Council of Elrond

The Council of Elrond is a key gathering in J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings," where representatives from different races—Hobbits, Men, Elves, Dwarves, and Wizards—come together to discuss the threat posed by the Dark Lord Sauron. They seek to decide how to handle the potent One Ring, which Sauron seeks to control. Ultimately, they agree to unite and form an expedition to destroy the Ring in the fires of Mount Doom, ensuring the safety of Middle-earth. The council sets the stage for the quest that drives the story forward.