Legolas

Legolas Greenleaf is a supporting character of The Hobbit and a main protagonist in its sequel, The Lord of the Rings. Legolas is the son of King Thranduil and therefore, Prince of Mirkwood. He also grew fond of Tauriel. During the Fellowship of the Ring, Legolas became best friends with the dwarf, Gimli son of Glóin.

Legolas was the only Elf in the Fellowship of the Ring, one of two of Aragorn's companions and later life companion and later best friend of Gimli, the son of Glóin.

He captured Thorin's Company one day when they walked through the prince's kingdom. He later accompanied Tauriel on her assisting the Dwarves. He later traveled among the Rangers, one in particular was Aragorn (who was known as Strider during the time). Legolas later attended the meetings in Rivendell and represented the Elves in the Company of the Ring.

He later followed Aragorn and Gimli around trying to save the Hobbits, Merry and Pippin and followed him to Rohan, then to the land of the Dead to the black Gates of Mordor. After hte war of the Ring, Legolas and Gimli grew to be close friends.