It is believed that fate brought the members of the council to Rivendell, as there were whispers of a growing darkness in all corners of Middle Earth. Dreams plagued by war, evil messengers trying to make bribes for information, and whole parties of warriors going missing drove these leaders to seek out answers from Elrond. Dwarves, Elves, Men, Hobbits, and a Wizard gathered that day to hear about the One Ring's reemergence. Eventually it was decided that the ring shall be destroyed by taking it to Mount Doom, and thus, the Fellowship was formed.