The Sin of Elves - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Anna Licumo · 07-09-2002, 04:04 PM

A question for all you fair folk. I am in the process of reading the Sil. for the first time, and I was wondering:
Orome led the Elves to Valinor, or at least tried; some stayed behind. It seemed to have taken quite a while, as the Elves wanted to explore ME. (Sorta like trying to take a toddler through Toys R Us, eh?) They tarried long, and some never came.
Well, Orome was their god, or angel, or however it pleases you, and his summons was from Manwe, who got it from Ilúvatar. So was ignoring his call considered a sin? Were the Morquendi less than the Light Elves because of this?

Another thing, too. (Now's the last chance to run away screaming, folks.) The Valar went to war against Morgoth to protect the Elves. Why, then, did they only have an indirect influence on the War of the Ring? Did they like Elves better, and since they were leaving, did not care of the fate of everyone else?

Sorry if this question has been asked before. The search button is not working for me, for some reason. Thank you for any thoughts and/or corrections [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] !

07-09-2002, 04:04 PM	#1
Anna Licumo Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Location: Eryn Lasgalen... okay, KS actually. ::sigh:: Posts: 78	The Sin of Elves A question for all you fair folk. I am in the process of reading the Sil. for the first time, and I was wondering: Orome led the Elves to Valinor, or at least tried; some stayed behind. It seemed to have taken quite a while, as the Elves wanted to explore ME. (Sorta like trying to take a toddler through Toys R Us, eh?) They tarried long, and some never came. Well, Orome was their god, or angel, or however it pleases you, and his summons was from Manwe, who got it from Ilúvatar. So was ignoring his call considered a sin? Were the Morquendi less than the Light Elves because of this? Another thing, too. (Now's the last chance to run away screaming, folks.) The Valar went to war against Morgoth to protect the Elves. Why, then, did they only have an indirect influence on the War of the Ring? Did they like Elves better, and since they were leaving, did not care of the fate of everyone else? Sorry if this question has been asked before. The search button is not working for me, for some reason. Thank you for any thoughts and/or corrections [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] ! __________________ Rock-a-bye Nazgul, on Weathertop, when the Ring calls, the horses will run. And when Sauron calls, the Nazgul will go, and down will come evil, Ringwraiths and all!