How did elves become immortal?
In Tolkien’s world Elves ceased to age after they reached adulthood, and were immune to death from age and disease, rendering them immortal. Moreover, unlike mortal men, the spirits of the elves never actually left the physical world of Aman, merely traveling to the West to wait in repose in the Halls of Mandos.
Is Legolas half elven?
Although he lived among them, Legolas was not fully of the Silvan Elves. As a son of the Elven-king Thranduil, who had originally come from Doriath, Legolas was at least half Sindar; his mother’s identity is completely unknown.
Did Arwen give up immortality?
Arwen reciprocated Aragorn’s love, and on the mound of Cerin Amroth they committed themselves to marrying each other. In making that choice, Arwen gave up the Elvish immortality available to her as a daughter of Elrond, and agreed to remain in Middle-earth instead of travelling to the Undying Lands.
Are Tolkien’s Elves immortal?
No, Tolkien’s elves are NOT immortal because their bodies can be killed and if that doesn’t happen they eventually fade, a process which Tolkien didn’t fully explain. We are sure that a fully faded elf is just a “houseless spirit”, a ghost.
What happened to the Elves after the end of Middle-earth?
The remaining Elves in Middle-earth eventually faded, as their spirits overwhelmed and consumed their bodies. At the end of the world, all Elves will have become invisible to mortal eyes, known as Lingerers, except to those to whom they wish to manifest themselves. Ilúvatar had not revealed the role of the Elves after the End.
How many kids did Tolkien’s Elves have?
The most kids an elf couple ever had were seven, the sons of Fëanor and Nerdanel. Tolkien said absolutely nothing about elf puberty.
What are the different types of elves in The Hobbit?
In The Book of Lost Tales Tolkien includes both the more serious ‘medieval’ type of elves such as Fëanor and Turgon alongside the frivolous, “Jacobean-era” type of elves such as the Solosimpi and Tinúviel. Tolkien also developed the idea of children visiting Valinor in their sleep.