Thranduil, King of the Woodland Realm

Origin

• Thranduil was born in the First Age in Doriath, Beleriand.
• Son of Oropher, both are Sindarin (Grey) Elves.
• The Sindar are Teleri who never reached Valinor.
• Protected by the Girdle of Melian until the death of King Thingol.

After Doriath

• Doriath is destroyed post-502 FA after the second kinslaying.
• Many elves retreat to Lindon; the Valar invite them to Aman.
• Oropher and Thranduil choose to remain in Middle-earth.

The Great Forest

• Arrive in the Great Forest in 750 SA, home of the Silvan Elves.
• Oropher becomes king and establishes the Woodland Realm.
• Sindar join with the Silvan Elves and adopt their customs.
• Oropher moves north to avoid dwarves and others.

War of the Last Alliance

• Oropher and Thranduil join the war against Sauron.
• Heavy losses due to lack of cooperation with Gil-galad.
• Oropher is killed; two-thirds of his army perishes.
• Thranduil becomes king after Sauron's defeat in 3441 SA.

Third Age and Mirkwood

• Southern Forest becomes perilous by 1050 TA.
• Sauron, as the Necromancer, establishes Dol Guldur.
• Thranduil moves his people north, setting up caves underground.

The Hobbit Events

• Thranduil captures Thorin and his company after disturbances.
• After Smaug's death, Thranduil aids Laketown and besieges the Lonely Mountain with Bard.
• Engages in the Battle of the Five Armies against Orcs and other foes.
• Thorin dies; the treasure is divided; Thranduil returns to Mirkwood.

Later Third Age Events

• Gollum is captured and escapes from Mirkwood.
• Legolas is sent to Rivendell and joins the Fellowship of the Ring.
• Battle of Dol Guldur occurs during the War of the Ring.
• Sauron is defeated and Thranduil leads into the Fourth Age.

Legacy

• Thranduil's fate after the Fourth Age is unknown.
• Legolas's friendship with Gimli reconciles elves and dwarves.
• Woodland elves and dwarves work together to rebuild Minas Tirith.

Conclusion

• Thranduil's rule and his son's actions positively impact Middle-earth.
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