Why did Gil-galad want Mithril?

Gil-galad wanted mithril because the Light of the Eldar was fading in Middle-earth, and the Elves along with it. They required the light of the Silmarils to save themselves, but they never needed to look underground for salvation.
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What is so special about mithril?

Mithril in its pure form was rather soft and malleable. It could be used in various alloys to produce extremely lightweight, hard and durable armour. It was also used as a type of inlay called ithildin. The Elves loved it for its beauty and presumably used it for jewelry and attire rather than weapons or armour.
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Why did Gil-galad send Galadriel to Valinor?

Early in the season, Elrond was trying to convince Galadriel to go to Valinor, and he made two things clear. It was an honor that Gil-galad had deemed her worthy to go to Valinor, and it was a one-time opportunity.
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Why did Gil-galad give Vilya to Elrond?

I think Gil-galad gave Vilya to Elrond because he had an inkling that he wouldn't survive the War of the Last Alliance. As to why Elrond and not someone else, Gil-galad must have considered him the best choice and up to the task.
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Why did the Elves need mithril to live?

Jus like the Two Trees and the Silmarils, mithril possesses the Light of Valinor, the land where elves can return to live for eternity with the Valar. Mithril is the physical manifestation of the very thing that makes elves ageless and wise.
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Why Sauron Wants Mithril | Tolkien Explained

Why are the elves dying without mithril?

Gil-Galad is clear that the spirit of the elves is diminishing, as evidenced by the decaying tree of Lindon. According to him, if the elves don't get their hands on mithril, they will either have to catch an early ship to the Grey Havens or else wither away and die.
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Why do the dwarves want mithril?

Mithril! All folk desired it. It could be beaten like copper, and polished like glass; and the Dwarves could make of it a metal, light and yet harder than tempered steel. Its beauty was like to that of common silver, but the beauty of mithril did not tarnish or grow dim.
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Why is Gil-galad King and not Galadriel?

In the official text of The Silmarillion, Gil-galad receives the kingship as he is the son of Fingon, who in turn is the son of Fingolfin.
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Was Gil-galad more powerful than Galadriel?

Based on Galadriel's age, exposure to the trees, her deeper connection to the Ainur and Tolkien's descriptions, she most likely possessed greater power than Gil-Galad in terms of magical, otherworldly, fearsome presence. Leading an army or engaging in a physical fight, Gil-Galad may fare better.
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Is Galadriel older than Gil-galad?

Two, Galadriel is the first cousin of his father Fingon, a previous High King, and is thousands of years older than Gil-galad.
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Who killed Morgoth?

He will fight in the Last Battle against the Valar and their allies, but will ultimately be slain by Túrin Turambar, the Man he cursed. By finally defeating Morgoth, Túrin will avenge not only himself, but all members of the race of Men.
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Who did Galadriel reject?

About the year 1200, Sauron came in disguise to Eriador, but he was only welcomed in Eregion by Celebrimbor and the Elven-smiths, who were interested in his advice on craftsmanship. Galadriel was not deceived, and rejected him, saying that he was not in the training of Aulë as he claimed.
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Why can't Elves come back from Valinor?

The Doom of Mandos, also called the Curse of Mandos or the Prophecy of the North, was a judgment the Valar passed on the Noldorin Elves after the First Kinslaying, and any other Elves who joined their cause. Many viewed it as a curse on the Elves who left Valinor for Middle Earth.
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How many balrogs are there?

In the end Tolkien stated that there were probably "at most" seven Balrogs: In the margin my father wrote: 'There should not be supposed more than say 3 or at most 7 ever existed.'
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Is mithril worth more than the Shire?

The mithril-coat

Gandalf stated that the value of this mithril-coat was "greater than the value of the whole Shire and everything in it". The mail-shirt was first described in The Hobbit in 1937, but without any mention of mithril.
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What is Durin hiding from Elrond?

In Season 1, Prince Durin IV (Owain Arthur) had something to hide until he finally revealed the truth to his friend, Elrond (Robert Aramayo), in Season 1, Episode 4, "The Great Wave." Prince Durin admitted to secretly mining mithril from the depths of Khazad-dûm.
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Is Elrond higher than Galadriel?

Galadriel is much greater than Elrond. Elves who have seen the light of the Two Trees of Valinor are greater than Elves who have not. Galadriel's hair itself had ensnared the light of the Two Trees. And the Eldar said it was a light unmatched.
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Who is stronger Sauron or Galadriel?

In a one-on-one battle, Galadriel would likely lose to Sauron. Even though she's an Elf, both powerful and intelligent, Sauron is Maiar. Odds are, Sauron didn't fear a physical defeat — only a fellow Maia ring-bearer could physically oppose him and win, after all — but Galadriel is threatening in other ways.
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Who is more powerful, Lady Galadriel or Saruman?

Galadriel's powers were so vast that it's said that other powerful beings like Saruman or even Elrond could not fully comprehend them. The powers she did have were used for good, of course, such as protecting Lothlórien and even toppling Dol Guldur, a fortress that was enhanced by Sauron's magic.
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Was Gil-galad killed by Sauron?

At the end of the siege, Sauron finally came forth and fought hand-to-hand against Gil-galad and Elendil on the slopes of Mount Doom, losing the One Ring but killing them both.
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What was Elrond to Gil-galad?

With united forces, Sauron's army was driven back and defeated in S.A. 1701. After this war, the Elves were not further troubled by Sauron for a long time, and Gil-galad appointed Elrond as his vice-regent, passing the ring Vilya to him.
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Did any Elves serve Sauron?

Although Sauron knew that Men were easier to sway, he sought to bring the Elves into his service, as they were far more powerful. By about SA 1500, Sauron put on a fair visage and called himself Annatar, the "Lord of Gifts".
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Why did Elrond need mithril?

The Fading Light of the Valinor

Just like the Two Trees and the Silmarils, mithril possesses the Light of Valinor, the land where elves can return to live for eternity with the Valar. Mithril is the physical manifestation of the very thing that makes elves ageless and wise.
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Why did Thorin give Bilbo mithril?

During his gold sickness, Thorin finds it within Smaug's old hold. Before the Battle of the Five Armies, Thorin gives it to his hobbit companion, Bilbo Baggins as a symbol of their friendship, before Thorin grabs Bilbo and talks to him of his belief that one of the dwarves has betrayed him.
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Why is Gandalf called mithril?

Each Wizard is distinguished by the colour of his cloak. For most of his manifestation as a wizard, Gandalf's cloak is grey, hence the names Gandalf the Grey and Greyhame, from Old English hama, "cover, skin". Mithrandir is a name in Sindarin meaning "Grey Pilgrim" or "Grey Wanderer".
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