Princess Aranel Thranduiliel, younger sister to Legolas, stubborn like her brother, headstrong and fiercely independent. This story follows Aranel from the events of Desolation of Smaug into the years past Return of the King.
When 13-year-old Estel is injured, the twins and Elrond remember some other difficult times in their own respective youths and a special gift is given across generations, reminding us that none of us are ever truly alone. This is the fifth story in the Mellon Chronicles.