It had been several seasons since her family had come to Greenwood, now known as Mirkwood in the Northern Realm. After losing his father King Oropher in battle at the gates of Mordor; Thranduil became the king and his people retreated to underground realms under the mountains of Mirkwood, the outskirts in which was now infested with Orcs and giant spiders. He was a very protective king.
Elanesse and her parents, Erophin and Aredele' Taralom, were descendants of a high born elven family from Lothlórien. They had come to Mirkwood to find a new home. Her father was a general who was known for strength in battle. After the Battle of the Wrath and the Last Alliance, dragons managed to wipe out their home outside of Lothlórien, her father sought residence in another place. They had heard that the army of the Northern Realm under King Thranduil was known as the greatest in the lands, nestled in the mountains. When her family appeared before King Thranduil, he already knew who Erophin was. Thranduil told Erophin that his family was more than welcome in their kingdom, as he was a skilled soldier who fought in the battle of Modor as well. Aredele', Elanesse's mother was a jeweler by trade. Thranduil was pleased to have a general like Erophin to lead his army to keep his kingdom and his people safe from the dangers that have plagued the lands surrounding Mirkwood for centuries.
Thranduil had become a reclusive and protective king of his people after losing his father and later afterwards, his wife in battle, just after the birth of his son. The one thing that was certain was he remained protective of his only son and heir Legolas. Elanesse was the royal educator and historian of the Elvish culture and dance in Lothlórien. She was known for her rare beauty and deep knowledge.
It was rumored among the kingdom that she was blessed with rare beauty by Galadriel herself. Elanesse's parents were of light skin, with gray eyes and light brown hair. Hair and colors varied in the Elven race, but Elanesse was a lean, beautiful Elf maiden, with all Elven features, except for her eye and hair color. When she was born, she was born with long wavy strawberry blond hair and bright emerald eyes, rivaling the color found in the green stones of Girion or the old colors once found in Greenwood. It was rumored in legend, that Galadriel bestowed these gifts to the child when she was born. She had told Aredele that she had seen that Elanesse would bring great happiness and knowledge to the people and the history of the Elves would persist through time with her. Elanesse was rumored to possess starlight magic to bring the hope to those who were sad and lonely. Everyone did agree that she was special. For a few centuries, it was her to whom Elven families would send their children to, to learn the culture and language of the elves, history and even geography of the various lands.
Thranduil granted her request to continue that same work in his kingdom of Mirkwood. She also taught them about the elven myths and legends. As beautiful as she was, she was also a skilled sword wielder like her father. She brought happiness to the people and this made Thranduil glad. He would greet her in the halls and she would reply. There were some small conversations, but nothing more. She would work on collections of history, so that it might be preserved for eternity. At this time, she was providing dance lessons to the people for dance Mereth Nuin Giliath (The Feast of Starlight)