
In Fangorn Forest, Legolas, Aragorn, and Gimli were reunited with Gandalf, now called Gandalf the White.


During that week, he was given a grey horse named Arod, on which he and Gimli would often ride together, from Éomer and his Éored. He then led the way as he, Aragorn and Gimli raced through Rohan after the Uruk-hai who had taken Merry and Pippin. Īfter the breaking of the Fellowship, Legolas and Aragorn sang a song of lament for the fall of Boromir. While the Fellowship was travelling over the River Anduin, he used his new bow to shoot an overhead Nazgûl on a Fellbeast with one masterful shot in the dark. Before the Fellowship departed from Lothlórien, Legolas was given a new Galadhrim longbow. He and Gimli became friends, however, when Gimli greeted the Elf, Lady Galadriel, with gentle words. Gimli quarreled with him in Moria (which was not unexpected considering the ancient quarrel between Elves and Dwarves) - Legolas' father Thranduil had once imprisoned Gimli's father, Glóin.

After the battle, he picked up his arrows, save one which was damaged. In the morning, the Fellowship was waylaid by Wargs and Legolas fought in their defence. When Gandalf gave his counsel, Legolas voted against passing through Moria. On Caradhras, Legolas was able to run nimbly over the snow, leaving behind little imprint, whereas his companions struggled to plough through it. Legolas in combat with the Goblins during the Skirmish in Balin's Tombĭuring their journey, Legolas would stay at the rear due to his keen eyes. When the council was choosing the "Nine Walkers" to pit against the " Nine Riders," Legolas volunteered to represent the Elves, and to become one of the members of the Fellowship that would set out to destroy the One Ring.

Legolas came to the Council of Elrond in Rivendell, the great meeting held by the Elf lord Elrond, as a messenger from his father to discuss the escape of Gollum. His exact date of birth and mother's name are unknown. Legolas was the only son of Thranduil, King of the Elves of Northern Mirkwood.
