Friends of Nimrodel: Tapestry of Dreams - Discussion

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Originally Posted by alaklondewen

I was also wondering about a possible role of Elessar, not only with the Tharonwe issue but would Lorien elves come to Minas Tirith and not expect or ask to see him (or on the other hand, would that be completely out of place?). It is quite possible Erebemlin has met him previously, and surely (or possibly) they would know Queen Arwen. Just something to think about as it's getting late.

Speaking as an uninvited canonist...

I'd say that it's hardly expected of them. Minas Tirith is a great city, and your average traveller certainly wouldn't be stopping in to see the king. Granted, mind you, that the Lórien elves are hardly "average"...

So it wouldn't be a matter of course- at least in my humble opinion.

That does not mean, however, that such a visit would be improbable. Elves in Gondor were rare, even with Legolas living in Ithilien, and would have been accorded fairly high respect. Should Erebemlin desire to meet the king, that would likely be arranged with ease.

As to knowing Arwen...

If Erebemlin was a high enough ranked Elf (and it seems to me that he was) to have been present at Galadriel and Celeborn's court in Caras Galadhon as more than a mere bystander, when not border patrolling, then he would likely have known her- if as an acquaintance, only. I would personally doubt that he would KNOW Aragorn, but it's likely enough that they met. Was Erebemlin with the Elves who accompanied Galadriel and Celeborn to Arwen's wedding? Or was he assisting with the post-Dol Guldur reconstruction?

Just some thoughts...