Is Thranduil blonde?

Thranduil also has blonde hair, but since his father is Sindarin (and none of the Vanyar returned to Middle Earth with the Noldor) it’s very very unlikely that he has any Vanyarin blood, so exceptions must be possible. There were, however, some Noldorin elves with red hair.

Was Thranduil a White Council?

After Gandalf’s refusal of the post, Saruman was made head of the White Council. As one of the most important Elf-lords of Middle-earth, it would seem surprising for Thranduil to have been omitted from the White Council.

Why are some elves blonde?

And, while there were always exceptions, these were the most common hair colors per cultural group: Vanyar: Every Vanyarin elf Tolkien introduces is described as having blonde/golden hair – and in fact most of the blonde elves among the Noldor are attributed to Vanyarin ancestry.

Is Thranduil a sindar?

Thranduil, also known as the Elvenking, was a Sindarin Elf of Doriath and King of the Silvan Elves of Mirkwood of the Woodland Realm. Thranduil was son of Oropher and father of Legolas.

Does Legolas have blonde hair?

We’re all used to blond Legolas thanks to the Lord of the Rings trilogy (and/or the Bakshi animated movie). His long, blond locks have made him an instantly recognizable character and also the subject of many fans’ attention. An absolute icon, regardless of hair colour.

What happened to Thranduil?

After the fall of Sauron, Thranduil fixed the southern boundary of his realm as the Mountains of Mirkwood, and his realm flourished well into the Fourth Age. He may have stayed on as the king of the Great Forest or left Middle-earth and departed to the Undying Lands.

What Colour is elf hair?

They typically have fair skin and hair that runs in hues from silver-white to black or blue. While human style hair colors are rare, eye color can be remarkably similar, with colors ranging from blue to green.

What color are Elf eyes?

Elven eyes are commonly brown, hazel, or an emerald green. Elves, like their cousins the eladrin, were fair and beautiful, handsome, and had pointed ears and no body hair except eyebrows, eyelashes, and hair.