Thread:Eureka Enderborn/@comment-26210095-20160419013427

So perhaps we can post a small lore post, basicaly on the things we discussed? It wouldn't be a long thing, its kinda just an overview.

So, were we on agreement about Renaissance Italy culture, with Elvish influences?

Also, I think Dorwinion would hire Mercenaries from the Dwarves and perhaps Dale.

Since Dorwinion is pretty much the only realm with Elves and Men coexsting side by side, do you think that eventualy there would be some marriages? With them being in such close proximity with eachother, there is bound to be some kind of contact, even though they are of different races. Your thoughts?

Also, I think Dorwinion should have really weak armies when attacking, but strong ones when defending. Since they have had time to just develop technology, art, and culture in peace, as well as being a major trading crossroad and likely taking ideas and incorporating the best of the cultures they encounter, they should have a high technology level compared to the rest of Middle Earth. I'm not talking about gunpowder or anything, but advanced engineers and seige equiptment, as they probably would have a high emphasis on education. Kind of like the Italian princes and kings, the city states would likely be patrons of the arts and culture, with Dorwinion being a wonder of Middle-Earth. Their troops would have little experience fighting large armies however, and not much experience, as well as being really weak when attacking. 