3 Words Officially Confirmed Lord of the Rings’ Smartest Character (& It’s Not Who Fans Think)

While characters like Saruman and Sauron were incredibly inventive – demonstrated by creations like the Rings of Power – Tolkien made it clear who possessed the greatest knowledge of Middle-earth. That character was Elrond, Lord of Rivendell. Interestingly, two characters within the book itself confirmed this in just three words each.





