<LOTR> The Fate of The North

[Inez Hull]

Originally spoken by Arador

“And do not let the quiet you see now deceive you, Belegon. Not 3 months ago, two battles were fought with Nazgul only 100 yards from where we now sit. First by Gandalf the Grey and, two days later, by Aragorn - my kinsman and chieftain, and 4 halfings from the shire. The Nine are afoot and the North was their focus a short time ago."

“Nazgul? The servants of the Dark Lord?” scoffs Eidar incredulously. Then he sees the grim certainty in Arador’s face and shudders as ice runs up his spine. “Surely not”, Eidar mutters in horror, “those foul creatures were laid to rest with their master.”

 

[Daiymo]

Strabo pulls his cloak tight around him as the others talk of a Dark Lord. "Four hobbits" he mumbles, "that must have been what Pippin was talking about in his letter. There was a lot of trouble in Bree around that time."

The hobbit closes his eyes,"Oh dear..."

 

[arador359]

“Nazgul? The servants of the Dark Lord?” scoffs Eidar incredulously. Then he sees the grim certainty in Arador’s face and shudders as ice runs up his spine. “Surely not”, Eidar mutters in horror, “those foul creatures were laid to rest with their master.”

"Nay, Eidar. The Ringwraiths cannot be destroyed unless the Dark Lord himself is utterly destroyed. That has not yet come to past. The battle that ended the 2nd age saw the destruction of Sauron's body, but not his spirit. He has revealed himself again in the form of a great lidless eye and has rebuilt Barad-Dur. There is a small hope of his defeat, but until and unless that end should come to pass we must prepare for battle the like of which has not been seen in an age."

 

[Doug Justice]

"I am Ethendil of the Havens. We are indeed a strange company, yet I deem this task has been set before each of us. Long have my people strove with the Shadow. Whatever role I may have in hindering Him, I will take up in earnest."


"Nai elen silar lumenn' omentievlo."
[quenya]May a star shine on the hour of our meeting[/quenya]

 

[Mirth]

"Nay, Eidar. The Ringwraiths cannot be destroyed unless the Dark Lord himself is utterly destroyed. That has not yet come to past. The battle that ended the 2nd age saw the destruction of Sauron's body, but not his spirit. He has revealed himself again in the form of a great lidless eye and has rebuilt Barad-Dur. There is a small hope of his defeat, but until and unless that end should come to pass we must prepare for battle the like of which has not been seen in an age."

"I am afraid that what Arador claims is true," Sirandir says as he bows his head for a moment. "Dark times are upon us again. Although it seems to many here that an age has passed, for myself and Ethendil, I'm sure, it seems as though just yesterday the Witch-King had been brought down. The era of peace is all too fleeting for my tastes."

The Galadhrim turns to Ethendil, [Quenya]"Yeni ve linte yuldar avanier."[/Quenya] Years like swift draughts have passed away.

 

[arador359]

Arador nods to Sirandir in apparent understanding, then rises and addresses the group.

"Well, the company is assembled and the hour grows late. We should retire to the ruins above to rest for the evening. Tomorrow will be a day of travel and of vigilance for you all. While a single man making camp here will go largely unnoticed, a group such as this will draw the attention of many both fair and foul. From this point you should strive for stealth and cunning since you there may be unknown dangers ahead."

He turns and starts up the hill toward the summit.

 

[Inez Hull]

Originally spoken by Arador

"Well, the company is assembled and the hour grows late. We should retire to the ruins above to rest for the evening. Tomorrow will be a day of travel and of vigilance for you all. While a single man making camp here will go largely unnoticed, a group such as this will draw the attention of many both fair and foul. From this point you should strive for stealth and cunning since you there may be unknown dangers ahead."

"Perhaps then we should adopt an attitude of stealth beginning from this night. I imagine the coming nights will see us camp often without a fire, so let us make no beacon of ourselves tonight either. In my travel through Bree I sensed many an eye on me. Now that we are at our appointed meeting place I think we should do all we can to avoid prying eyes. For that matter Arador, should we slip away tonight rather than leave under day's light?"

 

[rangerjohn]

"That might well be a good idea, if it were not for two problems. One most of the servants of the dark one are active at night. Two it would not be slipping away, as not all here are used to moving quietly through the woods in the night" replies Valangil.

 

[Daiymo]

Strabo looks up at the men "Wouldn't it be wise to keep a fire, to keep away things like the..the nazgul?" he offers hopefully.

 

[ColonelHardisson]

Strabo looks up at the men "Wouldn't it be wise to keep a fire, to keep away things like the..the nazgul?" he offers hopefully.

Lanwi stirs. "I agree with the small sir. While fire may be as a beacon to some, it is a bane to many dark things, many of which can see in the dark quite well. I would rather have light to fight by than to fumble for my spear in the dark. By the light of day we can then make good time, when the dark things must go to ground."