Two Thrones Part II - And Winter Came

by BeulahMae

It's the first winter after the Battle of Five Armies, and Bard and the rest of the men are rebuilding Dale, while Thranduil is looks after the women and children in his Palace. The Winter is made longer when things don't go as smoothly as the Kings had hoped... (This is a second part of my "Two Thrones" series, which picks up the same night where "What Makes a King" left off.)

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Chapter Two

***Character List for And Winter Came***

Adamar – Elf. Daeron's father; Captain of the Gates; responsible for safety of the Palace and surrounding walls. Husband of Idril, who in in charge of the Palace Kitchens and chef for the Royal Family.

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

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

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

Bain – Crown Prince of Dale. Age: 14 (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: 40 (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.

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

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

Bronwyn – Head of Schools in Dale.

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

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).

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

Dáin – King Under the Mountain.

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

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

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

Elénaril – Elven Healer; wife of Ermon, the Chief Healer of the Woodland Realm.

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.

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.

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.

Farien – Tauriel's female cat.

Feren – Silvan Elf. Commander of all branches of the Elven military in the Woodland Realm. Husband of Glélindë (Married 1955 T.A. – 985 years). Adoptive father of Alis and Dafina.

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

Floyd – Old Ben's big orange male cat.

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.

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.

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

Hannah – Midwife from Dale. Age: 56 (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.

Hilda –Seneschal of Dale. Age: 58 (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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 to Ina and Iola. Now training as a Weaver.

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

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

Mírelen – Thranduil's late wife and mother of Legolas. Killed by Orcs. Killed in the T.A. 1953, when Legolas was 11 years old.

Mona – Former maid to Ina and Iola. Now training as a Weaver.

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

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

Óin– Dwarven Healer. Part of the Original Company.

Old Ben – City Planner of New Dale. Age: 64 (Born in Laketown, 2880 T.A.). Husband to Hannah, Midwife of Dale. 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.

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.

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

Rhian – Woman, aged 22. Wife of Daeron, Guardian/Healer of Dale, and mother of Darryn. Was abused by first husband, Garth.

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) – 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.

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: 16 (Born 2926, T.A.). Daughter of Bard and Mattie. Stepdaughter of Thranduil. Training to be a Healer full-time.

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

Tauriel – Silvan Elf; Lady of the Woodland Realm. Age: 620 (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.

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: 7 (Born 2934, T.A.). Daughter of Bard, King of Dale & the late Matilda of Laketown (Mattie). Stepdaughter of Thranduil, King of the Woodland Realm. Sister of Sigrid and Bain. Stepsister to Legolas and Tauriel.

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.