Elrond

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Elrond Halfelven is a son of Eärendil and Elwing, together with his twin Elros, and was born in First Age 532, a half-elf as his parents, though he later chose the immortal life of Elves. His name means "Elf of the Cave" which marks a story in itself, but may also mean "Vault of Stars" and "Star-dome". By 3018 of the Third Age, when the majority of the Lotro story begins, he is some 6,500 years old. His wife, Celebrían (who is the daughter of Celeborn and Galadriel), sailed to the West in TA 2510, 500 years and more ago. Together they have the twin sons Elladan and Elrohir, and the beautiful daughter Arwen Undómiel.

Although Elrond is called "Half-elven", he may claim descent from all the main branches of the Eldar, each of the Three Houses of the Edain, and even from the ancient spirits that descended into the World at its beginning. The title of "Half-elven" (or Peredhel in Sindarin) refers less to Elrond's precise descent and more to his capacity to choose between the fate of Men and Elves. See further details.

Elrond founded Rivendell in II 1697 as a place to house the refugees from Eregion which had been destroyed by Sauron during the War of the Elves and Sauron, making the settlement in Rivendell almost 4,500 years old. He was present at the Siege of Barad-dûr when Isildur cut the One Ring from Sauron's finger.

Elrond is known for his wisdom and leadership and is acknowledged as the wisest master of lore and healing of the Middle-earth. Ancient even amongst the long-lived elves, the regal and commanding Elrond wears the greatest of the three Elf-rings, Vilya, the "Ring of Air", given to him by the great Elf-king Gil-galad. It is Elrond who gathers the Nine to become the Fellowship and charges them with the task of aiding Frodo in his quest to destroy the One Ring. He is friend and ally to those who stand against evil in Middle-earth, although the weariness of carrying the weight of the ages-long struggle can be seen on his noble face. — [lorebook]

Though Elrond is most often found at the lower level of his library in the Last Homely House, occasionally he is found elsewhere, or he appears in quest instances that may take place at different locations:

Elrond Halfelven
Elrond Halfelven
Image of Elrond Halfelven
Title Master Defender
Gender Male
Race Elf
Level 110
Morale 480,000
Power 8,952
Region The Wastes
Area Morannon (War of the Last Alliance)
Map Ref [62.6N, 4.2W]

Elrond Halfelven is encountered by High Elf characters in the year 3434 Second Age, fighting with the elvish host of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men during the siege on the battle plain at Dagorlad at the end of that age. He is also found in Tham Send in the refuge of Imladris, during the year 3018 of the Third Age.

Quest Involvement

Elrond (Refuge of Edhelion)
Elrond
Image of Elrond
Gender Male
Race Elf
Region Ered Luin
Area Thorin's Gate
Settlement Refuge of Edhelion
Map Ref [14.1S, 100.7W]

New Elf characters meet Elrond in their first instance, at Refuge of Edhelion, where he is the leading guide until the tragic end for that location following the Dourhand assault. About 600 years later, Elrond has a dream and since he also knows that Dourhand dwarves have taken leadership of Thorin's Hall, he sends his sons Elladan and Elrohir. They continue the adventure, beginning in Edhelion Watch.

Quest Involvement

Elrond (Rivendell)
Elrond
Image of Elrond
Gender Male
Race Elf
Region Trollshaws
Area Rivendell
Settlement The Last Homely House
Interior Elrond's Library
Map Ref [29.6S, 3.3W]

Elrond Half-elven is the Lord and lore-master of Rivendell and he is found at the lower level inside his library. The library is located at the second floor of the Last Homely House, in the southern wing.

Quest Involvement

Volume I Epic quests:

Volume II Epic quests:

Volume III Epic quests:

The Black Book of Mordor quests:

Elrond (Vales of Anduin)
Elrond
Image of Elrond
Gender Male
Race Elf
Region Vales of Anduin
Area Meadhollow
Settlement Beorninghús
Map Ref [13.7N, 53.3W]

After making a journey across the Misty Mountains in preparation for his daughter's wedding Elrond and some of his household can be found in Beorninghús in the Vales of Anduin.

Quest Involvement

The Black Book of Mordor quests:

Kidzul-kâlah:

Elrond (Midsummer)
Elrond
Image of Elrond
Gender Male
Race Elf
Region Minas Tirith (Midsummer)
Location Merethrond - Banquet Hall
Map Ref [22.7N, 55.9W]

Elrond and his household have arrived in Gondor for the Midsummer wedding of Aragorn and Arwen.

Quest Involvement


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