As an immortal race, Elves also are rare, and most of times been, outnumbered, and strategically more limited in 'casualty rates' therefore it is more costly for them to lose their members. Immortality is related to that preference not only for personal choice. But at the time LoTR takes place, Elves are weak in numbers and civilization, and therefore they prefer hidden in the woods.īut there are enough number of references in the books to make us sense that bow is a preferred STANDARD weapon for Elves, no matter where they used to live.

Tolkien does not classify them specifically as 'wood elves', neither tells that Elves always lived in the forests. Their leader told them he could try to offer protection from Nazgul, if he would have a battalion of elven archers like ancient times.Īccording to Silmarillion, Elves lived in open fields, in strong castle cities as well as forests.

In the books (not in the film) between Shire and Bree, Frodo and hobbit fellows met (before or after Tom Bombadil I can't remember) a group of Elves.

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