Yet beneath the Sun all things must wear to an end at last.' 'But the wearing is slow in Lrien,' said Frodo. By clicking Accept all cookies, you agree Stack Exchange can store cookies on your device and disclose information in accordance with our Cookie Policy. During the Battle of Helm's Deep in The Two Towers, Legolas decides to rally to Aragorn by sliding down some stairs on an Uruk-Hai shield. Anyone would think that time did not count in there! Battles are rarely as interesting to watch as they are on screen, and theres a reason that elaborate fight choreography is so important to the action genre. Legolas is overwhelmed to see his return. They bring Narzug back to their fortress where Legolas and Thranduil interrogate him. On entering Lorien and after being waylaid by the Elves, Frodo and Legolas are the first two to climb up a flet, and they climb up together. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. Gandalf tells them that the Hobbits are safe and that they must aid Rohan. Although Legolas does not appear anywhere in the novel The Hobbit, he has a significant role as the son of the Elven-king Thranduil within their Woodland Realm. Realizing that they will trap Thorin, Dwalin, Kli and Fli on Ravenhill, Tauriel wishes to go help Kli and the other Dwarves, believing their lives to be worth just as much as that of an Elf. It may not display this or other websites correctly. As a son of the Elven-king Thranduil, who had originally come from Doriath, Legolas was at least half Sindar; his mother's identity is completely unknown. Frodo lives in the Shire, an inland area settled by Hobbits in a region of Middle-earth. Those long blond locks with the fishtail braid in the back is a look that many people aspire to have. Cookie Notice And I don't remember any moon, either new or old, in Caras Galadhon: only stars by night and sun by day. There was some talk about Mirkwood not being a home for Legolas or whatever, but it was ill-defined. I mean wasnt that a case of him bringing up the rear? `The power of the Lady is on it. Bilbo told Frodo about this and he thought it was too corny to bother talking to him. On returning to Edoras, a celebration is held for the recent victory at Helm's Deep. Later he stands outside and talks with Aragorn and feels Sauron's presence when Pippin looks into the palantr. However, a closer examination of Legolas Greenleaf reveals that his character doesn't make a lot of sense. Gimli and Boromir also join the quest along with the other Hobbits, Samwise Gamgee, Peregrin Took and Meriadoc Brandybuck who were eavesdropping and decided they could not possibly be left behind. Then, at the end of the steps, he flicks the shield to pierce a nearby Uruk-Hai. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. He actually has a first and last name: Legolas Greenleaf. Despite the fact that any conversation is unrecorded, that doesn't mean that it didn't happen (absence of evidence is not evidence of absence) and it would be very odd indeed if they didn't talk at least for the first of these examples. The Dwarves are locked up while Thranduil tries to bargain with Thorin, but the Dwarf turns down the deal. Almost every character in The Lord of the Rings is iconic. 7 He Only Speaks To Frodo Once. Appendix B gives a long list of things. The name "Legolas Greenleaf" appeared first in "The Fall of Gondolin" in The Book of Lost Tales, applied to a character who guided some survivors of the sack of the city to safety. On entering Lorien and after being waylaid by the Elves, Frodo and Legolas are the first two to climb up a flet, and they climb up together. Legolas is too good to be true, but thats just because hes a fictional creation. Legolas joins them and together they mow down the Uruk-hai outside on the bridge. The Watcher climbs up and breaks apart the stone, which traps the Fellowship within the mines. Even if he was able to discern horsemen from 24 kilometers away, as he does in the film, its unlikely that he would be able to grasp the level of detail that he provides to Aragorn and Gimli about them. Frodo responds by saying, "Frodo wouldn't have got far without Sam." It's a heartwarming moment that shows Frodo is aware of how much he needs Sam. When omer is scornful towards Gimli, Legolas aims his bow at omer's face and says "You would die before your stroke fell!" Did Gandalf know Bilbo had the ring? Yes. We knew Thranduil was kind of a bad dad, but we didn't know that he was that bad. One such character, Legolas, has plenty of moments that prove what an essential part of this story he was. If thou hearest the cry of the gull on the shore, Thy heart shall then rest in the forest no more.. Legolas decides he can't stay in Mirkwood after defying his father and Thranduil recommends he go to the Rangers of the North to look for the Dnedain, where he will find a young man who goes by the name of "Strider" and that Legolas must discover his true name for himself. Tinman- Yeah.I.um.borrowed it.from a . The group took cover immediately while the birds passed by. He rides down the stairs on an Uruk shield while shooting arrows at the same time. Although Legolas can certainly vouch for Gimlis character, it wont be enough to overcome the prejudice that most Elves have against Dwarves. Aragon- You have my sword. Elves are depicted as being resistant to alcohol not immune. It's what made him more popular. He doesn't really have a character arc, just an excuse to show him to all kinds of (mostly fake) stunts and fire a bunch of arrows. Do not think I won't kill you, dwarf! They have tons of physically implausible abilities, including extreme eyesight and enhanced grace and speed. It is of course possible that Legolas has become tolerant to alcohol. I'd like to point out that at the very end of the movie, When Frodo is lying in bed and everyone comes in to see him Sam, Mary, pippin etc, although there is no actual sound, you can see Frodo say the names of all of them, apart from Legolas. This results in an avalanche which falls on the group, at which point Gandalf and Frodo decide to go through Moria. After months of being separated from the Fellowship, and the trauma he experienced on the journey to Mordor, it would make sense that Frodo might forget Legolas' name. This little Hobbit was the one tasked with bearing the One Ring all the way to Mount Doom. It seems to suggest that Tolkien just couldnt be bothered to come up with one. Eventually Gandalf leads the company to Balin's Tomb, where he discovered the Book of Mazarbul. Legolas was voiced by Frank Duncan in the 1956 radio series, by John Vickery in the 1979 radio series, and by David Collings in the 1981 BBC Radio 4 adaptation. Hes a vivid creation, capable of incredible, inhuman feats. The best answers are voted up and rise to the top, Not the answer you're looking for? Legolas and the others quickly realise that they will have to go through Moria. On entering Lorien and after being waylaid by the Elves, Frodo and Legolas are the first two to climb up a. Sam: Now Mr. Frodo, you shouldn't make fun; I was being serious. During the fighting Legolas notices Aragorn struggling to fight an armoured troll and immediately rushes to his aid. Since Legolas is the son of the Elven King it is probable that they met then. In The Hobbit films, on the other hand, Legolas feels like a forced reminder of the trilogy that you used to love. Feren arrives and told Legolas to return immediately to his kingdom but when he finds out Tauriel had been banished, he decides to stay with her and go scout out Gundabad. Aside from that, there are plenty of other occasions where Frodo and Legolas were together and clearly had opportunity for conversation, but what they may or may not have said is unrecorded; here I give just two as examples: Despite the fact that any conversation is unrecorded, that doesn't mean that it didn't happen (absence of evidence is not evidence of absence) and it would be very odd indeed if they didn't talk at least for the first of these examples. (If It Is At All Possible), Looking to protect enchantment in Mono Black. Legolas tells his father that Tauriel fought well and Thranduil confronts her, telling her that Legolas has grown fond of her and not to give him hope where there is none, as he will never allow his son to pledge himself to a lowly Silvan Elf such as herself. Legolas, starting with his appearance in The Desolation of Smaug, has his own side plot. When was the term directory replaced by folder? He carries around a bow and arrow as well as twin daggers that help him to hunt down orcs, goblins, and trolls with extreme prejudice. It forms so quickly, in fact, that it begins to seem like Legolas never had any problem with dwarves at all. The Elven lady later gives gifts to the Fellowship. Tauriel shoots an arrow to intercept Narzug's arrow that is aimed at Legolas from behind as he watches the Dwarves and Orcs escape down the stream. Legolas inquires as to what her gift was for him, to which Gimli confesses "I asked for one hair from her golden head. Legolas is present when Frodo reawakens in Minas Tirith. Before they even break through the doors, Legolas and Aragorn are able to hit them with arrows through the holes in the doors. While its easy to chalk Legolass insane abilities up to a desire for cool action sequences, when you really stop and think about them, they dont make a whole lot of sense. When he notices Bolg attacking Tauriel he reaches for an arrow but realises he has finally run out, grabbing Orcrist. Peter Jackson decided to insert more talk of her inThe Hobbittrilogy, but it was little more than a series of references that went nowhere. Legolas and the others see the Dwarven corpses awaiting them and the Elven prince immediately deduces that Goblins are lurking nearby. Bolg grabs his knife in the same position that dominated Legolas in Lake-town but this time the Elf is ready for it, swinging around on top and stabbing the big Gundabad Orc in the head before jumping off and letting his body fall and get crushed by rocks from the tower. The trio are forced to flee the avalanche of skulls and rocks. I want to hear more about Sam. Ready to see the One Ring destroyed and Aragorn on top of the throne of Minas Tirith, he was willing to give his life for the cause. Tolkien on Legolas [22]. With no narrative reason to have Legolas and Frodo speak much, any relationship they have gets put on the backburner. The Dead are following. It's not too big of a deal that Gandalf began reading the door's inscription first, especially considering he was the leader of the party. Fans have noted that this isnt the case in the novels since the two characters engage in proper conversations in parts that had not been covered in Jacksons adaptation. Legolas and Tauriel reaches the gate with the support of the Silvan Guard and the Elf Rangers and they attack the Orcs. The problem is thatThe Hobbittook place decades beforeThe Lord of the Rings. Legolas stands out of breath and sees the blood on his finger after touching the wound, but only stops for a moment before taking a horse and chasing down the Gundabad Orc. 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