After Sauron devastated the elven realm of Eregion, Elrond retreated north and founded the hidden refuge of Imladris (Rivendell) in S.A. 1697.
Elrond is called "Half-elven" (Peredhil in Sindarin) because he directly descends from both Elves and Men. Elrond Half-elven
chose to be counted among the Elves, granting him immortality. After Sauron devastated the elven realm of Eregion,
He was a senior member of the council that drove the Necromancer out of Dol Guldur. chose to be counted among the Elves, granting
Elrond Half-elven is one of the most pivotal, wise, and enduring figures in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium. Born at the end of the First Age, he served as a commander, healer, and political anchor across three ages of Middle-earth. His defining characteristic is his unique heritage, which necessitated a divine choice between the immortal fate of the Elves and the mortal destiny of Men. 🧬 Heritage & The "Choice"
Elrond played a critical role in resisting the Dark Lord Sauron across thousands of years. The Second Age