Eclipsed Hearts - THRANDUIL

EXTENDED SUMMARY/SNEAK PEEK

He was distant and calculated to protect himself and his people from more loss and grief.

She was bright and kind to everyone as she believed everyone deserved happiness

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It was supposed to be a political marriage to help better strengthen the two realms. Thranduil Oropherion vowed to himself that he would be cordial and protect his soon-to-be wife and queen but nothing else. He was not willing to open himself to more heartache, merely only wanting to strengthen his realm. 

Alariel was the daughter of Lady Galadriel and Celeborn. A light elf that try to see the best in people, finding solace and happiness when surrounded by nature. She had heard many things about the great Elven King of the Woodland Realm. She was open to the arranged marriage, not only to help strengthen her home but she hoped to find a friend and maybe love beyond the political alliance.

Two souls that were opposite of one another. One full of darkness and grief, the other full of light and happiness. A pessimist and an optimist. Two souls that eclipsed one another in a dance. 

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As an ancient threat reawakens from the depths of the Mirkwood forest to take revenge on the elves and realm that dared defeat him and his allies. Deeply affixed with a goal take out the notorious Elven King and take back what was lost. 

However, an unexpected turn of events occurs when the ancient dark elf finds an unforeseen threat to his plans in the face of the Elven King's wife-to-be. Another wielder of ancient magic and abilities with nature.

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Thranduil fights within himself to open his heart once more and protect not just his people but the deeply profound love he has found with Alariel. 

Alariel finds herself willing to risk everything to protect what she has created within Mirkwood and the overwhelming love she has found with Thranduil. 

Two souls fighting to protect each other from the growing danger and the unexpected love that has grown brightly amongst the increasing darkness that dared to overtake their home. 

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SNEAK PEEK/COMING SOON

The atmosphere within the palace had been calm, but there was always an underlying tension with some elves who were not as accepting of the changes Alariel had been implementing. Whispers had circulated among a few who were more resistant to the melding of traditions between Mirkwood and Lothlórien, and that tension finally came to a head.

It started as a subtle attempt to stir discourse. A group of male elves, known for their rigid views on preserving Mirkwood's customs, gathered in one of the halls, speaking just loud enough for their discontent to be heard by passersby. They questioned Thranduil's decisions—his trust in Alariel, her authority to oversee the realm in his absence, and whether her influence would weaken the kingdom rather than strengthen it. Their murmurs soon turned into bolder, more confrontational statements, as they sought to sow doubt among those present.

Word of the gathering reached Alariel quickly. Her guards, ever vigilant, informed her of the unrest, and while she had expected some resistance, the direct challenge in Thranduil's absence was something she could not ignore. She stood from her chambers, her expression calm yet firm. She knew it was time to assert herself fully, not just as a temporary steward, but as the future queen of the Woodland Realm.