The History of Rivendell (Imladris) | Tolkien Explained

Founded as a refuge during the War of the Elves and Sauron, Rivendell would come to be one of the greatest cities in Middle-earth. Imladris would not only outlast two sieges over the years, but also become famous for its tranquility, resistance to evil, and the wisdom of Lord Elrond. Hit subscribe - and the bell! Nerd of the Rings on PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/NerdoftheRings -------------- All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner. If your artwork appears and you are not listed here, please let me know! I want to make sure all artists are credited for their amazing work. To purchase artist work, check out these amazing artists! Jenny Dolfen - goldseven.wordpress.com/ Turner Mohan - www.instagram.com/turner_mohan Ted Nasmith - www.tednasmith.com/shop/ Jerry Vanderstelt - store.vandersteltstudio.com/main.sc Anato Finnstark - https://www.artstation.com/anto-finnstark Anke Eissmann - http://anke.edoras-art.de/anke_illustration.html Rivendell - Aobo Wang Rivendell - Dennis Dornia Rivendell - Ivan Cavini Elrond and Estel - Anna Kulisz Elves of the Last Alliance - Angel Falto Rivendell - Philip Straub Vilya - MellorianJ White Council Chamber - Yeoung Jin Kim Rivendell - Charlotte Kugler Rivendell - Edoardo Salvej Elrond in the Second Age - Soni Alcorn-Hender Rivendell - Fady Kadry Rivendell - Jan Pospisil The Last Alliance - Jenny Dolfen Rivendell - Zak Seymour Rivendell - Vivek Chaurasia The Gladden Fields - Anke Eissmann Rivendell - Ian Moore A Lost Love - MellorianJ Rivendell - Igor Dunaev Rivendell - Philipp A Urlich Witch King of Angmar - Infesth6 Elrond - BFME2 Arthedain Rangers - Wouter Florusse Rivendell - Ian Moore Elrond with Narsil - Donato Giancola Shards of Narsil - Robitokun Rivendell - Jugi Val In the House of Elrond - Abe Papakhian The Hidden Kingdom - Stephen Najarian Across Middle-earth, Rivendell - Ralph Damiani Bilbo in Rivendell - Gellihana Flight to the Ford - M Hugo Riders at the Ford - Ted Nasmith Frodo's Recovery - Donato Giancola Ford of Bruinen - Henry Neff Flight to the Ford - John Howe At the Ford - Ted Nasmith Hall of Fire - Stephen Hickman Hall of Fire - Morgan Rogers Bilbo Arrives in Rivendell - 1oshuart Council of Elrond - Alan Lee the Fellowship Leaving Rivendell - Ted Nasmith The One Ring - Donato Giancola Arwen and Aragorn - Matthew Stewart Symbelmyne - Anato Finnstark Rivendell - jamajurabaev Rivendell - Maril1 Departure at the Grey Havens - Ted Nasmith Arwen - Anna Kulisz Imladris - Billy Mosig It's Time - Moumou38 Elladan and Elrohir - MellorianJ Aragorn - Adam Middleton Rivendell - Maria O'Toole Rivendell - Sheridan Rivendell at Sunset - Anna Kulisz #rivendell #tolkien #lordoftherings