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The Might · 12-18-2006, 02:19 PM

I personally believe the oldest Elf is Ingwe, King of all Elves, that still dwells in Aman
It is not clear if he is still alive at the end of the Third Age, but neither is his death mentioned, and it is very possible that he is the eldest.
he is known to have awoken at Cuivienen
Ingwe has the most chances to be considered the eldest, as his name means "the first one".
on the other hand, this name could also have this meaning in reference to his exalted position as High King of all the Elves.

12-18-2006, 02:19 PM	#13
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	I personally believe the oldest Elf is Ingwe, King of all Elves, that still dwells in Aman It is not clear if he is still alive at the end of the Third Age, but neither is his death mentioned, and it is very possible that he is the eldest. he is known to have awoken at Cuivienen Ingwe has the most chances to be considered the eldest, as his name means "the first one". on the other hand, this name could also have this meaning in reference to his exalted position as High King of all the Elves. __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown