Legolas (AU)

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Legolas was a Sinda Elf, the prince of the Woodland Realm of Mirkwood. His grandfather Oropher was of the Sindar of Doriath, and his father Thranduil was king of Mirkwood (Greenwood the Great). His birthdate is unknown, as are his earliest exploits. His most notable role is the part he played in the War of the Ring, during which he represented the Elven in the Fellowship of the Ring. His Elven abilities, such as superior sight and hearing, lightness of foot, and skilled archery, were invaluable to his eight companions. Legolas' unlikely friendship with the Dwarf, Gimli son of Glóin was considered odd. As such a friendship was rare between the two races, due to the long-standing grievances between Dwarves and Elves dating back to the Elder Days. And, unlikely because of the grudge between their two particular houses for the rough treatment Glóin and the rest of Thorin Oakenshield's company was given by Thranduil on an earlier occasion.