.::Elrond Peredhil::.
Elrond Peredhil
Master of Rivendell
Dates: Born c.I 525, departed over the Sea 29 September III 3021
Race: Elves (Half-elven)
Divisions: Noldor (through his father), Sindar (through his mother). Also
descended from the Edain through both lines.
Cultures: Exiles of Gondolin, Elves of Lindon, Rivendell
Titles: Half-elven, Lord of Rivendell, Peredhil
Meaning: 'Elf of the Cave'
Pronunciation: e'lrond pe'rethil
('th' should be pronounced as in English 'these')
(Aragorn was a descendant of Elrond's brother
Elros through many generations of Men)
One of the greatest Elves in the history of Middle-earth, Elrond was born at the Havens of Sirion late in the First Age. During their sack, he and his brother Elros were taken captive by the Sons of Fėanor, but Maglor took pity on them and released them. When they were rescued, Elrond was found playing in a cave beneath a waterfall, and so received his name.
Both of Elrond's parents were half-elven, and after the War of Wrath he was given a choice; whether to be counted amongst the kindred of Elves or of Men. He chose the Firstborn, and remained in Lindon with High King Gil-galad.
After the invasion of Eriador by Sauron in the mid-Second Age, Elrond founded a refuge there in a deep hidden valley; this was named Imladris, or Rivendell in the Common Speech. After Sauron's defeat by Tar-Minastir of Nśmenor, Elrond remained in Rivendell, where he prospered with the aid of the Great Ring, Vilya.
Elrond played a great part in the histories of the Second and Third Ages; he marched with Gil-galad and Elendil to the War of the Last Alliance, and was a leading member of the White Council. At the time of the Council of Elrond in 3018 (Third Age), he had dwelt in Middle-earth for some 6,500 years.
