Why were Gimli, Legolas, and Boromir chosen? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Finwe · 12-14-2003, 12:12 PM

Burzdol, Legolas was most definiely NOT a Prince of Imladris. He was the Prince of Mirkwood, being the son of its King, Thranduil. In his case and that of Gimli, I think it was mainly being in the right place at the right time. They were merely the first Elf and Dwarf to volunteer for the Quest, and considering their skills, Elrond or anyone else had no reason to refuse them.

12-14-2003, 12:12 PM	#18
Finwe Deathless Sun Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Royal Suite in the Halls of Mandos Posts: 2,609	Burzdol, Legolas was most definiely NOT a Prince of Imladris. He was the Prince of Mirkwood, being the son of its King, Thranduil. In his case and that of Gimli, I think it was mainly being in the right place at the right time. They were merely the first Elf and Dwarf to volunteer for the Quest, and considering their skills, Elrond or anyone else had no reason to refuse them. __________________ But Melkor also was there, and he came to the house of Fëanor, and there he slew Finwë King of the Noldor before his doors, and spilled the first blood in the Blessed Realm; for Finwë alone had not fled from the horror of the Dark.