Writing the Elves

[remix17.livejournal.com]

I'm still pretty new to Tolkien, even though I've learned a lot about the mythos, but I am having trouble with a project I want to write--specifically, having trouble with some of the Elven details.

My story will take place on a timeline of about 20 years, and two of the main characters will be Elves. Can I create a special village or place for their Elven community, or did the Elves only dwell in listed ME places like Mirkwood and such, especially since they were fewer in number in Middle-Earth and many went to Valinor? Since the story will be set against the backdrop of the second big war against Morgoth, is there a specific way I must potray this community's involvement in that? My idea is for the community to be beseiged by the enemy's forces at present.

Any help would be appreciated.
 

Comments

[allie-meril.livejournal.com]

*g* The First Age could be considered one big battle...

I guess I was trying to think in terms of all the elves and not just the Noldor, in the context of remix's story, just in case she wasn't writing about the Noldor. I did completely forget about the First Battle of Beleriand, though, so thanks for the reminder.

Methinks I should re-read the Silm, as I'm a bit rusty on it.

[rhapsody11.livejournal.com]

Yeah that is why I am researching and writing essays on it so that if people want to write about it they can easily see who fought where and how and with what kinda armour and such... I don't think advising green elves is working though ... (see below)

[allie-meril.livejournal.com]

Yeah, so I'm seeing. I definitely need to re-read the Silm.