The Edge of Night

Alatauriel has always been the strange daughter of Lord Elrond of Rivendell, the unsociable twin sister of the fair Lady Arwen. She spends all of her time in her chambers, only coming out for meals. She takes long trips to Caras Galadhon and seems to spend more time there than in Imlandris. She takes no interest in warfare, music, or other elven pursuits. She prefers the company of any visitor, be them man, hobbit, wizard, or even dwarf. She has no interests in grace or elegance. She prefers lively parties and drinking, the pursuits the elves left to the other species of Middle Earth. However, when the Council of Elrond assembles, she volunteers to become a member of the Fellowship. However, her father does not allow her to leave with them, so she runs from the city in a frenzy. Home was behind her, the world was ahead.