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The [[Hobbits]] had contact with [[Elves]] around Eriador, and the [[Fallohides]] were friendlier to the Elves than other Hobbits. Along with [[Dwarves]], they were a source of news from the outside world. It is possible that the [[Shire-hobbits]] learned the art of building directly from them. However as time passed in [[the Shire]], they had less contact with the Elves, growing some fear about them, and distrust for those that had dealings with them, coupled with their fear for the [[Sea]].<ref>{{FR|Hobbits}}</ref>
The [[Hobbits]] had contact with [[Elves]] around Eriador, and the [[Fallohides]] were friendlier to the Elves than other Hobbits. Along with [[Dwarves]], they were a source of news from the outside world. It is possible that the [[Shire-hobbits]] learned the art of building directly from them. However as time passed in [[the Shire]], they had less contact with the Elves, growing some fear about them, and distrust for those that had dealings with them, coupled with their fear for the [[Sea]].<ref>{{FR|Hobbits}}</ref>


[[Bilbo Baggins]], and later [[Frodo Baggins]] were often wandering far from home, in the hills and woods at night, and they were suspected meeting Elves who seldom walked in the Shire. In the years leading to the [[War of the Ring]], Elves passed on their way to the [[Grey Havens]], leaving [[Middle-earth]].<ref>{{FR|Shadow}}</ref>
[[Bilbo Baggins]], and later [[Frodo Baggins]] were often wandering far from home, in the hills and woods at night, and they were suspected meeting Elves who seldom walked in the Shire.<ref name=shadow/> Indeed some Elves like [[Gildor Inglorion]] had seen them many times while journeying, although the hobbits did not notice them.<ref name=three/> In the years leading to the [[War of the Ring]], some [[Elves of Lindon]] traversed the Shire in [[Spring]] and [[Autumn]],<ref name=three/> while others passed on their way to the [[Grey Havens]], leaving [[Middle-earth]].<ref name=shadow>{{FR|Shadow}}</ref>


One such Wandering Company, led by [[Gildor|Gildor Inglorion]], having gazed in the ''[[Elostirion-stone|Palantír]]'' of the [[White Towers]], seeking a glimpse of [[Varda|Elbereth]], were returning to [[Rivendell]]. On [[14 September]] {{TA|3018}} their chants drove away a [[Ringwraith]], and soon were encountered by Frodo, [[Samwise Gamgee]] and [[Peregrin Took]].<ref>{{FR|Three}}</ref>
One such Wandering Company, led by [[Gildor|Gildor Inglorion]], having gazed in the ''[[Elostirion-stone|Palantír]]'' of the [[White Towers]], seeking a glimpse of [[Varda|Elbereth]], were returning to [[Rivendell]]. On [[14 September]] {{TA|3018}} their chants drove away a [[Ringwraith]], and soon were encountered by Frodo, [[Samwise Gamgee]] and [[Peregrin Took]].<ref name=three>{{FR|Three}}</ref>


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Revision as of 13:09, 21 October 2020

"For the Elves of the High Kindred had not yet forsaken Middle-earth, and they dwelt still at that time at the Grey Havens away to the west, and in other places within reach of the Shire."
Prologue, Concerning Hobbits
Stephen Hickman - Wandering Eldar

The Wandering Companies were traveling groups of High Elves in Eriador of the Third Age.

They set out from Rivendell to various destinations, of which only the Tower Hills are known.[1]

The Hobbits had contact with Elves around Eriador, and the Fallohides were friendlier to the Elves than other Hobbits. Along with Dwarves, they were a source of news from the outside world. It is possible that the Shire-hobbits learned the art of building directly from them. However as time passed in the Shire, they had less contact with the Elves, growing some fear about them, and distrust for those that had dealings with them, coupled with their fear for the Sea.[2]

Bilbo Baggins, and later Frodo Baggins were often wandering far from home, in the hills and woods at night, and they were suspected meeting Elves who seldom walked in the Shire.[3] Indeed some Elves like Gildor Inglorion had seen them many times while journeying, although the hobbits did not notice them.[4] In the years leading to the War of the Ring, some Elves of Lindon traversed the Shire in Spring and Autumn,[4] while others passed on their way to the Grey Havens, leaving Middle-earth.[3]

One such Wandering Company, led by Gildor Inglorion, having gazed in the Palantír of the White Towers, seeking a glimpse of Elbereth, were returning to Rivendell. On 14 September T.A. 3018 their chants drove away a Ringwraith, and soon were encountered by Frodo, Samwise Gamgee and Peregrin Took.[4]

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