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The Last Alliance
The Last Alliance is the alliance of Elves and Men led by Gil-galad and Elendil against Sauron at the end of the Second Age. Its victory defeats Sauron’s immediate military power but…
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Tradition of Isildur
The Tradition of Isildur was a secretive tradition practiced by the Kings and then Stewards of Gondor. Established by Isildur, there were two parts to this tradition. First was a visit to…