Guild of Elves: Rhun

[Bethelarien]

"Actually, I wander most of the time. I have just come from Rivendell, and I happened to meet up with Glorfindel, who told me of your quest. Father told me if I was to meet Isal, to tell him hello, but I wasn't specifically looking for him. Though it is good to see you again, Isal," I add.

[ms Greenleaf]

I did not mean for what I said to be taken literaly

OOC thanks for reading the other posts

[Bethelarien]

I usually take things literally.

OOC: What?? "OOC thanks for reading the other posts" I don't get that.

[ms Greenleaf]

OOC I meant that you knew what was happening

IC taking things literally is sometimes a skill I wish I had

[Bethelarien]

OOC: Oh, thanks. I feel stupid if I don't know what's going on.

IC: "Sometimes it's more of a hindrance than a help."

[Nefmariel]

I pipe up from over where I am "trust me I take everthing literally and seriously.

OOC: really I do guys so just for you info don't push me around or mock me no offence.

[ms Greenleaf]

Bethalarien you have come at the right time for our leader Earendil is awake... nevertheless I do not think you should bother her she needs time to heal.

[Earendil]

"i'm am fine... thankyou all for your concern" Earendil emerges from the shadows with a smile..."welcome Bethelarien...i have heard of you...i am Earendil also from Rivendell if not for my travels then i would have met you...we of course welcome you to our quest but i warn you it will be very dangerous...you come to us in the heart of the night i think you are tired please take rest..everyone...and i will keep watch...we leave early in the morn and we will reach the mountains of Rhun tomrorow..." and with that Earendil went to her post and too out a dagger and began to carve at a peice of wood...

[Frodorocks]

Lhunsoroniel wove herself a swing out of vines, and sat swinging back and forth, for she wanted to think about the mountains ahead. She could not believe that they were so close to Rhun, so she sat and thought of all of the things the company had been through so far.

[Earendil]

Earendil sat in silence and just starred up into the moon..."may you return to us soon Glorfindel may you be safe where ever you are..." and she looked again down towards the road behind them...she saw a small bird perched on a small branch next to her...it had a broken wing and she cupped it in her hands. she whispered a spell and inside her hands glowed a blue color and soon she opened her hands and the bird flew swftly away...this she took as a good sign of their quest towards Rhun....

[Eirien]

Eirien was one of the first to wake the next morning since she had been resting all that time.........it was very early in the morning and the rest of the company was asleep.......Eirien went searching for thin peices of wood to carve more arrows with....................*a couple mins l8er*..............Eirien found a place to sit under the tree Earendil was watching in and started to carve........."look at the sunrise Earendil...isn't it beautiful?....Just think somehwere out there lies Rhun.....over the mountains and across the sea.......I can just imagine how beatuful the water will look when we are sailing across it...." and with that the two elves waited for the rest of the company to awake, Eirien carving and watching the sunrise with Earendil..........

[Rasec]

Rasec had observed everything the last few days and had been very quiet lately. Glorfindel was his best and oldest friend and he was sad he had to leave once again. But Rasec promised to himself he would not let his friend go back to Valinor ere he could speak with him again.
He had helped to heal Eiren and Earendil as well. His healing power was extraordinary, though he was not so skilled as Glorfindel. While Earendil was fainted with her nightmares, Rasec was the one who guided the company.
- Now it is our time to hurry, companions! - said he, when the two elves were awaken. - For we need to reach Rhûn as soon as possible, and later reach the land on which the Ithryn Luin lies its power. - then he turned to Earendil and spoke with her in a low voice. - I do not understand you, milady. How can we reach Rhûn tomorrow? We have just got out of Dol Guldur, we still have a long way through the lands to the east of the forest. Also, we cannot haste, for the enemy must be watching us. But if you have a great idea of how we can get there, let me know, milady!
Then he mounted on his white horse Gwyndòfir and galloped ahead, and for a moment he looked like the old Master Glorfindel as he shone under the Sun and his brown-golden hair floated with the wind.

[Isal Celebalda]

"I must admit, you are correct. I have noticed airbourne spy birds, too. I have begun to despair: how shall we complete this quest. What can we do?!"

[ms Greenleaf]

Do not let despair come Isal for it fills one with emptiyness

[Bethelarien]

"I know I have not been with you for long, but I would think it wise that we make haste. The appearance of airbourne spies is indeed unfortunate, but perhaps it can serve to further hasten our journey. If we take too long, it will only give them more time to prepare against our coming."

[Nefmariel]

Quickly getting everything into Serrets saddle I mount and ride off with the others.

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana quickly packed you are right Bethlarien we have lngered here too long even if it was not by choice. Sayinng this Charmiana whistles to her horse .

[Isal Celebalda]

Isal grinned hopelessly at Charmiana, but he knew she was right. Getting up from the ground, Isal settled into a jog next to Bethlarien and the party moved onwards, Serrets and his rider Nefmariel in the lead.

[Bethelarien]

*whistles for her horse, Asfanora. Up gallops a beautiful white steed, a steed of Rohan given to the house of Elrond. I mount up*

"Do you want a ride, Isal? It'll go faster this way."

[ms Greenleaf]

"Don not bother with pleasantries ride with someone Isal and with that Charmiana took off at a gallop the tale of her rooan horse flying in the wind

[Isal Celebalda]

Looking up and smiling, Isal said "Indeed I am glad you have joined us. It will save me so much energy if I ride. Thank you."

Isal swung himself up onto the horse behind Bethelarian. "This is indeed a fine Rivendell horse. I shall be glad to ride with you."

[ms Greenleaf]

With that the whole company shot off racing over hill and dale. Looking back Charmiana wondered if the group would ever be safe. Before they had seen the wachers that place had seemed so tranqquil and quiet...It had felt so safe. This journey would not be one for those easily frightened looking at the members she did not think any of them would be frightened.

[Bethelarien]

Turning so Isal can hear, Bethelarien says "You're quite welcome. Asfanora doesn't mind at all." She thinks for a moment.
"Perhaps a horse would be a good investment in the future?" she says jokingly.

[Maeglin]

OOC: I have a suggestion for some of you, its just this: I see that several when you post are having your characters talk in the first person, and well, it just sounds wierd when some are posting in the first person point of view and others are posting in the third, and the majority of you are posting in the third, so if its not too much trouble I suggest that you all start posting in the third person.

[Nefmariel]

OOC: two things, Isal my horse is a girl, and Glorf is "This" talking in third person or what?

IC: I follow the group wondering what they are thinking, too nervous to journey into their minds.

[Maeglin]

OOC: Nefmariel the In Character Post you just put up is not third person, its First person, third person would be saying, instead of "I follow the group wondering what they're thinking," it would be, "Nefmariel followed the group, wondering what they were thinking."

[Isal Celebalda]

"Indeed a horse would be a good investment, but I was brought into this adventure by chance. I did not exactly come prepared!" exclaimed Isal to Bethalarien. "However, I find it pleasant enough with you and Asfanora!"

[ms Greenleaf]

OOC am I doing it in the right tense ---my grammers horrible:>

Ic Charmiana felt that in leaving th e group had lost soomething an innocence they no longer could feel anywhere was safe...It was probably for the better as long as it did not eliminate the hope of the company . For if they did not have hopoe they had nothing. Isals despair, had worried her.

[Bethelarien]

OOC: Yes, MG, you're doing it in the right tense.

IC: (to Isal) "And Asfanora and I find it pleasant enough to be of service to you!"

[Emowyn]

A tall, elf upon a steed of the purest white halted before the company, his Lorien cloak billowing behind him as he rode. The elf was well built and, although his face showed much youth, his darkened eyes betrayed the truth of many ages. It had indeed been many years since he had strayed so far from his Rohan companiaions, however there was a new journey to encounter and as he had bid the plains of the Horse country farewell, woundered if he would ever return. But that was many months behind him and the finding of this company had been the height of immportance. Without dissmounting, the elf looked upon the fellowship he had sought for so long.
"Many set out from Rivendell, amongst you dwelt Glorfindel, yet I do not see him now. Tell me brave elves, where is your great leader?"

[Bethelarien]

"Glorfindel is busy elsewhere, in other faraway regions, Emowyn," Bethelarien answers, halting Asfanora.

[Emowyn]

occ: It's EmoDUIL! lol EmoWYN is his sister :0 confusing huh?

IC: "Then I have been mis-informed," He sighed, brushing his long hair from his face, "But that business can wait, although it seems now it may have too." He bowed his head slightly towards to other elves, "It also appears there are many ladys' within this quest, but I do not scorn you, my own sister is a ranger so I am aquaintted with the fact you can all fight in battle. But enough of this talk, I am Emoduil, Lord of Mirthdor in Bhar, I am here to help guide you through the East through Rhun. It is possible for me to join you is it not? for you seem to have made good progress alone. If my guidence is not needed that is fine, for there are other matters I must attend to soon and the extra time will give me a good start to Mirkwood."

[Isal Celebalda]

From the horse Isal spoke to Emoduil. "Your guidance would indeed be appreciated, and as far as I know I speak in the same mind as the entire party. We would be honoured for you to join us. Let us ride forth again, we must be swift." With that, he turned back to Bethalarien and wrapping his arms around her the pair rode on.

[Frodorocks]

Lhunsoroniel stopped running for a moment. "Welcome Emoduil! We can always use more aid in our quest." Casting a smile at the newcomer, Lhunsoroniel shot of like a bolt.

[Nefmariel]

OOC: Gotcha Glorf

IC:"Welcome Emoduil, we may yet need your assistance so thank you for coming" this is the first person Nefmariel has yet welcomed, so feeling a little to insistant she gallops ahead a little ways then slowing to a walk.

[ms Greenleaf]

"I think that we should be more careful Rasec...if friends find us this easily than our enemys can too." Charmiana said to Rasec riding up to speak to him.

[Rasec]

Rasec listened to Charmiana carefully and responded swiftly.
- No, milady, I can distinguish a friend from an enemy at a glance. I can feel it through their eyes. If somebody lies, I know it. And Emoduil does not lie. He is indeed a noble elf, and he will be of use. Therefore, you need not worry.

Saying that, Rasec galloped towards the new fellow and spoke with him in a clear voice.
- Welcome, Emoduil of Mirthdor, brother of Emowyn. It is with great satisfaction we receive you. You have asked aboutf Glorfindel, and I will give you a just question.

Glorfindel the Golden-Haired no longer exists. He was shot by an enemy's arrow, and he got badly wounded. He then perished and went to the Halls of Valinor and spoke with the Valar, who decided to send him back to Middle-Earth so he could finish to fulfil his task.

But from the Undying Lands he came back differently, for his clothes were not golden, or green, or blue anymore. He now dresses in white, and his hair has gone white, and he appeared to us mounted on his white horse from Valinor. For he is no longer Glorfindel the Golden-Haired. He is Glorfindel the White, and he came back for us at the turn of the tide. Nobody can now judge him in Middle-Earth, for he was judged by the Valar themselves.

Then Rasec looked deeply inside Emoduil's eyes, and he once again was certified that the elf was not an impostor. He also tested Emoduil's resistance at his powerful glance. He resisted for a pretty long time, and Rasec was happy for that.

[Earendil]

"hello Emoduil...welcome i am Earendil from Rivendell i am the leader of our quest for now along with Rasec..." Earendil said with a warm smile brushing her long adrk hair from her face because of the strong wind. and then she turned to Rasec "about the mountains of Rhun i just meant that we should reach a distance as such where we can see the great slopes of the Mountains of Rhun...but i also understand that where ever we get will be farther than where we were at but we should make haste and not waste time..." and with that Earendil smiled with excitedness, something she hasn't been able to do lately....and with that she set off at a great gallop...and the rest of teh group followed her in the same manner...

[Rasec]

Rasec was riding beside the new member of the company. Once he had forgotten to introduce himself before, he did it while they rode.
- You do not yet know who I am. Let me tell you, shall I? I am Rasec Geäthryn, the Elf-Human. I am also called the Dawnstar, for my hair has the same colour as the pale light of the dawn.
They talked graciously as they rode, side by side, for a long time, until night came.

[Bethelarien]

Bethelarien, galloping along behind Earendil, wonders about the newcomer. Having wandered for many years, she has not met many people, and sometimes is uncomfortable around strangers.

"Isal, do you know this new Elf?"

[ms Greenleaf]

I meant only that if our friends can find us so can our enemys...we should be more careful to hide our tracks...Actually I quite like Emuiduil

[Emowyn]

Having been welcomed onto the quest, Emoduil of Mirthdor rode on with his Steed, Rhonabwy, pacing easily with the rest of the mounted company.

[Emowyn]

((compleatly out of the RP, Emoduil's profile is in the profile thread for all those who wish to know more about Emowyn's brother :) ))

[Isal Celebalda]

As the night fell and yet the group rode onwards, the stars came out. Their beauty from above was as delightful as always. Isal answered to Bethelarien "No, I do not know this newcomer... but I am not anxious about their presence. If Rasec says it is ok, that it is ok. He has been a trusted leader for long now, and he always knows best."

Once he had reassured Bethelarien he felt as he had often felt before... he was glad to have her company. He had missed her a great deal of old and throughout his travels of the world, and he was so happy to be close to her again.

"Bethelarian," he whispered. "Do you remember that we always used to sing? Well now is not the time to tell you of my travels and my quest, but I wish to sing to you my favourite song... one I composed myself, but I did so from scraps and echos of an older, infinitely greater song. This is but a tribute, but I love it. May I sing?"

As the party rode onwards through the darkness, Isal took his lute from his back. Riding behind Bethelarian on Asfarona, he began to play and to sing. His music went out through the night, lightening the hearts of all good elves who heard it and casting a shadow of terror on all evil.

[Frodorocks]

As Lhunsoroniel listened to the enchanting melody, the trees seemed to lift their boughs to the heavens, and the land seemed to gladden.

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana was warmed by their singing. She remembered the songs of her lands...so many goods times she haad that were to do with singing...Had she not thought that the two wanted to be alone she wouuld have joined them for she recognized the tune.

[Nefmariel]

hearing the song makes Nef want to sing out but she doesn't since she is nervous. she is nervous about many things but scared of nothing.

[Maeglin]

OOC: I'm no longer part of either RP, though I'm still part of the story, but I'm making my character go off on his own for a while, so I will be posting the same thing each time I post in both RP's now.

IC: Glorfindel told King Ellemar of their task and what was at stake, and it struck fear in his heart, for he had not realized how serious the situation really was. "My Lord," Glorfindel said to the king while they were in secret council, "there is one other thing that I must tell you, that I dare not tell the others, for it would strike fear in their hearts, and they would despair if they knew of it. But I tell you, a great beast has arisen, and it has been pursuing both companies, in fact it has been pursuing me, wherever I go, and this is a creature of terrible evil and power, and wherever I am, no one is safe. Therefore I must go now, off on my own, and bring this creature where no one is around, and fight it myself. I will not tell my companions of this, I will leave in the night, tell Phenix to lead them on towards Harad. But there is one last thing I must tell you King Ellemar, evil servants are pursuing the 2 companies, they are the 8, one died, as was prophesied by me, at the hands of not a man, you know of whom I speak. But they shall come in forms of fair face and council, and will try to decieve you, there is one way for you to identify them, beware Men clad in sea-blue. Tell this to Phenix, but now, I must be off, for I am a danger to all here! I hope we meet again good King!"

Glorfindel whistled to Asfaloth and rode out into the night.....

[Nefmariel]

OOC: ok and glorf what excactly is it? the thing that is following you/us/others?

[Emowyn]

Eomduil heard not the singing of the elf, as he had slipened off into the quiet while the company rested. Deeply troubled by somthing, he looked to the sky, which was clear and littered for miles with endless beauty of the stars and shinning moon. Angain he sighed, a sung unto himself a song which he recited in times where he felt alone;

"O môr henion i dhu:
Ely siriar, el síla
Ai! Aníron Elesselde.

Tiro! El eria e mor.
ôl dûr ristannen
Ai! Aniron Elesselde."

It was the song of the Elesselde, the Blessed of Elves, the Elf-Child of his kin. There had been many a time where Master Greenleaf himself had sang to himslef this troubled song but for many a diffrent reason. Indeed for Emoduil this saddened tune was for his sister, to whom he was bound with an oath of safety. Once more he looked to the hevens and lulled the song quietly to himslef.

[Maeglin]

OOC: Nefmariel its the Dralrog that I made up in Moria, it followed us out soon after.

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana woke before the dawning of the sun. The dream had come again. It was coming more frequently now. She decided not to bother the others... it was probably just her subconcious playing on her fear of being followed by those flying beasts. Something told her it was morethan that but she did not heed it.

[Rasec]

When dawn came, Rasec woke up and found the others still sleeping, save for Charmiana. She was preparing something for them to eat, but her facial expression did not seem to be fine. Rasec approached her and they looked at each other. Looking deeply inside her eyes and reaching her mind, the Dawnstar Elf found her mind disturbed. He felt that she has had dreams - dreams of beasts chasing the company. And her dreams seemed to be very much real.

Then suddenly, while looking for more of her dreams, Rasec felt a great pain in his own mind. He put his fingers on his forehead and closed his eyes. He was starting to get breathless. Charmiana stopped what she was doing immediately and ran to him.

- What is happening, my lord? - she asked. - What is it that you feel?
- Charmiana, my friend - he asnwered. - I was looking into your mind. I think that your dreams now have passed to me as well. I am sorry, I should not be doing that. Now I feel a great pain, and I want to be alone for some time. I do not fear it, and it will not last. Take care of the company for a while and give them food. I will be back in one hour, the time for us to leave.

Having said that, Rasec mounted his horse and went away from the company, looking for a lake. The pure water would help him heal the pain.

[Bethelarien]

Bethelarien, waking with the sun, lay still. The song Isal had sung the night before was still vivid in her memory. He had been right, as usual. They had been apart for far too long. She was glad to be back by his side.

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana felt guilty...she had been having those dreams since she saw the creature...and knew how to handle them. She did not want Rasec to have to expeirience them.

How powerful was this creature that is could torment those around her...those who had not looked --- had not seen its eyes.

[Nefmariel]

Nefmariel couldn't control reading minds in her sleep as the people bustled around her mind became fixed on Charmiana's and her head started to hurt and images swirl, and in the world she was asleep tossing, turning, grunting and moaning.

[Earendil]

Earendil looked back at the rest of the company..."we should stop and rest and although we are not yet tired the heat and teh evil begins to eat at our minds being so close...i will go off and find near by a lake or stream...i will gather water...Isal please saty here and watch the company for me....i lay my trust upon you...." and with that she rode away...

[Emowyn]

Emoduil nodded in answer to Earendil's speech and, when he was sure the rest of the company where safe, he rode after her on Rhonabwy.

[Isal Celebalda]

Left in command, Isal spoke out. "Whilst Earendil and Emoduil are looking for water and safety, we too must look. However, what we need to be looking for is danger. We must stay here and keep our eyes open. At the first sign of any trouble, be prepared to fight or flee. All who have horses should mount them, and all others need to be ready." Grinning, he said "I know it may seem I'm a little worried: well so should we all be so close to our enemy. Let's just stay together til Earendil and Emoduil return."

Walking over to Bethalarien, he gave her a hand up from her resting place. "May I share your mount once more? I somehow feel safest and happiest with you... and everything about me seems sharper. Thus I think I should ride with you: we'll need as sharp senses as we can get!"

[Frodorocks]

Lhunsoroniel runs up to the top of a large rock nearby and draws Sting. There's no trace of the blueish tint... yet. She draws her bow and scans the horizon with her elven sharp eyes.

[Maeglin]

Glorfindel rode on through the night, past the White Mountains of Gondor and on through the Gap of Rohan, until he reached Isengard and the Tower of Orthanc, where Radagast the Brown now dwelt. He took council and rest there with Radagast, and Glorfindel said to the Wizard, "Radagast, you know that you did not do your job against Sauron, and therefore you may not return to the Blessed Lands."
"I know." said Radagast sorrowfully.
"But," said Glorfindel, "you may yet return."
"How?" asked Radagast, listening intently.
"I was with the Valar, as I have told you, and they told me to say this to you, 'that if you help against your former allies, the Ithryn Luin, and play a significant role, then you may return to the blessed land with me, when I go, and when I leave it will be the last ship that Cirdan sends West, so it is now or never Radagast my friend."
Radagast thought for a while, "okay, I will aid you in your war against Allatar and Pallando, though you must understand that they are more powerful than I."
"I do understand that, but I also understand that you are still very powerful, much more so than you ever revealed, but now the time has come to reveal your true power Radagast. In the morning we will set out, and your task will be achieved in the end."

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana walked over to where Rasec was. My friend I know you only wanted to help me --- to share my woes. But this is something I think I must face alone. If hope this releives you of my burdon and with that she fainted.

[Rasec]

Charmiana was right, Rasec just wanted to help her by looking into her mind. But now he was healed of the pain he had felt, for he found a perfect lake of clear and refreshing water. Although, now he felt another pain, an even worse pain, for Charmiana had fell on his arms.

- Charmiana, my lady - he cried. - Can you hear me?
She did not answer. Rasec feared he had died, but then he touched her chest and felt her heart still beating, though a little weakly. "It may be an effect of her dreams. Her soul is falling into darkness. I may have the power to save her." Then Rasec laid his hand on Charmiana's forehead and closed his eyes. All became dark about him, and he was like a lonely star shining in the middle of the sky. The elf maiden lying on his arms was losing her light and power. Still touching her forehead, Rasec began to try to heal her.

- Charmiana, lasto beth nîn, tolo dan na ngalad.

And with that, the darkness about them started to fail, and the light of Rasec and Charmiana started to spread. When all was covered with their light, Rasec found himself in the place he was before, surrounded by trees, and with all his companions observing him and the elf maiden. She suddenly opened her eyes and looked tenderly at Rasec, giving him a smile. She knew what he had done for her. She had listened his words.

[ms Greenleaf]

Thank-you, my dreams aare coming more often of late. and more gruesome. I fear that if it does not stop soon I will be broken. I may have trouble walking, but luckily for me my horse can help me with that.

Rasec helped her onto her roan and Charmiana continued.

[Bethelarien]

"Isal, you are always welcome to share my mount. It is a great joy to be near you again," Bethelarien said. She looks at Charmiana and Rasec, aware that something is going on that she does not fully understand.

"Charmiana, is there something I can do for you?"

[theelflegolas]

hi:D :D

[Emowyn]

Meanwhile, Emoduil rode forth with the Lady Earendil in search of water and a safe place to rest. All the time, he kept Rhonabwy at the same pace as the Lady's own horse in order for them not to loose each other. At last he called out to her, "My Lady, there is a shred of silver upon the horizon! I pray that it may be a water source of some kind!"

[Maeglin]

OOC: Yes you could ask me, or you could ask one of the Quendi members. But anyway, please delete your post when you see this Bethlarien and theelflegolas, I will then delete this one, thanks,
Glorf

[Isal Celebalda]

"Yes, are you and Rasec ok? You have been acting very oddly..." Sighing when they were given no reply, Isal and Bethalarian turned away. "Perhaps they wish for some time alone. Let us leave them to themselves... and let us too be together in privacy." As the group continued to wait, Isal and Bethalarian murmured to one another quietly in the hot sun. If the others had observed them they may well have persieved the love growing between the two.

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana rode away from the others. Rasec with her. AS she was riding a great pain hit her and she saw the eyes. She fell off her horse. "Rasec, tye me to my horse."

"We must stop Charmiana, you need to rest." said Rasec he was worried. What could he do to help Charmiana

"Tye me to my horse Rasec. I do not want the others to know and despair. Earendil should know but as for the others I am not sure. Besides, the slower we go the more painful my dreams... it is getting closer."

With that Rasec tied Charmiana to her horse and they continued on,.

[Nefmariel]

Before they'd gotten moving Nef had woke with a start then gotten onto Serrets helping out with the others.

[Eirien]

As Eirien woke up she looked around and saw everyone moving around buislily. She wondered why no one had woken her up earlier to help with everything. She asked Isal where Earendil had gone and found that her and Emowyn went in search of lake water..... and that something was amiss with Rasec and Charmiana that the other were not aware of.

Eirien went to talk to Charmiana, " Is there something bothering you Charmiana that you're not telling us?Because if there is you can tell me and maybe there is something i can do to help for you and the others helped me in my weakness."

Charmiana answered in a figity kind of tone, " Thank you Eirien but there is nothing wrong. And in the future i will remeber your kindness."

An with that Eirien rode on.. but she knew just by Charmiana's tone in voice that there was still something on her mind.

[Nefmariel]

Nef didn't dare read her mind not after last time.

[Maeglin]

In the morning Glorfindel and Radagast went out of the tower of Orthanc and they locked the door, that was the last time any living creature ever set foot inside that great and legendary tower, for they burned the key to the tower after they had locked the door. Radagast got his horse, Reindil, and mounted him. "It has been long since I have ridden," said the old wizard.
"Well it is time you remembered what it feels like, and it is time you remember what a blade feels like in your hand." Glorfindel then unwrapped the legendary sword Glamdring and handed it to Radagast. "This is the sword used by Turin Turambar, King of Gondolin, whose people I once died defending. It was also used by Gandalf the Grey,and Gandalf the White, it is time, Radagast, that it passed on into your hand, and you will be recognized and honored for you deeds." Radagast held the sword in his hand and swung it about his head,
"It feels wonderful to hold a sword again," he said.
"And hopefully you will be able to wield it as well as you could long ago. Do you have your staff? Good, then let us be off!"
Glorfindel and Radagast shot out through the fields surrounding Isengard and went out through the gate, never again did anyone set foot in that sacred place.


OOC: Look everyone! My post count matches the numbers in my name, Yayyyyyy!!!!!

[Nefmariel]

OOC: COOL GLORF NO REALLY COOL!

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana continued beside Rasec. "i think we should tell Earendil."

[Nefmariel]

Nef wondered what Charmiana and Rasec were talking about but decided it was not of her affair unless they offered.

[Rasec]

- Charmiana, my lady - said Rasec. - I shall support you on any decision you shall make. But the decision itself is up to you. I have healed you once and I shall heal you as many times as I can. But one thing I tell you: if my power cannot heal you at all, what could Earendil possibly do? Her healing power is neither worse nor better than mine. And I do not want people to despair, for we cannot linger any more. Nevertheless, if you still think you should let her know for your own safety, do not hesitate. I shall let you alone now so you can ponder about it.

Then Rasec rode his horse towards Isal and Bethelarien and spoke to Isal.
- We have not been acting oddly, Isal, Lord of the Echoes - he said respectfully. - Charmiana has not felt well lately, and I am trying to help her. I feel obliged to do that, for I am her friend and the leader of the company, together with Earendil. If you have anything to speak with me, I shall listen to you.

[Bethelarien]

OOC: Glorf, dumb question, but how do I delete my post?

IC: "Charmiana, though I do not know you well, I am a healer, and if there is anything I can do to lessen your pain, I would be more than willing to." With that, she turns back to Isal, and they resume their conversation.

[Nefmariel]

OOC: Hey I can answer that question! I think...well go to the bottom right of your post box and click "Edit" at the top it should say something like Detete post with a box and a button etc.

IC: As the other company talks up ahead Nef wonders if she should listen in, ask, or mind her own beeswax. She decides for the meantime to ride ahead but not ask just listen and try and catch up on what is happening and she does so.

[Bethelarien]

OOC: Thanks, Nef!

[Nefmariel]

OOC: No problem whatsoever Beth!

[Emowyn]

In the light of a new hope, Emoduil rode off towards the silver reflection, keeping Rhonabwy still at a steady pace in oder not to where her out.

[Bethelarien]

Looking around, Bethelarien noticed that Emoduil and Earendil were still not back yet. With another glance at Charmiana, she said "Perhaps we should halt for now? If we ride too much further without our companions, it may take them a while to find us." She did not mention the fact that Charmiana's skin had a grayish tinge to it, a fact that had her very worried.

[ms Greenleaf]

" NO!!!! I mean that we were to close to being caught last time... are you getting sadle sore without a saddle already?" Charmiana replied but it was not a joyful smile that she gave Beth and she continued riding ever faster.

[Nefmariel]

Noticing Charmiana had Gray skin Nef also became rather worried about her, she didn't know much about elvish healing but Dragon magic she knew.

Later as some of the elves including Charmiana were eating Nef slipped a peice of Lembas with herbs and other things onto Charmianas plate and she ate it, the grayish tint slowy leaving her skin.

[Frodorocks]

Feeling that Nef felt sort of lonely and forgotten, Lhunsoroniel went and sat down next to her. "What's on your mind?"

[Nefmariel]

"Hmm what? you actually want to talk to me? gosh no one ever seems to want to. no nothing really on my mind just miss someone. you?"

[Frodorocks]

"Do you miss our leader, Glorfindel? My heart tells me that he is well. Really, I don't have much to say. But look! The stars are coming out!"

[Earendil]

As Earendil rode quickly towards the lake that Emoduil had pointed out to her...a flash grew in her mind...she could see Charmania in distress and her skin was pale and Earendil could feel the power of darkness upon Charmania's mind....she rode even faster to the lake distmounted and she and Emoduil quickly gathered the water...then Earendil rode back in fast speed and finally reached her company again...she rode immediately through everyone and straight to Charmania..."you are not well..." and she takes out a container filed with water. Earendil poured water into a small dish and put powder in it and let Charmania drink it immediately Charmania went to sleep..."do not worry she is in sleep...this is a strange sleep however...it does not allow dreams but once the mind of the elf is purged of the horrors they have seen they shall wake upon their own...Rasec i will have to ask you to watch upon her for me..." and then Earendil looked down at her sword which was growing a faint blue..."danger approaches us!" and just then they saw about thirty or so orcs approaching over the horizon...

[Nefmariel]

Feeling distressed about Charmiana Nef had no choice but to fight, shooting some arrows as the orcs approached.

[Earendil]

"alright Rasec ride into cover we will fight them and you should take care of Charmania..." and with that Earendil took out her sword and stayed in silence and untterly still and so was her company...and finally the orcs came and Earendil and the rest sprang into action...

[Eirien]

As the orcs came Eirien was not suprised for she saw them coming yesterday but didn't want to tell any one with all the commotion with Charmiana and all. Eirien was shooting arrows one after another. And everytime she shot an arrow, it landed dead on the orcs weakest points.

While Eirien was fighting the orcs with the others she looked around her and saw an orc approaching Rasec and Charmiana. She ran to it, pulled out a dagger, and stabbed it right in the neck. when it fell right in front of Rasec he jump with suprise. Eirien went back to fighting with the others......

[Earendil]

Earendil was killing the orcs quickly and swiftly now the group of orcs were starting to thin adn there were only some left....and Earendil would ever so often look back at Rasec adn CHarmania

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana fell into a deep sleep. IT was dark and dreamless and motionless but healing. She was not aware of what was going around her. She slept very much like a very tired human would. With eyes shut and her mind unconcious.

[Rasec]

Charmiana was safe with Rasec beside her. He held her in his arms and from time to time he checked her temperature and looked inside her mind in order not to let her have nightmares. The keen eyes of the elf was ever watching the war near them, and with his foot, Rasec kicked the orc that Eirien killed far away.

[Nefmariel]

As the last of the orcs fled we finished them off by shooting arrows. The company went over to Rasec and Charmiana to see how she was doing.

[Earendil]

"since night has fallen we shall take rest here and also it will give Charmania time to rest...Rasec adn i will keep watch adn care for Charmania while you can sleep or whatever will sooth you mind and rest your body..." and Earendil began to set up a comfotable bed for Charmania by adding her bedding material as well so that Charmania won't be cold...

[Nefmariel]

Nef can't sleep so she hops to the top of a tree and stares at the moon wondering and missing.

[Bethelarien]

Worrying about her father, and also unable to sleep, Bethelarien climbs up next to Nef.

"Mind if I share your tree?"

[Eirien]

OOC: Just to let you kno Nef your writing in first person right there..

IC: The Group went to bed and Eirien found a patch of grass to lie on. As she was trying to rest she looked into the stars and saw one bright star standing out at her.It was shining a very pretty blue color. She figured it was one of her very close freinds that died a month ago,watching over her.After that Eirien felt very comforted and had an easier rest that night, even though she new there could still be more orcs coming. Eirien had her bow next to her and her daggers ready if they were to be attacked again.

[Rasec]

- I do not think that more orcs shall come - said Rasec. - But an evil approaches, and I fear it is worse than mere orcs.
Rasec could be sure of the approahing evil by Charmiana's troubled mind. The dreams that chase her are full of malice and deceives.

- You must be alert - he whispered to Earendil. - The light of the Dawnstar begins to fade, for much of it I am passing to Charmiana, to save her. Soon I shall have the chance to give it light back, but I am still looking for the source. While you fought the orcs this afternoon, one of them approached me and Charmiana, and for the first time in my life, I did not notice it coming. And it would have striked me if Eirien had not seen it and killed it before. I shall take care of Lady Charmiana, but I do not have the strength to fight anymore. Do not worry though. My sense of perception is not at its end.

[Emowyn]

Having retrieved the water, Emoduil now slept, or rested, between the large roots of a tree. His back against the trunk, with his kness brought towards hischest and his head bowed, Emoduil closed his eyes and thought once more about his sister. His bow of Mirkwood was laid across him, clutched in hin right hand, if he needed to fight suddenly he would be ready. For this readon he left his quiver upon his back and did not rest with ease.

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana's decent into reality was a slow one...and once she was awake she immidiatly turned to Rasec...we must go from here, it is coming . Why are we still here? What is happening ...where is it Rasec: you know of what I speak of

[Nefmariel]

"yes beth you may share my tree it isn't mine though really, whats on your mind, I sense sadness but I may be wrong"

[Maeglin]

"Radagast, we must reach a desolate place, quickly! A great enemy is pursuing us, and we must defeat it, or all will be lost! It will fight both a physical and mental battle with us, and it will be ruthless and fierce, so we must get somewhere where no people dwell, we must reach the empty lands between the southern borders of Mirkwood and the Nothern Borders of Mordor. Our horses will not reach there fast enough, we shall be over come before we can make it, are you still friends with the beasts and birds?"
"Yes I am," Radagast replied.
"Good, call them to you, tell the birds to bring messages to my companions, that great danger is behind them, and great peril ahead, but to turn back now would be useless, tell them to ride on as fast as they can towards Harad and Rhun! And call the Eagles to us, they must bear us away from here!"
"I will do that," replied the old man, and immediately called for the 2 falcons and whispered into their ears, they then flew off to the East and South. Radagast then whistled loud and shrill and Gwaihir and another landed in front of them, for they were ever watchful over the land and were close by. "We meet again Gwaihir," said Radagast. "You must carry us to the wastelands, as quickly as can be."
"Get on mine and my companions back," replied the great eagle. Glorfindel and Radagast did so and were borne away quickly.

[Eirien]

Eirien woke the next morning and saw Earendil sitting with Charmania and Rasec. She got up and looked into the clear sky, she saw a great falcon in the distance coming towards them.Eirien did not kno if this bird meant harm and was armed with her bow aimed at the bird waiting for its landing. It came down and bared a message in its talons which Eirien saw and thought it must be of good nature. The bird dropped the message infront of Earendil and Rasec. They picked it up and started to read it. Eirien leaned over to try and see what it said but could see nothing except for the words Great Peril......

She went over the the rest of the group who had now woke up and were all in huddle wispering; wondering what the letter read.

[Rasec]

Rasec and Earendil read the letter and glanced at each other. Rasec nodded to Earendil, meaning that she should do what she was thinking. Then she rose and shouted:

- Lasto beth nîn, mellons. Everyone, prepare to leave. We have no time for food or rest. And nothing that is not worth taking with you must be left here, for we shall travel light. This is a letter from Radagast, by order of Glorfindel the White. I shall not tell you every little detail now, but you should know that a great peril chases us. We shall leave in five minutes!

While she spoke that, Rasec said to Charmiana:
- Yes, my lady. I know of what you speak, for I have seen it in your dreams. And this letter comes to prove that there is indeed evil behind us. Come, friend. You shall travel with me in my horse. If no body needs yours, then it shall follow us.

[Emowyn]

At that, Emoduil, who had been standing alittle way off looking out across the land, turned back to them with a look of fear upon his fair face. "Fire upon the horizon!" He called, "Make haste! A beast aproaches wroght in shadow and flame. I cannot see well it's appearence as it's distance from us is still great, but I seems in the form of a dragon!" He ran back and helped the others quickly gather thier weapons and belongings.

[Isal Celebalda]

The party was in great uproar, but within the panic was a fearful organisation, and the party was soon riding as fast as it could. Isal, with Bethalarian as usual, urged the horse to ride faster than ever before. He knew his party was becoming subdued in terror, and so he began again to sing.

The song was beautiful, and so terrible to evil that the flaming shadow behind was seen, just for a second, to pause as if in fear. The group, spurred on by this, rode on ever more optimistic. Full of the joy of Isal's song, the horses galloped ever onwards.

[Emowyn]

Rhonabwy speed across the ground like a burst of white light, her mane and tail billowing behind her in flags of snow white. Of all the elves, Emoduil felt on of the calmest, although his heart betrayed the darkest fear. He rode with one hand around the reins, the other upon the hilt of Lodothil, gleaming silver in the halfend light.

[Bethelarien]

Bethelarien smiled as Isal sang, and lifted up her voice with his. And still the company rode on, fleeing this new terror while trying to remain calm. Once or twice as they sang, Bethelarien turned to see the creature still following them. And still they rode on. Fear began to grow in Bethelarien's heart, but then she felt Isal's arms tighten around her, and all seemed right in the world.

[Nefmariel]

OOC: Just currious is it really a dragon or what?

IC: Nef gets up atop her horse and runs off with the others.

[Bethelarien]

OOC: Nef, from the description, it sounds like a Balrog. Emowyn described it as a beast wrought in fire and shadow, which would be a Balrog. But that's just my guess.

[Isal Celebalda]

OOC: It's Glorfindel's invention the Dalrog. A cross-breed of a drogon and balrog.

[Bethelarien]

OOC: Oh. How did you know that? :confused:

EDIT: Never mind. I guess next time I should read other peoples' posts more carefully.:rolleyes:

[Emowyn]

ooc: lol don't worry Bethelarien. I only knew cause I have no life and decided to read all of the rest of the thread before I entered the rp :p. in the words of Billy Boyd, I'm an Idiot. I've just noticed somthing else....Emoduil doesn't really have much luck with the ladies. lol poor old Emory......

Ic: Emoduil called up ahead, "It gains at tremendous speed, one of us must slow it down while the rest ride on to safety!"

[Nefmariel]

"I will I actually am not full Elve as Beth knows I am part changer as it is actually, if it is a Dalrog which means its part dragon I can help, someone take Serrets though and get out of here!" Nef says as she glows and changes into a large black dragon. She then flies the other way to see what she can do.

[Emowyn]

Emoduil watched the dragon beat it's huge wings and flew away, still riding at an incredible rate, "Fly hard," He whispered, "And may the grace of Elebereth you keep safe..."

[Nefmariel]

Nef heres this and sends this message too him "Thank you and I will do whatever I can but get out of here" Nef then sees over the horizon the Dalrog. She trys to communicate with it by talking in Dragon or Roaring, but it just yells something in Dragon "MOVE OR I'LL KILL YOU!" Not listening she flies towards it.

[Maeglin]

A loud screeching came from above and behind the creature, and the Eagles of Radagast and Glorfindel came flying past its head, and then circled back, and Glorfindel and Radagast leapt off of their winged steeds and landed on Nefmariel's back and yelled to her, "Get out of here Nefmariel, your are no match for this creature, even in dragons form!" Nefmariel heard the fire and power within Glorfindel's voice, and as Glorfindel and Radagast leapt off of her back, she flew away as fast as the wind.

The dralrog landed quickly, and was now standing just a few yards away from his 2 enemies, and he let out a great roar........

[Nefmariel]

Nef quickly flies to catch up with the group, flies above Serrets, gets a bit ahead, changes and drops onto her riding with the others.

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana was immediatly grateful that Rasec had offered to have her on his horse...she did not think she could stand for more than a minute let alone ride. With Rasec supporting her she fell again into that dark sleep. But with the Dalrog so close it was not a pleasant sleep...it was filled with the eyes. Charmiana wondered if she could fight the monster mentally --- it had so much control over her body surely it must hbe attached to her somehow...

[Nefmariel]

As Nef looks over at Charmiana she sees she is going gray again "Rasec she's going gray again!"

[Frodorocks]

Lhunsoroniel is overjoyed that Glorfindel was back and that he had brought somone with him. But she couldn't think of that for long, because Charmania(OOC: sorry I always slaughter your name:p ) had fallen out of her saddle. Lhunsoroniel easily caught her since she was running alongside and put her back in the saddle next to Rasec.

[ms Greenleaf]

Thank you I am fine for now let us go!

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana was still in this other reality fighting a battle of her own...the battle for her mind.

[Nefmariel]

Nef still looks at Char. and see's her eyes go up into her head "Uh Rasec or someone! Something is seriously wrong with her!"

[Rasec]

Rasec heard Nefmariel's warning and looked back at Charmiana. Her skin was pale, not grey at all, but he could see that she was fainting and entering the nightmares again. Her arms were tightly holding around Rasec's torso. And while he could feel that, he was not worried, for it meant she still had strength. But then he looked back again, not at Charmiana, but at the terrible fight of Glorfindel and Radagast against the Dralrog.

- Lhunsoroniel - he shouted. - Could you take Charmiana with you for some time?
She nodded. Then Rasec galloped next to her and she caught Charmiana and put her on her back, taking her arms and holding them to her torso, just as she was bound to Rasec.

Having done that, Rasec turned his white horse back, and his hair swang with the wind and shone brightly, and he rode on, towards Glorfindel and Radagast, for he felt he could do something for them. When he approached the Wizard and the White Elf, they immediately shouted to him:

- Go back, Rasec! You cannot stay here! Go back to your companions!
- No, my lords! - cried Rasec. - We shall fight the beast together, for I fear not shadow and flame. And may the grace of the Valar protect us!

When he said that, he pulled his long sword out of its sheath and drew it before the Dralrog. There was a strange gleam in his sword that time, and the light of the Sun made it shine even brighter. Rasec looked deeply inside the beast's eyes and somehow he did not feel neither weaker nor stronger than it.

The Dralrog stopped. Rasec was mounted on his horse, drawing his sword and glancing at the beast bravely. Radagast and Glorfindel were standing beside the horse. The Wizard had the light of the gem on his staff gleaming, and his face had no expression of fear or pain. Glorfindel the White had an intense white light about his body, and suddenly he stepped forth.

OOC: It is now up to Glorfindel to post what he will do or say.

[Emowyn]

As Nef returned, Emoduil nodded towards them and rode on silently.

[Maeglin]

"Radagast," said Glorfindel, "Get this fool out of here before he gets killed!" Glorfindel had said this in reference to Rasec.
"Yes my lord," the wizard said, and he turned quickly with his staff and pointed it at Rasec and his horse, the horse turned around with and went speeding back towards the rest of the company. However, Rasec's sword had flown out of his hand and went into Radagast's, for he needed a sword as well as a staff.
Glorfindel and Radagast then turned toward the Dralrog, and Glorfindel was amazed, for when he looked into its eyes, he saw that this was indeed the same Balrog that he had fought upon the rock outside of Gondolin thousands of years ago, returned, as had he, in a more powerful form.
The Dralrog now went into the minds of both of his adversaries, to Radagast he said this: "So, you have decided to make yourself useful Radagast the Brown, Radagast the Fool, Radagast the Simple, Radagast the Weak." And this angered the wizard greatly, and his eyes lit with a fire never seen before in him.
To Glorfindel the Dralrog said this: "So, we meet again Glorfindel the Golden-haired, and you shall fall once again, as you did before, for I am more powerful now than ever I was when you last fought with me." All this he said in the minds of his 2 opponents.
But in return Glorfindel said this, "I am no longer Glorfindel the Golden-haired you fool! For now I am Glorfindel the White! More powerful than ever, and you cannot defeat me, nor Radagast the Brown!" And a bright white light shone from the two, Glorfindel and Radagast. Then there was something that they saw in the eyes of the Dralrog, was it fear? But to conceal this the Monster let out a growl that sounded more like a laugh.

[Bethelarien]

In the distance, Bethelarien checked her horse on top of a rise. Turning Asfanora, she watched the developing conflict from a safe distance. Silently she prayed to Elbereth for the safety of Glorfindel and Radagast, for she knew they were in mortal peril.

[Nefmariel]

As Nef rides on with the Company she looks back seeing the Dralrog (what is it called Dralrog or Dalrog?) wasn't as fierce as it first appeared.

[Bethelarien]

OOC: It is a Dralrog.

[Nefmariel]

OOC: Thank You Beth.

[Frodorocks]

Lhunsoroniel looked behind her as she ran, watching with horror and awe at the amazing battle. She yelled back to the figures standing in grim defiance in front of the Dralog, "May Eru protect you!"

[Nefmariel]

As we continue on the fight gets smaller and smaller till they are a speck on the horizon.

[ms Greenleaf]

In her mind or was it the Dalrogs mind now --- it did not really matter at the present she felt a deep sence of...could it be fear. Charmiana drew up at this point she pushed at it with her mind. Whoever was out there was scaring the beast whethere he showed his fear aloud or not. If Charmiana could just push him with her mind they would create a double front and at least the Dalrog would be forced to let go of her mind

[Bethelarien]

Bethelarien paused and looked at Charmiana. She wasn't looking too good--it was obvious she was struggling inwardly with something. Bethelarien resolved to keep a close eye on Charmiana. She did not want anything to happen to her companions.

For this same reason, Bethelarien again stopped her horse and turned. Her keen eyes could barely see the fire and shadow that Glorfindel and Radagast were so bravely battling. Again her heart went out to them, and she inwardly pleaded with the Valar to spare them both.

[Nefmariel]

OOC: hey we've been riding for a while should we stop and watch from a distance or something? Or keep riding and then rest?

[Rasec]

Rasec was riding back to the company as he was ordered by Glorfindel. He did not feel bad for that, for at least his sword would be of use. And he also felt that Glorfindel somehow wanted to protect him. He would surely want to protect any body of the company, but Rasec felt a special way of protection, though he knew that nor had Glorfindel perceived it. He smiled softly and continued riding on, trying to reach his companions. He looked back, and the Dralrog's flames were, for him, diminishing. While looking back, he suddenly rememered of Charmiana, and he much desired to reach her fast.

- Noro lim, Gwyndòfir, noro lim! - he said to his horse. - Noro lim!

The white elvish horse rode faster and faster, and soon Rasec arrived where his companions had stopped and were watching the battle. He dismounted and walked towards Charmiana. She was not dreaming anymore. Lhunsoroniel and Bethelarien were next to her, and Rasec looked at them and smiled gently. He knew they had healed her temporarilly from the nightmares.

- Hannon le - said Rasec to both of them.

[Nefmariel]

IC: Nef makes sure Serrets is ok really fast then she turns and tries to see the battle in her head by Telepathy.

[Eirien]

Eirien sat on her horse and looked back in a daze with the others. Then she turned and looked around, getting back to reality. " Shouldn't we be getting on with our journey? I'm sure Glorfindel will be fine, we must make haste. We musn't wait for the next evil to find us."

[ms Greenleaf]

Throughout the journey Charmiana went in and out of the dreamworld. Fighting the creature in her sleep.

During one of her awaking monents she said to Rasec "sometimes it feels like I should just give up. Maybe trying isn't worth it anymore."

[Frodorocks]

Lhunsoroniel heard Charmiana talking to Rasec about giving up, and knew that she musn't. " Don't Give up Chamiana! You've almost won the battle, I feel it! The Dralog must be weakening! Hold on, even if it may hurt." With that Lhunsoroniel started to sing a song of comfort for Charmiana, and the rest of her companions.

[Rasec]

- What do you mean, my lady? - Rasec asked - I shall never let you do anything that could hurt you, if that is what you mean. If you mean you think of giving up from life, then I do not want to hear your words, my lady. You will win this battle, and I will be by your side.

A gentle tear rolled down Charmiana's face. Rasec laid his hand on her hair and delicately caressed her. Then he softly kissed her forehead and her skin immediately got back to its normal pigmentation. Their companions had already started moving on, and Rasec had let them go, for he could reach them afterwards. What really mattered for him now was the health of Charmiana.

- Do you feel you are ready, Lady Charmiana? - he then asked - Are you ready to go on?
- Yes, Lord Rasec - she answered. - I am ready.

[ms Greenleaf]

With this Charmiana went back to her relentless fight with IT. IT was a game of pushing and pulling emmotions. The winner was the one who would be able to hold out longer. Luckily for ChaRMIANA she was only fighting the mental battle. It was playing at a physical one too.

[Nefmariel]

The whole groups eyes are on Charmiana rooting her on so she will win this tough battle.

[Emowyn]

Emoduil pulled his horse and rode alongside Nef for a while. "You're a changer? The elves in this company get more and more interesting as the quest unfolds...." He looked to Charmiana praying that she would be ok. He was neither a healer of fore-seer, so all he could do was hope with all his heart that she would win whatever battle she was fighting within herself.

[Isal Celebalda]

Jumping off the horse, Isal ran over to Rasec and Charmiana. "Rasec, my lord... I may not have power anywhere approaching yours, yet I may be able to help but a little. I shall sing, for in Rivendell my song and my healing were entwined to one. Now my song can lift the emotions and give more strength mentally and any lemba's ever could!" With that, Isal began to sing. As he did so, his body seems to fold over on itself. He collapsed, but his song continued. Somehow, Isal had entered the mental battle with Charmiana and was now involved as just much as her. The group looked on in worry as Charmiana and Isal tossed and turned, skin greying and eyes unseeing. Even so, Isal's song continued.

[Rasec]

Rasec was happy that everybody was meant to help. He knew that Charmiana was strong, and he was beside her. The company had stopped for a break and a fire had been made. Isal's song was comforting, and the hearts of all began to feel better. The crepuscule was upon them. The pale light of the distant Sun started to fade, and the clouds in the sky were orange and red.

"I wonder how long this battle will last" - Rasec thought. "The Dralrog must begin to understand that it does not have the power to defeat both Glorfindel and Radagast".

But then night came, and Charmiana had not woken from her dreams. Rasec felt sleepy, and he asked Isal to take care of the elf maiden. He was very kind with him and gently accepted to stay beside her while Rasec slept. But Rasec had a dream he could never predict.

**DREAM**

- Mae govannen, Rasec - an elf lady said.
- Where am I? - Rasec asked.
- In your dream, my son - the lady answered.
- Mother? - he said, turning his face to see her.

They hugged each other, and love could be seen in their eyes. Then she stared at him and caressed his face. All about them was a fair pale light, and Lyrathòr, Rasec's mother, was dressing a sparkling white dress.

- Why do you come to my dream, mother? What do you want of me? - he asked.
- It comes the time, my son, when some things should be revealed - she said, looking deeply at him. - For Cesar, my beloved husband, is not your father.

Rasec closed his eyes, and tears rolled softly down his face. he felt a great pain, for he had much loved Cesar.

- Although, Rasec, you must understand that he loved you as his son. And your real father did not abandon you. He did not know of you, for he left Lothlórien when I got pregnant. And then I married the man who helped me and supported me, and nobody knew you were not our son.

Rasec was carefully listening to her, and he much desired to know who his father was and where he was. But when he was about to speak, Lyrathòr laid her fingers on his mouth and did not let him do it.

- Do not speak, son, for I know what you will say. But it is not my task to tell you. Your father is closer than you can imagine, and further than you can reach for now. Think, Rasec. Think of the one thing you have which is different from me and from Cesar. Now sleep, and rest like you have never rested before. Namárië, Dawnstar.

**END OF THE DREAM**

Rasec woke in the middle of the night. Eveybody was sleeping save for Isal, who had Charmiana in his arms. "What do I have that my parents do not have? What characteristic did my mother mean?". Then he lay on the ground and slept again, until day light came.

[Maeglin]

Glorfindel looked back and saw that the Rhun company was in great peril, and 2 were suffering. Glorfindel drew his sword and lunged at the great creature, but his blow was deflected by the sword of his enemy, while at the same time Radagast let off a blinding flash of light and knocked the demon onto it's back. Again Glorfindel jumped in and attempted to kill the beast, but he was thrown off again. This time Radagast took up Rasec's sword and brought it swinging around his head towards the heart of his enemy, but the Dralrog deflected that as well. However, his sword was now broken, and he was left with a whip and fire. He opened his mouth wide and shot white-hot flames towards Glorfindel. Glorfindel ran away from them, but could not keep it up, he leapt up and landed on the back of his enemy. Radagast saw this and used the opportunity to defeat the demon once and for all, he shot blue flames towards the dralrog, knockint backwards. It landed on its back with Glorfindel underneath, however, Glorfindel had been on its back with his sword going into it, the force of the blow from Radagast sent the sword straight through its heart. The Demon let out a great shriek, and then the flames surrounding it were vanquished, and Glorfindel got up, though badly burned and wounded. "You have proven yourself at last Radagast, your name shall now be placed among the mighty of the past, and people will sing about you for ages to come." Glorfindel told him, they then rode towards their companions.

[Nefmariel]

"Uh yes I am a changer.." Nef says a little embarased. "Its something I've known for a while but I dont' prefer to tell people about it"

[Earendil]

Earendil was having a dream of being in Rivendell...but suddenly everything melted away and she could see Glorfindel fighting with the beast...and woke up swiftly...she looked over at Charmania...she walked over to her..."i have an idea..." Earendil said to her..."you will dream what i see..." and as Charmania opened her eyes Earendil whispered a melody and a bright light between them and Earendil's eyes temporarily became dark and Charmania's eyes temperarily glowed and she smiled and fell into a peaceful rest...and Earendil stood up and looked over in the direction of Glorfindel's and Radagast's battle..."you have my hopes Glorfindel..." and a great wind flew by towards the battle and it carried Earendil's ribbon from her hair towards the battle...and Earendil thought nothing of it and sat down to look at the stars with her bow in her hand....

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana was free all of a sudden. She could not even sense it. How long it would last she did not know but enjoyed the sensation whie it did

[Eirien]

Eirien lay at rest thinking of many, many things..... Glorfindel and radagast at battle, Charmiana and Isal with a battle of there own, and what was to come of the journey. Were we going to make it?No one new. It was the hope and never ending engouragement of eachother that helped the group trudge on with our quest.

Sunrise came and the group was starting to wake.

[Frodorocks]

Lhunsoroniel watched the glorious sunrise while packing up the camp. She was overjoyed to see two small specks approaching. Though they were very far off and distant, the specks appeared to be horse with riders.

[LegolasLuver]

OOC: can i join this guld please??

[Frodorocks]

OOC: You might want to check out the home thread of the Guild of Elves and Elf Friends. But I don't think it will be a problem.:)

[Maeglin]

OOC: LegolasLuver you're already a member of the Guild, I believe you mean RP?

[Eirien]

Seeing the two from a distant made Eirien and the others over joyed. For seeing them not followed by the dralrog meant that they had defeated it. Now that the monster was defeated, there was hope for charmania yet.

[ms Greenleaf]

Even as Eiren thought this Charmiana sighed. She awoke to the eyes of...

[LegolasLuver]

OOC: yea Glorf i meant RP lol oops:o

IC: *a figure comes slowly riding up on a solid white horse*

[Nefmariel]

"Hello Lai, long time no see eh?"

[LegolasLuver]

"yup... very long time lol" (j/k)

[Rasec]

OOC: LegolasLuver, I think you should read some of the posts before start posting yourself. Read, at least, the first post in which Glorfindel explains the plot of the RP and about the 15 last ones. That wouldn't take much time and would update yourself about the RP. Thanks!

IC: Rasec woke with the intense light of the shining Sun that was rising. He felt a refreshing breeze on his face, and his hair slightly floated as the breeze passed by.

- It seems that the elf lord has woken, at last - said Charmiana, approaching him.
- Charmiana! - he shouted. - I am glad you are fine! - Then they hugged each other.

- I am glad you were by my side when I needed a friend - she answered wisely. She smiled at him and he smiled back. - Your hair looks beautiful today. It is shining as gold, as the Sun!
- Thank you, my lady - he said. - That is why I was named the Dawnstar. For my hair has the colour of the Sun at dawn. And it is strange, my lady, because I have not... - he stopped speaking, but his mouth was still opened.

- You have not... what, my lord? - Charmiana asked, looking worriedly at Rasec.
- I have not inherited that from my parents - he said slowly.
- What happened, Rasec, my lord? - she asked.
- Nothing, Charmiana. Just a thought - he asnwered. -, just a thought.

Rasec had found out what he had of different from his parents. "It is the hair" - he thought. "My mother has brown hair and Cesar had black hair. My father must have...". He was shocked. For a moment, all the sound about him was mute. He could hear nobody. His eyes were in constant movement. He looked up at the sky, and then down at the earth. The world had changed for him. "I amar prestar aen. I found my father.

[Bethelarien]

Bethelarien sat, watching Rasec and Charmiana. She was very glad that Charmiana was--to all appearances--healed for good. As Rasec and Charmiana were talking, Bethelarien saw Rasec pause for a moment. It appeared he had just come to some sort of realization about...well...something. Bethelarien was very curious, but sensed that she should not interfere in this. So instead, she turned to look at the horizon, and the two figures approaching on horseback. Glorfindel and Radagast had defeated the Dralrog.

[Isal Celebalda]

OOC:
Rasec - I know who it is! Tee hee hee! Anyone else cracked it? Those who know, don't post it here cos it'll ruin it. I look forward to when Rasec will post who it is and post his reaction!

IC:
As he sat next to Bethelarien, arm around her, Isal had a lightness in his heart he could not describe. His joy for the battle that had been won was immense.

[Maeglin]

Glorfindel rode up to the company with Radagast beside him. "We are exhausted," he said, "the batte was fierce, and I am wounded, we must rest here for a few days so I can heal and recover my strength. This is the Lord Radagast the Brown, of the great order of the Heren Istarion, of which Gandalf the White was a member of." Radagast greeted everyone then he exclaimed,
"Glorfindel, look! Rasec has Golden hair, as you used to have, and golden hair is extremely rare among the elves these days, and in fact always has been, how curious."

[Emowyn]

As Emoduil watched the newcomer, somthing shimmering around her neck caught his eye. He walked to her slowly, and bowed his head slightly.
"Creoso, Arwen en amin," He said polietly, "Amin Emoduil, Saesa omentien lle." ( Welcome, My lady. I am Emoduil, It is a pleasure to meet you.) He smiled slightly, "I am sorry that I look so rudely upon you, it is just that I am greatly interested in the pendent you bare." He looked in her eyes thoughtfully, "I know of only two of these jewels which exist, the Leaf of Mirkwood. Knowing whom holds these presious jems of my kin, I ask you, do you bare this for Prince Legolas? The greenleaf of Mirkwood?"

[Frodorocks]

Glorfindel and Radagast, get some rest. I am not very skilled at healing, but there is a nice shady spot under a beech tree over there. It will be comfortable, and someone else will see to your wounds.

[Maeglin]

OOC: ummm Emowyn what newcomer are you talking to? LegolasLuver right?

[Emowyn]

ooc: lol omm yeah! sorry I should have made it clearer. It took me longer to post than I thought and someone posted before me....sorry about that!

[ms Greenleaf]

OOC. One second my character has goden hair, oh kay and NO MORE LEGOLAS!!

Ic "You seem upset, Rasec. I would like to know what it is that bothers you. Saying this she gently pushed back a golden hair that had gone into his eyes. Her violet eyes sparkled, but grew stormy when he did not reply right away.

[Nefmariel]

ooc: what Charmiana? and I think I know but can someone tell me?

ic: Nef was watching the greeting of Lai and the conversation between Charmiana and Rasec.

[Rasec]

Rasec was astonished, but at the same time he felt delighted within his heart. He approached Glorfindel and Radagast and welcomed them back.

- Mae govannen, my lords - he said. - I am very proud of you. The battle was not easy, and the Dralrog was not a weak enemy, but I knew you would defeat it. We, your companions, were not there physically, but we were inside your hearts and minds, supporting and helping you. And I hope my sword was of great use to you, Radagast - the wizard pull the sword out of his belt and drew it before Rasec, showing that it was perfectly conserved. Then he handed it to the elf and Rasec thanked the wizard while he sheathed it. - I am indeed happy with your return, my lords! (Sindarin: Welcome)

Glorfindel was badly wounded and by the time Rasec finished speaking, he laid his hand on his arm, which had a big wound from fire. Rasec looked worriedly at him and quickly made him sit down under a tree, where he could rest while Rasec tried to heal his wounds.

- You look tired, my lord - said Rasec. - Rest while I use my herbs and bandages to heal your wounds.
- I cannot rest, Rasec - he answered. - There is such excitement in me that does not allow me to rest.

Rasec smiled, but did not say anything. He opened his material bag and started to take care of Glorfindel like he deserved. Soon his wounds were covered with bandages, and Glorfindel felt much better.

-Thank you, I must say, companion - said Glorfindel. - For now I feel revigorated.
- I did what my skills allowed me to - Rasec answered, looking deeply at the White Elf in front of him. He smiled.
- You look somehow worried, Rasec - he remarked. - Is there anything I can do for you?
- In fact, there is - he answered slowly. - I wonder if you remember, Glorfindel, of an elf maiden from Lothlórien whose name is Lyrathòr. - Glorfindel looked curiously at him, and suddenly he was thoughtful.

- I do - he answered reluctantly. - I do remember, for I fell in love with her on the moment I saw her, and her face shall never disappear from my mind. But I had to leave Lothlórien for the war. I never saw her again. Who has told you about her? Do you know her, Rasec? - he asked expectantly.
- Lyrathòr, my lord... - Rasec answered - is my mother. And I am not only your friend or companion. For you, Glorfindel the White, are my father.

Glorfindel was shocked. He opened his eyes widely and was, for a few seconds, breathless. He did not speak. He just looked at his son surprisedly.

- She was pregnant when you left - Rasec explained. - And the man who married her afterwards, Cesar, accepted me as his son. But I am no longer son of Cesar - he paused solemnly. - I am Rasec, son of Glorfindel.

[Emowyn]

ooc: lol! :D calm down ms Greenleaf! I'm only reacting to what i read in the profile section lol!

[ms Greenleaf]

"Rasec, said Charmiana coming up behind him. "Is this true." She was sad, although Glorfindel would make a great father Charmiana knew that Rasec had loved Cesar --- if only by the way Rasec refered to him.

The situation was confusing. She did not know what to think. And because of her confusion her eyes turned stormy once again. Rasec knew his first warning should she ever hget mad at him.

OOC-Okay is Gold hair that uncommen for elves cause my character also hasd Gold hair... any hoo Its not that I do not think that Orlando Bloom is unatractive or anything it is onlt that I donot feel he belongs especially because if I am not mistaken he has already left ME. though I may be wrong. Oh and I guess Glorfindel is not as perfect as we thought...:eek:

[Maeglin]

OOC: ummm I'm not really sure but I don't think its all that common. Otherwise why would Tolkien have bothered calling "Glorfindel the Golden-haired"? And where is all this Legolas stuff coming from? I have no idea what you guys are talking about.

[ms Greenleaf]

OOC Just Emoyen's greeting for legolas Lover...

[Nefmariel]

OOC: this is getting quite confusing

IC: Hearing this news about Rasec and Glorfindel, Nefmariel takes a few steps in that direction but decides better of it.

[Earendil]

"i knew there was something special in your eyes...the light of Glorfindel...it is a great blessing that you are reunited..." Earendil smiled looking into Glorfindel's eyes...and then she turned and continued on with feeding Pellerion..."i would like to take Pellerion for a ride...he grows restless i will be back before the night ends...and i shall not go far..." and Earendil mounted her horse and set off at a gallop...

[Rasec]

OOC: I am waiting for a post of Glorfindel with his reactions. Then I will post again. Thank you :)

'Rasec, son of Glorfindel.

[LegolasLuver]

OOC: Sorry it took so long to post

IC: "yes my good Sir.. This is the Leaf of Mirkwood... and I do bare it for Legolas.. For i am Lailonniel... Princess of Mirkwood*

[Emowyn]

"Then I know how much you must grieve to have him dwelling in the grey relem." He placed a hand on her shoulder, "I'm sorry you are parted so, and I bow before you Princess of Mirkwood. My own sister, Emowyn, it the Blesed of that land. You both have alot in common."

[Isal Celebalda]

Isal saw and heard the conversation between Glorfindel the White and Rasec the Dawnstar. However, not knowing whether the occasion was private, and not sure whether it was a happy or sad moment, Isal decided to stay out of it and go for a walk. He did not want to get involved until something was said of the situation publicly, if at all.

[Tuilin]

Hoofsteps can be heard...Stopping outside of the group ,still mounted and hooded the elf speaks.
"I have been hearing and seeing you for some while..." Awaiting a reaction she sits silent and unmoving.

[Bethelarien]

Bethelarien joined Isal on his walk, wanting to get away from the confusion of the group for a while. For some reason, she was not as surprised by the news as most were, for she had somehow felt that something was different about Rasec.Interesting, though, she thought. And then her mind wandered as she and Isal walked hand in hand in the quiet surroundings.

OOC: I had started to guess, from the hints that Rasec was dropping. How cool!

[LegolasLuver]

OOC: Emowyn that last statemet was kinda confusing... so are you my brother????

[Emowyn]

ooc: lol, not that I know of... It's just my char. he's really close to his sister Emowyn and that was just my way of showing that he was thinking about her. Sorry I need to make this stuff clearer.

[Maeglin]

OOC: Sorry I haven't posted everyone I've been really busy.

IC: "I have a son!" Glorfindel exclaimed, "this is great news, my legacy will be carried on after I leave Middle-Earth! Rasec, son of Glorfindel, it has a nice ring to it." Glorfindel smiled and embraced his son, "may we never be parted again my son. Radagast isn't this wonderful?" He said to the Wizard.
"It is wonderful indeed," said Radagast, "although I knew already, and I swore to his mother that I would never reveal the secret, but it seems it has been discovered now, so there is no point in denying it."
Glorfindel spoke again, "Tell me son, what ever became of your mother? For I loved her deeply, more than anything else in the world."

[LegolasLuver]

OOC:ok o get it now... i was just a little confused

[Frodorocks]

Lhunsoroniel sees a stranger, sitting on her mount at the edge of the group. She goes over to greet the newcomer. "Welcome! How did you happen apon meeting our company?"

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana left Rasec's side, this conversation was personnal.

[Nefmariel]

OOC: I'm sorry to many RPG's to keep up with sorry but I have to quit this particular RPG sorry, good luck.-Nef

[Earendil]

Earendil soon returned and looked at the hooded elf and rode over to her. "hello i am Earendil, welcome to our quest..." and she dismounted her horse and made a fire and then she sat down with the glow of the fire upon her face she smiled up at Glorfindel and Rasec and how glad she was that they were now together...and she began to play her flute for it was a joyous occasion.

[Eirien]

Eirien greeted the new one and brought the elf to sit by the fire with Earendil so she wouldn't feel left out. As they listend to Earendil's flute Eirien felt comforted in someway. "That tune..... I have heard it before and it sounds so familiar. What is it called Earendil?For it comforts me so."

[LegolasLuver]

"upon meeting your company... Well i was wandering and i happen to see you all.... i watched you for a while and you all seemed like a friendly group so i decided to see if i could join you"

[Bethelarien]

Bethelarien looked at the newcomer, who was already familiar to her, and smiled.

"You are most welcome among us, Lailonniel, Princess of Mirkwood."

[Rasec]

Rasec was smiling. He could not hide the happiness he was feeling within his heart. There was a breeze passing by the camp of the company, and the currently famous golden hair of Rasec was floating gently with the air.

- Lyrathòr still dwells in Lothlórien - Rasec answered. - It was she who told me you are my father. In fact, she did not tell me your name, but she told me to think of a character of mine that I did not inherited from her and from Cesar. I found out it was the hair through a comment of Charmiana - he paused, looking excitedly at his father. - Then I supposed my father was you and I was right, my lord.

Glorfindel did not answer, but they hugged each other once again, and they both felt comforted. The elves of the company, that were surrounding them, clapped their hands and smiled. A tear of amazement fell from Rasec's eye.

After that, they all sat around the fire. Rasec welcomed the two elves who had recently joined them, and immediately looked inside their minds, testing them and trying to find out if they were impostors. But nothing he found, and he was rather tired, so he left it for the next day. The company spent the whole night singing elvish songs and talking about the new family that was discovered. Rasec and Glorfindel did not sing, for they had much to speak one with the other.

[Tuilin]

Tuilin felt that she could rest in peace with this company and could finnaly relax.
She understood that a lot had happened to the strange company lately...

[LegolasLuver]

"thank you Beth" i say returning the smile

[ms Greenleaf]

When the conversation came to an end between Glorfindel and Rasec Charmiana walked up behind the pair, putting aan arm around each she said "I am haappy for you both." But wondered what Rasec was feeling...

[Earendil]

as the company started to sleep Earendil sat up and kept watch and changing the melody of her flute to a more relaxing melody...and so she watch the beautiful moon and stars...

[Frodorocks]

High in the boughs of a tree, Lhunsoroniel listened to the beautiful melody drifting up from far below and watched the glimmering stars. She slowly fell asleep but she kept herself tense and alert, just in case.

[Eirien]

Eirien lay in rest watching the stars.Sheard a little grumbling noise and was alert but soon realized it was her stomach and started to laugh inside her head. She turned to her pack and took out a peice of lembas bread.She took about two bites and was imediatley full.Eirien looked over at Earendil, who looked a little lonesome, and went over to keep her company and help watch. "would you like some bread Earendil? You must be famished, I haven't seen you eat for a while."

[Earendil]

"no i am fine but thankyou...how is it back in Mrikwood i mean your life....did you have someone to love i haven't seen you mention anyone or that you hold your heart for...but then again you are young..." and Earendil smiled at Eirien as she thought about her answer...

[LegolasLuver]

*i sat up in the branch of a tree... half awak half asleep..... I'm careully keeping watch and keeping my body prepared for attack if there is any at all*

[Earendil]

OOC: hey legolasluver you should post in the 3rd person you just posted in 1st person thanx!:D

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana stared at the stars and let her mind wander into those deep questions; of sun and light and being of Earth and dark and the end.

[LegolasLuver]

OOC: ok i'll try, but i may forget to lol :rolleyes:

[Eirien]

" Well Earendil there was one elf at one time" Eirien said as she looked down at her feet." But he is gone now, for he was killed in battle some time ago.He used to hum a tune to me when i was tense ,that of which was much like the tune you were playing yesterday on your flute.Sometimes I look up at the stars and see the brightest one twinkle and i know its him watching over me from the sky."

[ms Greenleaf]

"Do not look sad," said charmiana coming up behind Eiren, "For you will yet meet again. Now I beleive we must be off for indead it was morning once again.

[Earendil]

"i heard of this tune long ago...on my travels through your forests of Mirkwood and i could hear the trees whispering it...perhaps its him that i heard...he shall come back to you..." and Earendil smiled at Eirien and handed her a carving she had made for her...it read upon it..."keep hope and live all your days on your feet" and for a second Eirien thought she had seen it glow a blue shade then return back to normal and Eirien looked up at Earendil who was saddling her horse Pellerion...

[ms Greenleaf]

Then the group set out once again. Riding in to the sunrise, with some troubles laid to waste...but not all.

[Emowyn]

ooc: sorry I haven't posted!

Emoduil stood alittle way off from the company with Rhonabwy. As he stroked the horses soft nose, he couldn't help but feel that he was an outsider to the rest of the group.

[Frodorocks]

Lhunsoroniel walked over to where Emoduil was with his horse. "Did you really spend many years in Rohan? (OOC: I think I remember you saying something about that) What was it like riding with the horse lord?":) She smiled at him, waiting for the answer.

[Emowyn]

Emoduil smiled at the maiden.
"Indeed, many years infact. I have seen the births and passings of many kings of that land. Their horses a fast and well bred, their land rolling and beautiful.." He sighed sorrowfuly, "It is indeed a great country..."

[Frodorocks]

" It truly does sound beautiful. I'm sad to say that I've never seen that land before. Maybe when all of this is over, I'll travel to Rohan before going home to Mirkwood."

[Rasec]

Rasec was riding on his horse beside a lake of clear water. He looked at his face on the surface of the water and stared at himself for a long time, thinking about his false father, the dream with his mother and his, now found, real father. He admired his face as being a face of a prince, for now he felt this way. "Rasec, son of Glorfindel" - he thought. "Son of Glorfindel - he repeated. "Now my name sounds better". And then he smiled and went back to the company.

[Earendil]

"you are of great fortune Rasec son of Glorfindel...to have someone so wise for a father..." Earendil said to Rasec before she rode ahead...she could feel a sudden chill and her spirits drop for no apparent reason many troubles lay ahead but she decided to keep it to herself....

[Emowyn]

Emoduil strokes his horses neck thoughtfully. He turns to the lady,
"Maybe you could ride with me to Rohan, for I will be returning there when this is over and company would be greatly accepted."

[Rasec]

The colour of the sky was starting to go darker. The air of the crepuscule was close. The company was riding fast towards the East. Charmiana was riding on the left side of Rasec, while Glorfindel and Radagast were riding on his right side. Earendil was next to Charmiana, and the rest of the company was following behind.

Rasec was tormented with an unanswered question. "When will Glorfindel leave Middle-Earth? - he thought. "When will my father leave me? I much desire he could stay with me, supporting me and replacing the time we lost apart". Then he gently looked at his father and his father looked back at him. They both knew that one day they would have to part, but they did not want to think about it that moment. They were happier than they had ever been before.

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana noticed a small dark cloud over Rasec;s smiling face. "Maybe he will not leave you now that he knows of you, by the way what exactly happened to your mother?"

[Maeglin]

Glorfindel rode along beside Radagast and Rasec, after a while he dropped to the back of the company with Radagast beside him so they could take council together as to what the next move against the enemy would be.

[Eirien]

Eirien rode on with the others in deep thought. She thought about all that has happened and all the injuries. And with thinking about all this it makes this journey seem like it has lasted so long, yet it seems she hasn't been with the group for that long.

[Rasec]

- What do you mean, Charmiana, my lady? - Rasec asked. - My mother Lyrathòr still dwells in Lothlórien, if that is what you want to know.

Having said that, Rasec looked desperatly at his right side and saw that his father and the Wizard were not there. He then looked behind the company and saw them a little distant apart, talking about something privately. He thought about joining them, for now he an estimated person for Glorfindel, but he decided not to do so. He was still the same elf, and he was not as powerful as his father yet, so he continued riding with the company.

[ms Greenleaf]

I asked because O think that Glorfindel might want to meet her again...though thhat may be complicated. Of course we have ot live through this for it to matter.

[Earendil]

"the great Lyrathòr...i have only the honor of meeting her only once...but her presence will alwyas be with me..." and Earendil smiled at Rasec and looking back also saw Glorfindel and Radagast talking privately...Earendil still felt that chill adn for a moment almost told Rasec but decided not to bother him with burdens until it was needed...she looked into the distance with worry....

[Bethelarien]

Bethelarien rode silently among her companions, listening only and saying nothing, taking everything in. Suddenly she shivered. The air seemed to have a deathly chill in it, and it frightened her. She glanced around, trying to see if anyone else had noticed, but she could not catch anyone's eye. So she merely continued on in silence, though she brought her right hand up to her neck, to the pendant she wore, and then covered her right hand with her left.

[Isal Celebalda]

Riding with Bethelarien, Isal felt her shiver. He good feel the warm breeze, and so he knew it was not because of air temperature. Isal had always been a happy, lively person and had never been affectected by doubt or worry, and so no charms or evil had every caused him to shiver like that. He whispered to Beth, "What is wrong, my love?"