Rivendell

The companion theme, if you will, to the Lothlorien-oriented Elves theme. Though the movies do not make it obvious, the Rivendell elves are a different strain from the Lorien elves, with different styles. Both themes have a "sacred" sound to them, but Rivendell is more active, with its pattern of notes rising and falling like waves. (Is this a deliberate musical pun on the elvish obsession with the sea? I wonder...)

This theme is not just about Rivendell the place. It seems to have a broader meaning regarding the stewardship over Middle-Earth: the departure of the elves, and the future of men as their successors.

(See Gollum for discussion of the similarity with that theme.)

Occurrences:

	Frodo up and about in Rivendell.
	Sam is packing to go home: "No more'n being prepared."
	Gimli, Legolas and Boromir arrive at Rivendell.
	Gandal and Elrond discuss whether to put their trust in men. The theme here is minor-keyed and dark.
	Aragorn: "The same blood flows through my veins — the same weakness" [minor-keyed version again].
	Arwen departs for the West [variant].
	Arwen recites Bilbo's Aragorn poem: "From the ashes a fire shall be woken...." [variant]
	The reforging of Andùril.
	Elrond reveals Andùril to Aragorn [with White Tree].