A prince from the Elven Kingdom of Mirkwood, Legolas joruneys to Rivendell as a representative of his people to seek the council of Lord Elrond in these troubled times. Invited to sit upon the Council of Elrond to debate the future of the newly found One Ring, the proud Elf fears its corrupting influence and joins Gandalf and Elrond in calling for its destruction. Quick to jump at his throat is the burly Dwarf Gimli, also speaking for his kinsmen, who distrusts Legolas and all Elves, the memory of ancient grievances between their races adding to his naturally competitive streak.