The Dorms

[Nenya Evenstar]

It was a sunny day with a dark blue sky filled with little white balls of cloud. Birds sang in the air and flit about, flying from green tree to green tree in search of a comfortable spot to perch. Into green lawns and flowering gardens they would fly, sometimes stopping by a birdbath and sometimes stopping to eat a dainty worm who was unlucky enough to have chosen that moment to pop its head out of the dry ground. Then across neatly paved cobblestone streets the birds would fly, and up, up over halls and buildings built of a majestic white stone. On the roof of one of these buildings, a congregation of birds was meeting. The building was two stories high and showed signs of prosperity. Even though it was one of the plainer buildings in sight, it was still rich enough to be trimmed every now and then with a little snitch of gold or other precious metal. Its door, situated firmly in the middle of the long side of the rectangle-shaped building, was engraved with a few simple lines, scrolled and manipulated in meticulous patterns. A small brick walk led up to the front door from the cobblestone street. Short iron fence posts surrounded the walk and the large yard around the building, which was filled with trees and flowers of the most beautiful hue. At the base of the building and almost touching the ground could be seen small, round windows which looked as though they were peeking out of some hiding place. Though all the buildings of Heren Istarion looked as though they were made by Elves and Men of past ages, an effort had still been made to accommodate and make any hobbit students who should come feel at home. For this building was The Dorms, the place of habitation for all the students of Heren Istarion during their training period. Quite unlike any dorms that have or will ever be seen, these dorms were rich even in themselves. The pointed peak overhanging each of the orderly windows in their two rows, the gray tiled roof, the golden door knob, and the glass-paned windows all spoke of the prosperity and respect which the leaders of Heren Istarion showed towards their students. Even the green lawns which surrounded the building spoke of prosperity. Trees, flowers, gardens, bowers, birds, butterflies, stone benches, and fountains; all kinds of Elvish and ancient novelties were placed with care in that lush verdure.

One of the birds flew noisily from the roof, being disturbed from his perch by a group of people making their way towards The Dorms. The group was led by Nenya, a member of the Grand Council and a Trainer of Heren Istarion. Turning around in front of the white engraved door and gesturing towards the white stone building behind her, she said, "This is where your living quarters will be. Enjoy yourselves while you are here!" She smiled. "The gardens are placed here for your refreshment and delight. I ask only that you treat this place with respect as you are required to treat every place in this institution with respect." The huddled group of students in front of the speaking elf nodded. "You have all been set to reside on the first floor. The basement is for hobbits, should we get any, storerooms, kitchens, and staff living quarters. As we get more students you may be required to move up to the next floor. Upper classmen will dwell on the top floor. Now, this building has been furnished with three cooks, three housekeepers, and one Leader of the Dorms. The Leader of the Dorms is in charge of this building and whatever happens in it. Pay him respect!

"Now," Nenya continued, "in this building there are two large sitting rooms for study, one large dining room, and many bedrooms for your good use. Use them well! You are of course not compelled to stay here unless you feel a need to do so. You may walk about the streets of this institution anytime you like and may visit the Library to study and meet with any friends you have not been able to see. Because of the small amount of students at the moment, you are all being housed in this one dorm. In the future, students will probably become separated into separate dorms. Enjoy the privilege you have of being the first group of Heren Istarion students!" A great cheer rose from the crowd of listeners. Nenya smiled and bowed her head slightly. Then, turning to Havor Drengen, the Leader of the Dorms, she handed him a shining golden key. "Here is the key to the front door. This door is to remain unlocked at all times except for in times of war." Havor took the key and, unlocking the door, led the group of students into The Dorms.

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OOC:
Rules:
- Post the everyday happenings of your characters and their friends (at The Dorms).
- Keep all posts IC. This thread will be watched constantly for spamming and poor posts. Even here you are expected to post with good grammar and good spelling.
- Feel free to move Havor Drengen, the cooks, and the housekeepers. In the future, when we have graduates, someone may be elected to serve as the Leader of the Dorms.
- Make sure that everything which happens in this thread goes on ONLY at The Dorms. Do not post anything that happens at other buildings in this thread.
- Develop The Dorms how you want. It is your building. Make it into what you envision!
- Have fun! Make clubs, have parties, study, discuss, and talk about your classes.

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

"Are there not any rooms suitable for a Dwarf?" Dain asked Havor. The man was about to reply, but Dain cut him off saying, "Back in my homelands I would have a royal welcome and a great re--"

"Well Master Dwarf, this is not your kingdom, so you will be treated as any other student," Havor said. Dain rolled his eyes and entered the Dorms.

[Phenix]

Phenix went to a free room and unpacked his stuff. he then went out into the house to find one of the studing room,"it's probobly there every one will go once they've unpacked" he thought to him self...

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana unloaded her pack smiling thinking of a joke..

[Mablung]

Sarin entered the dorms wearily then finding his appointed room he set his bags down, and went back out into the study room sitting in one of the chairs lost in thought.

[Ecthelion]

Ecthelion looked up the biulding and sighed, he was overwhelmingly weary. He quickly unpacked and fell asleep.

[Goldberry344]

Goldberry walked into the dorms happpily, almost skipping. As soon as she had found her room, she set to work decorating it and neatening it to her liking. She hung her spare bows, daggars, and swords on the walls, carefully oiled and stowed her armor and spread up her bed. When all was done she sat on her windowsil and began to draw the campus.

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

Dain, tired of pouting of how soft his bed was (Dwarves prefer stone for beds), decided to take a walk through the Dorms. While strolling through the halls, he came across a lovely Elf-maiden; the sunlight poured through the window, giving her hair the same look as a string of bright topaz. Astounded by her beauty, Dain asked, "Fair maiden, what is your name and where do you come from? For your eyes are more radiant and beautiful than any jewel upon Middle-Earth."

He was speaking to the fair Elf woman Charmania, though he did not know her name, and awaited her introduction.

[ms Greenleaf]

Hello master dwarf it has been a long time since I have seen one of your kind---and in the company of so many elves --- but it is good that old predijuces are forgotten...I am Charmiana

[Mablung]

Restless from being sitting so long and having so many new things around him Sarin took to the halls and began to wander looking for someone or something new.

[Goldberry344]

Sighing, Goldie left her window, brushed her long, dark hair, and went to explore campus. Streching as she left her room, she ran almost directly into Sarin.

"Sorry," she muttered, "I'm not used to so many people. I'm Goldberry."

[Mablung]

"Quite alright lady Goldberry." He then bows to her "I am Sarin Skysight of the Lokar Monastary. I was simply admiring the beautiful halls and wasn't paying attention. I still have to learn my way around this campus its large and some teachers like to try and hide their classes like the Word Skills teacher."

[Goldberry344]

Goldberry smiles warmly at the monk. "What class are you in, Sarin? Or, should i say, classes."

[Mablung]

Sarin returned the smile welcoming the conversation. "Ah I am taking Hand to hand combat, Word skills, Wisdom, History of Arda,People of Arda, Races of Arda, Geography of Arda, Stealth Fighting, and Healing. Quite a full load but I have time to get adjusted as only two of them have started. So what classes are you taking and which class are you training to be?"

[Goldberry344]

"That is quite a workload. I'm taking Archery courses now, courses on shooting from the ground and from horseback. I am also taking the history, races, people and geography classes, as well as troop formations, group fighting, knife play and sword fighting from horseback." Goldie grinned, "It is odd that the first person I, a warrior, should meet here is a monk!"

[Mablung]

Laughes a bit. "Yes it is but, I'm not opposed to battle I just prefer to not use blades or fight when I do not have too. I fight to protect and no other reason for the most part. Anyway what type of warrior are you training to be just a generic one or something special like a Paladin?"

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

"Charmiana, let us go converse with our fellow peers!" Dain shouted, although the Elf stood next to him. Grabbing her by the hand, he rushed down the hall to where Goldie and Sarin stood conversing amongst themselves. "Hello my friends! My name is Dain Ironfoot, Lord of Erebor, and I will be training with you!" smiled Dain, the others looking at him oddly, but Dain continued, "I am taking the course for Mountain King, and my electives are war strategy, diplomacy, and word skills!"

The others exchanged glances with one another, and then burst into laughter, for the Dwarf was quite a talker.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie laughed. "I am Goldberry, granddaughter of Tom Bombadil. I'm taking Archery classes and knife throwing and swordfighting from horseback." Goldie looked at Charmiana, signaling that it is 'her turn'

[Phenix]

" I wonder were every body might be" Phenix tought as he walked out of teh studi room. he walked down the coridor, as he rounded a corner he saw a dwarf and three people standing on the other side of the coridor talking.

" hello fellow students, nice to finally find someone exept servants. I'm Phenix" he said

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana looked back on how strange her meeting with the dwarf had been and laughed. Truly dwarves were the most amusing people she had ever met

[Goldberry344]

"Hello, Phenix!" Goldie said warmly, glancing at the others. "Shall we stay here in the hall or shall we go somewhere?"

[ms Greenleaf]

Yes lets go to the lounge. oh my I am forgetting myself (she says mocking someone she knows and they do not) i am Charmiana for optionals i am taking sword on horse and sword dancing. Actually maybe you can help me. I would be an archr except that for an elf I am pretty lousy... what other courses might i take

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OOC i do know where to look

[Goldberry344]

"Oh, CHarmiana," Goldie exclaimed as they walked to the lounge. "The classes are to learn from! Even if you dont have your own bow you could borrow one of mine, certainly. If you're dead set against it, thought, try Paladin. I've heard that they become very well rounded. I may take that course when Archery is over."

[ms Greenleaf]

I am a horrible archer for my kind so I may have to look into Padin... are there any other courses you recommend?

[Goldberry344]

"None of the other classes are as warrior based as I would like," Goldie responded, "But I guess that depends on what you're looking for in a class."

[ms Greenleaf]

I guess if i am going to take extra courses that are warrior based I will do fine. Any other suggestions?

[Phenix]

" well you could always take assassin, thats what I'm taking..."

[Maeglin]

Glarin walked slowly into the dorms. He was tall, even for an elf, and dressed in rich garments and jewels. He thought to himself, "what was my father thinking sending me to a place like this? It is full of riff-raff that cannot compare to me." Glarin had been a very spoiled elf that was full of himself, he did not know that his father had sent him here to teach him a lesson and to humble him. Glarin walked to his room and thought to himself "what a second-class room this is, I deserve better!" He then sighed and threw his stuff down on his bed, he took his swords, daggers, knives, and spear from his pack and hung them on the wall. He then took a step out of the door and saw a dwarf, he eyed the dwarf suspiciously and with an unfriendly look, he had not forgotten the prejuidices of old. Glarin then shut his door and began doing his daily work-out before going to his studies.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie raised a black eybrow at the newcomer, then burst out laughing. "Perhaps he needs a welcoming?" she suggested, and she skipped down the hall to the room in question. Spiritedly she rapped three times at the elf's door, grinning insanely. "I love meeting new people," she explained to Dain, as the door swung open reveling a most grumpy looking elf. "HI! I'm Goldberry...I'm new here too, as a matter of fact we all are, and we're just trying to get to know people. Who are you?"

[Maeglin]

Glarin raised an eyebrow at the elf and looked suspiciously at her, he was not used to being welcomed so cheerfully, nor was he in any mood to talk or deal with visitors. "I am Glarin, son of Glorfindel," he responded, "it is nice to meet you Goldberry, but I am busy right now, perhaps we shall meet again some-time during our stay here, until then, good day to you." Glarin turned back into his room and closed the door, where he had come from he had not had many friends, he did not realize this was because he was so conceited, and he was surprised that Goldberry had talked to him....

[Mablung]

Sarin watched Goldie go to greet the newcomer then turned back to the others. "Try to take the path of Monk you need not the blade to be powerful force."

[Goldberry344]

Before the door swung totally shut, Goldie shoved her foot in the way of the door, wincing as it hit her toe, but smiling as it swung back open. "I am very persistant, as I think you will find, Glarin." Goldie grinned at the astonished elf. Following a wild instinct, Goldie walked confidently into the room. "Nice stuff you have, Glarin. You must be rich or something."

[Maeglin]

"My father is very wealthy, the sword over there, the one that has a silvery glow to it, was used by him long ago when he challenged the witch-king and prophesied his doom, it is called Glorsil. The spear is also his." Glarin said this as though the conversation were at an end and it were time for Goldie to leave, but she just stood there still. Glarin looked at her with a dumbfounded look on his face, as if what she was doing was very rude, "Is there something else you would like from me, or like to ask me? If not, then once again I say good day to you, I must be getting back to my studies." But even as he said this on the outside, something that Glarin did not understand seemed to be going on inside of him, in his heart maybe.....

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana walked in behind Goldie...I wwould noit be rude to a lady for she may prove to be more than a able aponent (the one thing Charmiana could not stand was a spoiled brat) She Glared at Glarin if he said anything insulting ---well he would not know what hit him " oh and by the way assasin suits me i might try it

[Mablung]

Sarin sighed and followed everyone else over with the new one. "Please we are only trying to be courteous in welcoming you. The Ladies Goldie and Charmiana are showing a good deal of kindness why turn it down?"

[Goldberry344]

Goldie smiled at her new friends, then skipped further into the room, leaning against the open window sill. "Very pretty weapons. Perhaps I could show you mine some day, no challenge meant, of course." Goldie grinned even wider. "Talk about a family legacy, though. You know, that makes it so that both our families helped saving middle earth. Your dad and my grandfather, Tom Bombadil. Pretty nifty. What classes are you taking?"

[Eöl]

Celebrien walked into the dorms and began unpacking his things. His sword hung on the wall with his two long blades and his bow from the forest of Nan Elmoth. He sighed and wondered how long it would be before he could use his bow properly. "An elf that never learned to shoot...sigh" he thought. His thoughts were interrupted by the sounds of an excited conversation going on down the hall. He quickly strapped his knives on and headed down the hall to check it out.

[Phenix]

Phenix stayed in the hall a his new friends walked into the newcomers room. " it might be okay for women´s to walk into a room uninvited bu for a man... I wouldn't take that chanse" he though gor him self

[ms Greenleaf]

You too cannot use a bow, I had a friend in Mirkwood, he tried to teach but it wasn't in me to learn...oh and Glarin you do have good weapons--- challenge ment unlike goldie.

[Goldberry344]

"Oh, challenge meant, I suppose. But certainly no offence. I'd love to try all of my piers at the practice courts. But still, Master Elf, I do wish to know what classes you are taking." Goldie ran an appraising eye down the length of the sword Glarin had spoken of.

[ms Greenleaf]

If you are taking the sword Glarin as your weapo here seems to imply i would love to challenge you....unless like many things and people it is only meant for show?

[Maeglin]

"It is not meant for show, Miss.....I'm sorry what is your name again? I didn't quite catch it over all of your rude comments. But anyway, if you would like to know I am taking the Paladin class, I am yet to decide upon my others. And if a challenge is meant Miss, then all you have to do is name the place, and name the time." He returned her challenging glare. He looked at the young man standing outside the room, "Well come in master Elf, everyone esle is coming in uninvited, we might as well make a day of it....."

[Phenix]

" well thank you my lord" Phenix said, no point in offending him more than the rest already had " what you al say if we keep this discussion somewere els, theise room are sertanly not built for this many people. may I suggest that we all move to the dinning room, it should be time to eat any time now. "

[Ecthelion]

Some saw Ecthelion as he exited the Dorms his sword sheathed about his waist walking in the direction of the lake.

[Maeglin]

"That is the best suggestion I've heard all day my friend, let me just clean up the mess I still have in here and put something decent on and I will be out in a moment. Now, if you'll excuse me ladies, I have to get changed." He closed the door behind them, and in a couple of minutes he emerged from the room in clean white garments decorated with silver and gold. They went on their way toward the dining hall.

[ms Greenleaf]

on her way out Charmiana replied "My name is Charmiana...oh what a lovely dress" she continues almost sincerely as Glaren grabed a silver robe and so implies they should leave.

[Maeglin]

"Well thank you for the compliment on the lovely dress, and what lovely rags you are wearing," Glarin replied with a nasty look at her and a sarcastic tone in his voice. "If ever we do follow through with that challenge, I just pray that I my hand doesn't slip or maybe I swing too quickly and cannot stop myself from following through, if that happened there might be a most unfortunate accident."

[Goldberry344]

Goldie raised an eyebrow at Glarin's clothes. "I feel like a rag doll next to you!" she exclaimed. "WAIT! I have an idea. Why not make this a formal occasion for all of us!" With that GOldie runs to her room to change her clothes to match Glarin's in elegancy.

[Mablung]

"Unfortunatly these are the only clothes I possess, so they will have to suffice." He then leaned against the wall waiting for Goldie to return so they could depart.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie ran back downstairs, wearing a dark blue gown, tight to the waist with long, flowing skirts and silver embroidery, he black hair trailing behind her. In one arm she held a fancy, men's cloak which she threw at Sarin. "Thats no exuse, sir." she smiled at him then continued, "and you'd best wash the clothes you have regularly!"

[Maeglin]

Glarin looked at Goldie with awe when she came back downstairs, and he saw that she was beautiful, but he was too tongue-tied to say any compliment right now, instead he just opened his mouth and out came the words, "very well then, if you wish to be formal, then so be it, lets go."

[Mablung]

"I can try but old habits are hard to break. You look stunning by the way anyway lets go I'm sure the food won't suit the attire, but things like that are what life is for." He then put on the cloak feeling it akwardly not quite sure what to make of it.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie laughed as she followed Glarin to the mess hall, "By regularly I mean at least once a month. And thank you!" She replied to the monk as she smoothed out her skirts with a steady hand. "Mess hall food of any kind is rarely a great feast, but we can always pretend, right?"

[Maeglin]

After hearing her Goldie's comment, Glarin said, "If ever you come to my home, you will see what a great feast is, and it really will be occasion to dress up. Perhaps when I settle in here I will not dress like this so often, but at home we always dressed nice for an important meal, and as this is the first of the term, I feel it has some significance."

[Goldberry344]

Goldie smiled at Glarin, a tone of laughter in her voice. "Call me a child if you will, but I still love to dress up. My grandfather used to tease me, telling me I was the most feminine warrior who ever lived."

[Mablung]

"I don't think I've washed these in the last year come to think of it... Oh well they still work perfectly fine. And you say your a Ranger Goldie? You don't seem the Ranger type I was under the impression they were all harsh and severe people."

[Goldberry344]

"Yes, I am a ranger. The majority of us are hardly harsh and cold, but there are a few of us who put on that sort of act to keep our reputation. I'm glad they do it, because I could never stay quiet for quite that long!"

[Eöl]

A tall Elf wearing a dark robe with silver stars on it entered the hall from his room. "Hello everyone! My name is Celebrien, may I come with you? I hope I am dressed appropriately...Oh hello Goldie, you're in my Peoples Of Arda class! You look nice tonight, is there a special occasion that I missed?"

[Mablung]

Sarin muses over that thought. "Well then maybe my friend did make it I just assumed he would kicked out with his attitude. I hope he did. Greetings Celebrien and we are all in History People and Geography together I believe anyway no we are just dressing up for the sake of it."

[Goldberry344]

"Yes, thats right," Goldie responded, "just having a bit of fun. Join us!"

[ms Greenleaf]

Unfortunatly I too am short an appropriate robe...maybe I could borrow one of your robes, Charmiana said completly seriously, what do you think is my colour'?>

[ms Greenleaf]

Glarin of course

[Eöl]

"Well, enough about Glarin's problem with conceitment, I think we should hurry up and get to the Mess Hall." He laughed, then said "I'm sure we will get some stares with how nicely we are dressed!"

[Goldberry344]

Goldie looked haughtily down her nose, "Let them stare. We are classy." Goldie could hold the look for a few more secons before she burst into giggles.

[Mablung]

Sarin looked at himself in a mirror they passed and chuckled. "Rags covered in a nice cloak. Yes I do believe indeed that stares will come our way. But the students here are limited as well, so why worry?"

[Nonix Dark]

"so these are the dorms... thanks alot" Nonix says to the man who just showed him the way here.

"Hi all... my name is Nonix and I would gladly get to know you all..."

[ms Greenleaf]

Glarin had not left the doorway so Charmiana grabbed a violet robe from his closet "DO you mind if i use this one...it is the same colour as my eyes.

[Maeglin]

"Go right ahead, my lady."

[Phenix]

Phenix turned to the man in the other side of the hall way

" well,well if it isn't my friend nonix, what brings you here? " Phenix said to him " come over here"

[Goldberry344]

"It does look quite nice on you," Goldie commented to Charmiana. "The next time, if there is one, we decide to do this, you should borrow one of my dresses, though. I have a few...as I said, I love dressing up."

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

Dain shook his head in mirth. These young warriors were full of life and joy as he had been in his youth, but his youth had been made short from his experience with Dragons. And the loss of his sons... but no matter. He would enjoy life as he had before, even if he was a hundred years older than some of them by Dwarf standards.

He said to the women, "I would love to craft a dress from stone if you would prefer!" Glee was on his face, but the others thought he was joking and laughed.

[Mablung]

Sarin laughed with the others but quickly saw Dain's confused looks and recovered. "Well I still do need my own cloak for occasions such as this you could make one of those if you wished." He then smiled feeling bad about laughing at him before.

[ms Greenleaf]

I thank you Glarin this dress is lovely. With that she twirled in a circle and then said it has been along time since I wore a dress. Her violet eyes twinkled and were even more obvious when she was in that violet dress

[Eöl]

Celebrien looked upon Charmiana in her dress "You look lovely milady! Come, let us go to the "feast"!" he said jokingly, he took her arm and they walked away with the others towards the Mess Hall.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie followed, a step or so behind Charmiana and Celbrien. "Come on, you people. Fashonably late is drawing to a close!"

[Maeglin]

"You are quite right, my lady. Well, here we are, and all looking quite foolish compared to everyone else."

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

Muttering under his breath, Dain followed the crazy youths to the Mess Hall and sat down alone for he did not want to impede the young warriors in there mirth.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie laughed, "My dearest Glarin! I live to look foolish, but the art of doing so is precise. We must look diginified as we look foolish! Then no one dares to laugh or mock!" Goldie stood taller than before, shoulders back, looking quite regal as she walked into the dining hall.

[Maeglin]

Not needing to act, Glarin walked into the dining hall next to Goldie with his usual dignified stance.

[Mablung]

Sarin walks in with Dain and whispered to him. "Tis a gift to be as young as they. I didn't think I was that old before I came here."

[Goldberry344]

Goldie looked about, and saw an empty end of a table. "Lets sit there," she suggested to the other as she headed over.

[Maeglin]

"Yes ma'am, whatever you say." Glarin said jokingly as he walked over with her.

[ms Greenleaf]

What a gentle man you are Celebran...If we are going in insuch a fashion I think it only fitting that Glarin and Goldberry follow suit

[Goldberry344]

Goldie tilted her head to the right in elegant confusion. "What do you mean, Charmiana?"

[Mablung]

Sarin grins and holds him arm out for Dain to take. "What no? Oh fine then." He laughes lightly and goes down to the table with the others.

[ms Greenleaf]

Sarin understands me perfectly and with that Charmiana and Celebrien holding their heads up high (maybe in a slight imitation of Glarin )walk to the table,.

[lossenandunewen]

Lossenandunewen proudly walked into the dorm, silent but beautiful in her ways. Her red hair tied neatly behind her, her pale eyes decieving her youth. She quietly walked to the corner of the room and sat down, as she was still a stranger here and had not made any friends yet. She watched the other interact, with a quiet awe. Socialization was never a strong part for her, but she was here to learn.

[Mablung]

Sarin quickly spotted the nervous looking girl looking on. Not wanting to be a stranger he walked over to her and bowed. "Hello I am Sarin Skysight a monk by trade." Then after straightening up with a smile. "And who might you be."

[lossenandunewen]

"Hello Sarin Skysight, I am Lossenandunewen, woodelf of Mirkwood. But if that is too difficult for you tongue you may call me Ewen"

She answered, her head up proud. She was please to meet new people.

"I am quite new to this. What classes are you taking master Sarin?"

[Rasec]

Rasec arrived at the building supposed to be The Dorms. But he was not sure of it. He contemplated the beauty of the building for a while and then entered through the tall golden door. There he found himself walking on a long and large corridor, full of doors on both sides. While looking for some body to ask for a room, one of the doors on the right side opened and a fair elf came out.

- Greetings, newcomer - he said. - I am Glarin, one of the students. Are you looking for a room?
- Greetings, Lord Glarin - Rasec answered. - I am indeed looking for a room, if this is really The Dorms.
- Yes, it is. And there is place for you in the room I live in. Would you like to see the room?
- Of course. I would be delighted to.

Glarin led him through the door of the room. It seemed to be very comfortable and the decoration was indeed beautiful and harmonious.
- I will definitely stay here. Thank you for your help, Lord Glarin.
- You are welcome, Lord ...?
- I am Rasec, my lord. Rasec Dawnstar.

[Mablung]

"No I can pronounce Lossenandunewen just fine thought I may call you Ewen if I need to get your attention rapidly for something. My name isn't too long but you may still shorten it if you wish. Anyway I will be taking Hand to hand combat, Word skills,Wisdom, History of Arda, People of Arda, Races of Arda, Geography of Arda, Stealth Fighting, and healing. and as I said I am studying to be a monk, but Im rambling again please tell me of yourself."

[lossenandunewen]

"A monk? Why that indeed is a noble future! I'm in a few of the same classes as you, the history, geography, and such of Arda. I'm also enrolled in archery." Lossenandunewen told Sarin.
"I hope the rest of the students here are as friendly as you are. But I do grow weary, and how I love to view the sun set. I will see you later."

And with that, Lossenandunewen turned and walked out of the dorms towards the trees where she stood and watched the sun set.

[Mablung]

Sarin bowed after her. "Until next time then." Sarin then walked out of the building then climbed up and sat on the roof of the dorms and watched the sun set as well.

[Goldberry344]

Having finished her diner long ago, Goldie rose from the table. "I'd best be off," she explained to her peirs, "Tomorrow will be a long day, and it will take me a least an hour to undo this bodice. Good night." Goldie bowed slightly, in joke and left the dining hall.

[Maeglin]

Glarin, exhausted just from the day's conversations and his trip to this place, wished the others good night and went off to his room, as soon as he lay down he fell asleep.

[lossenandunewen]

Lossenandunewen re-entered the dorms when the sun was completely gone. She silently walked down the hall towards her room, and saw the room next to her. The door was ajar, and she heard strange whispering from inside. She stood for a minute, then decided eavesdropping is not an honourable thing to do. She walked to the next door, went inside and sat on the bed, taking out a piece of literature. She read for most of the rest of the night.

[Eöl]

Celebrien wiped his mouth, then said to his new friends "Goodnight everyone, I am going for a walk and will see you all tomorrow." He left the dining room and wandered beneath the stars for several hours before finally turning in for the night.

[Rasec]

Rasec went to sleep as soon as he finished to eat alone in his room. Glarin came back after the diner, wished him good night and got to sleep quickly. The next morning, Rasec and Glarin woke up at almost the same time and they went together to have breakfast. While they ate, they spoke of many things, and the wisdom of Rasec was neither greater nor smaller than the wisdom of his new companion, for both could discuss about the same things at the same level of knowledge. After breakfast, they went outside to the garden to breathe some pure air.

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana after hearing how long it took Goldie to get out of her robe was very glad she had borrowed one of Glarins dressis...of course when he told him this he justed blushed and muttered "it s not a dress." Charmiana of course then asked why it was purple and he replied "maybe I like that colour" and stalked off to talk to GOldie.

[lossenandunewen]

Lossenandunewen awoke with a start, her grey eyes twinkling. She hummed to herself as she dressed, and strode outside just in time for the sun to rise.

"oh beauty."

She returned inside and went to the mess hall, where she noticed she had been the only one up at the time. She ate a quick breakfast, and decided to return outside. She leaped gracefully into a tree and sat on the thickest branch, comfortably above everyone else where she took her role as an observer.

[Maeglin]

OOC: oooh that was evil Charmiana, are you tryin to make my character into a homosexual or something?:confused: :D

[lossenandunewen]

OOC: psst, i think she likes you shhh :D

[ms Greenleaf]

NO and NO!! I was justy bothering my little brother on why he would not want to where pink and purple...I mean I wear green and blue right, what weird double standards there are for guys....I am sorry Idid not think you would takeit that way...wellI can delete it if you like.

[Mablung]

Sarin stayed on the roof through out the whole night staring at the stars meditating and what not. As he saw the other students rise he jumped off the roof. Then noticing he still had the cloak on he walked to Goldie's room and hung it on the door knob then walked off too breakfast waving to Lossenandunwen in her tree.

[Maeglin]

OOC: nahh you can leave it, I don't mind much.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie woke up, got dressed and began her morning exercizes. When she had finished, she opened the door to find her peers when she saw te returned cloak. She took the cloak off the door hung it up and went to the common room.

[gilgalad]

gilgalad popped his head into the common room just to let everyone know he had gotten a dorm room and would be hopefully seeing everyone around.

[lossenandunewen]

"Hello Gilgalad! it's great to see you here. I also have a room, it can get quite chaotic here, but it's still very amusing."

[gilgalad]

"well amusing is okay with me. I like to have a bit of craic" *winks* " it's when things get boring that i start poking things with aeglos"

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana snuck up behind Giligad "nbboooo". He jumped "hello I am Charmiana ... I see you have gotten yourself a room as I recommenedeed

[gilgalad]

gilgalad jumped at least 14 feet into the air and, face bright red brandished his mighty spear in a threatening manner. His facial expression began to contort, and that which was first a glare became a wide grin before asking charmina, "How are oo keepin'?"

[Eöl]

Celebrien entered the room stretching and yawning. "Hello everyone, how's everything going? And when is breakfast, I'm starved!" He then flopped down in a chair.

[Mablung]

Sarin walked into the dorms from People of Arda and sat down across from Lossenandunwen. "Earlier you mentioned your home where is that if you don't mind my asking."

[lossenandunewen]

"I lived in the northernmost point of Mirkwood. Indeed the coldest, but the most beautiful. It had rivers and lakes the like of which none have ever seen. It was, and still is, the most beautiful place i've been in my years of travel. Where are you from?"

She turned to face him.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie popped her head into the common room. "Good morning all!" she said, cheerfully.

[Maeglin]

Glarin woke up and went into the common room, he didn't bother to make himself look pretty so he was tousle-haired and not looking so high and mighty like he usually did.
"Good morning everyone," he said, though maybe not as cheerfully as everyone else had said it.

[lossenandunewen]

"Rough celebration last night?"

Lossenandunewen called out above the noise of the eating students. A few laughed, but Lossenandunewen didn't understand why, she was being serious.

[Mablung]

Sarin restrained his laugh after seeing she was serious to be polite. Then answered her question quickly as he couldn't hold it in anymore. "I was born in the great watch tower of Minas Tirith. The grandest city I have ever seen. The forests must be nice I have never seen or been to one as large as Mirkwood I have only heard of the tales and always wished to visit it. Maybe after I am finished here I may visit that or maybe Lothlorien for I have heard grand tales from there as well. Tis my simple dream. Anyway here comes Glarin lets see if we can't introduce you now."

[Goldberry344]

"Rough?" Goldie exclaimed, "It took me an hour to figure out the ties for my dress were in the back, not the front. Oh, I hate mornings sometimes."

[ms Greenleaf]

Dresses bah humbug...robes all the way. They are easy to get off and on and they have NO bows!!! Besides they come in very nice clours ---eh Glarin.

[Rasec]

Rasec woke up and immediately went to the common room, where every body ws eating and talking. There he found Glarin almost at the top of the table and he sat down on a free chair beside him.

- Good morning, my lord - said Rasec. - How is the breakfast today?

Glarin was swallowing something, so he did not answer, just nodded to Rasec. He understood what he meant and smiled gracefully.

[gilgalad]

gilgalad walked silently into the common room. Without speaking he went straight over to Glarin and tapped him on the shoulder. Glarin looked up and saw that gilgalad was motioning for him to follow him away from the noise and bustle of the table. They walked over to an out of the way corner.
gilgalad looked him in the eye and handed him back his daggars. Glarin took them without comment, waiting to see what gilgalad had to say.

"I think the time has come for us to stop the fussing and the feuding, Glarin," he began. "I apoligise for my purile behavior and now ask that it be placed in the past, where it belongs."

Slowly, he extended his arm in a gesture of friendship. Glarin's reaction was......

[Maeglin]

Glarin shook his hand and took back the knives, "Thank you, I agree that this is something that should be put aside. Indeed, if this fued were a material object of some kind, I would throw one of these knives through the heart of it." Glarin smiled at gilgalad and then went back to his room to get ready for class.

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana walked up to where the two men were apologizing. She put an arm around each and said "I guess I am the only one who can really keep a goood grudge going and oh yes Glaren I plan to." Smiling Charmiana walked away. Glaren sighed.

[gilgalad]

gilgalad cast a sidelong glance at Charmiana before telling Glarin, "You'd better keep an eye on that one."

Glarin smiled ruefully.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie stood up and stretched, yawning loudly. Then grinning she looked at the rather dull group and exclamed, "Where IS all the energy!?!"

[ms Greenleaf]

"Yes Goldie where is the energy --- you would think that with such a good grudge going on there would be more energy but no. All those two can do is sigh. I expected more of Gil-galad

[Goldberry344]

"I can sigh fairly welll to, and i tend to, quite often. Howver, these two do have me beat!"

[Mablung]

"I think its rather nice they are taking a break from the fighting. Grudges serve no purpose."

[ms Greenleaf]

Oh but they are so fun

[Aulë]

A dwarf dressed in brown then entered the dorms, and looked at the piece of paper describing his room number.
"Hmm, Room 16" he muttered to himself.
After finding his room, the dwarf started unloading all his possessions, then headed to the mess hall.

[Rasec]

- Welcome, Dwarf! - said Rasec to the newcomer. - Feel free to ask for my help at anytime.

Rasec was sitting on a chair, reading a book. He was a very good student, and that book was part of the History of Arda lessons. After reading the book at all, he stood up and took a look at the people on the Hall, looking for Glarin or Charmiana. he found none of them, so he went to speak with the dwarf.

- I forgot to introduce myself - he said. - I am Rasec Dawnstar, son of Cesar. What is your name, companion?

[Mablung]

Sarin sighed and sat back. "They may be fun Charmiana, but eventually they stop being fun. Thats never the intent, but sooner or later the words begin to hold poison and malice. Then sometimes fate makes it, so those things can never be taken back and they are the last words that hang between you forever. I learned this lesson the hard way with my brother do not make the same mistake I did."

[gilgalad]

gilgalad clapped Sarin on the back.
"Wise words friend," he said, "and if you and your brother have traversed the bridge of enmity, then I'm sure the greatest loss was his."

He looked at Charmiana.
"Don't you think friendship is more enjoyable than enmity. Enmity can be exhillarating for a time, but friendship can be inspiring for a lifetime, be that however long it may."

He then looked at the newcomer, the dwarf, and said "How 'r oo?"

[ms Greenleaf]

That may be true when it comes to those who are truly enemys but Glaren and I are not true enemys. I f he were he might not still be alive --- for though it is very hard to become a true enemy of me once you are it is very hard to stay alive. Glaren and I just mutually agree to disagree. As if to put truth top these words Charmiana put an arm around Glaren. Eh Buddy.

[Mablung]

Sarin sighed and looked at gilgalad. "Yes you are correct the greatest loss was his. His life became forfeit due to cruel circumstance and we never had a nice word between us for 2 years prior." He then looked back over at Charmiana trying to brighten up. "As long as it doesn't progress further I suppose it should be fine then eh?"

[ms Greenleaf]

What would you peopel do without me to brighten things up. Why you would think you were at school

[Goldberry344]

Goldie laughed, "We ARE at school!"

[lossenandunewen]

"Well, it is indeed nice to see those three get along. This is a peaceful breakfast. Boring, yet peaceful. I'm going to go back outside, how I feel i'm suffocating inside at times! I was meant to be outside with nature."

She stood, surveyed the room and proudly walked out of it. She climbed the same tree as earlier, and sat with a work of literature. She read well into the afternoon.

[Eöl]

OOC: That was a pretty quick day Mablung, weren't we just at breakfast?;)

Celebrien finished his breakfast, then headed for the training fields. He found a peaceful lake, with a waterfall and a rock ledge in it. He leapt lightly to the ledge, and began to go through a series of sword maneuvers.

[Mablung]

Sarin looked out at the position of the sun and decided it was time to follow Lossenandunewen's example and politely excused himself. He went outside and climbed onto his favorite place on the roof and went into a deep reflection.

ooc: I changed Celebrien so I can just come back in if we haven't progressed much by then. Also lets delete those OOC posts we should keep that to a minimum here.

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

Dain shielded his eyes from the harsh morning sun. He had been in his dorm for many days, working on his newest creation for his new friends in Heren Istarion. With him was a package, bound in leather, and a great horn of stone. He blew into the horn, summoning his companions around him, for he had gifts for them.

[Mablung]

Sarin sighed as he heard the loud noise and jumped down from the roof. He followed his ears and came to Dain still blowing his horn. To be heard he shouted "I THINK WE ALL HEAR IT!"

[lossenandunewen]

Lossenandunewen jumped at the sound of the horn. She jumped out of the tree and walked towards the area a small crowd was being to work up. They all seemed to be in good humour about the loud, startling noise so she began to relax.

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmiana snuck up behind the dwarf and in her lowest voice said" You Blew.."

[Goldberry344]

Goldie cartwheled to where Dain was standing, reeling slightly dizily when she reached him. "hrum?" she asked, before she toppled to the ground in diziness.

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

Dain looked around him, most of his comrades had gathered in a small semi-circle in front of him. He nodded in satisfaction.

"I have toiled for many days, skipping my classes and working in secret. To you, Charmania, I have fashioned this: a silver circlet, wrought with an icy jewel of sapphire. For Glarin and Goldie I have made these: two rings of mithril and ruby, in the same fashion. I have seen your infatuation, and I suggest you let these remind yourselves of each other. Lossandanduwen, for you I have made these: twin emerald daggers akin to the emeralds found in Kheled-zaram- the Mirrormere in your tongue. They remind me of you, for they are green like your kin, and sharp, simliar to your personality," he handed the items to each of his friends in turn. "Ah, do not think I have forgotten Sarin and Celebrien! For the monk I have these: sandals of dragon scales, and harder than stone. However, you will find that they allow movement with ease, and deliver a force more powerful than any footwear of Elf or Man. And for Celebrien, I have two copper fist-guards that fit over your knuckles. They will give force behind each strike as powerful as a shield strike."

[lossenandunewen]

Lossenandunewen looked down on her emerald daggers.

"This is indeed a mighty gift master dwarf. They will come in good use, I will assure you. Thank you gratefully."

She slid the daggers into her knee length leather boots. where they glowed beautifully against her white skin and navy dress. Her smile large, her eyes showing a hint of a tear in her joy.

[Mablung]

Sarin took the sandals happily. "Thank you very much Dain. These are all beautiful. I wondered where you were all that time." He then put the sandals on his feet noting they were quite comfortable. "How do they look?"

[lossenandunewen]

"Very, very... shiek." Lossenandunewen said with a smile. She showed Sarin her blades and he looked on with appreciation.

"Master Dain, I am indeed greatful, don't think me not, but why would you go to such extravagence for strangers? Is this normal? I've spent my life wandering in solitude so I don't know the ways or interaction. I am getting there though" She smiled at Sarin.

[Mablung]

"Well they may not be highly visible but those daggers look stunning when you do look at them. I can't even fathom what it would take to get these done in just a few days you are truly amazing master dwarf." Sarin then looked up at Lossenandunewen and returned the smile warmly. "As for you, don't worry we'll help you with your social skills one step at a time though you are doing marvelous so far."

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

"Well lady, as the saying goes, Dwarves are quick to make friends, and quick to lose them. We are hosiptable folk, and I especially. But do not worry about losing me as a comrade, for we are Heren Istarion, and I respect all of you for being in such a noble guild. Lossenanduwen, you especially, for your hair and fair figure reminds me of the Golden Lady, spoken of in our tales upon the Lonely Mountain," he paused, his eyes trailing into memory, "Those daggers are my finest work, next to my axe and my trusty helm, they will serve you well," Dain answered Lossenanduwen.

[Aulë]

Chokang sees a crowd of people gathering around a dwarf in the distance. Seeing this as an opportunity to make himself known in the Dorms, he walks up to the crowd and introduces himself.
"Chokang, son of Dwalin of the Iron Hills at your service," he bows, "I hope that this place is as good as it is put out to be."

[Mablung]

"Ay this is a fine place glad to meet you Chokang I am Sarin. And judging by the sun I am also late to class you must excuse me." With a quick bow to Lossenandunewen and the others he ran off.

[Eöl]

Celebrien gladly took the guards and clapped them on under his gauntlets. "These look excellent Dain, I can see there is one dwarf here who will pass the Mountain King class with flying colors!" He turned to test them on a boulder. With a slight jump and a spin he punched a deep dent in the solid rock.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie took her ring, blushing furiously. "Thank you, Dain. They are indeed beautiful." She slid the ring onto her right ring finger with ease, then bent to hug the dwarf.

[Dáin Ironfoot I]

"Ah Lord Chokang of the Iron Hills, how fares Dwalin these dark days? For he is my wife's cousin, and I would very much like to hear of him," Dain said to the Dwarf, whom was slightly shorter than Dain, but of the same stature and strength. "But do not think I have forgotten you, my friend, for these are yours: a hammer and pick from Erebor, enchanted with the fires of Mahal (Aule) Himself. Use them wisely."

After Chokang took his tools with great thanks, Dain remained outside the Dorms, waiting for the ones that had not claimed thier gifts as of yet.

[lossenandunewen]

Lossenandunewen blushed at the comparrison between her and the golden lady. She never heard a compliment of such proportions, especially after recieving such a grand gift.

"Although I would love to stay and hear of your culture and land, I must go to class aswell. But we shall converse at a more appropriate time master dwarf. I would wish to get to know you."

She turned and walked to the classes.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie gasped at the time, "It is time for class! Goodness, Anamatar will be furious." Swiftly she grabbed Glarin's hand and they ran to their Peoples of Arda class together.

[ms Greenleaf]

A circlet goes on my head right

IC Dain, I have not to compare wit this except that shich though i would gladly give a way is my burden which is unfortunetly mine to keep and so not fair in its darkness. So instead ... she kissed him on the cheek and he turned a bright purple hue.

[Goldberry344]

After her classes for the day had ended, Goldie ran back to the dorms and into the common room. She threw herself onto the couch and lay infront of the fireplace, curled up with some pillows, tired from her last class, mounted archery, which had been exhausting.

OOC: I fast forewarded to the end of the day cause there was a lack of posting...

[Maeglin]

Glarin walked in and saw Goldie stretched out on the couch, "I hope you are comfortable," he said jokingly, "especially since there is nowhere for anyone else to sit now." She sat up and he went and sat down next to her and put his arms around her, she leaned into him and relaxed, "So how were your classes today?" Glarin asked her.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie smiled and rested her head on Glarins shoulder. "Classes were ok. Archery is a killer, though! By the time I'm done training I'll have legs and arms like a man! How was your day?" Goldie lifted her head, kissed Glarin's cheek and snuggled closer, placing her head on his shoulder again.

[Maeglin]

"It was okay, Master Ingolemo is training the Paladin's harder than ever though, so I am exhausted. His expectations for us have gone up a great deal in the past weeks, the weapons we are training to use are more difficult to wield, and his tests are hell," Glarin replied to her question. "I wonder where everyone else is right now, there classes must be over by this time. Ah well, alright I'm going to finish all of the extra work I have, I'll see you at dinner." Glarin gave her a long kiss good-bye and then went off to his room.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie smiled as he left, glancing at the ring Dain had given to her, it did indeed remind her of Glarin. Lying back down Goldie fell asleep infront of the common room fire.

[lossenandunewen]

Lossenandunewen swept into the dorms. She walked straight down the halls, still damp from the lake. She stopped again, at a door that was slightly ajar, and heard whispering once again. She strained her ears to hear anything that could tell her who it was, or what was so hushed. She soon gave up and walked to her room. She changed into some dry clothes, a deep purple robe, and laid onto her bed.

[HobbitGirl]

As the sun rose on a new day, Lita Shinahn Brandybuck, a hobbit, entered the dorms of Heren Istarion. The elaborate halls were silent except for the sound of a few soft snores. Lita's unshod feet made no noise on the polished floor, but a soft clickity clickity clickity could be heard echoing in the corridors. It was the sound of Licale, Lita's little dirt-brown terrier, trotting to keep up with his mistress.

Lita found the empty room that she had been directed to and entered it. It was on the bottom floor of the building, and it had cozy, round little windows looking out at the front yard. It was a rather small room, but Lita didn't mind. Licale seemed comfortable enough in it, for as soon as he entered the little dog jumped onto the hobbit-sized bed. "Licale, get off of there," she whispered, not wanting to disturb any of the other students. The terrier obeyed and jumped off, only to curl up on the rug in the middle of the room. Lita sighed. "You just love to get in my way, don't you?" she said. "Dumb dog." Lita didn't really mean this, however. As much as she loved to complain about her dog, he was really her only true friend.

Lita unpacked her things and sat on the rug petting Licale, waiting for the sun to rise.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie woke up slowly, groggily remembering that she had fallen asleep on the couch. As that thought entered her brain she lurched to awareness, jumping off the couch and running down the halls to her room, swiftly cleaning herself and changing her clothes and speedily went to work on the homework she was supposed to have done the night before. She was distracted, however, by a newcomer. Goldie went to the room next to hers and knocked on the door.

[HobbitGirl]

Goldie heard a small voice from the other side of the door respond, "Just a moment!"

Lita jumped up and began shoving Licale under her bed. "Go on, you dumb mutt, I don't know if you're even allowed to be here!" Lita whispered to her dog. "Get under there! You might get us in trouble!"

After the terrier was stowed away under the bed Lita answered the door. The young woman stooping in the low doorway smiled warmly. Lita waited for her to speak.

[Goldberry344]

"Hello!" Goldie said in a soft, but welcoming voice, "My name is Goldberry, and I noticed you're move into this room. I wondered if you needed help of any kind."

[HobbitGirl]

The hobbit smiled energetically. "Pleased to meet you, Goldberry!" the hobbit said. "My name is Lita Shinahn Brandybuck, but that has too many syllables for my liking, so you may call me Lita." She said this all fairly quickly, and Goldie was surprised at how hyperactive the hobbit was. "Thank you for your kind offer. Anytime I have questions I will be sure to go to you."

Just as Lita finished introducing herself, Licale decided he was fed up with hiding. The little dog ran out from under Lita's bed and began sniffing Goldie's ankles. "Licale! No!" the hobbit said exasperatedly. "I TOLD you to stay under the bed, you dumb dog! Now everybody's gonnaknowthatyou'rehereandwhatwillIdo?!?" The last part of Lita's scolding was said so fast that Goldie didn't know what to make of it. Licale, however, seemed to ignore the hobbit and looked up at Goldberry, wagging his little brown tail.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie's face split into a grin as she bent down to greet the dog, cooing praises in it's ear. "I'm pretty sure you're allowed to have dog's here." Goldie commented, "And you can call me Goldie, most people do."

[HobbitGirl]

Lita exhaled deeply. "What a relief," she said. "I wonder...I wonder if I can take him into my classes? Ah well, I'll worry about that one later." A smile found it's way onto her face as quickly as it had left when Licale appeared. "Goldie it is, then. So, Goldie, do you think the rest of our classmates are awake yet?"

[Maeglin]

A loud bang was heard overhead, then a yell was heard, "ahhh ****!" the voice said. Glarin had woken up and as he sat up he hit his head on the sword that was hanging on the wall and all of the other weapons had fallen down, leaving a deep gash in his forearm.

[HobbitGirl]

"That didn't sound pleasent," Lita said while looking at the ceiling. "Let's..." Lita lowered her head and saw that Goldie and Licale were already going up the stairs to see who had yelled. The hobbit blinked, closed her door, and followed after them.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie had run upstairs to find the source of the yell, and knocked on Glarin's door, the dog at her heels. "Are you ok, Glarin?" she asked in a worried tone.

Perhaps more worried than was customary to feel towards a peer, thougth Lita.

[Maeglin]

"Yes I think I'll be okay, I just need to go to the infirmary and get this taken care of," Glarin said, looking at the slash across his arm. But then he tried to get up and realized that his shelf had fallen across his leg, he tried to twist his leg out of it and there was a loud *Crack*, "that didn't feel good." Glarin said, and his ankle appeared to have been broken. "Can someone help get this off of me?"

[ms Greenleaf]

WHat a great way to start the day Glarren said Charmiana coming into the room.

[HobbitGirl]

"I'll help," Lita said, and without asking Glarin she bounded onto the foot of his bed. She began examining the shelf, which was almost twice her size. Her movements were jerky and full of energy, which made Lita remind Glarin of a squirrel. There were still a few items on the shelf. Lita picked up each item with care and grace that she had not shown before, and delicately set each item on the chair in the corner of the room before bounding back to the shelf to remove more items. Once the shelf was clear, Lita hopped off the foot of the elf's bed and grabbed the end of the shelf that was dangling off the bed. She began to tug on the massive peice of wood, but a yelp from Glarin made her stop. "Sorry! I'm sorry," she said. "Pulling it like that must be tweaking your ankle, yes? Now how, how, how to move this thing?"

[Maeglin]

"My sword," Glarin said, "Give me my sword." Lita gave him his sword, he unsheathed it, held it over his head, and brought it crashing down, slicing the shelf in 2 and getting it off of his ankle. "There," he said smiling, "that always works. When in doubt, trust your weapons."

[HobbitGirl]

"Hm," said Lita, looking at the splintered remains of the shelf strewn over the floor. "hm, yes, well, that is a solution too."

Lita whirled around to face the other person who had spoken to Glarin. "Greetings!" the hobbit said with her energetic smile. "I do not believe we have been introduced. I am Lita Shinahn Brandybuck, but you can call me Lita. And who might you be?"

[Eöl]

Hearing the loud crash of the shelf hitting the floor, Celebrien rolled off his bed and onto the floor. He sat rubbing his head, then quickly threw on some clothes and washed his face. He entered Glarin's room a few minutes later, and was surprised to see him hobbling around the room.
"Oh Glarin, that cut looks really bad! Here, I have a bandage in my pouch."
He carefully wound the bandage around Glarin's arm, then stepped back.
"There, good as new, but you should probably see the nurse about that ankle! What a great way to start the day, huh?"
Then, apparently noticing the newcomer for the first time Celebrien introduced himself.
"Hello, Mistress Hobbit, I am Celebrien of Nan Elmoth. What is your name?"

[HobbitGirl]

"Hello Celebrien! I am Lita. I would give you my full name but I belive I've said it enough times this morning." The hobbit smiled and bowed.

Lita looked up at Glarin. "Master Elf, you really should get down to the infirmary. I would help you to walk, but I do not think you will find me a useful crutch."

[Mablung]

Sarin heard the crashing and came into the room to see a very energetic Hobbit talking to everyone. "I think you'll find theres only one person here Glarin would use as a crutch, so even if you were an ogre and able to carry him the whole way it would not make a difference. Anyway I am Sarin Skysight glad to meet you."

[Aulë]

Suddenly, Chokang came barging through the door, his axe weilded high in the air, shouting something about Balrogs. When he realised what had happened though, he breathed a sigh of relief.
"You lot will be the death of me one day!" he muttered.
After putting away his axe, he noticed a new Periannath in the Dorms.
"Chokang son of Dwalin at your serviced," he bowed.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie grabbed her handkerchief and began blotting the blood off of Glarin's cut, turned to face Sarin and stuck her tongue out at him for his comment.

[Maeglin]

Glarin lauged and said "you are right Lita, you might be a little short to be a crutch for me. And what was that supposed to mean Sarin?" Glarin said grinning and winking at him. He then started to hobble out of his room with Goldie beside him, helping him walk.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie raised an eyebrow at Glarin as he tried to walk alone, then she slung her arm around his shoulder, and helped him to walk more steadily.

[ms Greenleaf]

As I said before you are not having such a good day today. By the way you are not so snotty when you are hurt in the morning. despite her harsh word Charmiana helped Goldie bring Glaren away and then left the couple once they had gotten to their destination.

[Mablung]

Sarin went and sat down lazily in the common room before jumping up and going back to his room. He had forgotten than Lossenandunewen needed some notes for a quiz. So he quickly rummaged through his things until he came upon them. Then he went to her room and knocked on the door.

[Maeglin]

"Yet you are as harsh and cold as ever when someone is hurt Charmiana, good to know you care about something besides yourself." Glarin said coldly to her.

[ms Greenleaf]

"And yet I thought you of all people would know that my bark is worse than my bite, I call a momentary truce which shalt last until we get you fixed up. And should you insult my heart again I may find it fitting to beat your head with it. Knowing even the condition that your heart is presently in. So I recommend you keep quiet. And should I ever be so wounded I myself might prefer a little dark humor to fussing." and with that she started helping Goldie with his wounds.

Goldie was quite confused on which side to be on but knowing where her heart lay Charmiana felt with a meloncholly sadness that she would not take kindly to the words she had spoken...no matter how much they resembled an apologie. "After we should study for the test"

[ms Greenleaf]

Could it be thought Charmiana that Glaren is speechless, of course that did not last long

[lossenandunewen]

Lossenandunewen heard a soft knocking at her door. She answered it to find Sarin with a handful of papers.

"I brought you the notes." He told her, and she thanked him.

"I really should begin to pay attention in class, but sometimes it's just so hard. The sun shining outside, the wind calling me to come and play. I wasn't meant for this, and there is no way i'm passing that quiz. But I enrolled for a better knowledge. I just have to learn the discipline of this. How do you do it Sarin." She said, and took the notes into her room and sat down at her desk and began to scribble her copies. He stayed at the doorway, unsure if he should sit, or leave, or come stand in the doorway. She looked up at him "You can sit you know" She said

[Mablung]

Sarin nodded and sat down on her bed since she had the only seat in the room. "If you notice I hardly do take notes we usaully end up talking, but then when he yells at us I fill them in from my own memory. It would take greater concentration then I could muster to pay attention to him. Anyway I'll help make sure you pass that quiz. We can ask eachother a few questions when you are done copying those. Thats always helped me."

[lossenandunewen]

"Oh thank you thank you thank you!!! I'm going to need the help." She finished and sat down next to him and handed him his notes.

"Just give me a few moments to look them over. I must say, my memory isn't what it used to be"

[ms Greenleaf]

OOC is thereREALLy going to be a quiz?

[Mablung]

Sarin nodded and looked through his briefly as well wanting to make sure he didn't give out bad information. "Well one thing I'm good at is waiting so take your time."

ooc: Yeah how its going to work though I have no idea.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie finished the bandaging on Glarin's cut and cut the rest of the wrapping, rolling them up and placing them back in the cupboard. She offered a hand to Glarin, "See how well you can use that, love."

[Maeglin]

OOC: Goldie the cut is on his arm, his ankle snapped, so its broken.

IC: "This will do for now," said Glarin, "I will come back to the infirmary when someone is here so I can get a crutch or something for support for walking."

[Goldberry344]

OOC: and i thought i was being all romantic...:rolleyes:

IC

"Well, if you had hurt yourself after the crack of dawn, someone might have been here to help!" Goldie teased Glarin.

[Maeglin]

"Oh I'm so sorry dear, next time I'll be sure to hurt myself in the middle of the day," Glarin said sarcastically, grinning at her.

[Goldberry344]

"It would be to your advantage, dear ," Goldie teased, "Then you wont have to put up with my unskilled treatments."

[Mablung]

Sarin looked at the sun begin to sink beneath the horizon. "Well I did say take all the time you wished, but it is getting late so we had best begin anyway." He took a moment to scan his notes quickly. "Ok who were the Aratar? Don't look at your notes either you won't get them come tommorow."

[lossenandunewen]

They studied until the stars shone bright in the sky.

"Well Sarin, I do believe I will pass now, thanks to you ofcourse!"

She smiled up at him.

"I am getting weary though. Good luck on the quiz, I do think I will pass now."

[ms Greenleaf]

Charmianawas always amazed at how easily all else could be forgotten when one was in love. They had forgotten her presence and her words...or had they...?

[Mablung]

"Your more than welcome, but I don't think it will be very hard anyway." He flashed her a smile then bowed and exited back to his own dorm. The next day after te quiz he returned to common room awaiting the others to see how they did.

[elfgirl]

Avari walked into the dorms after the quiz, but wasn't very interested in talking to anybody, so she just sat down and read her book, which she was now well-over halfway through. Then, a thought came to her. 'I wonder what I'll do when I finish this book.' She thought. Then she just shrugged, decided not to worry about it, and continued her book.

[Goldberry344]

Goldie walked into the common room slowly, her head bent over a piece of pape, she sat on the couch and continued to inspect it.

[Mablung]

Sarin saw Goldie concentrating on that small slip of paper. "Something interesting Goldie?"

[Goldberry344]

"Letter from home," Goldie replied, "Aparently things are much the same at home as they were when I left. But seeing as we're talking about my grandparents, that can still be quite intersting."

[Mablung]

Sarin nodded. "Ah yes I could imagine as much they seem like they would be interesting people. I get letters once in awhile from my Ranger friend and knight friend. But beyond that naught. Oh well I'll live I suppose."

[lossenandunewen]

Ewen entered the dorms, slightly wet. She quickly walked to her room, and then entered the common room in a deep red robe. She walked to the fireplace and sat infront of it, her gaze lost in the flames.

[Mablung]

Sarin looked over at Lossenandunewen quite taken by the color her robes turned in the light of the fire. "Flames are quite wonderful to stare at aren't they?"

[lossenandunewen]

"Very, and even more beautiful when they're helping to dry you up! It's raining outside. A sudden downpour, my other robe got soaked." She looked up. "Goldie, you got a letter! I didn't know we could get letters up here, but then again a tree or forest animal can't write a letter to me so I guess it works out well."

[Mablung]

Sarin looked over at her quizzicly. "So you have no one to write too? I thought you at least had some elf friends, but apparently I was wrong."

[ms Greenleaf]

Because of her earlier discussiin with Glaren Charmiana could not look at GLaren when he came in the room.

Did he truly hate her for her dark sense of humor?

[lossenandunewen]

"No Sarin, I wander. I travel and walk, and never stay long enough in one place to make friends. Other then here ofcourse, i'll be here for awhile. Long enough to make as many friends as I can, but once this is done I will be off again."

She wringed her red hair out onto the floor.

"I'll clean that later"

[Mablung]

Sarin watched as the puddle began to shrink. "The fire will take care of the water anyway whats the point of even learning here then if you will not use them to stay somewhere and protect it?"

[lossenandunewen]

"Who knows? There are so many places I have not yet ventured, that I plan to. I might find somewhere I wish to settle permanently, but as of right now I still haven't found it. I'm sure i'll get over my wanderings, I'm in no hurry you know. If I need protect something, then I will have this training to help me greatly. Education is not only for those who keep a permanent residence."

She looked around the room, her eyes resting on Charmiana.

"She has a dark cloud over her head. Confusion or guilt, i can't tell which. I used to be so good at that. But with my absence from civilization, my intuitive skills on other beings has shrunk, but my instincts is more correct then they ever were."

[Mablung]

Sarin looked deep into the fire. "Ah yes I understand that feeling perfectly. But it is my experience without something to fight for you don't have much." He then looked up and traced her glance to Charmiana. "I think it is a bit of both shes finally beginning to realize the implications of the fight she has going with Glarin."

[elfgirl]

"Anybody know what Quenya-Cola is?" Avari asked. Not even waiting for an answer, she said "It's a great drink!! Tell you what- Quenya-Cola's for anybody who wants one." She then set down a couple of six-packs near to where everyone was sitting, reclaimed her seat, popped open a Quenya-Cola, and continued the book.

[lossenandunewen]

"Quenya-Cola?? Well I guess there is a first for everything! Thank you Avari! By the way, I'm Ewen, I don't think we have met yet." Lossenandunewen got up and grabbed to cola's, and handed one to Sarin. She popped the top off hers, and gave it one uneasy look before she took a sip.

"This is good! A little bubbly, but good."

[Mablung]

Sarin eyed the drink suspiciously but went ahead and tried it anyway. "Yes good indeed thank you. I am Sarin by the way." He tried some more of the drink. "The bubbles are quite odd."

[ms Greenleaf]

OOc Charmaiana does NOT LOVE glaremn

Ahwell thought Charmiana it is his loss for I find myself quite amusing and she laughed out loud

[elfgirl]

"Yes, at first the bubbling taste is a bit wierd, yet you get used to it." Avari said, not even looking up from her book.

[lossenandunewen]

Lossenandunewen stuck out her tongue and starting to run her fingers on it.

"It burns a bit."

She scratched her tongue a bit more, and drank again.

[ms Greenleaf]

I quite enjoy the flavour...its perky very much unlike the group here.

[Mablung]

Sarin put the drink down and found himself some water. "Yes the burning is quite akward I will keep to the water I believe."

[elfgirl]

"Huh... It doesn't burn ME." She takes another big swig "Maybe it's just something about us elves..."

[Goldberry344]

Goldie watched the group intently before she cautiosly asked, "May I try some?"

[lossenandunewen]

"Well Avari, if you haven't noticed my pointy ears, i'm an elf aswell. Perhaps you just need to be used to it. Watch out Goldie! It has bubbles and kind of burns a bit"

Lossenandunewen took another cola and handed it to Goldie.

[Mablung]

"Well I hardly drink anything except water, so I guess my tongue is a bit less hardy than yours."

[Goldberry344]

Goldie took the cola and took a gulp, expecting something nice, despite her warnings. The taste shocked her, causing her to gasp for breath, inhaling much of the fuzzy liquid. She placed her cup on the cofee table with a bang and began coughing, tears forming in her eyes.

[Mablung]

Sarin looked at the cup then back to his water. "Told you the stuff was bad."

[lossenandunewen]

Lossenandunewen looked over at Sarin.

"Well, this has some flavour atleast." She tapped Goldie on the back, helping her cough up the drink.

"It's just something you have to get used to. Right Avari?"

[Goldberry344]

Goldie wiped her eyes as she cleared her lungs of that liquid. She slowly picked up the cup again and took a smaller sip this time, swallowing carefully. "Its not bad, when its not in your lungs!"

[Mablung]

Sarin sighed and picked the cup he was formerly drinking out of up. "Fine Ill give it another shot since everyone seems to be against me." He swallowed as much as he could smiling afterwards trying to hide the fact he hated the burning.

[Eöl]

"Well, I will try some! It doesn't sound so bad..." Celebrien took a cola, then popped it open. "Oh, I don't think it's bad, rather a nice flavor actually!"


OOC: No ms Greenleaf, we know you don't love Glaren, that's Goldie...hehehe:p

[lossenandunewen]

"Oh Sarin, you need not hurt yourself. Stick to your water. But this is the future drought of humanity. Perhaps they will call it Coke. Nevermind, I doubt anything will ever beat water. But water does worse damage in your lungs."

Lossenandunewen smiled a big, warm, dazzling smile. She placed her empty cup in the trash bin. She sat on a chair and stretched out a bit.

"It's nice, after a hard day of school and slacking off."

[Mablung]

Sarin was about to give up on it before catching sight of the lovely smile she was flashing. "No I think I'm getting used to it." He tried another one and found it wasn't as bad as before. "The slacking part I will agree with but as for the tired part I wouldn't know none of my physical classes have started yet. The most excersise I have been getting is swimming with you."

[elfgirl]

"Hey, you just have to get used to the bubbling flavor. Hm... it took me only a few seconds to get used to it, yet maybe it is an aquired taste." She now set her book down altogether, figuring that she would get no more reading in, yet not really minding. "Hey, if the ones in here run out, I have some more in my room. I stockpiled it ever since I found out about it.Which was... January. Still, you can have all the Quenya-Cola you want, any ofyou!!! I don't mind, you can get it easily."

[Eöl]

"Ha, just you wait, I am in Foot Archery, and my arms and neck are so sore! But, nonetheless, I am learning a lot! Which classes are you in Sarin, besides Geography, People and History of Arda?" Celebrien asked while stretched out on a couch in front of the fire.

[Mablung]

"Ah I am taking Hand to hand combat, Word skills, Wisdom, Diplomacy, Stealth Fighting, and Healing. Granted there aren't many physical or battle classes, but I dislike fighting when I can avoid it anyway."

[lossenandunewen]

"My archery class is giving me nice, strong muscles."

Lossenandunewen held up her arm and flexed, and tiny muscle popping up.

"Well they'll get bigger!" She exclaimed, the smile still on her face.
"I've seen you in my archery class, Celebrien. Are you enjoying it any? I haven't been able to hit the target yet, but I am continuously hitting the exact same spot just below the bullseye."

[Eöl]

"Really! That is great, I am in your Stealth Fighting and Hand-to-Hand Combat classes. Should be fun!" He remarked, then reached for his cola sitting on the table.

[elfgirl]

"Ha! We shall have more than one class together, then. I have the Arda classes, Archery, mounted Archery, hand to hand combat, stealth fighting, troup formationsand group fighting. I suppose it's getting late... Good night all." She then got up, and walked away toward her room.

[Mablung]

"Yes I don't know when they will start though which is an annoyance for me. I am already wellversed in the ways but I can always use the help. Anyway Ewen why worry about such a small miss? You will still hit your target and accomplish whatever you were trying to do which is most likely to kill someone."

[lossenandunewen]

"Well sorry to disappoint Sarin, but I would never kill unless it was absolutely necessary, or it was an orc. In which case, i've already killed a few in my toils. Hand to hand combat sounded wonderful, but i'm much better with my bow. That doesn't mean i'm weak though."

Lossenandunewen looked out the window to the stars, and realized that since the sun went down the only light in the room was from the fire. She looked at Sarin, the shadows dancing across his face, and she stopped for a second. The turned her head quickly to celebrien.

"Are your teachers rough?"

[Mablung]

"The thought never crossed my mind I myself have only killed three beings in my time, and I never intend to kill another one. I can disable, but I would never kill again. Not even an orc. For they did not choose to be what they are it simply was." Sarin sat back in his chair feeling confused about why Lossenandunewen kept avoiding eye contact he sat chewing on it in his mind.