Summary
An overview of the unique nature of Elven marriage and their moral resilience against certain vices in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium.
Eldar Marriage and Morality
Highlights
The Nature of Elven Marriage
The Eldar practice lifelong monogamy, marrying only once. While the Elves are not immune to the shadows of Arda and may fall into pride, malice, or greed, they possess a fundamental nature that prohibits the violation of marriage vows.
The Prohibition of Forced Unions
There is no historical record of an Elf taking another's spouse by force. Such an act is considered contrary to their nature, and any victim of such an act would typically succumb to death and depart for the Halls of Mandos.