also known as: the Family Tree of Oropher and his son, Thranduil -- and *his* son, Legolas.
Although elves often have small families, it's very unlikely the entire Mirkwood/Greenwood royal line consists of only children of only children. Where are the others? Is Oropher's father (or grandfather) Legolas of Gondolin?
When Oropher and Thranduil left to join the Last Alliance, who was in charge? Did Oropher leave his wife acting as regent? Or perhaps a brother, sister, aunt or uncle? Is it possible that Thranduil is a younger son (the spare) and that the heir apparent (either male or female) was left to rule in his absence?
The House of Oropher aka the Mirkwood Royals
Although elves often have small families, it's very unlikely the entire Mirkwood/Greenwood royal line consists of only children of only children. Where are the others? Is Oropher's father (or grandfather) Legolas of Gondolin?
When Oropher and Thranduil left to join the Last Alliance, who was in charge? Did Oropher leave his wife acting as regent? Or perhaps a brother, sister, aunt or uncle? Is it possible that Thranduil is a younger son (the spare) and that the heir apparent (either male or female) was left to rule in his absence?