It is not a choice available to all. I could not forsake my immortality, even should I wish to.

Indeed, they are not, though there have been very few in our history. Lord Elros chose a mortal life and became a great leader among men. His brother, Lord Elrond, chose to remain among the Eldar and became no less great. [She pauses and smiles fondly.] He is also my daughter's husband-Arwen's father.