After the Ring of Power was destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom and the War of the Ring came to an end, Gimli traveled to the Glittering Caves of Aglarond with Legolas and the Brothers of Kings. The Glittering Caves, also known as the Caverns of Helm’s Deep, were located in the White Mountains near the entrance to Rohan and home to a realm of Dwarves.
Afterward, Gimli accompanied Legolas and the other survivors of the fellowship to Minas Tirith and helped in the rebuilding of Gondor and the passage of King Elessar. Later on, Gimli helped Legolas rebuild his home in Mirkwood, and together the pair of companions sailed west over the sea.
Gimli then returned to his home in the Lonely Mountain and helped rebuild the kingdom of Durin’s folk, who had been ravaged by the dragons. Eventually, he and the Dwarves succeeded in retaking their homeland and restoring the old kingdom to its former glory.
When Gimli completed his mission, he chose to remain in the Lonely Mountain and reign over his people until his dying day. Before he passed away, he kept his promise to Legolas and made a special trip to the Grey Havens to witness the departure of the Elves.
As his last act of friendship, he carved a long tribute on the stones of the Grey Havens, commemorating the friendship between Dwarf and Elf.
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Do Legolas and Gimli go to the Undying Lands?
Yes, Legolas and Gimli both go to the Undying Lands in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. After the destruction of the One Ring and the defeat of the Dark Lord Sauron, they accompany the elves, Frodo and Samwise on their journey to the Grey Havens.
The Grey Havens are a safe harbor on the edge of the sea that leads to the Undying Lands. Legolas, who is an elf, is allowed to sail to the Undying Lands, as are other elves in Middle-earth, whereas Gimli, being a dwarf, is the only one of his race to be granted passage.
At the end of The Return of the King, during their farewells, it is said that Gimli accompanied Legolas on his journey, never to be seen again in Middle-earth.
What happens to Legolas at the end of Lord of the Rings?
At the end of Lord of the Rings, Legolas and Gimli part ways as friends and head off on a voyage together towards the Grey Havens and the undying lands. Legolas goes to try and find his long lost love, a wood-elf maiden, who left the forest of Lothlórien many years ago.
He wanted to bring her back home, which would require passing over the sea. As Legolas is an immortal elf, he will never forget the beauty and wonder of Middle-Earth. But he will also never forget the importance of duty, friendship and honor, which he exemplified throughout the war with Sauron.
With that, Legolas sets sail with Gimli to move on to a new journey, and a new life.
Did Legolas and Gimli stay with Aragorn?
Yes, Legolas and Gimli stayed with Aragorn until they all reached the Undying Lands at the end of The Return of the King. Legolas and Gimli had been part of Aragorn’s Fellowship of the Ring and remained close friends even after the quest ended.
Legolas and Gimli both mourned Aragorn’s passing at the end of The Return of the King, and it was decided that the two should accompany him across the sea. Along with Arwen, Gandalf, and others, the three sailed away from Middle-earth forever.
As a result, Legolas and Gimli stayed with Aragorn until the very end.
What happens after they destroy the ring?
Once the Ring is destroyed, some major changes occur throughout Middle-earth. Sauron is stripped of his power, unable to ever again threaten the people of the land. The lands of Mordor, which were previously kept in his grip of darkness, become free, and many of Sauron’s armies are destroyed.
Gondor and the other free peoples of Middle-earth gain the freedom they need to rebuild their lands.
The Ringbearers, Frodo and Sam, survive the destruction but they are effected profoundly by the quest and their use of the Ring. The effects of the Ring are no longer upon them and they are free of its corruption.
Despite the cost of their adventure, they are rewarded for their loyalty, as they are given a special place in the King’s grace.
Saruman and the remaining Ringwraiths are destroyed, and their reign of terror is no more. The Elves that remain in Middle-earth find new hope and the will to continue their fight against the darkness.
With the destruction of the Ring, the River Anduin can now flow freely, connecting Gondor and the Dunedain to its allies in the north.
The destruction of the Ring effectively brings about the end of Sauron’s reign and provides the peace that Middle-earth so desperately needs. Without Sauron to threaten them, the people of Middle-earth can begin to rebuild and start the journey to a brighter future.
How old is Gimli when he dies?
Gimli is said to have lived to the age of at least 340 years old when he dies. He is present in the War of the Ring when he is 227 years old (as mentioned in The Fellowship of the Ring), so we can safely assume that he lived at least another hundred years after that.
He is one of the longest living members of the Fellowship and is the only member to have lived to see over 300 years.
Are all Dwarves dead in Lord of the Rings?
No, not all Dwarves are dead in The Lord of the Rings. In J. R. R Tolkien’s Middle-earth legendarium, Dwarves were among the most hardy of the Free Peoples, however, even the endurance of these sturdy folk has its limits.
The Dwarves were decimated during the Third Age by the forces of Sauron and his allies, but they eventually prevailed and were able to reclaim their ancestral lands. In The Lord of the Rings, several Dwarf characters still exist in the land, including Gimli, son of Gloin; Prince Thorin Oakenshield; and his nephews Fili and Kili.
By the end of the War of the Ring, most of the surviving Dwarves have gone back to their ancestral homes, but some adventure-loving Dwarves still choose to stay in Middle-earth, like Gimli and his kin.
What happens to Legolas after LOTR?
After Lord of the Rings, Legolas goes on to have a long and full life, although the exact details are not known. It is known that he is still alive in the Fourth Age of Middle Earth and is a good friend of King Aragorn.
During this time, he helped maintain the peace of the lands, even going as far as to lead missions to ensure the safety of the Elves and Men of the region. He was also a key adviser to King Elessar, aiding him on his many adventures.
Beyond that, there are lots of fan-made theories and interpretations of what Legolas may have done, although these are not canon. For example, some fans believe that Legolas went on to explore the sea and eventually founded the realm of Viknas in Mirkwood, a realm that was populated entirely by Elves.
Other theories suggest that he returned to Mirkwood to help rebuild his homeland and, most recently, some fans have even speculated that Legolas married, though this is yet to be confirmed.
No matter what happened in the later years of Legolas’ life, it is clear that he was an important figure in the post-LOTR era, and his impact on the world of Middle-Earth will likely be felt for many years to come.
Did the Dwarves ever reclaim Moria?
No, the Dwarves never reclaimed Moria. For centuries, the Dwarves kept guard of the entrance to Moria, but no attempt was ever made to reclaim the ancient kingdom. After the War of the Ring, Dwarves from the Lonely Mountain sent troops to reclaim Moria, but they found it too heavily guarded by Orcs and returned in failure.
The Goblin-king of Moria, however, was slain by the Fellowship of the Ring during their journey. Though its gates were again unsealed, Moria remained a dark and dangerous place, danger lurked within its deep chambers and endless corridors.
Despite the valiant efforts of the Fellowship, and the blessing of Durin’s Bane breaking, the Dwarves never reclaimed Moria.
Did Gimli grow up Erebor?
No, Gimli did not grow up in Erebor. He was born in the Lonely Mountain and grew up in the Dwarven city of Erebor, but did not spend much of his childhood there. When Smaug attacked Erebor and the dwarves of the Lonely Mountain fled (with much of their treasure), Gimli was only a young child.
He later joined the Fellowship of the Ring, and his part of their mission was to reclaim the Lonely Mountain and Erebor from the dragon Smaug. After this mission was accomplished, Gimli remained at Erebor and eventually became the Kingdom’s Lord and King of the dwarves.
He lived there for the remainder of his life, but he did not grow up there.
Who ruled Erebor after Thorin died?
After Thorin Oakenshield died during the Battle of Five Armies in TA 2941, his kinsman Dáin Ironfoot became King of Erebor. He was the son of Náin I and had already been appointed Thorin’s heir by Gandalf the Grey when a Council of Elves and Men was convened at White Council in TA 2941.
Dáin ruled over Erebor, which became a part of the kingdom of Durin’s Folk, with assistance from his two sons, Frór and Frerin. The kingdom prospered and enjoyed lasting peace. Its population increased and its trade blossomed.
Dáin died in TA 3004 and was succeeded by his son Frór, who continued his father’s reign. Dáin’s proudest achievement was his reconciliation with the Dwarves of the Iron Hills, who had joined forces with him against the goblins during the Battle of Five Armies.
This helped forge stronger ties between Durin’s Folk and the Iron Hills.
In the Fourth Age, Erebor and the kingdom of Durin’s Folk continued to thrive and expand, with many Mannish and Dwarvish settlements living peacefully side by side. It is not known who succeeded Frór as King of Erebor, but it is assumed that the kingship was passed down through his descendants.
Did Bilbo ever meet the dwarves again?
Yes, Bilbo did meet the dwarves again. At the end of the first book in J. R. R Tolkien’s The Hobbit, Bilbo and the dwarves reunite after their journey around Middle-Earth. When they come back to the Lonely Mountain, Bilbo finds comfort and a level of acceptance from Thorin Oakenshield that he had not had before their journey.
The dwarves also show much greater appreciation for Bilbo, and he is even given a large inscribed ‘treasure’ from Thorin which signified the great appreciation he had for the Hobbit. After the death of Thorin, Bilbo would later visit the Kingdom of the Dwarves and Roac the Raven, where he and the dwarves would regularly meet and celebrate their shared adventures for years to come.
Did Gimli and Legolas go to Valinor?
No, Gimli and Legolas did not go to Valinor. After the Fellowship of the Ring’s quest to Mordor was successful, Gimli and Legolas both had their own separate paths. Legolas left Middle-earth with his old friend and companion, the Elven-king, Celeborn, and returned to his homeland of Mirkwood.
As for Gimli, he went to the Glittering Caves in Helm’s Deep, where he stayed with his kin, the Dwarves. However, the only way for races that don’t belong to the world of Valinor, like the Elves and Dwarves, to travel there is by dying.
Therefore, Gimli and Legolas were not able to go to Valinor while they were still alive. Only once they had both died were they able to make the journey, and join their friends in the undying lands.
Who does Legolas end up marrying?
Legolas does not end up marrying anyone in the Lord of the Rings series. He is an Elf, and Elves do not marry according to their customs. In the books and films, Legolas is a loyal friend to the other members of the Fellowship, mainly because of his strong ties to the Elf-king, Thranduil.
He later joins Aragorn in his quest to reclaim the throne of Gondor, and it is during this time that he develops a close bond with Gimli, the son of Gloin. Legolas even helps to forge a lasting friendship between the Elves and the Dwarves.
While Legolas may never marry, his friendship with Gimli comes to represent an alliance between two races that were once enemies.
Where did Legolas and Gimli go?
Legolas and Gimli were two of the nine members of the Fellowship of the Ring from The Lord of the Rings. After the hobbits Merry, Pippin and Sam, departed from the Fellowship, Legolas and Gimli went with Aragorn, Boromir, Gandalf and the Elf Gimli had befriended, Arwen, to Rohan.
They sought out Rohan’s King, Theoden, to gain assistance in fighting Sauron. After they left Rohan they traveled to Fangorn Forest, on the edge of Rohan, where they met Treebeard, the leader of the Ents, the Tree Shepherds of Middle-Earth.
Gandalf left the Fellowship and went to the Mines of Moria, where he fought the Balrog. Legolas, Gimli and the others set off to find him, eventually finding the three hobbits who had been captured by Orcs.
Legolas and Gimli then journeyed with Aragorn and the Company of the Ring (hobbits, Arwen and Boromir) to the Black Gate, where they were all reunited with Gandalf and defeated Sauron. Finally, Legolas and Gimli departed from the Fellowship with the others, going first to Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor, and then to their own homes in the Fangorn Forest and Mirkwood.
