The rings of power is a new series based on Under the spell of the Ring and the appendices by JRR Tolkien. The series is set during the Second Age of Middle-earth, and follows an ensemble cast of characters both new and familiar in a time of peace – that is, until evil rears its head again and threatens every community of Middle-earth. The original Prime Video series is the most expensive TV series ever made at $1 billion over its five-season production commitment. Since its premiere in September 2022, The rings of power has been subject to critical acclaim for its cinematography and visuals, although some have criticized the series’ pacing.
Since the release of Under the spell of the Ring in 2001, Elves were a rather mysterious race in which characters appear as magical entities with powers. taking into account that The rings of power shows more about the Elven community, with a special focus on Galadriel, Elrond and Arondir, the audience is blessed with more knowledge about the Elven species. This is when we answer the age-old question that has been around since the release of: Lord of the Rings: how long can elves live?
Elven Youth
As seen in The Rings of PowerElven children grow up and enter adulthood just like any other species. In their first year, Elves are able to do much more than human children, they can talk and walk, and they progress faster in their minds but slower in their bodies. For example, an Elven child may be in their twenties and have the maturity of a 20-year-old, but they will have the physical appearance of a 7-year-old. Once an Elf has completed physical puberty, which usually ends at about age 50, they stop aging physically. That being said, per CBR, an Elf is not considered a full adult until 100 years have passed. This strange way Elves age Under the spell of the Ring has continued to amaze fans, with many wondering more and more about Elves’ longevity.
Elves are practically immortal
Elves are a magical creature known to be immortal. Unlike humans, who are prone to old age and disease, Elves have no such weakness. While many people think that immortality means they can’t die at all, the reality is that Elves are simply immune to disease and old age, but can in fact still be killed by serious injury. Despite their immortal status as a species, everywhere Lord of the Rings and, as we saw in previous episodes, The rings of powerElves have suffered heavy casualties in the course of many battles over many centuries. Another way elves can die is through ultimate despair. When an Elf suffers a loss and feels a lot of despair, they slowly begin to decay as they lose the will to live.
Average Elf Lifetime
Elves have the ability to live forever thanks to their immortality. Elves like Elrond, who was over 6000 years old in Under the spell of the Ring, are not hard to come by. That said, Elves who go into battle are aware of the risk to their immortality, and are willing to risk a long healthy life for a greater cause. In addition, when an Elf succumbs to despair, their lives are sadly cut short. Without their ability to die in this way, all elves could live forever. As for the average lifespan, there is no way to calculate this as Elves’ ages vary widely, especially considering that Elves never succumb to old age or disease.