10-19-2011, 06:10 AM
Well, this thread does suggest a different approach.
And usually there is more than one answer to things. The way I have things set up, the schism between the elves doesnt even happen at Grandpa's time. It happens only one This suggests one thing. Elves know what happened. Perhaps not so much the younger generation, but the elder elves know. They might not know the whole picture, because it was a confusing time, but they know more than they are letting on. Why all the mystery then? Simple: They dont want to talk about it. The schism is a big painful memory that most elves are trying to shut out. The younger generation is afraid to ask questions, but have inherited the scepticism towards other races, which Uther and Menander were trying to mend.
Of course what the Westryn went on and did afterwards is known only to that race.
I think the analogy to Isildur is interesting, but IMO Uther's era is not that much different. I see Blackmoor as a young Gondor rather than at the end of the 3rd Age. So I agree that the Silmarillion is relevant, but as to cover the entire Blackmoor Era, not just its past.
Let me stress that I don't claim this setup to be more correct than other takes, but I think it is an interesting one to explore. Elves in most settings resemble the elves of the Lord of the Rings. The elves of the Silmarillion are different, which would give the Blackmoor campaign a different color.
-Havard
And usually there is more than one answer to things. The way I have things set up, the schism between the elves doesnt even happen at Grandpa's time. It happens only one This suggests one thing. Elves know what happened. Perhaps not so much the younger generation, but the elder elves know. They might not know the whole picture, because it was a confusing time, but they know more than they are letting on. Why all the mystery then? Simple: They dont want to talk about it. The schism is a big painful memory that most elves are trying to shut out. The younger generation is afraid to ask questions, but have inherited the scepticism towards other races, which Uther and Menander were trying to mend.
Of course what the Westryn went on and did afterwards is known only to that race.
I think the analogy to Isildur is interesting, but IMO Uther's era is not that much different. I see Blackmoor as a young Gondor rather than at the end of the 3rd Age. So I agree that the Silmarillion is relevant, but as to cover the entire Blackmoor Era, not just its past.
Let me stress that I don't claim this setup to be more correct than other takes, but I think it is an interesting one to explore. Elves in most settings resemble the elves of the Lord of the Rings. The elves of the Silmarillion are different, which would give the Blackmoor campaign a different color.
-Havard
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Currently Playing: Daniel S. Debelfry in the Throne of Star's Campaign