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Originally Posted by Rumil

so, interesting pic of Rivendell by JRRT and explanation of its possible inspiration here-

Rivendell Switzerland

Thanks for the link, Rumil. Has anyone cashed in on said location and built a hotel?

On hospitality, I think there are traditional rules in many cultures that a guest should be treated most generously, even should they be a rival or enemy. I'm sure this was heavily linked with social status, so a wandering knight might be feasted and given a seat at the lord's table, whereas a ruffianly vagabond would be given some scraps and allowed one night in the stables.

Would have any hobbits, assuming that the Travelers skipped the entertainment as the Pony and found a hobbit family to put them up, asked for anything in return? Would Merry leave a penny, or would Frodo have to sing for his supper, or would some other service be asked or expected?

Just seems that if you lived near a road, you could be losing some vital sustenance every time some group tromped by on some foolish mission.