taken captive one that came by stealth to the Dark Gate. Eöl he names himself, and he is a tall Elf, dark and grim, of the kindred of the Sindar; yet he claims the Lady Aredhel as his wife, and demands to be brought before you
I mean, they would not call him 'dark', if he were albino, however 'grim' he may have looked to them
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Old 12-21-2005, 03:02 AM   #4
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If you say that was the reason he 'shunned the sun'...
I mean, they would not call him 'dark', if he were albino, however 'grim' he may have looked to them
Maybe he had reverse-albinism?

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Reverse albinism: An uncommon disease caused by an over-accumulation of melanin, possibly due to a glandular reaction against a lack of that same pigment.
Edit: don't want to get into trouble.... just to be clear, I'm joking a little bit with that "journal entry".... as I have been proven clearly wrong!

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