[Kalimac]

Nevfeniel - you're right, I re-read "The Hobbit" recently and didn't notice any reference to a Queen; it's one of those situations where he could be reasonably supposed to have one but if he does, she certainly stays in the background.

Birdland, that does make it sound like Thranduil had a bit of a harem going back there in one of those stone chambers...urgh. Does that mean Legolas would be one of fifty-odd Princes and Princesses, a la "The King and I"? No wonder he joined the fellowship; he would be the only Elf and not constantly getting mixed up with ten or twelve of his brothers. Elves don't seem like the polygamous types though, they're not terribly philoprogenitive and don't seem to be in the habit of remarrying even if separated for several centuries. (Elrond and Celebrian, anyone?)