The House of Ithileth

The House of Ithileth
Year 3010 of the Third Age

Celegon
Age: 2496
A skilled craftsmen in the service of Lord Elrond of Imladris, he has lived in the valley his entire life. Son of an Elf who fought in the Battle of the Last Alliance, he was trained in fighting from a very young age. Celegon was instrumental in helping build the haven of Imladris to its present beauty, utilizing his skills of architecture also learned from his father.
His wife Meniel he met while delivering a message to Thranduil’s castle. He fell in love with her but had to return home far too soon. A return trip several months later brought hem more time together, and they were married three years later.
A quick wit, he enjoys a good tale and can often be found conversing with Glorfindel at feasts. He has many friends in the Dwarves that have contact with Elves, fascinated by their craft and metalworking. These skills he passed on to his eldest daughters when they showed interest.
He delights in time spent with family, enjoying the different temperaments of his children. He also often accompanies his wife on her walks about the woods.

Meniel
Age: 2304
A Silvan Elf of Greenwood, she wedded Celegon of Imladris in the year 1710 of the Third Age, and moved with him to Elrond’s realm. Golden-haired and fair, she became close friends with the Lady Celebrían and was most grieved at her sailing.
A very active Elf, Meniel can often be found walking about the paths around Rivendell. She can often be found in the trees with her youngest daughter and Legolas when he is visiting. She is distant kin of Thranduil and is like an aunt to the Prince of Greenwood. A very peaceful Elf, she prefers not to wield a weapon but is trained in archery like many of her people.
She has a profound love of books, and spends much time in the vast library of Imladris, enjoying stories of lore recommended to her by Erestor. The stern advisor has a soft spot for her, recognizing her intelligence and gentle spirit.

Laeriel
Age: 1129
The eldest daughter of the family, Laeriel takes the most after her father with his Noldor blood. She is very protective of her younger sisters, but the three of them are also quite close. A friend of the twin sons of Elrond, she spends a great deal of time in the Last Homely House, learning lore and history from Erestor or healing from Elladan and Elrohir.
Her love is that of song, and she does not go long without it. Oftentimes she can be found with Lindir, learning lays and performing them in the Hall of Fire. Laeriel learned of the arts as well from her father, and her weapon of choice is the bow. When the emissaries from Greenwood include the Prince Legolas, the two of them can often be found in archery competitions with Elladan and Elrohir.
The small amount of Teleri in her blood from her father’s side instilled a love of water in her as well, delighting in swimming and the sounds of rivers and waterfalls. She can remain perched on her balcony for hours, enjoying the sounds of the valley, to the amusement of her sisters.

Cuiniel
Age: 982
The middle child of the family, Cuiniel is the quickest to temper, which is usually attributed to her fiery red hair. A favorite of Glorfindel, she thus earned the nickname ‘My Little Balrog’ for her fierce spirit and strength.
She delights in the care of animals and takes her horse Dae out for near daily rides around the forests of Imladris. Tinueth her younger sister often accompanies her, but by running through the trees rather than riding.
Learned in crafts from her father’s teaching and bestowed with a boundless imagination, Cuiniel is quite skilled in drawing and writing. Her position in the family as neither oldest nor youngest causes her to strive for recognition and be the best she can in everything that she does. Her skill with a sword is great, having been trained by the famous Balrog Slayer himself, and she often accompanies the patrols alongside her father.
Tinueth
Age: 603
The youngest of the family inherited her mother’s golden hair and thus looks the most like her Silvan kin from Greenwood. In more than just appearance is she like that of Meniel—Tinueth has her mother’s cheerful temperament and swift tongue. She can often be found outside early in the morn, walking around the forests or perched in a tree, singing back to the birds. She is more prone to sport than her sisters, excelling at any physical activity she tries, and her energy is limitless.
Legolas is particularly close to Tinueth, reveling in the shared love of trees. Oftentimes during his visits to Imladris, they can be found sitting together among the branches of a tree.


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