Why does Thranduil have blonde hair?
Thranduil has blond hair because The Hobbit, in which he was just The Elvenking, had not been incorporated into the larger Legendarium. Tolkien had not thought about Thranduil’s background; he didn’t even have a name, much less a history. Haldir’s hair is not described. He was likely dark haired, as were most Elves.
How is Thranduil described in the books?
Thranduil, son of Oropher, was an Elven king who ruled over the Woodland Realm in the Second and Third Ages. Though inherently cautious, he eventually committed his kingdom to fight against Sauron in the War of the Ring. In The Hobbit, Thranduil is referred to only as the Elvenking.
Why does Thranduil’s face melt?
In the heated discussion between Thranduil and Thorin, for a moment, Thranduil’s facesuddenly turned very deeply scarred & wounded and then immediately returned to normal. He was burned by a Dragon, in the year 508 FA, during an attack by Fire-Drakes on Doriath.
Why did Gandalfs hair turn white?
he was not Gandalf the white. He was not Saruman the white, as he should have been. Gandalf has returned as Olorin. At the time Gandalf and the balrog die the wizards or Istari have completely failed.
What color is thranduil hair?
Thranduil also has blonde hair, but since his father is Sindarin (and none of the Vanyar returned to Middle Earth with the Noldor) it’s very very unlikely that he has any Vanyarin blood, so exceptions must be possible. The Noldor and Teleri almost all had dark brown or black hair.
What kind of elf was thranduil?
Sindar
| Thranduil | |
|---|---|
| Race | Elf (Sindar) |
| Title | Elvenking of Mirkwood |
| Book(s) | The Hobbit (1937) The Lord of the Rings (1954 – 1955) The Silmarillion (1977) Unfinished Tales (1980) |
Does Legolas have crush on tauriel?
Tauriel truly threw a wrench in Legolas’ life when he fell in love with her. She was brave, fierce, and a protective leader of the guard. He was meant to be the dutiful son of King Thranduil, but in loving her, he became a stubborn, masterful archer instead. He loved exploration and adventure over his duties.
Is Galadriel Legolas mom?
Galadriel is definitely not his mother. For one thing, she was married to Celeborn, not Thranduil. In FotR, it is clear that Legolas had never been to Lothlórien nor seen a mallorn tree. Elsewhere in Tolkien’s writings it is stated that Oropher and Thranduil did not get on with Galadriel.