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But what would Elrond have been saving Glorfindel for? By his own admission at his council Elrond had no host of elves. The High elves were leaving and it is doubtful Imladris could have held out much despite the power of Elrond's Ring (some force of arms was still needed, even by Galadriel). The mission of the Fellowship was an all-or-nothing, do-or-die plan. At least the High Elves could have done SOMETHING or at least been represented by him (as the four hobbits did for their people).