RP 38: Between

[Tarien]

The Panda walked unseen, her form momentarily destroyed. She quickly formed a new one, this time of a Numenorian Queen, much in likeness to Tar-Miriel. She had no time to idle, as the foe she defeated was the least of many. War prepared; A war which must be quickly ended, least destruction reign. She would need allies.

[elenya]

Elenya saw the woman from behind the nearby brush. Quietly she sliped out as the Numenorian turned around. "Elenya at your service. I've seen many following this path, not all with good will. Who are they? Why do they follow you?" When the Numenorian didn't answer Elenya continued. "We should gather others lest we're attacked."

[Aredhel]

Riding along at a fair pace, the elf woman spies the two. She approaches,"what be you two doing."

[Tarien]

'I am Taitha, one of the last of the Rangers, the last pureblood line of Numenor.' Says the woman, speaking at last, turning to face them as she does so. 'A great battle prepares, one which could raise a great evil. I will stop it, I such power I have.' She looks at them each in turn.
'Will you aid me?'

[elenya]

"I will aid you in your quest. We must hurry before the enemy finds of our plans. Where do me go from here?" she asks surveying the land.

[Tarien]

The woman raises her head and looks around. North, lie Gondor. East, lie what was the Black Land. West, Elvenhome beyond the seas. South, she knew not.

She decided they would go South.

[Aredhel]

She long remains silent, and then,"Yes, I will."

[Tarien]

'We...' She was about to say they would go south, but now she was unsure. Her companions had experience, far more than she. What advice did they have to impart? What course did they think they should take? Dreams are never specific. She knew she had to fight, and stop, an army serving a black lord. But where to start? How to win could wait.

[elenya]

There is a fell wind from the South. Perhaps our enemie lies there. We should find out.

[Tarien]

Taitha nodds.
'Perhaps. In the far south where the stars are strange.... why did my ancestor never leave record or map?' She mumbles to herself. 'Why must I shoot in the dark? But to those strange lands we go.'

[Isilme]

*crouching behind the trees and bushes Isilme wonders what these strange folks are up to*

[Ice Man]

Arcanjo reveals himself, steps forward to where all can see him, and then speaks: South. I hear that you want, or at least vagyely intend, to head south. And must I ask if you know what awaits in the ill southern lands?

[elenya]

Elenya turns to the stranger "We know not what awaits us but we must go. Will you aid us?"

[Ice Man]

Arcanjo answers: Indeed, for I am with everyone and anyone of good who wishes to bring the dark enemies down. If my ears haven't been fooling with my ming, I suppose you are Elenya, I am Arcanjo Calixto. Shall we leave now, or shall we wait until he who hides behind trees reveals himself too?

[Isilme]

Knowing that she has been seen Isilme stands up and walks towards the unknown people.
"I am Isilme, Princess of Himling. I too am against all evil and those who practice it."
She looks around at all the people. Her eyes quickly settle on Tarien, the leader of the group.
"We must leave from here quickly for people need our aid."

[Ice Man]

Time is runnning short, your help shall be appreciated Isilme. May us be on our way now. We are only 5, but 5 is a good number, and by our hands shall evil be defeated. South we go!

***And with that, the group awaited no more. They set foot on the road and began their journey to southern lands.***

[Tarien]

ooc: We are in Rohan. We are going to the far South beyond Tolkien's description. Thus allowing us a bit more freedom.

[Tarien]

ooc: There will be two more soon; I just looked in my inbox and gave them permission.
Also, PM me if you want to yack, don't clog up the thread with it. It makes us loose continuity.

[elenya]

The land grows darker and more baren the further south they go.

"Look at the land. It bears scortch marks. They enemy has passed this way. By my estimates we are many day's march from their camps. But they may have left spies behind..."

[Isilme]

Isilme looks at the destroyed land and a tear escapes her. In the far off woods she sees a shadow moving and alerts them to it.

[ILLOTRTM]

Then a russle in some underbrush beside them occurs. A tall elven woman steps out. "What might all of you be doing here?" She asks. "It's dangerous." She draws her bow and aims carefully at the shadow, but does not fire.

[Tarien]

Taitha does likewise, drawing her bow at the unidentified shadow.

But then she begins to walk twards it, unafraid, with arrow drawn on string.

[Ice Man]

Arcanjo, with his hands on his quasterstaff, Anerantis, takes one step foward and asks, in the Elven tongue of Mirkwood: Who are you, that shakes and breathes in the shadows? Reveal yourself.

[elenya]

Elenya silently takes a stand be Arcanjo with her daggers in hand.

[Isilme]

Isilme looks at everybody standing there on guard.
"I will walk in and find out what it is."
...

[ILLOTRTM]

The newcomer remains still and ever focused one the shadow as Isilme walks over in that direction. "I'm Valanthe Liadon. I've been wandering these parts for some time now. I ask you again: What are you doing here?"

[elenya]

"A great battle prepares in the South. Should it not be stopped a great evil shall arrise. We go now to fight that baatle. Will you join us?"

[ILLOTRTM]

"Of course. I've long known of the approching battle. What supplies are you carring? What weapons do you bare? If you are of to battle-" She quickly returns her bow to her side and draws a long blade from it's sheath. She starts loping of to the shadow in the distance, calling back, "You must be prepared."

[Ice Man]

I am ready to fight, Amnetiz and Anerantis are with me and I know how to survive in the wild. What else shall we need?

[Isilme]

Isilme walks back with a fustrated expression. "It ran away in a hurry but I sense it will come back."

[ILLOTRTM]

"Well, do you have any healing potions? They can come in handy in a battle, in case you haven't noticed." *turns to Isilme* "Did you see what it was?"

[Ice Man]

Arcanjo turns to Valanth and speaks: Healing potions I have not, but I am familiar to the healing magic of the Elves from Mirkwood, having learned from my father, Talcyron. Whatever that was hiding from us, I am sure we will have another chance with it, so lets not delay ourselves and continue on our way towards southern lands.

[ILLOTRTM]

"A good plan. One moment." Valanthe whistles a short tune, and a few seconds later, a midnight black horse comes out of the woods and rides up to Valanthe. She chuckles "What took you so long, my girl?" She pats the horse's side and turns to her companions. "This is Mardnab. Have you any horses?"

[Ice Man]

Yes, I have Clifftail. Arcanjo speaks out some elvish words and Clifftail, a great and ellegant brown stud, arrives at him some moments later.

[Tarien]

'After my fashion.' Replies Taitha. She then whistles, replied by the neighing of a horse. Soon it gallops into view, and the woman mounts the roan horse.

[Isilme]

"He was tiny... very skinny... with a cape drapping over him... his eyes... those eyes... they give you chills all over..." Isilme starts mumbling to herself.

[Tarien]

A Elf-woman approaches the band, her form and face shrouded by a blue cloack, whispering to Taitha.
'Nimir, speak plainly. This is a council of war.' Taitha replied.
'Very well.' Nimir bowed.
'Forces march on the Northern Lands. The old Holds are besieged. I am aware that your heart leads you south, but I beg you to return to us!' Nimir said.
'Attacks? I am concerned that a war brews, which will cause the Holds to fall, not only be under siege. I must go South.'
'But, Lady Taitha,' Nimir began. Taitha cut her off.
'The attacks are a diversion! Hold out as long as you can. With luck, I'll have a home to return to, and be able to return to it.' Taitha said, her voice not stern, but instead sorrowful.
'Yes...yes Lady Taitha.' Nimir said, then turned and dissapeared into the forrest.

[ILLOTRTM]

Ooc: I'm sorry, but what on middle earth was that? I haven't the faintest what just happened here.

[Isilme]

Ooc: I'm glad I'm not the only one confused.

Isilme says: I don't ever want to see those eyes again!! Let's move on! PLEASE!!

[ILLOTRTM]

"Isilme's right. We have to get moving." Valanthe nimbley mounts Mardnab and begins trotting slowly southward.

[Tarien]

Taitha's face is grim when she turns to the party. She mounts her horse, spurring it onward, and crying back
'Haste!'

[ILLOTRTM]

As Valanthe rides on, she has a heavieness growing in her heart. She turns to Taitha. "How far would you guess it is to our destination?"

[ILLOTRTM]

OOC: Where did everybody GO??? *sniff* I was having fun!!!!!!!