The raft-elves were a group of presumably Mirkwood Elves which dwelled within a collection of huts.[1]
History
The raft-elves brought goods on the Forest River between the Woodland Realm and Esgaroth. These goods were stored in barrels which were tied together and then poled or rowed up the river. Sometimes they also used flat boats, on which the goods were loaded.[1]
Portrayal in adaptations
1982-97: Middle-earth Role Playing:
- The Raft-elves are a separate tribe of Nando and Sindar Elves, residing in the village of Celebannon upon the Forest River.[2]
1989: The Hobbit:
- David T. Wenzel portrayed the raft-elves as sturdy elves wearing garments in various tones of green.
2007- : The Lord of the Rings Online:
- The Raft-elves live in the elven-settlement known as "Loeglond", which continued to ferry goods from the Elvenking's Halls of Felegoth, to the new Lake-town throughout and after the events of the War of the Ring.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, "Barrels Out of Bond"
- ↑ John David Ruemmler, Susan Tyler Hitchcock, Peter C. Fenlon (1995), Mirkwood (2nd edition) (#2019)