What happens after an elf dies?

Should an Elf die, its spirit would be summoned to the Halls of Mandos in Aman. Elves could refuse the summons, but this would suggest that they were tainted. Elves who went to the Halls were, after a period of time, typically given the opportunity to be reincarnated into a body identical to the one that died.

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What happens to an elf when they die?

Elves are immortal but can be killed in battle, in which case they go to the Halls of Mandos in Aman. They may be restored by the Will of the Valar, and then go to live with the Valar in Valinor, like an Earthly Paradise, though just being in the place does not confer immortality, as Men supposed.

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Why do Elves go to the Undying Lands?

The time of Elves was over, and the reign of Man had begun. The Elves knew that their time was running short, which was why so many chose to travel to the Undying Lands at the end of the story.

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How long does it take for a elf to die?

Elves have the ability to live forever thanks to their immortality. Elves like Elrond, who was over 6000 years old in The Lord of the Rings, are not hard to come by.

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Do Elves lose their immortality?

The elves, or the Eldar, are immortal in the sense that they cannot die from illness or old age, however they can be slain.

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Which Elf gave up immortality?

In making that choice, Arwen gave up the Elvish immortality available to her as a daughter of Elrond, and agreed to remain in Middle-earth instead of travelling to the Undying Lands.

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Why do Elves age if they live forever?

Elves have three cycles in their lives. The first cycle for Elves is childhood and adolescence, lasting around 100 years, though most elves are fully grown after their first 50 years. The second cycle of an Elves' life is adulthood which can span thousands of years, all while not physically aging.

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What is the oldest age for an elf?

Elf Traits

An elf typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old. Alignment: Elves love freedom, variety, and self- expression, so they lean strongly toward the gentler aspects of chaos.

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Can you touch your elf on the 24th?

Children are not allowed to touch them.

Elves are very fragile, and if they are touched by human children they lose their magic and ability to communicate with Santa.

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Can you touch your elf if it falls?

According to the official "Elf on the Shelf" website, "Christmas magic is very fragile, and if scout elves are touched they may lose their magic." It doesn't specify that this only applies to kids, so we're guessing this applies to any humans.

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Do you live forever in the Undying Lands?

It included Eldamar, the land of the Elves, who as immortals were permitted to live in Valinor. Aman was known somewhat misleadingly as "the Undying Lands", but the land itself does not cause mortals to live forever. However, only immortal beings were generally allowed to reside there.

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Are the Undying Lands heaven?

Though the Undying Lands can be viewed as heaven, going there doesn't mean death. It is a paradise, yes, but it is not necessarily the end. As far as we know, those elves go on to lead beautiful immortal lives in the Undying Lands.

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Why did Frodo go to Elf heaven?

The reasons for the Elves inviting him are clear given his destruction of the One Ring and Sauron, but Frodo's reasons for accepting are less so. Ultimately, it was the injuries that the ring-bearer Frodo endured on his journey that pushed him to leave Middle-earth.

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What kills an elf?

Nonetheless, Elves can be physically slain or die of grief and weariness. Death was unnatural for Elves; Ilúvatar intended for an Elf's spirit (fëa) and body (hröa) to remain united throughout the entire life of Arda, but this design was disrupted by evils of Melkor.

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What happens if your elf doesn't leave?

If your elf didn't move, they may be trying to communicate an important message to you! If your elf is accidentally touched, they may have just enough energy to get to the North Pole but not enough magic to create a whole new scene in your home.

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What to do if elf falls down?

One MassLive staffer parent suggested picking up a fallen elf with oven mitts, to help minimize bumps and bruises. There's a YouTube video that shows an elf resting comfortably with its head on a soft pillow of Kleenex and staying warm inside a potholder.

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Do parents move the elf on the shelf yes or no?

If little ones find their Scout Elf sitting on something they need to use, like relaxing in their sink, lying on their bookbag or hanging on their clothes, then it is okay for parents to move the elf, so kids can complete their morning routine and elves can get back to their important job!

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How do you say goodbye to an elf?

5 Fun Ways To Say Goodbye To Your Elf On The Shelf
  1. 5 Fun Ways To. Say Goodbye To Your Elf On The Shelf.
  2. Leave a note! ...
  3. Snap an Elfie Selfie. ...
  4. Let them snuggle! ...
  5. Throw your Elf On The Shelf a going-away party! ...
  6. Going away gift!

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Can a 13 year old touch a Elf on the Shelf?

Basic Elf on the Shelf rules

Don't touch your elf or their magic will disappear. Talk to your elf, but know that they can't talk back. Your elf reports to Santa nightly and can deliver letters to him.

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How old is a 100 year old elf?

An elf typically claims adulthood and an adult name around the age of 100 and can live to be 750 years old. Elves take their time doing things because of their long life span. So to them 100 years feels like what 20 years feels like to a Human.

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How old is a half-elf to a Human?

The calculation I use to help players understand the maturity differences is to convert all other ages into the human equivalent. So a 16 year old half-elf is approximately 8.4 years old in human maturity terms. A 16 year old elf would be 3.8 years.

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What age is Santa's elf?

Elves typically reach maturity around the same age as humans, however their lifespan is infinite. How old are Santa's elves? Santa's elves are a variety of ages from 25 – 2025.

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How do elves reproduce?

Pretty much just like humans, since they can inter-breed, though elves seem to only have children when they want them, which means: A) They have fantastic contraceptives. B) They only have sex to procreate.

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How long are elves babies?

Elf mothers are with child for 1 year. Once born, elves' minds and bodies initially grow rapidly, advancing past the infant and toddler stage within the first year. Development then slows down and an elf is mentally in adolescence for roughly the next 49 years.

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Can elves live 1,000 years?

Elves, High Elves in particular, are said to be able to live for around 1000 years. Humans live to be around 100 at most. So we can assume that Humans age roughly ten times quicker than Elves do. So obviously, elves age much more slowly than humans do.

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