This is just me speculating but I believe what was meant by the power of Rivendell is simply the wisdom and power in general of the Elves, esp. considering Elrond still had a ring of power.
The Hobbit power is likely just that Hobbits are so simple and carefree that it is difficult to corrupt such a race, it would take a v. long time (aka Gollum) considering they do not really seek power, (with the exception of the nasty S-B's [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] )
~Tinuviel
[ April 23, 2003: Message edited by: Tinuviel87 ]
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