Mallorn

Thibinoriel and Eregiel engage in conversation while sitting upon the exposed roots of a great mallorn

The Elves' hearts leapt with joy when the golden treetops of the mellyrn at last came into view.

Blighted mellyrn in Thinglad, the area south of Lothlórien

Lead by Alcartano, a group of elves approached the center of Caras Galadhon. And behold! Upon the mightiest Mallorn that towered the City of Light, there shone a silvern swan. A fountain it was, guiding clear streams of water into a pond that mirrored the stars.

"Here is the heart of Elvendom on earth, [...] and here my heart dwells ever, unless there be a light beyond the dark roads that we still must tread..."

"...The fairest of all the dwellings of the Firstborn. There are no trees like the trees of this land. For in the autumn their leaves fall not, but turn to gold. Not till the spring and the new green opens do they fall, and then the boughs are laden with yellow flowers; and the floor of the wood is golden, and golden is the roof, and its pillars are of silver, for the bark of the trees is smooth and grey."

The company of elves, led by Alcartano, an emissary of the Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn, next to a bridge that leads towards Caras Galadhon.

Although most part of the City of Trees is still hidden behind the many Mellyrn, a great light may be perceived from afar.