Board Thread:General Mod Discussion/@comment-27860585-20160227122451/@comment-25841881-20160320163909

Auraestus, he wasn't really an ordinary dwarf. He was sent out as a messenger, during quite dangerous times. The dwarves must have had more respect for his fighting abilities than is standard for dwarves. Also, before the same argument is used for Legolas, he was the son of Thranduil, which is why he was sent. He was sent because he has authority, not for his combat skills. Him being the son of Thranduil doesn't mean he is above-average elf skill.