Quote:
Originally Posted by Astromancer
Legolas seemed to suggest that fifteen miles was a very minor issue for Elvish sight. That is a great deal more than Telescopic Vision (x2). Also, the curvature of the Earth doesn't block Elvish sight.
|
Legolas was Sindar nobility. He's the son of Thranduil, King of the Elves of North Mirkwood. Most of the elves who Tolkein portrays in any detail are nobility, and they seem to be significantly more capable than the average elf.