Story Link: of roots and where they lie by @kilegriel (humancorn on Ao3)
Reblog the original art here: The Teachings of the Queen by @the-red-butterfly
Rating: T (Mentions of canon character death)
Main Characters: Thranduil, Melian, Oropher, Legolas
Relationships: Gen, Thranduil & Melian, Thranduil & Legolas
Word Count: 5.8k
Summary: Thranduil catches the eye of Melian during his youth in Doriath and she takes him on as one of her apprentices. Over time, he learns both how to control his innate magical potential and the cost of protecting those you care about. Or, a two-part series following Thranduil as he navigates his initial apprenticeship with Melian and how he goes about using the skills he learns later during his kingship.
Both the art and the accompanying fic were created for @tolkienrsb 2022!! :)