oh yes, haven't thought that one through, well I'm no Tolkien expert, that's really shitty. Hahaha I miss the background knowledge. But thanks yeah, that would be indeed a great sacrifice. Also I just thought how ironic it would be if Thorin would give his heart to Thranduil since that would also mean that Durin's line would cease to exist anyway because he'd never have an heir himself. Maybe that would make Thranduil really grumpy. :D To be honest, I never really got the elven concept of eternity and given up immortality for someone. Are they even able to choose? What's the difference between fading and choosing a mortal life? I need to read so much meh...