Elrond and Durin's friendship carries on an important 'Lord of the Rings' tradition

Unlikely friendships and alliances are one of the key elements of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, and chiefest among these is the bond between elf Legolas and dwarf Gimli. Throughout the trilogy, the two completely overturn expectations of elf-dwarf animosity, giving us iconic moments such as the friendly orc-killing...