Lainien is a wanderer, forced from her home in Mirkwood to live in solitude. Armed with unique skills, she happens upon a mortal woman and her infant son, to whom she pledges her allegiance. She finds herself living in Imladris as guardian and protector of the Heir of Isildur, surrounded by curious and wary elves, including the Prince of the Woodland Realm. Eventual Legolas/OC.