Legolas and Mirkwood - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

MallornLeaf · 06-12-2002, 12:31 PM

I have little to add to what was already said. I also somewhat got the impression that legolas was not the oldest son of thranduil. if he was, then why wasn't he ever called "heir to the throne of Mirkwood..." or whatever. Most likely, Legolas was in the battle of 5 armies, but since the hobbit was written before LOTR, he most likely wasn't even a character that existed in Tolkien's mind at that time. Oh and by the way, am I the only one who noticed there were 6 armies--not 5? *men, elves, dwarves, eagles, wargs, and goblins*

06-12-2002, 12:31 PM	#9
MallornLeaf Haunting Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Location: who cares? Posts: 76	I have little to add to what was already said. I also somewhat got the impression that legolas was not the oldest son of thranduil. if he was, then why wasn't he ever called "heir to the throne of Mirkwood..." or whatever. Most likely, Legolas was in the battle of 5 armies, but since the hobbit was written before LOTR, he most likely wasn't even a character that existed in Tolkien's mind at that time. Oh and by the way, am I the only one who noticed there were 6 armies--not 5? men, elves, dwarves, eagles, wargs, and goblins __________________ ". . . All we must decide is what to do with the time that is given us." "I pass the test, I will diminish, and go into the West, and remain Galadriel."