Chapter Four

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***Character List for An Invincible Summer***

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Adamar – Elf. Daeron's father; Captain of the Gates; responsible for safety of the Palace and surrounding walls. Husband of Idril.

Adila - the Blacksmith's wife, who was born in Harad, and helping Indis look after the refugees rescued from a Pleasure House. Husband Bron was killed in attack on Dale in May 2943 T.A. Now owns the Coffee Café, as a gift from the King of Harad. Has a daughter Tamir age 12, and son named Raif, age 10.

Aegis – Daeron's grey horse. His name means "Protection."

Airen - Female Elf from Lothlorien, who helped escort Daeron and his unit to spend the year in the Golden Wood. Married to Captain Elion, Guardian of the Woodland Realm. She and her husband work at the Palace in Adamar's unit.

Alda – Dwarven Princess; granddaughter to King Dáin and Queen Dilna. Friends with Tilda.

Alis – Orphan from Dale; Adopted by Feren and Glélindë at the age of five.

Almarë - Infant daughter of Ermon and Elénaril, along with sister, Calapîa, and brother, Nórimo. (Triplets, born 2nd of September T.A. 2943)

Alun – father of Rhys, son of Ina, nephew of the late Iola. Widower. Used to work the accounts for the Master of Laketown.

Amaren - One of the Galadhrim visiting the North for a year. Archer.

Anna – Wife of Daffyd, who runs the Livery. Friend of Ellyn, widow of Owen.

Arwen – Daughter of Elrond and Celebrian. Sister to twins Elladan and Elrohir. Lives in Lothlórien with her grandparents.

Bain – Crown Prince of Dale. Age: 15 (Born 2928, T.A.). Son of Bard, King of Dale, and the late Matilda (Mattie) of Laketown. Brother to Sigrid and Tilda; Stepbrother to Legolas and Tauriel.

Bard – King of Dale; archer, former Bargeman. Age: 41 (Born 2902 Third Age); son of Brand and Sigrid of Laketown. Husband of King Thranduil. Father of Sigrid, Bain and Tilda. Stepfather to Legolas and Tauriel. Former husband of the late Mattie of Laketown. Gained Immortality upon marriage to King Thranduil.

Ben - See "Old Ben"

Beorn – Skin Changer; friend of Gandalf and Radagast. Lives in Southern Mirkwood.

Beratín – Chestnut gelding owned by Rhys of Dale.

Bert – Man of Rohan, forced to work for Jarod ("The Boss") and his syndicate. Helped Bard and Thranduil find the hostages when Dale was attacked in May 2943 T.A. Went to Gondor with Gandalf to save more victims, and decided to stay.

Bilbo – Hobbit. One of the Original Company. Had feelings for Thorin.

Blossom – Dapple grey palfrey owned by Princess Tilda. A small mare to suit her size; she couldn't pronounce her Elven name, so Falarion, Horse Master of the Woodland Realm, allowed her to change her name.

Bofur – Dwarf. One of the Original Company of Thorin Oakenshield. Friend of Princess Tilda and Tauriel.

Bowen – Son of Ellyn and the late Owen of Dale. Eleven years old. Older brother of Maddox and baby Owena. Very protective of his family – looks after him since their Da died.

Bregolas – Stallion belonging to Prince Bain. Black with a star on his forehead and three white socks. Was killed while protecting his master during the attack in Dale May 2043 T.A.

Bron - Blacksmith. Husband of Adila and father to their boy and girl. Killed by bandits in May 2943 T.A., when their children were held hostage with the Prince and Princesses of Dale.

Bronwyn – Head of Schools in Dale.

Calapîa - Infant daughter of Ermon and Elénaril, along with sister, Almarë, and brother, Nórimo (Triplets, born 2nd of September T.A. 2943).

Catrina – Wife of Roderic. Helps husband run the Long Lake Tavern.

Celeborn – Lord of Lothlórien; rules with his wife Galadriel. Cousin of Thranduil. Father of Celebrian and grandfather to Elladan, Elrohir and Arwen.

Cook – Real name: Lewis of Dale. In charge of kitchens in Bard's Castle as well as the Great Hall. Now lives in Bard and Thranduil's old room behind the Hall. Very strict with the cooking staff, but sometimes lets Tilda go in to make things for her fathers. Good friends with Greta, Housekeeper of the Castle (some say they're courting).

Cwën - One of the Galadhrim visiting the North as part of an exchange, but stayed, as she was betrothed to Lieutenant Ivran.

Daeron – Elf. Guardian of Woodland Realm and Healer. Age: 1995 (Born in Woodland Realm, 949 Third Age). Son of Captain Adamar (Keeper of the Gates) and Idril, who runs the kitchens in the Woodland Realm. First cousin and best friends with Turamarth, (their mothers are identical twins). Husband of Rhian of Dale and stepfather to Darryn. Was given special gifts of Healing by the Valar; can "connect" with the Fëas of the unborn. Recent protégé of Elrond; learning how to fight the Black Breath.

Daffyd – Runs the Livery in new Dale. Friend of the late Owen and Ellyn. Husband of Anna, father of Powell. Adoptive father to Bowen, Maddox and Owena, after their parents' death.

Dafina – Three-year-old orphan from Dale; Adopted by Feren and Glélindë.

Dáin – King Under the Mountain.

Darla - Woman from Dale, and Hannah's daughter-in-law. Married to Jon, Hannah's son. Mother of two: a boy and a girl.

Darryn – Rhian's baby boy, named after Daeron, who became her friend.

Dilna – Dwarf. King Dáin's wife - Queen Under the Mountain.

Doran – "Oak." A giant tree outside of Dale; friend and confidant of Daeron.

Dwalin – Dwarf. Trained Kili and Fili. Becomes a friend to Feren. Will help train Bain.

Egon - Son of Tom the Potter, new Constable of Dale

Elénaril – Elven Healer; wife of Ermon, the Chief Healer of the Woodland Realm. Mother of triplets: daughters Calapîa, Almarë and son Nórimo. Age: 2199 (Born in 745 T.A.).

Elion - Guardian of the Woodland Realm, currently serving in Lothlórien as Daeron's 2nd-in-Command. Fell in love with Airen, Warden of Lothlorien and engaged to be married in T.A. 2944

Ellyn – Widow of Owen of Dale. Mother of Bowen, Maddox and Owena. Was diagnosed with a serious illness in July 2942 T.A. and died, leaving her children to be adopted by Daffyd and Anna.

Emëldir - Head of Thranduil's Council in the Woodland Realm. Wife of Silmon, Head of the Agricultural Guild.

Enid - Widow of Dale; 61 years of age. Mother-in-Law to the Baker in Dale. Shared a tent with Rhian and Gladys, in the refugee camp after the Battle.

Eriol – Lothlórien Elf. One Galadhrim who worked in the North for a year. Warrior.

Ermon - Chief Healer of the Woodland Realm. Age 5959 (Born 226, S.A.). Husband of Elénaril. Grew grew up with Galion and Oropher. Was present at Thranduil's birth. Father of triplets: daughters Calapîa, Almarë and son Nórimo, born September 2943 T.A.

Esta - Black and white sheep dog. Given to Bard's children as a gift over the Long Winter. Killed in the attack on the Royal Family of Dale in May 2943 T.A.

Ethan – Oldest son of Seren and Llewelyn. Brother to Liam and Liliwen.

Evan - Assistant to Alun, Treasurer of Dale. Moved here from the East Bight to seek his fortune. Age 31. Engaged to Eryn, Tilda's schoolteacher. Former suitor of Rhian, but they remain friends.

Farien – Tauriel's female cat.

Fengel – King of Rohan. Father of Thengel, who lives in Gondor with his mother to escape Fengel's tyranny.

Feren – Silvan Elf. Commander of all branches of the Elven military in the Woodland Realm. Husband of Glélindë (Married 1955 T.A. – 987 years). Adoptive father of Alis and Dafina. Currently expecting a child in August 2945 T.A. Currently living in Dale with wife and children. Best friend of King Thranduil since childhood. Age: 3847 (Born in Woodland Realm, 2538, Second Age).

Fînlossen - "Snowy Mane." Thranduil's favorite white stallion that he gifted to Bard.

Floyd – Old Ben's big orange male cat.

Galadriel – Ancient Noldor Elf. Daughter of Finarfin, King of the Noldor in Valinor. Rules Lothlórien with husband Celeborn. Mother of Celebrian. Most powerful Elf in Middle Earth; former pupil of Queen Melian, a Maia. Born in the Years of the Trees in Valinor. Cousin of Thranduil through her marriage to Celeborn. Grandmother to Elladan, Elrohir and Arwen. Special friend and Pen Pal to Princess Tilda.

Galion – Elf. Thranduil's Chief Aide and Steward. Childhood friend and Aide to King Oropher. Age 5857 (Born in Doriath, 528, S.A.). Father-figure to Legolas and Tauriel, best friend to Hilda and Percy.

Gandalf/Mithrandir – Wizard; helps Bard and Thranduil get together.

Garon the Founder – First King of Dale. Established his Kingdom in the year 2432 T.A.

Garth – Rhian's late husband; died when Smaug attacked Laketown. Was a drunkard and abusive.

Gerion - One of the Galadhrim visiting the North for the year. Warrior and 2nd in Command

Gilfanon - Master Healer of Lothlórien. Supervises Orlin and Penlod, Healers of the Golden Wood.

Girion – 15th King of Dale, killed by Smaug in the year 2770 T.A.

Gladys - widow of Dale, about 60 years old. Friend of Enid; works as a seamstress with Glélindë. Shared a tent with Rhian and Enid after the Battle.

Glélindë – Elf. Commander Feren's wife; adoptive mother of Alis and Dafina. Currently expecting a child in August 2945 T.A. Works as a Seamstress in Dale.

Greta - Head Housekeeper at the Castle in Dale. Good friend to Cook; possibly they are courting.

Gruffudd – Grandfather of Alis and Dafina. Lives with Feren and Glélindë, who adopted the girls. Missing one leg below the knee from BOTFA.

Haldir - Marchwarden of Lothlórien and Daeron's commanding officer during the soldier exchange. Eldest son of Halfar, former Marchwarden, and his wife, Naimi.

Hannah – Midwife from Dale. Age: 54 (Born in Laketown, 2888 T.A.). Wife of Old Ben, and stepmother to Rhian and grandmother to Darryn. Widow of Martyn, with three grown children, including Jon, who lives in Dale with wife Darla and two children.

Harry - "The Boss's" right-hand man and the head of Security for his operation.

Hilda –Seneschal of Dale. Age: 57 (Born in Laketown, 2886, Third Age). Wife of Percy, Steward of Dale. (Married 2905 T.A. – 39 years). Good friend of the late Brand of Laketown and devoted to Bard, King of Dale. Good friend of the late Mattie of Laketown, and mother figure to the Bard's children. In charge of the Castle and welfare of Dale's widows, and orphans.

Idril – Elf. Mother of Daeron; wife of Captain Adamar. In charge of the kitchens at Thranduil's Palace; personal chef to the Royal Family, when in residence.

Ina – mother of Alun, grandmother of Rhys, sister of Iola. Was horribly abused by father and sister. Lives in the Woodland Realm under constant care.

Indis – Woodland Elf. Counselor who specializes in PTSD. Mother of Turamarth; wife of Captain Ómar. Aunt to Daeron. Works in the Palace of the Woodland Realm.

Iola – sister of Ina, aunt of Alun, great-aunt of Rhys. Was driven insane by father's abuse; murdered Ina's husband; killed herself while being taken to the dungeons.

Ivran – Woodland Elf; personal Guardian to Thranduil. Husband of Cwën, Warden of the Woodland Realm, who came to live in Dale.

Jarod (aka "The Boss") - a very powerful and ruthless head of a sex-trafficking ring west of the Misty Mountains. Was killed by Bard in May 2943 T.A., when he tried to murder his children.

Jarvis- "Farmer Jarvis," one of the livestock farmers that lives outside the City Walls. He has sheep, cattle and goats. Father of Judd, two other sons, and a daughter.

Judd - Farmer Jarvis' oldest son, works with his father.

Legolas – Elven Prince of the Woodland Realm. Born T.A. 1942; 1001 years old. Was 11 years old when Mírelen was killed. Currently traveling with the Dúnedain.

Léod - Lord of the Wold of Rohan, and Third Marshal of the Mark. His territory borders that of Lothlorien and its nearby villages and he works together with the Elves to rescue kidnapped children from Harad and destroy their captors.

Lewis – See "Cook."

Liam – Second son of Seren and Llewelyn. Brother to Ethan and Liliwen. Likes to tease Tilda and tell her she can't do things because she's "just a girl."

Liliwen – Daughter of Seren and Llewelyn. Sister to older brothers Ethan and Liam. Born in the Woodland Realm during the Long Winter.

Lindo – Lothlórien Elf. One Wardens visiting the North for a year, in the exchange program.

Lindorë – Wife of Oropher, Queen of the Woodland Realm; sailed to Valinor three years after Thranduil's return from the War of the Last Alliance.

Llewelyn – Husband of Seren. Works in Construction with Old Ben. Father of sons Ethan and Liam, and daughter Liliwen. Thrilled that baby Liliwen as red hair like him.

Lynne – Former maid, now owns and operates Dale Fabrics with wife, Mona.

Mablung – Male Silvan Elf. Lt. Commander of Army of the Woodland Realm.

Maddox – Son of Ellyn and the late Owen of Dale. 7 years old. Brother of Bowen and Owena. Adopted by Daffyd and Anna.

Maggie – wife of Tom, Chief Constable of Dale. Runs the Pottery shop with her sons and their families.

Mallorn – Princess Sigrid's horse. Golden mare with white mane and tail; named after the golden flowers of the trees of Lothlórien.

Mattie – (Matilda) Bard's late wife, died at Tilda's birth. Came from Dorwinian; former teacher.

Mírelen – Thranduil's late wife, killed by Orcs. Killed in the T.A. 1953

Miriam – Woman of Old Dale, lived under King Girion's reign. Was a patient of Daeron's but was killed by Roald, her abusive husband in 2767 T.A., three years before Smaug came to the North destroyed Dale.

Mona – Former maid, now owns and operates a Dale Fabrics with wife, Lynne.

Naimi – Mother of Haldir, Marchwarden of Lothlórien, and wife to the late Halfar, former Marchwarden.

Naurmôr – "Black Fire," Thranduil's black stallion.

Neldor – Elf. Tauriel's birth father. Killed by Orcs when their village was attacked and burnt down.

Nórimo - Infant son of Ermon and Elénaril, along with sisters, Almarë, and Calapîa. (Triplets, born 2nd of September T.A. 2943).

Nualë – Woodland Elf; Guardian of Royal Family of Dale. Wife of Núin; killed along with husband by the Blue Wizard Pallando, during attack on Lothlórien.

Núin – Woodland Elf; Guard of the Gates of Dale. Husband of Nualë; killed by the Blue Wizard Pallando, during attack on Lothlórien.

Óhtar – Lothlórien Elf. Keeper of the Archives. Husband of Vériel, father to Orlin and Evranin.

Óin– Dwarven Healer. Part of the Original Company.

Old Ben – City Planner of New Dale. Age: 63 (Born in Laketown, 2880 T.A.). Husband to Hannah, Midwife of Dale. Adoptive father to Rhian and grandfather to Darryn. Former husband of the late Cristyn of Laketown.

Ómar – Woodland Elf. Father of Turamarth & husband of Indis. Uncle of Daeron. Captain of a Guardian Unit of the Woodland Realm.

Orlin – Lothlórien Elf, and Healer. Friend and colleague of Daeron, brother to Evranin.

Oropher - Late father of King Thranduil. Killed during the Battle of Dagorlad in the War of the Last Alliance; 3434 S.A.

Orophin – Warden of Lothlórien. Brother of Haldir and Rúmil, Wardens of Lothlorien. Middle son of Halfar, former Marchwarden, and his wife, Naimi.

Owena – Daughter of Ellyn and the late Owen of Dale. Three years old. Adopted daughter of Daffyd and Anna. Sister of Bowen and Maddox.

Penlod – Lothlórien Elf and Healer, who worked with Daeron during his exchange year. Born in Mithlond, friend of Rôgon.

Percy – Steward of Dale. Age: 62 (Born in Laketown, 2882, Third Age). Husband of Hilda, Seneschal of Dale. (Married 2905 T.A. – 39 years). Good friend of the late Brand of Laketown and devoted to Bard, King of Dale, and his family. Has good relationship with Thranduil and Galion.

Powell – Man of Dale, aged 21. Son of Anna and Daffyd; lives above the Livery in Dale with new wife Mari. Helps his parents look after Ellyn's children.

Radagast – Wizard; helps the forest. Friend of Beorn.

Raif – Boy of Dale, aged 10. Son of Adila, owner of the Coffee Café in Dale, and Bron, blacksmith who was murdered in the attack on Dale in May 2943 T.A.

Rhian – Woman, aged 22. Wife of Daeron, Guardian/Healer of Dale, and mother of Darryn. Was abused by first husband, Garth. Age: 22 (Born in 2922 T.A.). Gained unexpected Immortal Status and special gifts when she married Daeron.

Rhys – son of Alun, grandson of Ina. Aged 15. Bain's best friend; stayed with Royal Family in Thranduil's Palace during the Long Winter.

Roderic (Rod) – Runs the Long Lake Tavern in Dale. Stayed in the Woodland Realm over the winter while he recovered from his injuries from the Battle of the Five Armies. Husband of Catrina.

Ruvyn – Woodland Elf. Personal Guard to Thranduil, but often watches Tilda.

Sandastan - Turamarth's dun-colored horse. His name is a type of military shield formation.

Sellwen - A child Daeron deeply bonded with when he was serving in Dale under King Girion. When she and her mother were killed, in 2767 T.A., Daeron suffered a breakdown from the loss.

Seren – Wife of Llewelyn of Dale. Mother of sons Ethan and Liam, and daughter Liliwen. Gave birth to her youngest in Thranduil's Palace.

Sigrid – Princess of Dale; Age: 18 (Born 2926, T.A.). Daughter of Bard and Mattie. Stepdaughter of Thranduil. Training to be a Healer full-time.

Silmon – Silvan Elf. Head of the Agricultural Guild in the Woodland Realm. Husband of Emëldir, Head of Thranduil's Council

Sílnaith – "Shining Spear" Black Stallion with white mane and tail, purchased by Thranduil for Bain when his horse, Bregolas, was killed in the attack in Dale May 2943 T.A.

Solana – Tauriel's mother. Killed by Orcs when Tauriel was very small.

Tamir – Girl, aged 11. Daughter of Adila, owner of the Coffee Café in Dale, and Bron, blacksmith who was murdered in the attack on Dale in May 2943 T.A.

Tauriel – Silvan Elf; Lady of the Woodland Realm. Age: 619 (Born 2324, T.A.) Adopted in infancy by Thranduil, King of the Woodland Realm. Stepdaughter of King Bard. Captain of the Guard for the Princess and Princesses of Dale. Daughter of the late Neldor & Solana.

Thangon – "Shield Wall" Bard's humongous dog, given to him by Thranduil. Goofy and playful, but can be deadly fierce.

The Boss - see "Jarod."

Thranduil – Elvenking of Mirkwood. Age: 3788 (Born 2597 S.A.); son of Oropher and Lindorië. Sindar Elf. Husband of Bard, King of Dale (Married Dec 17, 2941 T.A.) Husband of the late Queen Mírelen (Married 1479 T.A. - Widowed 1953 T.A., married 474 years); father of Legolas; adopted father of Tauriel. Stepfather of Sigrid, Bain, and Tilda.

Tilda – Princess of Dale. Age: 8 (Born 2934, T.A.). Daughter of Bard, King of Dale & the late Matilda of Laketown (Mattie). She greatly resembles her paternal grandmother, and Sigrid of Laketown, and is very petite in stature like her. Stepdaughter of Thranduil, King of the Woodland Realm. Sister of Sigrid and Bain. Stepsister to Legolas and Tauriel.

Tim - A Cooper (barrel-maker) that moved to Dale last February from parts unknown. He was secretly spying on the Royal Family in Dale for "The Boss" (who went by the name of "Jarod," in the City.)

Tom – Chief Constable of Dale. Owns the Pottery shop, with his wife, Maggie. Father of three sons. Was recently hired to be Constable of Dale, along with his eldest son, Egon.

Trip – Man who worked for The Boss in the city of Duston, before the Dwarves rescued the children and killed most of them. Their ears were cut off and were branded criminals.

Turamarth – Woodland Elf. Daeron's cousin and best friend. Son of Ómar and Indis. Learned to speak Westron over the Long Winter. Lieutenant in the elite Guardian Unit of the Woodland Realm.

Vórima – Elven Horse. The strawberry roan that Turamarth bought for Bowen to help pull him out of his depression.

Wynny – Kitchen main in Dale. Was tricked by Tim into giving him details of the Royal Family for The Boss. Was found murdered her apartment during attack on Dale.