Legolas is a fictional character from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. He is an elf from the realm Mirkwood, who becomes one of the Fellowship of the Ring.
Fast Facts:
- Created by: J.R.R. Tolkien
- First appearance: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Race: Elves
- Status: Prince of Mirkwood
- Portrayed by Orlando Bloom in Peter Jackson's Film adaptations
Brief Background
Legolas is a fictional character in Middle-earth. He is the son of Thranduil, king of the Silvan Elves. Legolas was sent to the kingdom of Elrond in Rivendell on an errand, and it was there that he joined the Fellowship of the Ring.
Once the fellowship fell apart in the second book, The Two Towers, Legolas joined Gimli and Aragorn on their quest to save Peregrin Took and Meriadoc Brandybuck. Despite the ancient antagonism between Elves and Dwarves, Legolas and Gimli build a strong friendship over the course of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Legolas Timeline
The Thain's Book: Legolas Important Dates
Birth Year: Unknown
March 21, 3018: Receives Aragorn in Mirkwood to question Gollum
June 20, 3018: Gollum escapes from Mirkwood
October 25, 3018: Attends Council of Elrond
December 18, 3018: Chosen to represent the Elves in Fellowship of the Ring
January 17, 3019: Fellowship is welcomed by Galadriel and Celeborn | Receives new longbow
February 26, 3019: The breaking of the Fellowship | Follows the Uruk-hai to save Merry and Pippin
March 1, 3019: Reunites with Gandalf in Fangorn Forest
March 8, 3019: Follows Aragorn on the Paths of the Dead
March 15, 3019: Victory at Battle of Pelennor Fields
April 3019: Settles in Ithilien
August 3019: Travels with Gimli
Fourth Age - 120: Departs over the seas with Gimli after death of Aragorn
