Why did some elves stay in Middle Earth?
ANSWER: The Elves were compelled to leave Middle-earth by a spiritual summons of the Valar, calling them to their ultimate destinies within Time and Space. The Valar knew there would be strife between the Elder Children (the Elves) and the Younger Children (Men) and Adopted Children (Dwarves) of Iluvatar.
Why were the elves not affected by the rings?
They faded completely from view in the normal world. This would happen to any Man who used any of the Rings of Power over time. Elves would not have these problems, because they inherently already have these abilities. These would be problems for Men even if Sauron had never created the One and stolen the other Rings.
Why didnt Legolas leave the other Elves?
Legolas and Gimli were chosen to be the first of their peoples to leave Middle-earth. As Legolas went to Aman, so would all the Elves, called to their everlasting home in the Undying lands. And though the fate of the Dwarves is unknown, this hints that they, to, return home to their maker, Aule the Smith.
When did the last Elves leave Middle-earth?
After the destruction of the One Ring, the power of the Three Rings of the Elves ended and the Fourth Age, the Age of Men, began. Most Elves left for Valinor; those that remained in Middle-earth were doomed to a slow decline until, in the words of Galadriel, they faded and became a “rustic folk of dell and cave”.
Was thranduil in the last alliance?
Thranduil was one of the Iathrim who spent his early life in Doriath. The Elves of Mirkwood joined the Last Alliance and in S.A. 3434, Thranduil followed his father and numerous lightly armed Elves in the War of the Last Alliance.
What happened to the elf and dwarf rings?
Sauron taught the Elves how to make them, but the Elves were the ones who actually created them. Of the Seven, several were destroyed by dragons and the rest Sauron recovered. After the One was destroyed, all the other rings lost their power. They were just pretty pieces of jewelry.
What happened to the Elves who were given rings?
The three rings lost their powers following the destruction of the One, and passed across the sea with their bearers at the end of the Third Age. In some accounts, Círdan was the bearer of Narya from the beginning, with Gil-galad only possessing Vilya.