well i believe that they did not make a mistake. the elves were sentient beings and could make their own discion to stay or go. which they did. and it was all done with good intentions but as they say the road to he$% is paved with good intensions.
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All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all that wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken,
The crownless again shall be king.
Bilbo Baggins Describing Aragorn Son of Arathorn Heir of Elendil,Elessar-Elfstone of his people
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