If you HAD to be an Elf... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Mithalwen · 04-28-2011, 01:39 PM

Hi and welcome to the Downs.

I wouldn't be any of those. I'd choose the Teleri because I love the sea (but not sailing) and singing and my hair started turning silver when I was seventeen...and silver hair is practically a status symbol with the Teleri. I think Mithlond would be a good place to live and the elves there seem to have more of a purpose - even if it is just to facilitate the departure of those seeking the straight road.

Just for future reference - I don't want to put a damper on your first efforts but this sort of thread really belongs in Novices and Newcomers because it is a personal preference thing rather than something that involves discussion of topics that need to be supported by reference to the texts. Don't worry you will soon get a feel for the place.

04-28-2011, 01:39 PM	#3
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	Hi and welcome to the Downs. I wouldn't be any of those. I'd choose the Teleri because I love the sea (but not sailing) and singing and my hair started turning silver when I was seventeen...and silver hair is practically a status symbol with the Teleri. I think Mithlond would be a good place to live and the elves there seem to have more of a purpose - even if it is just to facilitate the departure of those seeking the straight road. Just for future reference - I don't want to put a damper on your first efforts but this sort of thread really belongs in Novices and Newcomers because it is a personal preference thing rather than something that involves discussion of topics that need to be supported by reference to the texts. Don't worry you will soon get a feel for the place. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace