Legolas is not the Heir - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Keeper of Dol Guldur · 10-17-2002, 03:44 PM

Um, I don't know if anyone thought of this, but I don't think Legolas was the heir to Thranduil's throne. I think he was the youngest child, and possibly his father's least favorite. Not that Thranduil had real favorites, but in typical Middle Earth manner, he might have sent his youngest to the Council, while any others stayed to prepare for impending war. Plus, wasn't Legolas in charge of Gollum? He sure remembered Gollum's escape well enough. Now what kind of heir to the throne would be in charge of a prisoner? Noble as he is, I can't help but think it.

10-17-2002, 03:44 PM	#1
Keeper of Dol Guldur Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 315, CNY Boys and girls. Posts: 405	Legolas is not the Heir Um, I don't know if anyone thought of this, but I don't think Legolas was the heir to Thranduil's throne. I think he was the youngest child, and possibly his father's least favorite. Not that Thranduil had real favorites, but in typical Middle Earth manner, he might have sent his youngest to the Council, while any others stayed to prepare for impending war. Plus, wasn't Legolas in charge of Gollum? He sure remembered Gollum's escape well enough. Now what kind of heir to the throne would be in charge of a prisoner? Noble as he is, I can't help but think it. __________________ "I come from yonder...Have you seen Baggins? Baggins has left, he is coming. He is not far away. I wish to find him. If he passes will you tell me? I will come back with gold." - Khamul the Easterling