Lord Elrond Half-elven - Epic Character History

Elrond Half-elven is a renowned lore-mater, advisor and leader within Tolkien's works. His deeds served the Free Peoples in many ways, and he rightfully earned his place among other legends in Valinor. Thank you all so much for watching, let me know your thoughts about Elrond in the comments below! As always, a great thanks to the online artists whose visual works made this video possible! If you are one of the artists, please let me know and I will post your name and a link to your work in this description!
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[@MenoftheWest]

Hey everyone, I just wanted to amend a mistake. At 9:25, I should clarify that Gandalf never mentioned Bilbo’s ring, but his suspicions about the Hobbit’s ring at that time were quieted by Saruman’s belief that the One Ring was lost at sea (although Saruman just wanted to search the Vales of Anduin without the interference of Sauron or suspicions of the Council). Thanks everyone!

[@zrinkavukovic7433]

Yes i think the ring was found in the river Anduinen, two brothers of hobit foud the ring i don't remeber the names..

[@ladyday8576]

What would Lord Elrond say to me if I said I wish I could meet someone as kind and wise as you.. I'f I did I would marry him before next moon

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

@@ladyday8576 but you are mortal.. elves dont like to marry with mortals especialy elrond.

[@ricardomaza6172]

@@zrinkavukovic7433 Smeagol and Deagol. Deagol found the ring while fishing. Smeagol killed him and took it. With the passage of time, he hated more and more the Sun and the Moon and everyone and everything. So he snuck himself through caverns below the misty mountains. After centuries we have Gollum. Who was called that, because Smeagol made those "gollum" noises with the throat.

[@ricardomaza6172]

@@rizkyadiyanto7922 usually. But if no elf never had sex with humans whe wouldnt even had Elrond itself would we? Dont be racist

[@Thiago_Alves_Souza]

So basically he only allowed Arwen to marry if Aragorn got a real job and stopped hanging out with hooligans. Damn, even fantasy dads are stereotypical.

[@julias2855]

Lol!!!

[@Thiago_Alves_Souza]

@Anna Poręba I do have one

[@julias2855]

I think all parents r like this. Lol.

[@bieuxyongson]

LOL! That's brilliant! Arwen is his only daughter. I'm not surprised he was protective.

[@zakpodo]

Hah. Beren and Luthien story is similar. Thingol was like "Of course you can marry my daughter. Just go and grab one of the silmarils from Morgoths crown real quick."

[@wright534]

Another of Elrond's strengths is that he can acknowledge his own limits, and is willing to yield to the counsel of others. He recognizes that Frodo, unlikely as it seems, is the best choice as Ring-bearer, and that hobbits in general have strength of both endurance and character that make them a people of worth. He never condescends to them, not even Sam. He also follows Gandalf's advice and allows Merry and Pippin to join the Fellowship, despite his misgivings. And in the end, he acknowledges Aragorn's accomplishments and consents to him marrying Arwen, despite the personal cost.

[@aleksander8497]

Well said. Elrond is among the very wise.

[@marijchampa]

Oop

[@basterdgz]

Gollum didnt want to destroy the ring falls in the lava and got destroyed ...si i think if elrond push the dude in the lava it should have destroyed it lol

[@hisholiness4537]

@@basterdgz It is impossible for anyone to make the conscious choice to destroy the ring, because of its allure. They'd rather die than destroy it. Gollum falling wasn't an accident in the books, it was divine intervention.

[@Azulakayes]

He was wise and most importantly compassionate. The best qualities anyone can seek.

[@franceslambert8070]

Elrond was always my favorite character in the books and movies. Hugo Weaving did him justice to the picture in my mind.

[@HelloFutureMe]

Elrond is honestly one of my favourite characters, so seeing your breakdown of his story was a really nice end to my day. Thanks Yoystan!

[@kurisucosmo7954]

Tim! It's so great to see you're a fan of Yoystan. His channel is so wonderfully informative, and the main reason I know as much as I do about Tolkien's legendarium. It's also how I got to know yours!

[@arcen3169]

Ok am I the only one who thinks the fact that Yoystan and Tim are buddy buddy is awesome?

[@kurisucosmo7954]

No, you're definitely not the only one. It's a big deal to me too, as both of them are my favorites for fantasy lore knowledge

[@MAGNUMMASTER7]

Beside Cirdan my favourite elf, very wise, caring and gentle... unlike Thranduil.

[@alexsheppard3775]

I love you guys!

[@likac92009]

His mother should've given the Silmaril back to Maedhros and Isildur should've destroyed the One Ring when he could. Elrond's probably fed up with people obsessed with jewelry. :)

[@vaiyt]

The first one would make the second moot.

[@rashida7777]

This character had more than his share of sorrow! His grew up without BOTH of his parents. He was adopted by 2 brothers that killed his people. With one of the brothers at times ambivalent with their care. He and his brother were given a ridiculously heavy choice that could decide the future of he and others. (I couldn't imagine making this choice.)He went to war and he witnessed the death of his friend and king. His wife was brutally beaten and raped by orcs. He suffered from not being able to heal her wounds and her departure from Arda. He was lied to by Saruman who he confided in many years. Housing Aragorn probably reminded him of his lost brother whom he would never see again. Living with the knowledge that Aragorn may influence Arwen to become mortal. He had to come to grips with Arwen's choice to be mortal and live separated from him. His "only" daughter. And to wait and hope that his twin sons would not follow suit. This character went through h*ll! So happy, to a tribute vid of him. Great job!

[@johncronin9540]

rashida7777 That is one of the pitfalls of immortality, or, for that matter, living a long life. The loss of loved ones, family, and friends. But he and his brother are not eternally separated. They, and those elves who have died, will all be reunited at the ending of that world.

[@shorebreakers96]

John Cronin I would say that it's even heavier for Elrond, as many of his losses were others immortals, so there is much "lost potential" in a way. With mortals, even if the death may be sad, it is unevitable, the time is ocunted. With elves, it's harder, as each and every one who fall to harsh death could have been someone important or a great friend for many more centuries.

[@brianmessemer2973]

Elliot, you make a really great point. It has me thinking now about how when an elf dies in battle, or dies needlessly, there is so much potentiality that is lost, because that elf could have become or done something very important indeed in 100, 500, 1000, or even thousands of years in the future. It's something we mortals of 100 years or so at best don't have to consider and it is daunting to think about! If Elrond and his brother were not shown hospitality and raised up to Elven adulthood but rather were slain as the children of the enemy, the entire fate of Middle Earth would have been completely different. Neither Rivendell nor even Numenor would have come to be the way they did. It tempts the question, are Elven lives "more valuable" than mortal lives because they are not mortal? I guess I'll stop there.

[@jimmyboy131]

If I remember correctly, even Elladan and Elrohir, both chose to be counted among mankind, not the elves. So , like their sister Arwen, they eventually died a natural death, just like any other human. So Elrond's choice of immortality was a very costly one. in that sense.

[@gailf1617]

Tolkien never specified which fates Elladan and Elrohir chose.

[@sauron3488]

Elrond also had the power to foresee things happening across Middle-earth, despite physically being in Rivendell.

[@SK4M_Freal]

As unlikely as it is but Elrond could have had a Palantiri?? But saying that the 7 seeing stones only really showed despair or misgiving to the see'er. Actually now ive wrote it im starting to think maybe he could have, as it wasn't good what he says really??🧐🤺👑💍👑

[@dr.finnegan3949]

There is something nice you forgot to mention: Elrond's mother is the great granddaughter of Melian, who was a maiar like Gandalf, saruman, Sauron etc...So Elrond isn't only half-elve, he has maia blood as well :) that's probably why he is so powerful by the way*.

[@gustavocardosomoreir]

Though she had donned material form for a while, that's true.

[@Humblemumble7]

Hey bro....that's what the "Half" in Half Elf is

[@CptDangernoodle]

@@Humblemumble7 No it's not.. that's the man part

[@Humblemumble7]

@@CptDangernoodle he's not half human

[@CptDangernoodle]

@@Humblemumble7 Elrond? He most definitely is

[@josephmort4039]

Actually... at the Council of Elrond, Elrond mentions that he remembers "...when Thangorodrim was broken..." and I always took that to mean he did fight in the War of Wrath.

[@auberginemanproductions1608]

He didn't fight in the war. He remembers it because he would have been about 10 or so, under the care of Maedhros and his brother

[@linsaitobeast4252]

@@auberginemanproductions1608 for the moment end war of wrath Elrond was 58 years

[@lukeskywalkerthe2nd773]

I'm so glad you did this video on Elrond! He is so awesome, and the fact that he is Half-Elven is a very intriguing part of his character imo! :)

[@JimmySaint43]

Technically he is a full elf, as him and his brother were given the choice to live as either man or elf, but not both. Clearly Elrond chose to live as one of the Eldar, a Noldor elf, and his brother chose to live as a man, and went on to become the first king of Numenor, starting the lineage that Aragorn belongs to.

[@rowineveloso4832]

Jimmy Saint so your saying technically elrond is aragons uncle since aragons line is from his brother and aragon just basically fell in love with his cousin and got married.

[@12jswilson]

@@rowineveloso4832 yes. Although the Elven blood helped the line of Numenorean kings in the shape of longevity. Aragorn was still in his prime at the age of 83 at the time of the Fellowship and he ruled until he was 200. I'd bet that the human blood had some form of dampening on his powers, but he's of a stronger elf family that makes it moot. Arwen is his cousin about 30 generations removed.

[@Quaronna]

:)

[@denniscleary7580]

I find it very interesting that his brother became the first Numenorian king 👑

[@zeroprime9194]

I wonder if that means that Aragorn is a descendant of that bloodline? It would make the story even more intricate and it would also explain his family's gift of long life and why Elrond took him under his protection and raised him as a son after Aratorn's death. P.S I am sorry if i spelled a word incorectly. I am not a native english speaker :)

[@rainerbloedsinn182]

@@zeroprime9194 Yes, Aragorn is a direct descendant of Elros and thus related to Elrond. But there are about 6,000 years between Aragorn and Elros. Even with the longevity of the Dunedain and especially the line of Elros that's propably at least a hundred generations.

[@mdd-xv2tp]

Fiction is good but still fiction not real.

[@kahmul]

@@mdd-xv2tp thanks for the insight

[@Gavither]

@@kahmul shit I always forget lol

[@tardarsauce3355]

I didn't know Elrond was half elven until recently, but I always thought he looked more human than the other elves seen in the movies

[@kurisucosmo7954]

I've always loved Elrond, he's one of my favorite characters. He's extremely wise, and unlike most of his race, is always helpful and fair to those in need, no matter what race. He is not quick to judge, but always swift to lend a friendly hand, even to the dwarves. I'm so glad you made this video. Mainly because the fact that he was half-elven before he even made the choice to be an elf forever really confused me. I think it was more that I didn't know enough about his lineage, and WHY he and Elros got the choice in the first place to become man or elf.

[@jman7481]

Yuppppppp sounds about right

[@sharksbean]

And the only thing I can think of is Elrond telling the Naz-Gul "You should've stayed dead!"

[@arismursidi]

You must be remember when he scream "Isilduuur"

[@TheEphemeralMammal]

Miiisster Naz-Gul.

[@_Axolottie_]

Aimee Shaw we missed you. You like what i’ve done with the place?

[@_Axolottie_]

But in all honesty.. THAT SCENE WAS SO EPIC!!!

[@sharksbean]

@@NatoHoro not in the book no

[@aylbdrmadison1051]

12:29 That was beautifully said. The world needs more people who understand the morals of a story. This is one of the biggest reasons why stories are so important, and we need them today more than ever before. I wish you all peace and prosperity. ^-^

[@celestejohnston6613]

Yoystan! This is about the third time I have watched this particular video! It is very informative. Elrond to me is an incredible character. He has endured so much and loss so much in service to Middle Earth. He gives his strength, skill at arms, his learning, his wisdom. And only to lose his daughter to his foster son Aragorn who he also loves dearly. A final sacrifice. He is so amazingly admirable. Thank you for this vid!

[@jurnalicious1]

Gosh Elrond is one of my favourite characters from the entire legendarium. His story is one of the saddest. At a young age he lost his parents, then soon after his “adopted parents”(Maglor and Maedhros), then his brother who decided to be human... then there was peace for a time and he met his wife and had 3 children and then his friend Gil Galad was killed(likely in front of him too), his wife was tortured and had to sail, then ultimately his daughter also chose the fate of men... can this guy catch a break? XD and yet he is still one of the wisest and nicest men in all of Middle Earth and has not given up hope! Thanks for doing those videos, this is one of my favourites. Keep up the awesome work!

[@secretagent7431]

I guess shit happens when you live over 6000 years :P

[@zachstevens7382]

huge weaving made Elrond for me. can't imagine another guy. not even close. I can imagine they chose a different Galadriel over his character. he just made it alive like so many lotr characters. that's what helped make the movies epic and lore come to life. like Robert downing junior being iron man or Hugh Jackman being wolvine. he was just made for this role right up their with his matrix movie. he is a great example of what elves should be both in his lore character and his movie guy acting. Elrond is awesome. people just miss out because he is past his prime unlike legolas in the movies.

[@zachstevens7382]

sorry Hugh weaving is his name. opps. great video sir yet again. :)

[@shooterrick1]

Zach Stevens Hugo*

[@Jin-di9zv]

Intellectuals: "oh you meant Agent Smith from the Matrix"

[@thehunter7422]

Same I can't thank peter jackson enough for choosing him and certain other actors for their riles. And of course the actors themselves accepting it . It did make them come to life so well.

[@chamanthawijayaratne118]

Hugo Weaving really is an amazing actor. Image of him as Elrond has gotten into my mind so much even Elrond fan art that doesn't resemble him looks weird to me.

[@jamestaylor8037]

Elrond should have just pushed isildur into the lava

[@Noname-ql4wr]

Isildur and Elrond never went to Mt. Doom in the books. But even if they did, that wouldn't work, it's not the act of dropping the ring that's the problem, it's making the choice to destroy it. Elrond wouldn't be able to push Isildur into the lava because that'd require him to make the choice to destroy the ring, which is impossible.

[@jamestaylor8037]

@@Noname-ql4wr ok.cool..so its man thats got to make the choice to destroy it..intresting..ive only seen the movies

[@Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God]

@@Noname-ql4wr Really? So would that mean that Golum accidentally falling in wouldn't have destroyed it in the books? (Serious question)

[@Noname-ql4wr]

@@Dennis_Reynolds_Golden_God No, the ring was still destroyed accidentally in the book, with the help of divine intervention that is. The ring just can't be intentionally destroyed by any human, elf, dwarf, Hobbit, ect.

[@brave.bex0043]

Noname 14235 so you mean to say that at the very last second, smiggle change his mind and offer the ring with his palm wide open for the purpose of not saving it but to destroy it?

[@patrichewill5403]

Ellrond was so under rated and wise and he went through so much. What an amazingly strong character.

[@madambutterfly1997]

Elrond everyone's favorite mutt since he's the blood of all tribes of men, elves and and the great great grandson of a maiar

[@jmitterii2]

And kinky as it may seem... there's some dwarf and valar in there too.

[@MAGNUMMASTER7]

What a family tree lol

[@XxaragornXx123]

@@jmitterii2 no there isnt ...what you on about

[@IC116295]

He's like a shaman

[@trollzynisaacjohan1793]

He's still half elven. Difference is they have choice.

[@nacc7240]

Elrond is one of the few ties that bind a vast amount of history of Middle Earth - Galadriel being the foremost. Good vid. Glad to see you have your facts straight. Imo, Elrond rose to the highest level of wisdom among the Elves - one of my fave characters..

[@tracyfrederick5606]

I started reading Tolkien in the 7th grade. A whole world was opened up to me.

[@rogerhwerner6997]

Elrond is an absolutely unforgettable character.

[@robertfelton7275]

Elrond met the two blue wizards!!? Interesting.

[@GreenGlo1991]

As much as I love Elrond (he’s my fave), here’s this. Aragorn and Arwen: We’re in love. Elrond: you can marry if Aragorn fixes the world.

[@midnightfun1277]

Well she is worth that much effort. I wouldnt really give up my daughter to just some whorny guy.

[@nikjustnik8202]

@@midnightfun1277 not really your choice

[@Poonannyish]

@@nikjustnik8202 I hope she reads this bro

[@dioio8415]

Well thingol sayd to beren that he could live with luthien if he bring a silmaril to him

[@ameyas7726]

My girlfriend's dad: Get a Job!! That old goat...I mean I'd rather fight the dragons of the Middle Earth than get a Job!!!

[@Viele411]

Amazing video. Elrond is the best of the Elves and dopest fight in the stories. With all he has been through, he still continued with a level head. A true bad ass and a righteous lord of Elves.

[@despinoza6205]

Dis guy has seen some shit!🤪 Also, when your daughter and your nephew (2 ages removed) become kissing cousins 🥰

[@DaleRFetz]

What about Glorfindel? He's pretty cool.

[@despinoza6205]

Glorfindel has been around and done his share. Elrond's brother Elros chose humanity and became first King of Numenor. Then thousands of years later his daughter makes the same choice and becomes Queen of Arnor and Gondor. He's had quite the life

[@KS-xk2so]

People who've seen the movies: Elrond is like the boss Elf. He's so powerful and wise, and cool. People who've read The Silmarillion: Ahhh you mean one of Earendil's sons?

[@timcastro7766]

K S ever heard of my nigga thranduil the boss Hogg outlaw

[@qwertyTRiG]

And Bilbo had the cheek to make verses about Eärendil in the house of Elrond.

[@MoonwalkerWorshiper]

People who've read The Silmarillion and seen the movies: One of Earendil's sons is so powerful and wise, and cool.

[@tiaaaron3278]

Honestly, I hated what Elrond did and said to Aragorn in books. Aragorn is Elrond's brother's, Elros's descendant. And Elrond tells him Arwen "is of greater lineage than yours." Shut up, you racist asshole. Elrond was such a dick in LotR books. I understand his sadness but he went too far, talking to Aragorn like that and later banning his marriage with Arwen until he becomes king. He had no right to do that.

[@rasmusrw8140]

@@tiaaaron3278 he had all the right to that, the elven patriarch decides over his daughter hand. He just tried to keep it pure.

[@Meymeygwis]

We love that you always pose a lesson to be learned from these great characters and their stories! Thank you.

[@akshayshrim]

Much awaited!!! Thanks yostan.. Lovely detail as usual.the sheer length of time he has lived and his wisdom in middle earth makes him one of our favs.

[@angelmarie6982]

You did a fantastic job.Elrond is one of the most interesting and substantial characters in this world. I love hearing the back stories not dealt with in the actual movies. Thank you.

[@animistchannel2983]

Somewhere in the writings, Elrond refers to having been at "the breaking of Thangorodrim" (or "Angband") in his youth and compares it to the siege/overthrow of Barad-Dur. Probably in the Council of Elrond chapter, but not sure. I thought this was also mentioned in the Silmarillion.

[@dioio8415]

No,this wasn't in the silmarillion.

[@cameronwulff]

Elrond is kind of a badass. He's one of my favorites. Hugo weaving portrayed him well

[@ynasm5353]

Thank you. Elrond is truly my favorite character among all of Tolkien's wonderful characters and it was a joy listening to this character study.

[@emileelynette3158]

Elrond is one of my favorite Tolkien characters and played an integral role in so many important events - you created a great overview of his rich and long history.

[@jonathongoulding9780]

I will be honest, I had completely forgotten Elrond had sons. Great video, and it seems an entire book could be written on Elrond's life alone!

[@tiaaaron3278]

His sons are totally useless.

[@FatGouf]

@@tiaaaron3278 how? The twins helped raise up Aragron and probably trained him since he was always accompanied them when they hunted orcs in revenge of their mother's torment during her captivity. They also helped clear the way for the Fellowship, for months they scoured for hundreds of miles around Imladris up to the Misty Mountains making sure no enemy would threaten the 9 Walkers until they reach the borders of Rohan.

[@tiaaaron3278]

@@FatGouf Useless garbage character who *might* have done offscreen? LMAO, they are still trash characters and confirmed to have been asspulls. Aragorn's teacher was Glorfindel.

[@FatGouf]

@@tiaaaron3278 "offscreen" heh figures.

[@bieuxyongson]

Thank you for this wonderful video. Elrond is one of my favorite LoTR characters. Nice to see Glorfindel mentioned also. I love his history too.

[@jebpayne1710]

Yes about time for an Elrond video, good work! Now just looking forward to a Children of Hurin video.

[@Javier_Jimenez71]

Jeb Payne YES, the Children of Huron will be great. Damn dragons and their mind control

[@AlexLopez-vm7uq]

Jeb Payne omgaawwwd yesss!!

[@barreloffun10]

@@Javier_Jimenez71 When your father pisses off Morgoth and he curses your whole family.

[@russ6187]

Elrond has been my favorite for years. Great video, found you a month ago and have been watching ever since.

[@MenoftheWest]

Thanks for the support man, I'm glad you're enjoying the content!

[@MAGNUMMASTER7]

my favourite elf beside Cirdan

[@michaelyork4554]

Elrond is indeed the glue that binds the hope of Middle Earth together, and He embodies the best characteristics of all Tolkiens characters, except for His Elven cynicism, so that Aragorn Ellesar alone shows himself to be of the Highest Character in Tolkiens Legendarium, which is as it should be.

[@harrylangton3206]

A case could be made for Gandalf... Or Elendil... Or Tom Bombadil... but I get your point ;) I think Aragorn should be given more credit.

[@michaelyork4554]

Or Samwise Gamgee, from another perspective. They are all Integral, that is the point of the Story, The Highest does not stand without the Lowest.

[@phyllisdicks9830]

Let's not forget about Faramir, who, contrary to what the movies depicted, was not even tempted by the One Ring.

[@SvenTviking]

“His Elven cynicism” was a product of Peter Jackson, not Tolkien.

[@mukkaar]

Actually his cynicism makes even more sense than for most elves. He has closer bond with men than most, especially line of Numenor kings (Seeing his brother was first king of greatest human civilization). So his his disappointment with failures of that line and humans makes sense. But even while being disappointed he was most active in affairs of men and middle earth than rest of the elves.

[@AndrewCarlisle11B]

Excellent video! Really enjoy how you break down and describe everything, plus the life lessons at the end. Elrond is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters

[@samjames5134]

I never knew there was that much lore about Elrond

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

There's a lot about his lineage and Aragorns' in the appendices of LOTR. And the tale of Earendil, Elwing, and the Light of Earendil is told in The Silmarillion.

[@januzzell8631]

Fascinating - thank you so much for spotlighting Elrond - such a brilliant character

[@diegos7337]

Elrond is my favorite Character in the Lord of the Rings Universe!!! He represents wisdom, to be calm in the storm and come with the best course of action at the moment. Also he is firm, conservative and helpful.

[@joannatsitaki7040]

Elrond is my favourite character in LOTR .Thank you for this video!

[@ForumArcade]

So technically Aragorn was related to Elrond the whole time. Also he married a... Very distant cousin? Neat.

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[@SvenTviking]

EnigmaDrath It’s what gives Aragorn his long life.

[@Sayu277]

Distant cousin doesn't seem to be as much of a problem with the elves since elrond also married his distant cousin (both celeborn and galadriel are distantly related to elrond) .

[@SaladDressing69]

3 removed the gods approve! lmao

[@celestejohnston6613]

Yoystan! Once again thank you for such a detailed video. I find Elrond such a fascinating character. He works so hard for the good of Middle Earth and sacrifices so much to it. He lost his wife to Orc violation, almost lost his sons to the anger and despair of what happened to Celebrian and in the end he loses his daughter to his foster son whom he deeply loved as well. Elrond gives so much to Middle Earth and loses so much in the process. I find him admirable in his ability to give and work towards good when he knows it will benefit others and only take from him. He is the definition of the one who works towards the Long Defeat. Thank you for the video.

[@rorydonaldson2794]

My week started right with an upload from Men Of The West

[@kp-legacy-5477]

Man idk what it is about your content that I love so much I used to watch these all the time but kinda moved on from lore But watching this I instantly recognised the trumpets at the start and the oddly clear but distant sounding mic I got a nice bit of nostalgia Thanks for the good content man And thanks for ending it on a lesson from the story

[@thewasatch208]

Man I love this channel! Thank you for all your work.

[@garethwilliams226]

I really like your story telling and use of pictorial imagery, I read the books thoroughly a number of times and struggled to put everything together in the way you have here, thank you.

[@loopslytle]

Is it true that in the dark tongue of Mordor Elrond means 'Smith the Agent?'

[@larsdegroof1209]

That is true

[@kathymain578]

And Elros means "Brother of Agent Smith."'

[@sacrilege8943]

yes

[@grokeffer6226]

As a fan of Mr. Tolkien's work for almost 50 years, congratulations. These are all well done.

[@despinoza6205]

I'm happy Elrond managed to keep it all in the family. It just took 6000 years lol

[@zeus982]

Great narration! That last part about him completing his journey and reuniting with his wife was almost bittersweet.

[@LavenderTexas]

Elrond is one of my favorite elevan characters in all of tolkien's works. Thank you for this video love them all.

[@shadowraith1]

Done well. Refreshing my thoughts on the trilogy after many, many years is enjoyable. Thank you

[@jackmcdonnell8505]

Why didn’t Elrond examine Bilbo’s sword? Suggestion video

[@claudionobrega5296]

Actually he did, but he recognized it simply as a unamed elven knife, at least it's what I remember

[@fanaticbogey]

The Hobbit, Chapter 3 A Short Rest, Elrond names Glamdring and Orcrist but doesn't even mention Bilbo's blade at all. The movie explains it better- there was nothing to look at, that was a tiny knife, not the sword of the king of Gondolin.

[@claudionobrega5296]

Just checked on the book, and you guys are right, he doesn't even mention it, I must have created a false memory or something

[@sgtpepper3161]

Paul A. Indeed, we only know it was with a group of ancient elven blades. It probably served in the same battles as those

[@sgtpepper3161]

Paul A. That could very well be the case too. I guess it just seemed like they were found clustered together, but you're right, it could've very well just been placed near them or found on the ptherside of the room. It'll always be a mystery

[@anthonyandrew8462]

Congrats on the videos. How you describe them shows that you bring honor to the characters and the world of Tolkien

[@MountainFisher]

Always liked Elrond, good video.

[@MAGNUMMASTER7]

Yeah, dwarfes are my favourite and he is very nice to them unlike some pointy eared princess.

[@steveblanmag7410]

Thank you, Yoystan for the Video. Elrond is one of my favorite characters in LOTR.

[@hypnos316]

Loved it, favorite part was how he reunited with his wife in the end.

[@davidreinmiller]

I'm reading through the Hobbit again and it's cool to see how much Elrond did in the small amount of time he was in the book Btw your vids are dank fire lol but really they are well put together and awesome to watch

[@brianmessemer2973]

8:38 Elrond sent Arwen out of Rivendell to live with Galadriel in Lothlorien while Aragorn was still a child growing up in Rivendell precisely because, had they grown up together in close proximity all the time, they would only have a brother and sisterly platonic love towards each other and would not be capable of feeling romantic love for each other after coming of age. I can't remember what this is called in behavioral biology but basically if you grow up with a member of the opposite sex since childhood your brain/body categorizes that person as a family relation and this prevents you from developing romantic feelings for that person when you both come of age. I would suggest this is clear evidence of Elrond's plan to set Aragorn up with Arwen. Perhaps, besides being extremely wise and perceptive, Elrond's ring granted him the foresight to convince him to take this action. I'm sure he missed Arwen while she was gone but he did it with the greater good for all of Middle Earth in mind. What an incredible being Elrond is!

[@tiaaaron3278]

This is false. After what happened to her mother, Arwen was a frequent visitor Lótien because her grandmother comforted her. Elrond didn't expect a love between Aragorn and Arwen. They were betrothed without even asking for his permission. And Elrond was "grieved". He had already told Aragorn Arwen "is of greater lineage than yours" so he banned their marriage. Elrond told Aragorn to either become king or never have Arwen. Elrond deliberately got in the way of a betrothed couple. That is not only a terrible thing to do but also completely against Elvish costume. Elves marry freely and for love.

[@registeredvexoffender7303]

Love the work put into this, and I'm glad we can all share in the love of Tolkiens world

[@Syntheconductor]

I loved the imagery juxtaposing Elrond and Elros. It reminded me of the Byzantine iconography

[@lisafischer-jacobson2020]

Love that you ALL do these histories... Really a great job on breaking it down on bite size pieces, so that everyone can understand it...mmwaahh

[@henningwand]

Wow 217 likes 0 dislikes. Love this channel and the people here

[@BodieB]

Great editing between pictures at 11:24...the blending is almost perfect

[@n1c3s43]

Elrond is a really tragic character, but also a huge badass and awesome person.

[@fenrirofink8039]

YES! I've been waiting for this. Awesome work dude

[@darkstrider8455]

Oh crap he uploaded again!

[@jonpowell4246]

Your choice of artwork in this video was very beautiful, nicely done.

[@SuperAlicecullen95]

I wonder if he ever reunited with his parents once making it to Valinor. Maybe his mother flew to the shores as a white bird to meet him and his father came down from his watch on his ship.

[@kyleenglot9184]

He might have met his mother. But his father Earendil is bound to sail the star lit sky until the end of days or the dagor dagorath when the final battle of good and evil will ensue.

[@BJETNT]

Facebook and a lot of videos I have a hard time making it through. But I never have that issue with these type of videos. You're very very good at this and I appreciate it I'll listen to every word.

[@PaxDeorum]

Amazing video!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@Faith-yl1tk]

Thank You So Much.!!! I love Elrond he was and Still is one of my Top favorite characters.

[@sethmiller3087]

Why hath you abandon me notifications! Gosh darn KZbin is trying to get between us! Darn and blast

[@Sionnach1601]

Seth Miller, and feck and curse

[@armstrongroger6893]

"Why hath thou forsaken me?" wasn't that something biblical, Seth Miller, I have actually never written here before but, golly gosh, I like your, "Darn and blast.

[@TheCorrodedMan]

FORSOOTH, the beasts stand between me and mine! I shall do them in, I shall! This I swear!

[@divinefallfromgrace]

When I first read LOTR, a millennia ago 😄, I was initially taken by the idea that Elrond was haughty and overbearing with Aragorn, setting him a seemingly-unlikely task in order to win the hand of his daughter. But, after you realise the character's full backstory, you'll understand WHY this is so. Elrond SEES the potential in Aragorn, and in his ascendancy to King, Elrond is also honouring the memory of his brother, and restoring his lineage. Videos like this help demonstrate this better, top work sir! 😉

[@blitva1]

Ooooh, you think elrond had a premonition about aragorn succeeding to become the high king and set him on this path. So he wasn't setting him up to fail as aragorn probably thought, but to succeed, as elrond already knew he could do it if he worked at it. That's some galaxy brain parenting right there lol

[@divinefallfromgrace]

@@blitva1 I'm not 100% on Elrond having a 'vision' of Aragorn succeeding; we do know, like a lot of senior Eldar, that he DOES have premonitions, but the only one mentioned regards Arwen's fate. I've just come to realise that, by reading the material outside of LOTR, Elrond is no mere overbearing, demanding Father-In-Law, lol. Having known him since he was a child, Elrond sees Aragorn's nature, and realises he'd be an outstanding ruler, and wants him to realise his potential. Like you said dudo, he is one of the sharpest knives in the drawer alright! 😉

[@marionbaggins]

Thank you for your video, Mellon!!! I love Hugo Weaving portrayal of Elrond... What did you think of him?!! Until the Rohan Video Mellon...Marion Baggins Out!!!

[@MenoftheWest]

Marion Baggins I think Hugo Weaving did an excellent job as Elrond! I like how he can play him both stoic and fun ways! Thanks for the support!

[@marionbaggins]

Your Welcome Mellon, I am supporting Mellons no matter what!!! Marion Baggins

[@gobigblue6782]

Thank you, my Tuniviel. I will look it up for more art work. Hope all is well in your personal Bag End, Mellon. Love the "Baggins out" Lol. Until next week.😉

[@marionbaggins]

Until next week...Marion Baggins out!!!

[@zachstevens7382]

Marion Baggins what what does Mellon mean?

[@trolldrool]

When people say Tolkien can't be dark, I bring up how one of Elrond's earliest memories is watching his family and best friends be brutally murdered by other elves in an elven refugee camp.

[@hobbyist1001]

Saw this on my feed have watched your videos before so glad LOTR lores are still being posted LOTR and all Tolkien writings are so underrated compared to Star Wars I think LOTR is way better it just sucks Tolkien couldn’t write in depth more about when Melkor came back and was defeated and the new world was created again.... one day I hope Tolkien’s writings or counterparts make more movies.

[@badgasaurus4211]

Tou Chang Agreed. The amazing thing with Tolkien created his world by his lonesome, where as the likes of Star Wars has had teams of various writers to fill in backstories and make up lore, and to continue the film series. One man. I think that has to contribute to the greatness of Tolkien. (Star Wars books don’t even count as canon now that Disney has taken the rains; they don’t really have that much lore if you take those away)

[@ashfynninegold3527]

With Amazon announcing their partnership with LeYou to produce a new game based on Middle-Earth history and lore before the events in the trilogy, I'm sure this excellent vid will get more views.

[@Prince_Luci]

I like this guy he’s like stupendous wave for lotr

[@gearoidgarvey8266]

Except not clickbait

[@porkchop4401]

The depths of this world....and its all just so damn beautifully well done. This video is great!

[@lorehub923]

Great video Mellon !! Keep it up !

[@brianmessemer2973]

There's that line from TFOTR when Elrond (Weaving) says "The blood of Numenor is all but spent...it's pride and dignity forgotten." Such a great line, great speech and delivered so well by the master actor Hugo Weaving. Thank you for reminding me of it!

[@cocogoat1111]

Thank you for these videos! The lore of LotR is so fascinating and deep. Elrond is definitely one of my favorite characters.

[@400KrispyKremes]

There's something I've always wondered about the Silmarils. Do they have any powers? Like do they do anything but be beautiful? Like the Arkenstone. Not so much that they benefit the owner, but do they have a true corruption power, aside from just wanting to own something so beautiful?

[@JohnAPrescott]

400KrispyKremes no, they were made with the light of the two trees that we're destroyed by Morgoth and Ungoliant. Which were unhealable and that was the only thing left of their light from the eldar days, save the one flower and something else did one bear before completely dying even after the goddess tried to heal them. This is what makes them SO special. There is a whole epic storyline behind these three jewels and the man and his house who created them. Do give it a read when you are able. It's well worth it!

[@400KrispyKremes]

I will. Tolkien wrote the best stories. Only one other story was as epic as his own, and it was put to film. It was called "The Gods Must Be Crazy". In many ways it is very similar to the Lord Of the Rings, although it was far funnier, and had a much more anti-climatic ending.

[@400KrispyKremes]

I will go further now with me previous comparison, and suggest that the creator of this channel explore it in a future video because it is important. Please do this. The Film "The Gods Must Be Crazy" is the first actual time that The Lord Of the Rings was put to film. In that film a place of truly peaceful people who live of the land, and love all things that grow are besieged by a truly evil item, and a hero arise's from their place to destroy this item by throwing it off the edge of the World. The rest of the World is embroiled in a massive war that threatens all the civilized nations of "The World". Somehow throughout all of this the tiny man (in the eyes of all other men, like Hobbits) walks this path to the end and destroys the most evil item in the World. The comparisons are identical, aside from the fact that Xi can destroy the evil item of his own will.

[@JohnAPrescott]

I should say that the Silmaril storyline runs far, even into this video.

[@FishBoneD14]

Not in themselves though that doom of mandos is upon those who seek them.

[@DJJonPattrsn22]

Very nice! Very thoughtful... and most of all: very densely packed with information! Great job making this video :) You presented the material very well and efficiently and layered it with beautiful images from many sources, you even managed to underlay a musical soundtrack⸺a feat nearly always failed by most who attempt it. But not only did you make appropriate selections of music which complimented and enhanced the other content, its volume remained pleasant and well balanced throughout. For someone like myself with minimal knowledge of this amazing, rich and intricately detailed fictional world, you did well to explain just enough crucial elements so that I could follow along despite a great deal (which was obviously not feasible to explain) going over my head only to be appreciated by those who have invested far more time into learning of this world. The ease and precision with which you speak all the names and words of from Tolkien's world is impressive for they are often riddled with combinations of sounds in an order unfamiliar to English and somewhat tongue twisting to even hear. And further more you do so with great velocity which leads me to the almost inescapable conclusion that you have much practice and experience and that you probably even familiarized yourself with language and script developed by Tolkien. As one fascinated and intrigued by languages and especially writing systems, natural and invented, I have been very curious and impressed with all that Tolkien has created, and especially by its beauty and elegance. I have found some beautiful fonts in various styles of different languages; this was one of the first things that drew me to Tolkien's work...

[@satsuinohado2159]

Hugo Weaving made Elrond Epic on screen!

[@hartzogLovesScience]

Nicely done! You are giving a straight forward version of the Similarian, of which I would love to see a visual/movie version

[@T-REX-KNIGHT]

Everytime i see lord of the rings lore I always hear Hugo Weavings narrating it for some reason...

[@paulstevens1493]

My favorite character of all time, thank you!!!

[@gobigblue6782]

Another great story, as usual. Where do you find the art work that accompany your stories? Until next week.

[@marionbaggins]

Hello Mellon, some I know are from Deviantart when I viewed it beforehand!!! Marion Baggins Out!!!

[@michealperez1863]

I've watched all of your videos that are currently up on your main channel and now I'm making my way through your videos that are currently up on your second channel.

[@Siggipugger]

What time do you go to bed? Elrond half elven.

[@crippledcow2235]

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[@epscaling]

Great video! I’d like to add that Gandalf is also mentioned in all three great works of Tolkien. But he’s known as Olórin in the Silmarillion

[@hotmale5221]

Here's a question I've had for over forty years that has always bothered me & maybe you can answer it for me. The Valar gave the children of Earendil & Elwing the choice to be counted among the First-born or the Second-born. Elrond chose to counted among the Eldar & that choice also went to his children. Elros chose to be counted among the Atani & so his children were automatically mortal, although they were given long life-spans. Why is that? Is it because Elrond married an Elf? If Elros chose to be mortal, but also married an Elf, would his descendants have been given the same choice? Arwen chose to be mortal & the choice was not passed to her son, Eldarion. Is this a question only Mandos knows the answer to? LOL! I'd really like to know your opinion on this....

[@harrylangton3206]

That is a really good question. I don't know the answer but if I were to hazard a guess I would say that the choice is lost unless they have enough elven heritage. So half elven would get it, and three quarter elven - Arwen - but her children with Aragorn would not as they don't have quite enough elven heritage? Or maybe once they choose to be mortal they (and their bloodline) can never go back? Honestly don't know!

[@hotmale5221]

I think you might be on to something. Technically, the first half-elf was Dior, son of Beren & Luthien. And if I remember correctly, he wasn't given a choice, he was automatically an elf. That might be because his grandparents were a Maia & an elf that had seen the light of the Two Trees, since he was born after Beren & Luthien were sent back from the Halls of Mandos & were both mortals....

[@lotte519]

@@hotmale5221 And, if i'm correct he died prety young ( Checkd he just was 36 years old). So ther was no need to decide about it till he arrive at the Halls of Mandos. But i think that the general rule is halv elves Elrond, Elros, Elwing and Earendil could chose in wich Line they wanted to be countet and that Arwen did something simillar to Luthien and renouncd her immortality.

[@joshuabenjestorf8565]

Tolkien’s work has inspired me. I am not a literary scholar, and because of that I’m really inspired by most of all Tolkien, Peter Jackson’s films, and Howard Shore’s symphonies of the films. They have altogether inspired my life. And as a result I’m happy to see literature scholars such as this creating videos that explain more in depth the story. I hope more of them will follow, and I also hope Peter Jackson would make more iconic literary films that reflect a TON of outstanding questions about how Middle Earth began. We are all ready for it.