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Why did Sauron reach out his hand?
In the cut scene, Gil-Galad is the first to attack Sauron, who grabs him with his left hand, lifts him in the air, and incinerates him. The intention was how casual the evil maia is when wading into combat with mortals and elves. It’s also a device allowing Isildur to kill Sauron.
Who killed Elendil?
Sauron
Elendil’s dying body is held by his son, Isildur. After seven years of siege, in SA 3441 Sauron came out to personally do battle with his enemies. Elendil, together with Gil-galad, overthrew Sauron, but they were both killed in the process, and Elendil’s sword broke when he fell.
Who killed Sauron the first time?
Isildur was the first and only person to directly and deliberately kill Sauron, by cutting the Ring from his finger. But he really only finished the job; Elendil and Gil-galad had already been fighting with Sauron’s incarnation.
What happened to Elrond in The Lord of the Rings?
In SA 1695, Elrond was sent to Eregion by Gil-galad in an attempt to protect it from the invading forces of Sauron. Unfortunately, Elrond’s host was too weak and was unable to hold off Sauron’s army. He retreated north with a host of elves out of Eregion including Celeborn and remained ever watchful of Sauron from there.
Why did Elrond and Cirdan stay with Isildur?
Elrond and Cirdan only remained as the commanders of the Elves, and Isildur as High King of the Realms in Exile. Upon discovering that Isildur had claimed the One Ring for himself, Elrond urged Isildur to throw the Ring into the fires of Mount Doom, but the seduction of the ring made Isildur refuse.
What happened to Gil-galad and Elendil after the war?
The war took a toll on the forces of both Elves and Men. Gil-galad, Elendil, and his younger son Anárion were killed in the siege. Elrond and Cirdan only remained as the commanders of the Elves, and Isildur as High King of the Realms in Exile.
How did Elrond help Frodo get back to Rivendell?
After Frodo ‘s departure from the Shire with the One Ring, Elrond sent out riders to help guide him back to Rivendell. One of these, Glorfindel, successfully found Frodo and helped him reach Rivendell. On October 25, 3018 he held the Council at which it was decided to attempt to destroy the One Ring.