Claim: J. R. R. Tolkien only created the character Gimli.
Evidence: In the course of the adventure , Gimli aids the Ring-bearer , participates in the War of the Ring , and becomes close friends with Legolas , overcoming an ancient enmity of Dwarves and Elves.
Legolas -LRB- pronounced -LSB- - artˈlɛɡɔlas -RSB- -RRB- is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien 's legendarium.