When the voices of the Wargs were heard and the attack began, Legolas did perhaps more than anyone save Gandalf, shooting numerous Wargs and even collecting his spent arrows to fire again, retrieving them, like a responsible bowman, after the fight ended. Legolas was silent until asked his opinion, and then said simply and seemingly reluctantly, "I do not wish to go to Moria." His loyalty and respectful deference to the decisions of the two leaders, Aragorn and Gandalf, extended even to following them through darkness and unknown horror of all the Company, he was arguably the most loyal to leadership. Īt the bottom of the mountain, the company took a vote as to whether or not to attempt passing through Moria. Legolas stayed close by the Hobbits on the dangerous descent. When this report arrived, Gandalf reluctantly decided to abandon the idea of crossing by the Redhorn Gate. He scouted ahead and behind the company, dancing over the snow with great ease, and brought news that the storm was, as they had been fearing, put out to stop them by some Power greater than they. But snow or no snow, nothing could dampen his buoyant Elven spirit, and he joked lightly with Gandalf even at the darkest moments. I go to find the Sun! by Peter Xavier PriceĪs they ascended Caradhras, Legolas in his light shoes could walk on top of the snow, whereas the others were forced to trudge and wade their way forward. When the Company came to Hollin, Legolas was very deeply moved: the wholesome air yet spoke of the Elves that dwelt there long ago, and his sharp ears heard the very stones crying out for grief at their departure and memory of their ways. His capabilities would prove invaluable to the Company.įor the early part of the quest, the nine companions walked single file, Gandalf leading, Legolas, with his keen eyes, providing the rearguard. He spoke little after his report, if at all, but later was chosen as the representative of the Elves in the Nine Walkers of the Fellowship of the Ring to perform the Quest of the Ring. Legolas was present at the Council of Elrond and related the news of Gollum's escape, being quick to add that it was not through lack of vigilance that he slipped their grasp, and gave detailed account of the whole affair to the Council. Legolas was dispatched to Rivendell to bring this ill news to Elrond and Gandalf. Through their over-kindliness to him, however, Gollum managed an escape with the help of Sauron's Orcs. 1.5 Battle of the Morannon and aftermathĪs has been said, little is known about his life before or during the Third Age, restricted to the few things he himself has said on the matter.ĭuring the War of the Ring, the creature Gollum was captured by Aragorn, and put under lock and key by the Elves of Mirkwood.Also, friendship between these two was unlikely because of the grudge between their two particular houses for the rough treatment given Glóin and the rest of Thorin Oakenshield's company by Thranduil on an earlier occasion. Such a friendship was rare between the two races, on account of the long-standing grievances between Dwarves and Elves dating back to the Elder Days. Legolas was counted unusual for his strong friendship with a Dwarf, Gimli son of Glóin. His Elven giftings, such as superior sight and hearing, lightness of foot, and skilled archery, were valuable assets to his eight companions. His exact date of birth is not known, nor are his earliest exploits, but his most important recorded role is that which he played in the War of the Ring, during which he was the Elven representative in the Fellowship of the Ring. His grandfather Oropher was of the Sindar of Doriath, and his father Thranduil was king of Mirkwood ( Greenwood the Great). Legolas was a Sinda Elf, the prince of the Woodland Realm of Mirkwood. " There was also a strange Elf clad in green and brown, Legolas, a messenger from his father." ― The Fellowship of the Ring, " The Council of Elrond" For the the elf in The Fall of Gondolin, see Legolas (elf of Gondolin).īow of the Galadhrim and "long white knife" This article is about the elf of the Fellowship of the Ring. This article needs to be rewritten to comply with Tolkien Gateway's higher standards. " The wise will stay here and hope to rebuild our town." - Master of Lake-town This article or section needs more/new/more-detailed sources to conform to a higher standard and to provide proof for claims made.
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