Who was the first High Elf that Sam met? Gilrod (Gilrond?) Frodo, Merry, Pippin & Sam met with him & other elves while walking from the Shire to Buckland, to Frodo's supposed new home. The elves made an exception & allowed the hobbits to travel a little way with them because the hobbits were being trailed by dark riders (later revealed to be ringwraiths)

Who was Gollum's childhood friend? Deagol (Acute accent on the e)