A/N: Well, welcome to the beginning of my first LOTR fanfic. No idea why I haven't written one before, I always have ideas! xD So this will be a Haldir/OC fic. I guess my OC will be a little bit of a Mary Sue, being presented by the Valar, but her true powers will probably remain buried with only a hint of them. Anyway, onwards with the story. Please take the time to review, and all plot ideas will be considered.
The Fourth Age of Middle Earth had begun. Sauron had been defeated, outwitted by a fellowship, combining the species who had once been allies in the Battle of the Five Armies. The One Ring, which had been an object of pure obsession and terror had been destroyed and with it, the darkness of Middle Earth had vanished. As the Elders of Middle Earth had travelled into the west, the Time of Man had begun. Aragorn, son of Arathorn, now graced the great Throne of Minas Tirith, alongside his wife Arwen Evenstar of Rivendell and under his rule; Middle Earth was beginning to re-build what had been lost.
The Elves of Middle Earth, for the majority, had travelled into the west to the Grey Havens. However, several had remained, namely those from Mirkwood, and some from Lothlórien. Amongst them, Prince Legolas, son of Thranduil, of the Woodland Realm, and Haldir of Lothlórien. Th fate of these elves who had stayed behind, had changed, and they simply existed to give guidance to men when it was needed. Legolas had been appointed an advisor in the court of Minas Tirith, not surprising considering his kinship with the King of Gondor. Lord Faramir, son of Theodred, had become engaged to Eowyn, neice of Theoden and now Queen of Rohan; together they ruled over the lands of Rohan, and their mutual friendship with Aragorn allowed an alliance between their peoples. The Hobbits of the Shire were frequent visitors of the court, and were known throughout the land. The species of halflings had become revered and all were considered special, though few hobbits even knew about the tale of Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee.
Our tale however, has little concern for hobbits, and holds instead the tale of a new arrival to Middle Earth. After the Lady Galadriel and White Wizard Mithrandir had left the land of Middle Earth, the world was left without a great power as guidance. Whilst man should be able to rule, the Valar believed it necessary for a subtle guide to be placed within the world, ensuring its safety, and preventing corruption. And so our tale begins, with the introduction of this entity, this saviour of men, as She enters the world, and captures the heart of the people of Middle Earth.
A/N: This was more or less just an introductory chapter setting the scene, and explaining what has happened to a few of the characters. Until next time, Namárië ná Elbereth veria le, ná elenath dín síla erin rád o chuil lín…