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Faced with Sauron’s revival and the potential collapse of their realm, the Elves would likely abandon Middle-earth entirely. Galadriel's wisdom underscores this profound loss: the Elves were simply too few to stand against Sauron during the Third Age. Interestingly, Elrond refers to the remaining power concentrated in Rivendell and other pockets, indicating that some resistance was possible, though not nearly enough to secure a solid front against the malign force rapidly approaching.