When and where was Elrond born?
Elrond was born during the First Age at the refuge of the Mouths of Sirion in Beleriand. He was the son of the half-elven mariner Eärendil and his wife Elwing.
Questions about Elrond
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why did Elrond choose to be counted among the Elves instead of Men?
Elrond chose to be counted among the Elves when the choice of kindreds was given to him unlike his brother Elros who chose to be counted among Men. This decision defined his fate as an immortal elf while his brother became mortal.
What role did Elrond play during the War of the Last Alliance against Sauron?
Elrond served as Gil-galad's herald during the War of the Last Alliance and witnessed King Gil-galad and king Elendil fight the dark lord Sauron for the One Ring. Both kings fell in battle while Elrond stood with them until their final moments.
How many children did Elrond have and what are their names?
Elrond married Celebrían early in the Third Age and they produced three children including the twins Elladan and Elrohir and Arwen Undómiel. His daughter Arwen later married Aragorn under specific conditions set by her father.
Who voiced Elrond in Peter Jackson's film trilogy starting from 2001?
Hugo Weaving has been the primary actor portraying Elrond in Peter Jackson's film trilogy since 2001. Robert Aramayo plays a younger version of the character in the 2022 television series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.