Lotr And Star Trek

[BeardofPants]

That is up to you. Personally, I think it's probable that they had pointy ears as well. Hobbits did. However, we will never know, as Tolkien was not a great believer of describing his characters as a general rule. We'll never know the colour of Leggies hair either! BUT, if you read Tolkien's Letters, you will realise that Tolkien's Quendi are not really based on previous mythology. That in itself is suggestive (and I guess where Nolendil is coming from) that they may not have had pointy ears. By all means, Tolkien focussed on their inner light, and their eyes, rather than their ears... this is what makes Tolkien's Quendi stand out... Not pointy ears. Furthermore, Tolkien's Dwaves are not actually based on RL ones either. I forget the name he wanted to call them - perhaps Nolendil would be able to help out there - but, evidence suggests that Tolkien's Dwarvish mythology was completely different from some of the older ones. Either way, tying it back into the topic question: No, the Vulcan were NOT based on elves. The ear shapes are different; Vulcans are not fair of face, nor speech; Elves pursue art; Vulcans pursue science; Elves strived for preservation; Vulcans were progressive. There are a number of reasons why Vulcans can not have possible been inspired by elves. 'Nuff said