Lothlorien- self sufficient community? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lady Snickerdoodle · 06-03-2004, 01:31 PM

The Mirkwood elves traded with the Lakemen and went hunting, the Rivendell elves let anyone into their valley, but what excuse does Lothlorien have? Looking at it from an economic standpoint, it must be self sufficient because they don't frequently let others pass their borders, ruling out trading, and nowhere does it mention hunting or crop cultivation. It does mention baking lembas but even the hobbits found that got old after a while... So how did that work? Any thoughts? Business reports? Random rantings from people in the wrong thread?

06-03-2004, 01:31 PM	#1
Lady Snickerdoodle Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: in the cookie jar Posts: 256	Lothlorien- self sufficient community? The Mirkwood elves traded with the Lakemen and went hunting, the Rivendell elves let anyone into their valley, but what excuse does Lothlorien have? Looking at it from an economic standpoint, it must be self sufficient because they don't frequently let others pass their borders, ruling out trading, and nowhere does it mention hunting or crop cultivation. It does mention baking lembas but even the hobbits found that got old after a while... So how did that work? Any thoughts? Business reports? Random rantings from people in the wrong thread? __________________ "Let me handle this, I'm British." ~hitchhikers guide