Why Legolas?

***Valandil*** · 05-13-2004, 10:02 AM

When reading LOTR itself, it seems no big deal that Legolas is chosen to represent the Elves in selecting the nine members of the fellowship of The Ring. However, after reading 'The Silmarillion' and getting an understanding of the Noldor, the Sindar, etc - and understanding a little about their differences from the Silvan Elves, or Wood Elves... makes me wonder why Legolas of the Silvan Elves should join this fellowship instead of a Noldor or Sindar. The latter had much more prior involvement and investment in the history of the Rings and the wars with Morgoth and Sauron. It almost seems to me that a Noldor or Sindar going along would be to help in handling their own 'unfinished business'... 'cleaning up their own messes' so to speak. But instead they send a Silvan Elf... whose people really had nothing to do with all that ring stuff.

Any ideas why? I think I know what Olmer will say!

Any others?

(EDIT: but Olmer, you are welcome to go ahead and say what you will about it.

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05-13-2004, 10:02 AM	#1
*Valandil* High King at Annuminas Administrator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Wyoming - USA Posts: 10,752	Why Legolas? When reading LOTR itself, it seems no big deal that Legolas is chosen to represent the Elves in selecting the nine members of the fellowship of The Ring. However, after reading 'The Silmarillion' and getting an understanding of the Noldor, the Sindar, etc - and understanding a little about their differences from the Silvan Elves, or Wood Elves... makes me wonder why Legolas of the Silvan Elves should join this fellowship instead of a Noldor or Sindar. The latter had much more prior involvement and investment in the history of the Rings and the wars with Morgoth and Sauron. It almost seems to me that a Noldor or Sindar going along would be to help in handling their own 'unfinished business'... 'cleaning up their own messes' so to speak. But instead they send a Silvan Elf... whose people really had nothing to do with all that ring stuff. Any ideas why? I think I know what Olmer will say! Any others? (EDIT: but Olmer, you are welcome to go ahead and say what you will about it. ) __________________ My Fanfic: Letters of Firiel Tales of Nolduryon Visitors Come to Court Ñ á ë ?* ó ú é ä ï ö Ö ñ É Þ ð ß ® ™ [Xurl=Xhttp://entmoot.tolkientrail.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=ABCXYZ#postABCXYZ]text[/Xurl] Splitting Threads is SUCH Hard Work!! Last edited by Valandil : 05-13-2004 at 10:10 AM.

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