elliska

My favorite characters are the Mirkwood Elves and the Elven King in particular. I think Thranduil and his situation is very intriguing probably because Tolkien tells us so little about it. It is a fanfic dream. I am currently posting a very long fanfic called Interrupted Journeys that is my take on the history of Thranduil and Legolas starting in the beginning of the Third Age. The story covers Thranduil's first years as king, the courtship of his wife, his move to the stronghold in the north of Greenwood, the birth of his son, Legolas's adventures and concludes when both father and son are in Valinor. It has romance, mystery, angst, drama...there will be something for everyone and some parts may be more interesting than others depending on your tastes. I hope you enjoy it.

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• Interrupted Journeys 12: To Fall into Shadow

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. Part 12: Thranduil attempts to put an end to one source of evil in his realm.

  PG-13 · 11 chapters · In progress · Published 20 January 2014 · Updated 6 March 2016 · Reviews (116)

• Dawn of a New Age: First Age

  This story tells the history of Oropher and Thranduil's lives as Sindarin lords in Doriath, refugees of the destruction of Beleriand and rulers of Greenwood the Great. The first part of the story, set in Doriath during the First Age, explores Oropher's role in Elu Thingol's court, his participation in the Wars of Beleriand, his interaction with the Noldor and the establishment of the family that would become the House of Oropher.

  PG-13 · 3 chapters · In progress · Published 24 October 2005 · Updated 23 March 2014 · Reviews (26)

• Interrupted Journeys 11: In Foreign Lands

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. Part 11: Legolas and his cousins travel for the first time amongst men while trouble brews in the southern realm.

  G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 22 July 2013 · Updated 21 October 2013 · Reviews (33)

• Interrupted Journeys 10: Finding the sun

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. Legolas struggles to find his way after the events in "Bitter Paths."

  PG · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 17 March 2013 · Updated 10 July 2013 · Reviews (47)

• Interrupted Journeys 9: Bitter Paths

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. Part Nine: Difficult lessons and bitter truths.

  PG-13 · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 18 December 2012 · Updated 24 February 2013 · Reviews (59)

• Interrupted Journeys 8: Through Shadow and Flame

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. Part Eight: Durin's Bane was, in fact, the bane of many.

  PG-13 · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 5 September 2011 · Updated 22 August 2012 · Reviews (39)

• Interrupted Journeys: Part 7 The course of love

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. Part Seven: Think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.

  G · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 18 December 2010 · Updated 5 June 2011 · Reviews (41)

• Interrupted Journeys: Steps along the way

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. This is a place for a variety of short stories that are part of the Interrupted Journeys, but are too short to stand alone.

  G · 3 chapters · In progress · Published 31 July 2010 · Updated 22 August 2010 · Reviews (12)

• Interrupted Journeys: Part 6 Journeys Out of Grief

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. Part Six: This story immediately follows Journeys In Mirkwood and deals with the aftermath of the deaths of Legolas's uncle and aunt.

  PG · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 27 September 2009 · Updated 21 February 2010 · Reviews (46)

• Interrupted Journeys: Part 5 Journeys in Mirkwood

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. Part Five: The Shadow is deepening in Mirkwood, causing Legolas and his cousins to learn a hard lesson. (Warning: OC character deaths).

  PG-13 · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 24 January 2009 · Updated 24 May 2009 · Reviews (69)

• Interrupted Journeys: Part 4 Journeys of Discovery

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages as they contemplate their life together from the shores of Valinor. Part Four: The Woodland Realm through the eyes of elflings.

  G · 21 chapters · Complete · Published 7 August 2005 · Updated 31 January 2009 · Reviews (146)

• Interrupted Journeys: Part 3 Journeys Begin

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. Part Three: Journeys Begin--New additions to Thranduil's family lead him to contemplate innocence and loss.

  PG-13 · 17 chapters · Complete · Published 16 December 2004 · Updated 7 August 2005 · Reviews (110)

• Interrupted Journeys: Part 2 Journeys Perforce

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. Part Two: Journeys Perforce--This story explores how Thranduil came to the decision to move his people north.

  PG-13 · 15 chapters · Complete · Published 18 September 2004 · Updated 16 December 2004 · Reviews (82)

• Interrupted Journeys: Part 1 New Journeys

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. Part One: New Journeys--Thranduil adapts to the new relationships thrust upon him as a new king--including the courtship of his wife.

  PG-13 · 26 chapters · Complete · Published 21 August 2004 · Updated 18 September 2004 · Reviews (94)