alexecinz
replied to your post “pallassathena:
pallassathena:
why is it so funny to me that elrond…”
Agree with various comments on the thread, and it was said by Tolkien himself – an important element was stealth. When Frodo wore the One Ring and saw ‘the other side’ Glorfindel’s form was practically incandescent, it would have drawn Sauron’s attention like a beacon 😀
They actually banned incandescent elves after the First Age for that very reason, and also to promote energy efficient alternatives.
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