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I need opinions about Hobbits while they were living east of the Misty Mountains from those of you that know more about Hobbit history than I--which would be nearly anyone.

First, is this an accurate summary: The Hobbits originally lived along the northern part of the River Anduin. Around 1050, the Harfoots moved into Eriador. Around 1150, the Fallohides crossed into Eriador north of Rivendell and came down the River Hoarwell. At around the same time, the Stoors crossed the Redhorn Pass and settled as far south as Tharbad and the Dunland borders but especially in the Angle. If that is accurate, do we know how long before 1050 TA the Hobbits lived in Rhovanion? Since the beginning of the TA? Since the SA? Any ideas?

Second: I know (I think) that the Fallohides were more adventurous (Tookish) and more likely to mix with other races. Do you folks think that any of the Hobbits ever interacted with the Elves that lived in Greenwood or Lothlorien at any point in their history? After all, those Elves lived for a long time--in the First and Second Age anyway--in the Vales of the Anduin, not the forests.

I'd love to hear people's thoughts on this. Thanks.

[ghettoelleth]

You know what Elliska Jane, I did a whole crap load of research on this so I could write two sentences about it. I will hunt it down and send it to you. I have from just before the beginning of the third age to about 1600 ish, 3age when the Fallohide brothers are given the land north of the Brandywine and est. the Shire. I think it was 1600ish, It was definately before the plague which puts it at before 1638. But I'll hunt it all down for you, I hopefully have it on disco around here, and get it to you as soon as I find. Anything before the end of the second age, I really don't have much. Just a brief history and a tiny bit of geneology if I'm not mistaken.

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[NancyBrooke]