Why did Gimli ride with Legolas?

Gimli in the books doesn’t know how or want to ride a horse. He rides with Legolas out of necessity so he can keep up.

Is Legolas Thranduil’s son?

Legolas was the son of Thranduil, King of the Woodland Realm of Northern Mirkwood, who appeared as “the Elvenking” in The Hobbit. Legolas is introduced at the Council of Elrond in Rivendell, where he came as a messenger from his father to discuss Gollum’s escape from their guard.

Does Aragorn forgets Legolas father’s name?

So, no, Aragorn did NOT forget the name of Legolas’ father. The scene wasn’t written that way. He knew who Thranduil was in the story. But Thranduil was not a character in The Lord of the Rings, so why add an unnecessary name to the dialogue?

Does Gimli marry?

To answer your question, no neither Gimli or Legolas get married or have any children.

Are Legolas and Gimli in love in The Lord of the Rings?

Legolas and Gimli’s relationship is strong in The Lord of the Rings, even though it wasn’t explicitly romantic in canon. The members of the Fellowship in The Lord of the Rings forge an unbreakable bond while on their mission to destroy the One Ring.

Where did Legolas travel with Gimli?

Legolas traveled with Gimli to Helms’s Deep, where he became the first Lord of the Glittering Caves. Even after Gimli became a Dwarf Lord, he continued to travel with his Elf friend. They ventured through Fangorn Forest and continued their adventures together.

Do Aragorn and Gimli take naps in the books?

In the book, Aragorn and Gimli only pause their pursuit to take short naps. Legolas is the one member of the trio who did not have to sleep. He would remain awake as the others rested their weary legs and minds.

What was Gimli’s role in Return of the King?

In Return of the King, to add jocularity to the Battle of Pelennor Fields, Gimli resumed his competition with Legolas of who could kill the most Uruk-hai. Like many dwarves, Gimli could be vainglorious and self-important.