Alright, so maybe Tolkien did care about who Legolas was and what his history was. Maybe that was something he had hoped to be getting around to later in his life. But then that unfortunate little matter of death stepped in the way. Just a theory... I'll stand behind it though.
Hmm... Maybe Legolas was out of favor with Thranduil. Possibly that is one reason he was sent as a messenger to Rivendell. I know, I know, it is perfectly possible for the son of a king to be a messenger in most normal circumstances. But possibly Thranduil wanted him gone, out of sight, out of realm, out of social position. This doesn't seem very probable, but it is very interesting.
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