Why does the Council of Elrond decide to destroy the Ring?

Their will was for it to be destroyed, evidence for which can be found in them sending the Five Wizards to Middle Earth and sending Gandalf back after he died, thus affirming that Gandalf had the favor of the Valar in trying to get the Ring destroyed.

What does Boromir say the council should do with the One Ring?

At the Council, Gandalf, Elrond and Bilbo told the history of the Ring to all. At hearing the potential of “Isildur’s Bane”, Boromir proposed to use the Ring to defend his native Gondor, and overthrow Sauron, its creator.

Who didnt destroy the ring?

Isildur
In the War of the Last Alliance, Isildur cut the One Ring from Sauron’s hand, but he refused to destroy it. Isildur was later killed by Orcs and the Ring was lost in the Disaster of the Gladden Fields for nearly 2,500 years.

Why did Elrond call the meeting of the Council?

Elrond called the meeting upon this convenience, most importantly because Frodo, bearer of the Ring in question, had been brought there by Glorfindel earlier. At the Council, the full story of the Ring was told by Bilbo and Gandalf.

What was the fate of the ring of Sauron?

Gandalf and Elrond were against it, and stated that the Ring was the essence of Sauron, and thus would corrupt and ultimately destroy whoever tried to use it. To dissolve Galdor’s doubts, Gandalf spoke about the Ring Verse that appeared on the Ring, and recited it in Black Speech, angering Elrond in the process. The fate of the Ring was considered.

Who were the counselors of Elrond and other elves?

Elrond, counselors of Elrond and other Elves, Gandalf, Men, four Hobbits, Dwarves from Erebor. The Council of Elrond was a council called and led by Elrond, held on 25 October, T.A. 3018 in Rivendell.

Why did Boromir summon the Council of dwarves?

The attendants are described as being “summoned”, and in the extended edition of The Two Towers, it is explicitly stated that the Council was called because the Ring was found; Boromir was ordered by his father to claim it. This is in contrast to the original text, where fate seems to bring them together.