The Destined Daughter of Rohan

by Novel Novelist

Upon leaving for Valinor, Galadriel prophesised an Elvish message to Thranduil. It read: "Son, after son, after sunrise will appear a daughter of Rohan whose voice will reign upon the world of men. Her union to the other family will change the face of Middle Earth forever." The Woodland Elves remained in Middle Earth to oversee the fulfilment of this prophecy.

2. Chapter 2: Destined

Thranduil looked up slowly from his contemplation upon his throne deep in Mirkwood. His intense eyes moved menacingly towards a lone human messenger who had just entered the rear of his throne room, interrupting his current meeting. A group of elven guards, including his son, had just returned from a long patrol fell quiet and also turned towards the messenger.

The human faltered at the edge of the room, unsure of how to go about announcing his message. "M-My Lord" he began with a stutter. Thranduil peered down irritated by the man, but gave no reply. "I-I have an im-important message for y-you" the man managed to spit out failing to gain any composure.

There was a long pause. The tension is the air was obvious; Thranduil hated having his meetings interrupted. Especially when his son had updates to bring him regarding the group's patrol. Thranduil looked away and tossed his right leg over his left - still he gave no reply.

"It is news of R-Rohan," the man continued "…a-and the p-prophecy."

Failing to hide his peaked interest Thranduil immediately stared at the guard. "Jodol's wife has given birth to The Destined One?" Thranduil questioned inquisitively as he leant forward.

"We believe so, My Lord" the man went on "a daughter and a son of Rohan were born at sunrise yesterday morning. I was sent to bring immediate word to you."

Legolas looked towards his father curiously and asked "Does this mean then, the days of the Woodland elves in Middle Earth are drawing to a close? Will our people finally travel to Valinor to join the rest of our kin?"

"It would seem so," Thranduil said turning to Legolas, "however, if I recall, the girl cannot fulfil this fated union to a son of Gondor until she is of age." he finished and turned again toward the human.

"A-Aye, My Lord, you recall the traditions of R-Rohan true, we must wait until her twenty first birthday. Only then can she marry Harrin, King of Gondor" said the man with a nod.

"Send the Destined One my blessings - and the other child too" Thranduil said graciously, "We will continue to watch and wait with patience." And with that, the nervous man smiled, bowed low to the King and left.

"Now Legolas, what of these new orc packs appearing in the south?"…