Posted: September 02, 1998 at 23:32:02: by Cirk Bejnar
: I agree with Steve. I think weariness of Middle-earth is a large part of Elrond's attitude. But Steve's point about his duty against Sauron brings up an interesting question. Why does Elrond seem to have a greater say in who goes among the Nine Walkers than Gandalf. Gandalf "beats him out" in everything. Gandalf's wiser (wisest of the Maiar), Gandalf is more powerful (Maia compared to elf), Gandalf understands Sauron better, and finally this is Gandalf's task. The only support for Elrond is the fact that the Istari weren't supposed to do everything for the Children of Illúvatar so Gandalf let Elrond choose to some extent.: What do you think? : Jon I suspect that some part of it may have been curtesy since they were staying at Rivendell. Cirk Bejnar
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