Does Thranduil know Elrond?

Does Thranduil know Elrond?

So I saw a post asking about the canon relationship between Elrond and Thranduil, and of course it led to an essay. The short answer is that these two characters never even speak to each other in canon so basically we know nothing of their relationship.

How old is Thranduil?

The general consensus is that Thranduil was born during the later years of the First Age (though I can't find what this is based on - if anybody's seen it said anywhere in an actual text, please let me know!). By the events of The Hobbit he's at least 5,480 years old.

Is Elrond the oldest?

Originally Answered: Who is older Thanduil or Elrond? Both were born in the First Age; Elrond at the Havens of Sirion and Thranduil, in Doriath. Elrond was born later in the Age, and was the great grandson of Beren and Luthien.

Who is older Legolas and Elrond?

I'm reading the fall of Gondolin and at one point the citizens of the city are fleeing over a plain, they are led by Legolas Greenleaf (page 100 in my book). At the same time the son of Tuor and Idril Eärendil, is 8 years old, he is also the father of Elrond.

What's the difference between Thranduil and Elrond?

The key difference between Elrond and Thranduil are the elven societies they rule - Elrond's people seem to be largely Noldor (high elves), while Thranduil who is one of the Sindar (middle elves) rules a community of the Silvan (middle to low elves).

Who is older than Gandalf?

Gandalf has a younger form in Middle-Earth who is appeared to be about 60 but in reality he is 2019 making him older than Middle-Earth. Legolas was not born in TA 87, that date was made up for a reference book to the films.

Who was Thranduil in The Fellowship of the Ring?

• 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. He was the father of the Elven prince of Mirkwood, Legolas, who was a member of the Fellowship of the Ring.

How old is Elrond in The Lord of the Rings?

• According to The History of Middle-earth, Elrond was born during the First Age, in the year 532. The Hobbit takes place in 2941 of the Third Age, and The Lord of the Rings begins 60 years later. The First Age lasted 587 years, and the Second Age 3441 years. This means Elrond is roughly 6437 during The Hobbit and 6497 in The Lord of the Rings.

Where did Thranduil live in the Third Age?

• Naturally, this would have only been a portion of the elves in his kingdom since many would have remained in his underground stronghold, assisted the men of Esgaroth (Lake-town) and kept watch on the borders of his realm. Thranduil ruled over the largest group of elves left in Middle Earth in the Third Age.

Who was Thranduil the Elvenking in The Hobbit?

• In The Hobbit, Thranduil is referred to only as the Elvenking . Thranduil was the only son of Oropher, King of the Woodland Realm. He was born during the First Age, and lived in Doriath at some point prior to the Second Kinslaying.