Did Elrond leave Middle-earth?

Three years later, at the approximate age of 6,520, Elrond left Middle-earth to go over the Sea with the Ring-bearers, never to return. Tolkien said that “after the destruction of the Ruling Ring the Three Rings of the Eldar lost their virtue.

Who saves Frodo at the Ford?

Glorfindel
A thousand years later, Glorfindel was sent by Lord Elrond to search for Frodo and his companions. He pursued some of the Nazgûl and drew them away from the Ford of Bruinen. He then found and led the company for days stopping only briefly to let the Hobbits rest.

When did the Fellowship leave Rivendell?

December 25
October 25: At the Council of Elrond, Frodo volunteers to take the Ring to Mordor. December 25: Frodo and the Fellowship leave Rivendell.

How did Elrond help Frodo get back to Rivendell?

After Frodo ‘s departure from the Shire with the One Ring, Elrond sent out riders to help guide him back to Rivendell. One of these, Glorfindel, successfully found Frodo and helped him reach Rivendell. On October 25, 3018 he held the Council at which it was decided to attempt to destroy the One Ring.

Where is Rivendell in The Lord of the Rings?

Rivendell, or Imladris in Elvish, is located at a gorge near the river Bruinen and concealed well within the Misty Mountains. It housed the family of Elrond as well as other Elves. Rivendell partly served as a camp during the War of the Last Alliance.

Why is Rivendell called a stronghold of the Elves?

Rivendell is protected from any outside attacks (mainly by the river Bruinen, Elrond, and Elven magic), but Elrond himself said that Rivendell is a place of peace and learning, not a stronghold. As the name implies, it’s a riven dell— i.e. a very deep and narrow valley between two mountains. The Elven name is Imladris.

Why did Elrond give Isildur the One Ring?

Upon discovering that Isildur had claimed the One Ring for himself, Elrond urged Isildur to throw the Ring into the fires of Mount Doom, but the seduction of the ring made Isildur refuse. Isildur claimed the Ring as a Weregild for his father and brother, and Elrond (perhaps not fully understanding the nature of the One Ring) acknowledged his claim.