This OC isn't new, actually she's about as old as Akiko, if I am correct....anyway, she's my Lord of the Rings OC. She is the adopted daughter of Elrond, thus Arwen's adopted sister. She comes from an Elven kingdom that was destroyed long ago by Sauron, and it is now long forgotten. Thus, she travels around for many years, meeting Galadriel, Haldir, and last but not least, Legolas, whom she fell deeply in love with. One day though, Lord Elrond visited Mirkwood and decided to bring Arika back to Rivendell, despite the fact that Arika and Legolas were together. They spent fifty years apart and it tore them both apart. When the council meeting was called due to the discovery of the One Ring, Arika sat in a tree and listened in. When Elrond said there would be nine companions making the journey, she told him there'd be ten, then jumped down from her hiding place. Elrond reluctantly let her go, but finally realized that she needed to go, both for her love of adventure and exploring, as well as her need to be with Legolas. She travels with them, never leaving Legolas' side. They get engaged during The Two Towers during the Battle of Helm's Deep. Not the most romantic of settings, but it didn't matter to them. They are wed soon after Lord Aragorn's coronation.

I really like how this picture came out. I used markers on everything except the skin and her blush; for those I used coloured pencils. I wish that I used a lighter shade for her eyes though...I will next time I draw her, which will most likely be soon! ^--^