Silmarillion - Chapter 16 - Of Maeglin - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalaith · 09-02-2007, 02:01 PM

I will re-read this chapter tonight, to be able to participate more fully in the discussion. But one question I was pondering - did Tolkien originally intend Eol to be of the Moriquendi, rather than of the "high kin of the Teleri"? And if so, would that have worked better?

I would also deplore the prolonged absence of Anguirel at this time...how he would have enjoyed a good discussion of Maeglin and co...

09-02-2007, 02:01 PM	#2
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	I will re-read this chapter tonight, to be able to participate more fully in the discussion. But one question I was pondering - did Tolkien originally intend Eol to be of the Moriquendi, rather than of the "high kin of the Teleri"? And if so, would that have worked better? I would also deplore the prolonged absence of Anguirel at this time...how he would have enjoyed a good discussion of Maeglin and co... __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling