Why do elves eat? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

12-24-2003, 06:28 PM

correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it true that elves only can die from three things (battle,grief or getting tired of the world and leaving their bodily attachment to the it). So why do they eat lembas and stuff? perhaps they can survive without food but they will look like gollum after a millenia of two? =)

maybe there's a simple answer to this but I'm to lazy to seach it up.

burrahobbit · 12-24-2003, 07:12 PM

Because it is awesome.

12-24-2003, 07:45 PM

great answer! thanks for all your help. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Tar-Alcarin · 12-24-2003, 10:40 PM

lol. Enjoy being dead.

I think that elves can die from starvation, or they can just pig out because they have a fast metabolism.

StarJewel · 12-24-2003, 10:45 PM

Well, they are living beings, so they must have some kind of metabolism. It's probably a lot slower than, say, a human's, but they have to have some way to create energy in their bodies. Simple sugars+metabolism= life.

Please forgive me, I just went into AP Biology mode.

Tuor Turambar,Cursed by the Valar · 12-24-2003, 11:26 PM

I'm sorry, but it is not true that elves can only die of three things.

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orrect me if I'm wrong, but isn't it true that elves only can die from three things (battle,grief or getting tired of the world and leaving their bodily attachment to the it)

Elves can die of anything a human can die of, except old age and disease. They can also die of growing weary of the world, which humans cannot do.
Elves can die from fire, sword, drowning, starvation, suffocation, poison, ect.
There are many interesting threads on the topic of how elves can die. You might want to search and visit them.
Hope this helps.

Legolas · 12-25-2003, 12:09 AM

That's not exactly "AP Biology" material. Anyway, even if you were to suppose that elves can't die of starvation, they would be really really weak and almost helpless.

Finnguala · 12-25-2003, 10:24 AM

I know!! Because they're hungry!! *giggles insanely*

Annalaliath · 12-26-2003, 10:56 AM

They eat because they need to. They would die if they didn't and so they do. you need something to burn for energy, if you don't have anything then oops your not gonna have any and you will die. There it is, I won't go into this too deep...

Finwe · 12-26-2003, 05:26 PM

They eat for all the same reasons we eat, but mainly, for energy. Their hroar work in the same way as Human hroar, in that they need nourishment, rest (even though it's just a little rest), etc. Elves may be able to live on less food than Humans, but they need that food nonetheless.

The Perky Ent · 12-26-2003, 05:28 PM

If elves didn't need food, why would the elves of Lorien have Lambas?

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:28 PM December 26, 2003: Message edited by: The Perky Ent ]

Silmiel of Imladris · 12-27-2003, 01:53 PM

Is it not true that Elwing (Elrond's mother) had brothers that were left in the forest to starve by the sons of Feanor when they were mere children? So sad. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]

<font size=1 color=339966>[ 2:54 PM December 27, 2003: Message edited by: Silmiel of Imladris ]

Finwe · 12-27-2003, 05:09 PM

They could have also died from exposure, or could have been eaten by the wild animals or monsters of Morgoth that came in when the Girdle of Melian went down. There are plenty of ways those two poor boys could have died, most of which make me want to curse the House of Fëanor.

Oh wait, they're already cursed. [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img]

**The Saucepan Man** · 12-27-2003, 06:24 PM

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Why do elves eat?

Because otherwise they would starve to death. End of story. [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

The Dark Elf · 01-04-2004, 12:15 PM

its simple Elves eat because they're hungry. No on likes being hungry right?

Lord of Angmar · 01-04-2004, 12:20 PM

Gwindor was described as, physically and mentally, a shadow of his former self after he escaped from his thraldom in Morgoth's dungeons. This may have been attributable to harsh living and working conditions and lack of food and drink, indicating that Elves are more physically vulnerable than some of us think. I think their mental state, too, has a great deal of bearing on their physical prowess, at least moreso than any other race, but that is a topic for another thread.

Silmiel of Imladris · 01-04-2004, 01:19 PM

In my opinion Elves would have to eat more than mortals do for immortality must take a lot of energy. Maybe that is the explaination for the Lembas being so potent.

12-24-2003, 06:28 PM	#1
Mansoron Guest Posts: n/a	Why do elves eat? correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it true that elves only can die from three things (battle,grief or getting tired of the world and leaving their bodily attachment to the it). So why do they eat lembas and stuff? perhaps they can survive without food but they will look like gollum after a millenia of two? =) maybe there's a simple answer to this but I'm to lazy to seach it up.

12-24-2003, 07:12 PM	#2
burrahobbit Hidden Spirit Join Date: May 2000 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,424	Because it is awesome. __________________ What's a burrahobbit got to do with my pocket, anyways?

12-24-2003, 10:40 PM	#4
Tar-Alcarin Wight Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Numenore Posts: 108	lol. Enjoy being dead. I think that elves can die from starvation, or they can just pig out because they have a fast metabolism. __________________ Miniature Rohirrim armor: $500. Amount of fuel it took pippin to light the beacons: $20. Seeing your two favourite hobbits get wasted and drunk: priceless

12-24-2003, 10:45 PM	#5
StarJewel Wight Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: I'm in my dear Maedhros' arms, dreaming the day away. Oh, who am I kidding, Chicago is nothing like that! Posts: 116	Well, they are living beings, so they must have some kind of metabolism. It's probably a lot slower than, say, a human's, but they have to have some way to create energy in their bodies. Simple sugars+metabolism= life. Please forgive me, I just went into AP Biology mode. __________________ Visit my writing site...if you dare http://www.fanfiction.net/~mirielamarian

12-25-2003, 12:09 AM	#7
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	That's not exactly "AP Biology" material. Anyway, even if you were to suppose that elves can't die of starvation, they would be really really weak and almost helpless. __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

12-24-2003, 07:45 PM	#3
Mansoron Guest Posts: n/a	great answer! thanks for all your help. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

12-25-2003, 10:24 AM	#8
Finnguala Wight Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lothlorien Posts: 124	I know!! Because they're hungry!! giggles insanely __________________ ~'Autha Lun Tana Voima Te Vereni Vahve Maksi'~

12-26-2003, 10:56 AM	#9
Annalaliath Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 380	They eat because they need to. They would die if they didn't and so they do. you need something to burn for energy, if you don't have anything then oops your not gonna have any and you will die. There it is, I won't go into this too deep... __________________ Bloody Stumps!!!

12-26-2003, 05:26 PM	#10
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	They eat for all the same reasons we eat, but mainly, for energy. Their hroar work in the same way as Human hroar, in that they need nourishment, rest (even though it's just a little rest), etc. Elves may be able to live on less food than Humans, but they need that food nonetheless. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

12-26-2003, 05:28 PM	#11
The Perky Ent Maniacal Mage Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Setting sail for Umbar, with Firefoot at my side! Posts: 3,297	If elves didn't need food, why would the elves of Lorien have Lambas? <font size=1 color=339966>[ 6:28 PM December 26, 2003: Message edited by: The Perky Ent ] __________________ 'But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.'

12-27-2003, 01:53 PM	#12
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	Is it not true that Elwing (Elrond's mother) had brothers that were left in the forest to starve by the sons of Feanor when they were mere children? So sad. [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] <font size=1 color=339966>[ 2:54 PM December 27, 2003: Message edited by: Silmiel of Imladris ] __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?

12-27-2003, 05:09 PM	#13
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	They could have also died from exposure, or could have been eaten by the wild animals or monsters of Morgoth that came in when the Girdle of Melian went down. There are plenty of ways those two poor boys could have died, most of which make me want to curse the House of Fëanor. Oh wait, they're already cursed. [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] [img]smilies/evil.gif[/img] __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.

01-04-2004, 12:15 PM	#15
The Dark Elf Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Angmar Posts: 74	its simple Elves eat because they're hungry. No on likes being hungry right? __________________ "Fool of a Took!"

01-04-2004, 12:20 PM	#16
Lord of Angmar Tyrannus Incorporalis Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: the North Posts: 833	Gwindor was described as, physically and mentally, a shadow of his former self after he escaped from his thraldom in Morgoth's dungeons. This may have been attributable to harsh living and working conditions and lack of food and drink, indicating that Elves are more physically vulnerable than some of us think. I think their mental state, too, has a great deal of bearing on their physical prowess, at least moreso than any other race, but that is a topic for another thread. __________________ ...where the instrument of intelligence is added to brute power and evil will, mankind is powerless in its own defence.

01-04-2004, 01:19 PM	#17
Silmiel of Imladris Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Looking into a crystal ball- still see nothing Posts: 395	In my opinion Elves would have to eat more than mortals do for immortality must take a lot of energy. Maybe that is the explaination for the Lembas being so potent. __________________ Legolas 20 ales later: I feel something, a slight tingling in my fingers. I think it's affecting me. Figwit on his name: Are you suggesting that I have the wit of a fig?