Gimli became a Dwarf Lord of the Glittering Caves, showcasing his leadership and heroism post-war. Gimli and Legolas maintained their close friendship, journeying together to visit Fangorn Forest ...

Legolas tells Gimli his number with a smile on his face, knowing that he is way ahead. It only spurs Gimli on more as the two continue to battle it out against Saruman's minions.

Then, when he gets to Rohan with Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas, the way he goes about saving Théoden and getting Saruman out of him is iconic. Basically, he bonks him on the head with his staff ...

Unlikely friendships and alliances are one of the key elements of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, and chiefest among these is the bond between elf Legolas and dwarf Gimli.