Happy Tolkien Day!

[periantari]

"As for the Elves. Even in these legends we see the Elves mainly through the eyes of Men. It is in any case clear that neither side was fully informed about the ultimate destiny of the other. The Elves were sufficiently longeval to be called by man ‘immortal’. But they were not unageing or unwearying. Their own tradition was that they were confined

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[elwenlj]

Most people envy elves for their 'immortality', but I can totally see the days becoming 'same old, same old' after a few centuries.

[periantari]

yes and also grieving for those who's time has come has got to have an impact on them . Also, for all of the First Age's wars and struggles with Morgoth, few elves live through 3 ages other than Galadriel and Celeborn and i wonder how they can weather so many trials and tribulations . perhaps that is the reason Elros decided to be mortal unlike Elrond?

[shirebound]

Even in these legends we see the Elves mainly through the eyes of Men.

I found such joy in writing about Elves through the eyes of Hobbits. :)

[periantari]

yes your stories are the best with the point of view of hobbits looking at elves. They are immortal and fair but they also love to very long- do they enjoy or do they get tired?