Why is Elrond so important?

Why is Elrond so important?

Character. Elrond was a skillful warrior in battle and had commanded various armies of the Free Peoples well, including the Last Alliance. He was just as effective at leadership and gave much wise counsel. He had the gift of foresight through which he could view lands and events far away from Rivendell.

What kind of elf is Elrond?

Elrond Half-elven is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium….

Elrond
Tolkien character
In-universe information
Race Half-elven, choosing the fate of Elves
Book(s) The Hobbit The Lord of the Rings The Silmarillion Unfinished Tales

Is the House of Elrond in Rivendell?

Rivendell, also known as Imladris in Sindarin, was an Elven town and the house of Elrond located in Middle-earth. It is described as “The Last Homely House East of the Sea” in reference to Valinor, which was west of the Great Sea in Aman.

Is Lord Elrond a high elf?

As one of the Peredhil (Half-elven), Elrond was a member of a special family that combined the ruling lines of the High Elves (Noldor), Grey Elves (Sindar), and the Three Houses of the Edain (the Folk of Beor, the Folk of Haleth, and the Folk of Marach).

Who is the father of Elrond?

Eärendil and Elwing
Maglor
Elrond/Father

Who is the Master of Rivendell?

Elrond
“Elrond” by Ana Kusicka
Biographical Information
Other names Elerondo (Q) Peredhel (S, “Half-elven”) Master Elrond
Titles Lord of Rivendell

Why didn’t Elrond leave Rivendell?

But there is another “in story” reason that may explain why Elrond remained in Rivendell: he was the Keeper of Vilya, mightiest of the Three. Hence, Elrond may have faced a greater risk in going out to war as his ability to field armies diminished than Gil-galad might have, had he survived into the Third Age.

What happened to Rivendell after LOTR?

It is not known when Rivendell was finally abandoned, but shortly before he died in F.A. 120 Aragorn said to Arwen that “none now walk” in the garden of Elrond. The Elves departed, and eventually, Rivendell dwindled to nothing.

Who raised Elrond and elros?

In FA 532, Elros was born in the Elven havens of Arvernien. When they were only children, the Sons of Fëanor attacked the havens in order to recover the Silmaril, and Elros and Elrond were taken captive by Maglor and Maedhros.