Hello my lovely readers. This story has been knocking around in my head for a LONG time and I've just got to put it out here. This will be a 10th walker story, and yes, a romance between Legolas and my own OC elf character. I know the whole 10th walker thing has been done time and time again, but I really wanted a shot at it! I'll probably stick closer to the Movieverse than the book as the book can get quite lengthy and in depth. This story will be quite large. I've already written over 10 pages, so if it starts out slow just bear with me. Anyways I hope you enjoy it!

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KayleeRayne

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Concerning Elves:

Elves are an ancient race, often beautiful and wise. As orcs, goblins, and Uruks are creatures of darkness, elves are the opposite. They are creatures of light. They revel in all things natural and beautiful. They are mostly peaceful creatures, though they are fierce warriors in battle. They are immortal, which means they stop ageing after a time, and will remain youthful in appearance for the rest of their days. They can be killed like all other creatures, in battle of course, but also if they suffer great despair and sadness.

Travels:

Elves, by nature, do not travel often or lightly. When they do travel, they usually travel to other elven lands such as Lorien or Imaldris to stay with their kin. Their visits usually last for hundreds of years. As they don't age, time flows differently for them. They are content in staying in one place and find peace in the companionship of other elves.

Marriage:

Elves revel in the beauty of love. They trust their hearts when choosing their life partners, rather than a contractual betrothal. Elves only marry once in their long lives. Once they found the person they were meant for, they will never love anyone else, even if their betrothed passes from this land. Because they love so deeply, their hearts can only hold that sort of love for one.

After they have chosen each other, elves are betrothed for a year before they are wed. Elvish weddings are very similar to the weddings of Men. They exchange rings and say vows, and there is a bountiful feast afterwards.

Sex is extremely intimate and sacred to the elves. They do not participate in premarital sex, and adultery is unspeakable to them. Giving themselves to their partners physically is considered to be the ultimate form of love, and is only practiced once they have said their vows. This is owing mainly to the fact that sex often leads to children.

Early Childhood:

Elves have perhaps 2 or 3 children during their entire lifespan, and only when times of peace are upon them. Childbearing is such an emotional and special time to the elves, so they prefer to spend their pregnant days in their home lands, in safety. A year after the child is conceived, the child is born. Rather than celebrating the day of birth, Elves celebrate the day they were conceived. It takes about 50 years for the elven body to fully mature, but not until they reach the age of 100 are elves considered fully matured.

Daily Life:

Elves are all considered equals, at least where gender is concerned. Just as there are fierce female warriors, there are also male healers. They are not judged or discriminated by their sex. Elves are practiced in the arts of music, storytelling, and painting. They are also extremely skilled blacksmiths. Elvish weapons and armor are of high value to all races throughout Middle Earth.

Death and Departure:

There are only a few half-elves in the land of Middle Earth, and they all reside in Imladris. In Rivendell, the last homely house of Elrond, dwells Lord Elrond, his twin sons Elladan and Elrohir and his daughter Arwen Undomiel. They are all half elven, which means they have the ability to stay immortal, or accept the Gift of Men and eventually die. Other Elves must either die in battle, or sail to the Undying Lands forever leaving Middle Earth.