Did the Valar make a huge mistake? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 01-02-2001, 06:56 PM

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Re: Re: Did the Valar make a huge mistake?

Or maybe they were merely selfish and Eru would have wanted the elves to stay in Middle earth. Only when men arose did the earth and its creatures begin to age more quickly. The elven influence could have "healed" some of the damage done by Morgoth (he was, after all in Mandos' custody). And if the tale proceeded with Morgoth being released and again rebelling and escaping to Middle Earth, the Valar might have followed promptly, rather than refusing to follow the exiled Noldor. Yes, its all "what if". But in JRRT's world, one "fall" is followed by inexorable consequences.

--Mithadan--
"The Silmarils with living light
were kindled clear, and waxing bright
shone like stars that in the North
above the reek of earth leap forth." </p>

01-02-2001, 06:56 PM	#10
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,394	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Shade of Carn Dûm Posts: 430</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Re: Did the Valar make a huge mistake? Or maybe they were merely selfish and Eru would have wanted the elves to stay in Middle earth. Only when men arose did the earth and its creatures begin to age more quickly. The elven influence could have "healed" some of the damage done by Morgoth (he was, after all in Mandos' custody). And if the tale proceeded with Morgoth being released and again rebelling and escaping to Middle Earth, the Valar might have followed promptly, rather than refusing to follow the exiled Noldor. Yes, its all "what if". But in JRRT's world, one "fall" is followed by inexorable consequences. --Mithadan-- "The Silmarils with living light were kindled clear, and waxing bright shone like stars that in the North above the reek of earth leap forth." </p> __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.