Gil-galad was an Elven-king... - Page 13
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The only time Gil-galad went on the offensive was when he and Elendil formed the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. By this time it must have been obvious that Sauron would be able to rebuild his power with the One Ring every time someone defeated him. Gil-galad's goal must have been to find and take Sauron prisoner, and then to somehow wrest the One Ring away from him. Gil-galad may not have known the secrets of the Ring-makers, but he must have been able to learn enough to understand the true peril that the One Ring presented. One must wonder if Gil-galad would ever have used the Three Rings, or permitted their use, had he lived and Isildur still taken the Ring from Sauron. Prudence would have counselled the Elves not to use their Rings after Isildur vanished in the north. But though he was wise, Elrond did not follow the path of prudence.
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