Sep 8, 2022 · Err well yes, there are the orcs. Not particularly elf-like in LotR, but they were originally elves corrupted by Morgoth. To quote Tolkien gateway: Tolkien describes them as "swart" or "sallow", although one in Mordor is "black-skinned" and others are described generally as "black" (possibly not a reference to skin colour).

Feb 17, 2021 · I'm not sure in LOTR but in The Silmarillion, there was Eöl "The Dark Elf" (Silmarillion page 153) who was a kinsman of Thingol but became restless, eventually living apart from the other elves by dwelling in Nan Elmoth. He was unusually known to have befriended the dwarves and known to have hated the Noldor.

Jul 26, 2017 · Eärendil (spelt Eärendel then) is the only Elf (formally Half-Elven) mentioned that goes to battle with Morgoth. Fëanor, reembodied, is mentioned as well, but his only mentioned role in the Dagorath is to "surrender" the Silmarils.

Apr 19, 2015 · Elves and men are of similar height, but not all men and elves are... Numenoreans and high elves are often more than 6'6, like Aragorn and the Dunadan, Celeborn and Galadriel (which is reputed very high for a woman).

But Tolkien may have forgotten about that when he answered the question of how Legolas recognized that Prince Imrahil of Dol Amroth had part Elf ancestry. At last they came to the Prince Imrahil and Legolas looked at him and bowed low; for he saw indeed that here was one who had elven-blood in his veins.

May 24, 2013 · Elf Children at play would resemble fair happy children of men with little need for governing. Their words, and mastery of their bodies would make them seem older than they appeared in body. Might appear to be seven when actually in their 20’s, having adult size 50 and full maturity at 100.

The naming tradition of the Valinorian Elves - such as Galadriel and the elves of The Silmarillion, the essë, gave an Elf three different names at various times of the lives. Essi: chosen by the father and often based on the father's own name or derived from old …

Jul 5, 2017 · It comprises 5 generations of Elves after Thingol (a Sindarin Elf). Thingol > Luthien > Dior > Elwing > Elrond > Elladan/Elrohir. As a side note, both Finwë and Thingol were the "Elven-ambassadors" responsible for leading their people in(to) Valinor. None of the Elves who first awoke were ever named, save Imin, Tata and Enel, and presumably ...

Apr 23, 2014 · I found this source but I don't know whether it is what you are after. Thranduil’s sudden scars reflect a little emphasized of Tolkien’s lore: elves’ “Fëar” (a metaphysical concept analogous translatable as “soul”) occasionally influences the “Hröa” (the fleshly, physical body), particularly under moments of extreme stress.

Jan 3, 2017 · So Círdan in the year Third Age 3021 is probably the oldest elf described in Tolkien's works, probably by thousands of years and possibly by tens of thousands. Tolkien once wrote a note saying that Elves didn't go beards until their third cycle of life - he didn't define cycles but elves would probably be at least ten thousand years old in ...