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Imladris

Imladris, also known as Rivendell, is a valley-dwelling realm in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Imladris is Sindarin for “Deep Valley,” while Rivendell is the more commonly used name among Men and Dwarves. The valley is described as the Last Homely House east of the Sea, a reference to its famed hospitality and Elrond’s residence. Geographically, Imladris sits in the western foothills of the Misty Mountains in Eriador, along the Bruinen River (also called Loudwater). The surrounding cliffs and forests provide a sheltered refuge from the surrounding unrest of the continent.

Historically, Imladris was founded in the Second Age by Elrond Half-elven as a sanctuary and residence for

In the Third Age, Imladris rose to particular prominence as the site of the Council of Elrond

After the War of the Ring, many Elves departed Middle-earth, and Rivendell’s role diminished as the age

the
Elves
of
the
region.
It
served
as
a
center
of
lore,
learning,
and
counsel,
a
place
where
travelers
and
emissaries
could
seek
aid
and
protection.
The
valley's
isolation
and
Elrond’s
stewardship
helped
preserve
knowledge
and
wisdom
through
centuries
of
tumult.
in
3018,
where
the
fate
of
the
One
Ring
was
debated
and
the
Fellowship
of
the
Ring
was
formed.
The
Last
Homely
House
hosted
Elrond’s
household,
including
his
children
and
guests
such
as
Gandalf
and
Aragorn,
who
found
welcome
and
counsel
within
its
halls.
of
Elves
in
the
West
drew
to
a
close.
It
remains
a
significant
landmark
for
its
historical
and
cultural
associations
within
Tolkien’s
writings.