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mormegil · 07-11-2006, 11:06 PM

Another situation which has some documented leadership style and format was the council of Elrond. Certainly Elrond was the 'ruler' so to speak of Imladris, but yet he called counselors to the meeting, and their opinion was given due weight and consideration.

However the council of Elrond is a bit problematic as an example of Elvish rule in that it was a council that involved and pertained to all 'free people of Middle-earth'. Therefore Gandalf, Boromir, Gloin and others opinions were weighed. It's interesting too to note that Legolas and a contigent of Mirkwood was there to represent those Elves. 'International Elvish politics' so to speak is also fascinating. Thinking of how various Elf factions interacted both in the First, Second and Third age. Most notably in the third age the 'White Council' and in the First age the alliance formed and broken during the war with Morgoth.

07-11-2006, 11:06 PM	#24
mormegil Maundering Mage Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,651	Another situation which has some documented leadership style and format was the council of Elrond. Certainly Elrond was the 'ruler' so to speak of Imladris, but yet he called counselors to the meeting, and their opinion was given due weight and consideration. However the council of Elrond is a bit problematic as an example of Elvish rule in that it was a council that involved and pertained to all 'free people of Middle-earth'. Therefore Gandalf, Boromir, Gloin and others opinions were weighed. It's interesting too to note that Legolas and a contigent of Mirkwood was there to represent those Elves. 'International Elvish politics' so to speak is also fascinating. Thinking of how various Elf factions interacted both in the First, Second and Third age. Most notably in the third age the 'White Council' and in the First age the alliance formed and broken during the war with Morgoth. __________________ “I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”