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ELVES OF LINDON
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Following the heavy losses during the 2nd Age, the army of the Elves of Lindon was reduced significantly & can only have a max. of 2500 Elves (@50:1 scale that is 50 figures). However, their focus was on ship building & sailing to the West & the defence of their lands, rather than becoming involved in the assaults of Sauron
In J.R.R. Tolkien's books, the Elven realm of Lindon possessed a significant army throughout the Second Age & into the Third Age, but its military strength had diminished considerably by the time of The Lord of the Rings. The War of the Last Alliance was a pyrrhic victory for the Elves & their population in Lindon plummeted after the death of Gil-galad. Leadership passed to Círdan the Shipwright & the realm transitioned into a peaceful haven & the primary departure point for Elves leaving Middle-earth for Valinor
Though diminished, the Lindon army still actively participated in Northern conflicts: Angmar Wars: Lindon's forces, in coalition with Rivendell & the northern Dúnedain of Arnor, fought against the Witch-king of Angmar on several occasions, notably helping to repel the enemy from Fornost & the North Downs. Círdan led the combined Host of the West to a decisive victory in the Battle of Fornost in T.A. 1976
By the time of The Lord of the Rings, the Elves of Lindon were a dwindling people, focused almost entirely on the task of building ships & departing for the West. Their military capacity was minimal, likely a small number of guards for the Grey Havens, rather than a standing army capable of offensive action. Ultimately, no army from Lindon marched to the aid of Gondor in the War of the Ring; their power was gone & their focus was on their final departure from Middle-Earth
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