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Post by Serethiel on Apr 26, 2005 14:04:13 GMT -5
I probably have been too impatient and because I haven't read the last two LOTR books or the Silmarillion I am just stupid, but what IS Valinor? Is that where they go when they say 'We go into the West'  ? Help me here! Where do the elves go when they leave middle earth??? |
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Post by Arien Elensar on Apr 26, 2005 14:18:46 GMT -5
Valinor: www.glyphweb.com/arda/default.htm?http://www.glyphweb.com/arda/v/valinor.htmlIt's just a very small paragraph and it tells you exactly what you need to know! Yes when they say they are going into the west they are going to Valinor because that's what direction it's in. The Straight Road. Only elves could find it and were allowed there, though a few exceptions were Frodo, Sam, and Gimli. The hobbits because they had bore the Ring and Gimli because of the favor of the Lady. |
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Post by Serethiel on Apr 26, 2005 14:41:12 GMT -5
Thankyou! I really must read The Silmarillion... and find all the appendices that go with the LOTR trilogy...
Does anyone else find it really sad that the elves left Middle Earth? Why couldn't they stay after Sauron was destroyed? *sulks*
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Post by Arien Elensar on Apr 26, 2005 20:40:30 GMT -5
Glassen hun! ;D It was really sad and I also wish they had stayed. But there time was ending and it was the age of men. If they stayed they would have to dwell hidden and would slowly be forgotten and begin to forget. At some point a longing builds up in the elves to sail into the West and they abid by that longing when the time comes. Valinor is their original home. And now that all the world threatening evil is gone they have no reason. So sad!  |
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Post by Serethiel on Apr 27, 2005 3:22:16 GMT -5
I felt sorry for Haldir... in the FOTR book he was so sad that he had to leave Lothlorien, he loved it so much.  it really is one of the saddest parts for me! |
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Post by Arien Elensar on Apr 27, 2005 17:18:30 GMT -5
It is. The elves are willing to give up what they worked so hard to preserve and create and love for the fate of Middle-earth. As Galadriel said.
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Post by Alessae on Apr 28, 2005 14:24:37 GMT -5
I find it so strange that they have to go. "To be forgotten and to forget". So strange. I feel all wistful. But, at least they hold to their immortal beings over there, for that is the "Undying Lands"
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Post by Arien Elensar on Apr 28, 2005 17:28:41 GMT -5
Yes but actually that line applies if they stay in Middle-earth I believe. To slowly be forgotten and forget. It says if they stay they will have to dwell in hidden caves and such.
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Post by Lady Undomiel on Apr 29, 2005 8:06:22 GMT -5
I see you've all the answers here  ... |
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Post by Arien Elensar on Apr 29, 2005 13:13:54 GMT -5
lol. Well, most not all.  |
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Post by ea on Apr 30, 2005 13:06:11 GMT -5
I see you've all the answers here ... True, alone we are merely rain drops in the water, but together we form a pool!! lol Go take a swim!! ;D |
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Post by Arien Elensar on May 2, 2005 3:27:16 GMT -5
Yup! Two head are better than one! ;D
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Post by Lady Undomiel on May 3, 2005 7:30:04 GMT -5
I guess you're right *reads Eä's post and goes for a swiming suit* ! |
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Post by Arien Elensar on May 3, 2005 20:55:31 GMT -5
Swimming! Me love!
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~*Lady Rinruthiel*~
Dunadan
One small, bright and flickering flame...when all the darkness enshrouds.
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Post by ~*Lady Rinruthiel*~ on May 4, 2005 23:43:08 GMT -5
Wow...I've read the books but the concept still had me a teensy bit confused but ya'll cleared it up! Hannon le!  |
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it really is one of the saddest parts for me!
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