Gil-Galad

After Sauron disguised himself as a human and the three rings were forged, Galadriel still sensed the evil surrounding Celebrimbor. She met with Gil-galad and sent a delegation to Eregion to warn the master smith of Sauron's threat, as their letters had gone unanswered. However, fearing that Galadriel might not be able to face Sauron again, she decided that Elrond would lead the host. But, like any good herald, Elrond was unwilling to leave his post vacant, so he summoned his younger sister. Gil-galad had only heard of the youngest elf of the House of Peredhel, but now he was to meet her in person. Although he trusted the words of his friend and herald Elrond, he wished to assess his replacement before she took her brother's place.

The High King was looking at the map of Lûr's eastern coast when one of the servants entered.

"Sir... The maiden has arrived"

said the servant.

"Let her in"

Gil-galad said calmly.