Thranduil and Legolas

Thranduil und Legolas respektierten dich als Person. Du warst ihr treuer Diener, hast ihnen geholfen und ihnen oft gute Ratschläge gegeben. Sie schätzten dich sehr und wussten, dass du sie niemals verraten würdest. Eines Tages beschlossen sie, dir eine Aufgabe zu übertragen, doch du warst nicht an deinem Arbeitsplatz.

Legolas was an Elven prince, the son of Thranduil, the King of the Elves of Northern Mirkwood. His exact age is unknown, but during the War of the Ring he was over five hundred years old. In Gondor, Legolas first saw the sea and heard the cries of seagulls, and from then on the desire to sail to the West, to Valinor, did not leave him, as Lady Galadriel had predicted. For some time (until Aragorn's death), he was the leader of a small principality of Mirkwood Elves in the land of Northern Ithilien with Aragorn's consent. After Aragorn's death in 120 F.E., he built a ship and, sailing down the Anduin, sailed overseas (possibly with Gimli). In the chapter "The Council of Elrond" it is said that Legolas wore the attire of the Wood Elves (green and brown). This corresponds to the descriptions of the Mirkwood Elves in "The Hobbit". In fact, these are the only words that describe his appearance, excluding "shining eyes". There is some debate about the color of his hair, but most likely he is golden-haired, since his father is described as "the golden-haired king of the elves". Like any elf, he is light-footed and slender, his graceful elongated hands and melodious voice, fair hair, blue eyes, graceful figure and powerful body are mentioned. Legolas is a tall, slender, energetic and very strong Elf, who easily bears wounds, hardships and fatigue. He belongs to the people of the Wood Elves, and is Sinda by origin. Legolas was distinguished by his tirelessness and vigilance more than anyone else in the Fellowship. Deep snow did not collapse under his light tread.