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Rivendell is the territory of the half-elf Elrond.It is also one of the only remaining territories of the elves in Middle-earth in the Third Age.Most of the history and doctrines of the elves are preserved here, which is a symbol of ancient wisdom and knowledge.The Glen is a place of beauty and tranquility, where travelers can think and rest, and also receive wise guidance.

Rivendell, also known as Imladris, is a deep valley near the Misty Mountains in eastern Eriador.It is hidden in the heather-covered wilderness, with a zigzag steep path leading into the canyon.The higher slopes of the canyon are covered with pine trees, while the lower slopes are covered with beech and oak trees.

The Bruinen River is formed by the convergence of two mountain streams, the southernmost parts of which flow westward through gorges.A narrow stone bridge spans the river, and on the north bank of the river is the "last home" where Elrond lives.It is surrounded by gardens and has a terrace overlooking the river.

After Sauron destroyed Eregion, the forge of the Ring of Power, Elrond founded Rivendell in 1697 of the Second Age. , Sauron's army invaded Eriador two years later, in 1699 of the Second Age.Rivendell was besieged, but Sauron failed to conquer it.Finally, in 1701 of the Second Age, Sauron was driven out of Eriador.In the same year, Gil-galad, Elrond, Galadriel and others held a meeting in Rivendell and decided to make Rivendell the elves' headquarters in East Eriador.Elrond is the holder of Veyar, one of the three elven rings. He uses the power of the ring to maintain the beauty and safety of Rivendell.

At the end of the Second Age, in 3431 of the Second Age, the last alliance army led by Gil-galad and Elendil gathered in Rivendell.From then on, there was no coalition of this magnitude in the history of Middle-earth.They set out from Rivendell and marched towards Mordor, starting the Battle of the Last Alliance.The war ended with Sauron's temporary defeat.

Isildur was killed in the battle, and the One Ring he took from Sauron was also lost, but Isildur's bloodline survived in Rivendell - his wife and youngest son Valandil were safe and sound.Afterwards, Valandil assumed the role of King Arnor and went to Annuminas.When the Northern Kingdoms fell, the leaders of the Dúnedain continued the bloodline of Isildur, and each leader's son was raised in Rivendell.After Arvidui's death, Elrond still preserved the symbols of Isildur's royal family: the scepter of Annuminas, the Star of Elendil, the Ring of Barahir, and the Saint of Nasildur. fragments of the sword, and also a few fragments of the history of Númenor.

Around 1300 of the Third Era, the leader of the Nazgûl came to Eriador and established the Kingdom of Angmar.Rivendell is besieged by the armies of Angmar.In 1409 of the Third Age, Angmar's armies attacked the three kingdoms of the Dúnedain.Elrond joined the forces of Cirdan in the Gray Havens with reinforcements from Rivendell and Lothlórien to help the Dúnedain.Finally, in the Battle of Fornost in 1975 of the Third Age, Glorfindel led an army from Rivendell to drive the Head of the Nazgûl out of Eriador.

In 2933 of the Third Era, two-year-old Aragorn became the 16th leader of the Dúnedain, and Elrond adopted him as his adopted son.Aragorn lived in Rivendell until he was 20 years old, when he met Elrond's daughter Arwen there, and the two fell in love.During Aragorn's long journey, Rivendell has always been a place he returned to.In 2941 of the Third Era, Gandalf, Bilbo Baggins and the dwarf Thorin came to Rivendell.They settled here briefly, and then continued their journey to defeat Smaug and regain the Lonely Mountain.One of the reasons Gandalf advocated this journey was that he feared Sauron would use Smaug to wreak havoc in the north, or allow Smaug to attack Rivendell and Lothlórien.After successfully completing this journey, Gandalf and Bilbo passed through Rivendell on their way back and stayed here for a while.

In 3002 of the Third Era, Bilbo settled in Rivendell and lived there until 3021 of the Third Era. With the help of documents collected in Rivendell, he wrote a history of the First Era, "Principles of Elvish Translation" (included in the "Red Book of the West"). ).In September 3018 of the Third Era, Frodo Baggins left the Shire with the Lord of the Rings and headed for Rivendell, with the Nazgûl chasing him all the way.As they passed the Ferry of Bruinen on October 9, Elrond summoned the river to rise and wash away the Nine Nazgul. On October 10, Elrond held a meeting in Rivendell to discuss how to deal with the Lord of the Rings.Many people attended the meeting, bringing news and seeking advice, including Legolas of Mirkwood, Groin and Gimli of the Lonely Mountain, and Boromir of Gondor, who came from In the dream, I learned that the fragments of the Holy Sword of Nasil were in the valley.Frodo volunteered to go to Mordor to destroy the ring, and the council selected eight members to form an expedition to accompany him.The elven craftsmen of Rivendell reforged Narsil, and Aragorn named him Anduriel. On December 20, the expedition team left Rivendell.

After Sauron was defeated, Elrond decided to leave Middle-earth.In September 3021 of the Third Age, he and Bilbo left Rivendell and sailed west from Gray Harbor.During the Fourth Age, Merry Brandybuck visited Rivendell many times to collect information and compile the Chronicles.Elrond's sons Elladan and Elrohir remained in Rivendell for a while, and their grandfather Celeborn came to live with them.Celeborn eventually left Middle-earth, but no one knows whether Elladan and Elrohir did as well.One piece of information suggests that Rivendell was abandoned after Aragorn's death in 9 AD.