Is there a reason why the Noldor didn't have more children in Beleriand?
I'm interested this as both a personal and strategic decision... From what I remember (and please forgive if my lore is rusty), of Feanor's sons only Curufin had Celebrimbor and he was born in Aman, right? There was Gil-Galad who was born in Middle-Earth but Idril was born before/during the crossing? I understand that from a literary perspective there are only so many characters and generations we can keep track of, but in Arda the sons of Finwe had several children each, while in Middle-Earth there were almost none, and that does seem strange. One would think that more children would make royal lines less vulnerable, add to the skills, knowledge, leadership, and even just literal fighting numbers of elves, and potentially offer some expression of hope against the darkness. I know extended war isn't a great place for kids but there were certainly times of relative peace. Any suggestions?