The world of The Lord of the Rings has a rich and vibrant history that always has something to explore and reevaluate. However, there are times when the attention to detail J.R.R. Tolkien used when crafting the world’s history could be a little confusing for his fans. One of the best examples of this is found in the history of the Elves and the various groups that they would be divided into by the time of the War of the Ring.
Fortunately, there is just as much history detailing how these groups came to be as there is on their respective cultures. Going back to the earliest days of the Elves, one can find out where the first divisions began as the Elves migrated all across Arda. Whether they moved or stayed put, the oldest and noblest race of the world put roots down in almost every major continent of Arda.
The Elves who left would come to be remembered as the Eldar. They would travel far to the West, and though their stated destination was Aman, not all of them would make it to the Blessed Realm. Before reaching the sea, some among the Elves chose to linger in Middle-Earth. These Elves would come to be known as the Umanyar. The Elves that completed their journey and managed to see the light of Valinor would forever be known as the Calaquendi. Of all the collective groups of the Elves, the Calaquendi would have the smallest number composing their ranks, as a far larger contingent stayed behind on the Eastern continent. This was perhaps for the best, as the Elves would prove vital in the defense of Arda from rising dark forces.
The world of The Lord of the Rings has a rich and vibrant history that always has something to explore and reevaluate. However, there are times when the attention to detail J.R.R. Tolkien used when crafting the world’s history could be a little confusing for his fans. One of the best examples of this is found in the history of the Elves and the various groups that they would be divided into by the time of the War of the Ring.
Fortunately, there is just as much history detailing how these groups came to be as there is on their respective cultures. Going back to the earliest days of the Elves, one can find out where the first divisions began as the Elves migrated all across Arda. Whether they moved or stayed put, the oldest and noblest race of the world put roots down in almost every major continent of Arda.
The Elves who left would come to be remembered as the Eldar. They would travel far to the West, and though their stated destination was Aman, not all of them would make it to the Blessed Realm. Before reaching the sea, some among the Elves chose to linger in Middle-Earth. These Elves would come to be known as the Umanyar. The Elves that completed their journey and managed to see the light of Valinor would forever be known as the Calaquendi. Of all the collective groups of the Elves, the Calaquendi would have the smallest number composing their ranks, as a far larger contingent stayed behind on the Eastern continent. This was perhaps for the best, as the Elves would prove vital in the defense of Arda from rising dark forces.
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