For this particular fanfic, I felt it necessary to provide an intro to the characters involved.  This is considered 'fanfic' only because I use both Tolkien's world and some of his characters.  It does not, however, mean to follow any set pattern.  I own nothing that is Tolkien including but not limited to his characters, his lands, and his language.  I've used much of the little history that I do know to concoct this story, but please, if I happen to be drastically wrong, feel free to let me know.  But do keep in mind that I never intended for this to be in perfect accord with Tolkien's well-established world.  I haven't yet read the Silmarillion and so my historical references may be off – sorry.

Disclaimer : it's all J.R.R. Tolkien's.  I only own what characters came up from my head
Summary : this story takes place in the fourth age but draws on elven history of the first age. when two gifted elven princesses are cast out from their own, they join another group of elves to make for the Blessed Realm, but encounter trouble along the way. will the king of Ithilien, Legolas Greenleaf, help them defeat the evil Morthil who seeks to recreate the One Ring?
'Ship : Legolas/Celebrin
Rating : pg13

MAIN CHARACTERS

*Celebrin Elanoriel : main female, dark elf of the Avari, Avari princess, first daughter of Queen Aretarië, stronger of the two sisters, name meaning "Silver in hue or color", last name means "Daughter of Starlight", half elf-half human, has the appearance of the elf, but sheds human blood. complications occur. She is NOT immortal except in the sense that she is not susceptible to age in appearance nor disease. She will, however, die as humans do. The only catch being that she will live an extended amount of years (she's capable of living for ages/thousands of years, but one day she will die). She is about 2,407 years old. She almost always appears ethereal. She has wispy platinum hair (long, like most, if not all, Elves) with silver streaks that run through her hair like rainwater and silk (basically, very prettily). When stripped of her dark earthly clothing, her skin radiates an almost pale shimmer and glow, sliver in tint (think moonlight).

*Ainarien Elanoriel : secondary female, dark elf of the Avari, younger princess of the Avari, daughter of Queen Aretarië, weaker of the two sisters, human in appearance but with elvish blood and immortality though she falls sick often. complications with her health interfere with the battle at hand. name means "Noble Holy Maiden". last name means "Daughter of Starlight"

*Legolas Greenleaf : main male, previously of the Lord of the Rings, king of Ithilien, a gray elvin paradise. as you know, a full-elf. obtains an interest in Celebrin. about 2,931 years old.

*Aretarië : "Royal Queen", queen of the Avari, prophesied leader of the Avari who later fulfills the prophecy-song's indication of falling for a Mortal (referred to only as "the Man with a Forbidden Name") and who must pay the consequences for her unwise decisions. the grief and sorrow she carries in her heart has much to do with the burden she inadvertently places upon the shoulders of her daughters Celebrin and Ainarien. There is a history regarding the Man with the Forbidden Name that is referred to as "the Betrayal".

*Morthil : the evil lost son of Sauron who seeks to recreate the One Ring by fulfilling a long-forgotten recreation spell that requires the blood of one special prophesied elf princess. his name means "Dark Silver" to contrast Celebrin's name

MINOR CHARACTERS

*Gimli : destined to make an appearance when it involves old friend Legolas! he will join in the old fun of battle and adventure

*Aragorn & Arwen : King and Queen of Gondor, old friends who try to help the elven sisters and their long time friend Legolas through this venture. their shared goal is to protect the vulnerable elven princesses' lives while advising Legolas on how to deal with both Morthil and his feelings towards Celebrin. it is unclear as to whether or not they will accompany him in this endeavor

*Galadriel : High Elf who seems to be aware of almost everything. she makes a minor appearance in the beginning and it is unclear as to whether or not she returns

*Gandalf the White : a brief appearance at Ithilien to clarify the prophecies with Legolas and to uncover the history of Aretarië and the Man with the forbidden name among elves

*Kai-ghren : the hideous, stronger (but slightly less "smart") descendants of the Uruk-hai. they work for Morthil but often hinder rather than help the evil Master's plans

*Shadow-wraiths : evil servants of Morthil, following the trail of the elven princesses. this particular breed of wraiths is not afraid of fire