Donlidir was born in caves of Dalenar, as many of other Dark Elves. He was son of wery skilled, but poor hunter. His father was killed during the War in the Ladirion by a group of orcs under command of Grul'D'Hord. He was left alone, but still strong and full of hopes. This war, like any others, finally came to it's end. To celebrate such a great event, Dark Elves created Magic Stones. These stones randomly generated food to their master, and, at last, they were just unbelievably beautiful. Dwarves in Ladirion were rich (as everywhere), but their king, Tireir, wanted more. He sent a group of his dwarves to steal Magic Stones. When Stones were gone, the great sorrow came to Elves. Donlidir decided to return these Stones, because he had nothing to lose. He successfully sneaked into Tireir's chamber, and took Stones. But when he was near exit from chamber, dwarven guards found him. They cutted his ears, but then he escaped with stones. When he returned, he fastly became one of the greatest elves, and bards composed many songs about his deeds. Here are all of them...

Tales from Ladirion

Born in the Darkness

Stones were returned, but there still were unsolved problems in 
Ladirion. Orcs were gathering in ruins of desert Gdaaron. Dwarves 
and Elves reached peace for a while, but both of sides realised 
its weakness. Grul'D'Hord formed an army, which was growing from 
one day to another. Fear spreaded around Dark Elves. Not all of 
them truly realised raising danger from the desert, but they all 
were attacked by strange and evil dreams and thoughts. Finally 
Leandril started insurrection among Dark Elves. He told Elves to 
leave caves of Dalenar and run from danger. Many Elves agreed and 
went with him to search another shelter. Those, who stayed, wanted 
to believe in force of their ancient home, and protect this sacred 
place. Orcs begin to attack dwarves, and Tireir died in a battle 
for his chamber. Dwarves are enslaved by Grul'D'Hord. Infinite 
armies of orcs were heading to caves. Elves were totally outnumbered. 
They striked from the darkest place in whole caves, and orcs were 
disoriented. Elves fighted bravely and selflessly, but evil hordes 
were still strong. Donlidir met Grul'D'Hord on a battlefield. After 
a long battle, Grul'D'Hord killed Donlidir. Elves in caves were 
defeated, and orcs celebrated their triumph...

Black Owl