The main character of O.D.I.E. Mithpälion Methedras Elentári (Velethryion) is my own O.D.I.E. character, who I placed in Tolkien’s world in terms of time and events. He was present and active mostly before the Silmarils.
Mithpälion Methedras Elentári – also known as Ærrons Velethryion – is the main protagonist of O.D.I.E. (One Dream is Enough). He is a unique figure in the world of Arda: the son of Varda Elentári (an Ainu) and Lylerithion (one of the First Elves). This makes him the only known child of both a Vala and an Elf – a miracle and a mystery in itself.Mithpälion’s role in the history of Arda is not limited to being a warrior or teacher: he is the Bearer of Light. In Valinor, he taught the Vanyar about the stars, inspired the Noldor with courage, and stood as an example of loyalty and integrity. Yet his fate turned tragic when Melkor and Ungoliant rose against him. During the destruction of the Two Trees, he was devoured by Ungoliant, and all believed him lost forever.But Eru Ilúvatar sent him back to Arda – now under the name Ærrons – to bring hope among the Dwarves and Men. He did not return as a crowned king, but as a humble warrior, wandering in secret. Among the legends of the Dwarves, he is remembered as Amon Hodnrond (“The Guardian of the Mountain”), the one who single-handedly stopped an orc raid in the Misty Mountains.Mithpälion’s story is not only about heroism: it is the eternal struggle between light and darkness, the power of love and sacrifice, and the truth that even the will of the gods can be surpassed by the love one holds for others. At the very center of his life and mission stands Legolas Greenleaf – his beloved, his husband, and his eternal companion. I myself have rewritten his story many times. At first, I shaped a completely different world, but later I thought it would fit better if Mithpälion’s character and his connection with Legolas were more condensed and intertwined with The Silmarillion and Tolkien’s world. I often include images that are my own creations.
📜 Names and Titles of Mithpälion Methedras Elentári
Mithpälion (Quenya: “Son of the Silver Light”) – name given in Valinor, referring to his origin from Varda Elentári.
Methedras (“The Highest Peak”) – title in Aman, for he always sought the mountain heights closest to the stars.
Ærrons Velethryion – his name after returning to Arda, known to Elves as a hidden guardian and warrior.
Amon Hodnrond (Khuzdul-influenced: “The Guardian of the Mountain”) – the name the Dwarves gave him after he saved their kin from an orc raid.
Alrôs – in Númenor, a mysterious wanderer spoken of in half-myth.
Talion Barbossai – in the Westron tongue, feared and admired as a legendary assassin and hunter.
Ærr / Ærrike – personal, intimate name given to him by his beloved Legolas.
⏳ Timeline of Mithpälion Methedras Elentári (Ærrons Velethryion)
🌌 Before the First AgeBorn directly of Eru Ilúvatar in the Music of the Ainur.A Vala unlike any other: not a ruler, not a smith, but the Bearer of Light, whose role was to teach, inspire, and give courage.Among the Valar he stood apart – his task was to guide and strengthen, not to dominate.—
🌠 The Ages of ValinorAmong the Vanyar – taught them about the stars, called The Master of the White Faith.Among the Noldor – inspired them to courage and purity, called The Voice of Courage.Among the Teleri – remembered as The White Shower, whose voice echoed in rivers and rainfall.—
🌑 The Darkening of Valinor (Y.T. 1495)When Melkor and Ungoliant attacked the Two Trees, Mithpälion stood in their defense.Wounded by Melkor, he was devoured by Ungoliant.The peoples of Valinor believed he was lost, and with him, one of the great voices of Light.—
🌍 Return to Arda (After Y.T. 1497)Eru Ilúvatar sent him back into the world, reborn as Ærrons Velethryion.He returned not in glory, but in the guise of a simple warrior.Among the Dwarves he became a legend: Amon Hodnrond, The Guardian of the Mountain.—
🌊 The Second AgeIn Númenor he was known as Alrôs, a mysterious wanderer who appeared in times of need.Secretly gave hope to the Faithful, resisting the growing shadow of Sauron.In darker years he took on the name Talion Barbossai.As a hidden hunter and assassin, he hunted and slew orcs, fallen Maiar, demons, giant spiders, wargs, and evil men long before they could bring ruin.Númenórean lore remembers him as “the Night-Hunter, whom even demons feared.”—
🌲 The Third AgeSettled in Greenwood the Great, where he lived as a simple warrior and bodyguard.In secret, he guarded the Woodland Realm and its people.Here he met Legolas Greenleaf – their bond became eternal love and marriage.Toward the end of the Age, he once again became Talion Barbossai:as assassin and hunter,he struck at orcs, wargs, dark spirits, demons, and treacherous men,moving unseen, swift as a storm.In the whispers of the people he became a fearful legend: “If an orc disappears in the Greenwood, surely Barbossai has taken his soul.”—
💍 The War of the Ring (T.A. 3018–3019)He followed Legolas in secret, shielding him with unseen light.In Lothlórien, husband and beloved met for a single night before the War.Though hidden, his power ensured that Legolas was never wounded in battle.—
🌅 The Fourth AgeReturned to Greenwood with Legolas, raising their children – the Velethryion line, blessed by Eru.His name lived on in song and legend as the Eternal Guardian of Light and Shadow.—
Sacred Symbols of Mithpälion Methedras Elentári
Silmenyar – “The Legacy of the Stars”.An ancient ring with a blue gem, inseparable from Mithpälion’s very being. It did not need to be forged or worn – it appeared with him when he was reborn. The ring shines brighter when touched by Legolas.
The Eyes of the First LightHis eyes, silver-grey like the oldest stars, radiate the memory of the Music of the Ainur. To look into them is to glimpse the Light before the Sun and the Moon.
Vihar (The Storm)His unmatched, divine weapon and symbol of raw, unstoppable force. Feared by orcs and demons, adored by Legolas as both a mythic and intimate emblem of Ærrons’ power.
The Black Wolf and the PantherAnimal symbols of his spirit: strength, cunning, and protective fury. These totems appear often in the dreams of his children.
📖 Words of Mithpälion (Ærrons Velethryion / Talion Barbossai)
From the First Age (before the Darkening):“The stars were my first companions. I will not let their light fade, even if the Trees fall.”
Upon his return to Arda:“I do not return to rule – I return to stand.”
Among the Dwarves:“Stone can be broken, but courage cannot.”As Talion Barbossai, the assassin:“I am the shadow that hunts the shadow.”
To Legolas:“Your light is the only crown I ever chose.”—
⚔️ Barbossai-style (dark, mocking, deadly)“Look at my ass – still whole. The question is, will you be whole after this?”“Shadows cannot hide from me. I am the silence that ends them.”“Your hands will grasp only air instead of a weapon, unless you believe. You may be the one who ends this… or the one who begins it.”—
👑 The Crown (reference to Legolas)“Look upon my crown! Long and golden, set with blue gems, burned into white fire. Not even the Silmarils are worth as much. Be uncertain, if all you see is only a kitten.”—
Legacy and Role in Arda
The Hidden ValaUnlike other Valar who ruled openly (Manwë, Ulmo, Aulë), Mithpälion chose the path of secrecy and humility. His true power was not in thrones or dominion, but in teaching, guarding, and inspiring courage.
The Balance of Light and ShadowHis very existence embodied the eternal conflict of Arda: Light against Darkness, Love against Domination. In him, the flame of hope stood against Melkor, and later against Sauron.
The Protector of the ForsakenWhile the Valar mostly turned their gaze to Valinor, Mithpälion went where the forgotten dwelled: the Dwarves, the scattered tribes of Men, the Elves who never saw the Light. His mission was to give them strength, dignity, and faith.
The Hunter in the Shadows (Talion Barbossai)In the Second and Third Ages, his legacy was the silent war. Orcs, demons, corrupted Maiar, and treacherous men perished in the night without ever knowing who struck them. To many, he became a fearful legend – but to the free peoples, he was salvation unseen.
The Eternal Love Above all else, his true legacy is his bond with Legolas Greenleaf. Their marriage and children are the living proof that even the Music of the Ainur can be rewritten by love. This is the greatest miracle of Mithpälion’s story – that he chose love over power, family over dominion, and in doing so, became greater than any crown.—
🌍 7. How the Peoples Remember Him
The VanyarTo them, he was forever The Master of the White Faith, whose voice taught them the stars under the Light of the Two Trees. Even in Valinor, their chants and songs still echo his name.
The NoldorThey respected his courage, but envy and pride lingered among them. Galadriel and others remembered him as the one whose voice they should have followed instead of Fëanor’s, and his absence at the Kinslaying was felt as a wound upon their history.
The TeleriThey kept his memory in poetry and song. For them, the sound of rivers and rain carried his voice – the White Shower that blessed their journeys.
The DwarvesThey revered him as Amon Hodnrond, The Guardian of the Mountain. To them, he was not a king but a warrior who fought at their side, a figure sent by the mountain itself to protect them in times of great peril. His name entered their chronicles as a living legend.
Men (Númenor and Middle-earth)In Númenor, he was known as Alrôs, a mysterious wanderer who brought hope to the Faithful in their darkest hours. Among the tribes of Middle-earth, especially in the Third Age, he was whispered about with fear and awe: the Barbossai, who came in the night to take demons and orcs alike.
Talion Barbossai – The Hunter in the ShadowsFrom the Second Age through the dawn of the Third, his legend as an assassin and hunter spread across all lands. It is said he slew or hunted down over 20,000 enemies during this long war in the shadows. Often he struck not single foes, but entire bands or companies, annihilating them without leaving survivors. He never missed his mark – whoever he set his eyes on was doomed. The most famous tale tells of how he pursued a broken host for 49 days and 49 nights, until none were left alive. Among those he destroyed were even the monstrous offspring of Morgoth, twisted beings born from the remnants of ancient darkness. To orcs, demons, and wargs, Barbossai was terror itself: a nightmare that could not be escaped. To the Free Peoples, however, he was unseen salvation – the hand that struck from the shadows to keep them safe.The Elves of the Third Age To the Woodland Realm, he became known not only as a protector but as the eternal companion of Legolas. They remembered him not as a crowned king, but as the hidden warrior who chose love above power.—
⚡ 8. Powers and Abilities
As Talion Barbossai (in Arda, mortal guise)Height and build: 208 cm, 145 kg – a body of raw strength, wide-shouldered and brutal in its presence.
Combat style: merciless, professional killer. No wasted movement, no mistakes. Every strike is fatal.
Weapons: needs no sword, bow, or trinkets – his body and mind are the true weapons.
Versatility: capable of everything a mortal craftsman, warrior, or artist might achieve – from brutal physical labor to delicate artistry, all mastered and applied as needed.
Survival and pursuit: relentless hunter – able to track and kill for weeks without rest, as in the tale of 49 days and nights of pursuit.
As Mithpälion Methedras Elentári (in his Vala form)Height: 220+ cm in visible guise, though in full divine form he may be far greater.
Power level: slightly below the mightiest Valar, yet wielded with greater precision and mastery than theirs.
Light manifestation: radiant powers of blue, violet, and rose-colored light.
Divine abilities:lightning and light strikes,telekinesis and manipulation of the elements,teleportation across distance,shape-shifting (rarely shown, but possible),the power to bring light or life into desolate, ruined places.
Essence: his strength is not sheer dominion, but control – he uses great power with the precision of a hunter, not the arrogance of a ruler.—