[Iarhen]

I disagree witht he whole theory of Celeborn and Galadriel accepting Elrond's leadership. Probably Celeborn would, BUT Galadriel wouldnt because:<P>1. She's one of the eldest elves in M.E., second only to Cirdan, so in terms of age, shes even older than Elrond. More experienced, she has that advantage over him.<BR>2. She's the Highest Noldorin elf in M.E., because of her direct link with her father, Finarfin. <BR>3. Being as proud as she is, and as she was, she would not take the leadership of someone she considers her inferior.<BR>4. She's Elrond's mother in law, giving her a somewhat high position over Elrond.<BR>5. In terms of power, even thought they had both great rings of power, I think its off the discussion who has more power here. Elrond was NOT the one fighting mentally with Sauron...<BR>6. She's wiser than he. The only reason why people didnt go into Caras Galadhon to ask for Galadriels advice was because she didnt wanted anyone to enter her realm without good reason.<BR>7. And finally, Lothlorien is a much more important and bigger realm than Rivendell. Even the Kingdom of the Wood, Thranduil's, is bigger. In those terms, Elrond's is the one with the least advantage.<P>So, concluidng, there's no reason why the Lorien elves should speak in the name of Elrond. Their leaders were Galadriel and Celeborn, NOT Elrond...