<LOTR> The Fate of The North

[Darth Ecks]

"Well said, Master Lanwi. I mean no trouble with you Elves. We are mostly on the same side, and my kin fought along side the Elves of Mirkwood in the Battle of the Five Armies. And no Dwarf would side with the Dark Lord without disgracing his kin."

Lorin then turns to the hobbit, "As for Master Baggins, Lord Balin often told of how Master Baggins had a magic ring that could turn one invisible!"

 

[Daiymo]

"Turns one invisible? Indeed, that would an item that would be quite handy in this situation, given the path that Arador has lain out for us."

Strabo looks to Lanwi."Er..Lanwi,I have never met a wild man-forgive me, I mean no insult, that is how your folk have always been spoken of in Bree-land- but I have heard stories of the hillmen. I can only say you do not speak as I would have expected."

"Such words indeed raise my spirits. But I am still hungry." The hobbit rises again and tears another hunk of meat from the fire.

 

[Inez Hull]

Originally spoken by Strabo

"Er..Lanwi,I have never met a wild man-forgive me, I mean no insult, that is how your folk have always been spoken of in Bree-land- but I have heard stories of the hillmen. I can only say you do not speak as I would have expected."

“Aye, Lanwi you are unlike not just those of your folk that I have heard of, but also those I have crossed paths with. Although perhaps the difference is now in me also. I have past wrongs to make up for with your folk and am trying to let old hates fade. In doing such I find that my eyes are being opened."

Eidar shakes his head in wonder, "Before travelling north I had met neither Elf nor Dwarf, nor even heard of Hobbits as anything but tales. Truly these are interesting days."

 

[ColonelHardisson]

"Some call us wild; I call us free. Our history stretches back long into the past. Even the oathbreakers spoke as civilized folk, if you consult your histories. Wild does not mean stupid. We do not speak with grunts and barks amongst ourselves, and when we learn the languages of others, we try to learn them so as not to appear fools. I do not know of these others you have met, but they perhaps have spent too long in the company of orcs. I have not."

 

[Daiymo]

Swallowing his mouthful of food, Strabo says,"Please Lanwi, I meant no insult. I am truly ignorant of your people's history. But all that I have heard in the past of your folk is what has been handed down by story and song. I..I..suppose none of those stories are very flattering to your folk. But my grand aunt always said to judge people by who they are and what they do, not by the stories told by people you never met, if you follow my meaning."

Blushing slightly, the hobbit sheepishly resumes eating.

 

[ColonelHardisson]

"I saw no insult in what you or anyone has said, small sir. Many of my people have become brutes under the sway of the Dark Mountain. Some few of us remain free...but not enough, perhaps."

Lanwi brightens after a moment and then laughs. "Tidy tomb-robbers? That is an odd thing where I come from. Perhaps this is not so here. These men of the south - these corsairs - must have been the ones to so neatly stack plunder; orcs are not so civilized with the belongings of the dead. But why did they not take it all? That is the strange part of it."

Lanwi then join the Hobbit in his meal.

 

[garyh]

After hearing the group's discussion, Belegon rose from the fire and addressed Arador.

"The counsels of Elrond are wisely heeded by any who oppose the shadow," began the Dunadan. "And you speak true - Gondor would not be well served by enemies from both North and East, along with the Southrons we've often clashed with. But is it wisdom to divert attention to this northern front that may yet remain quiet while true peril does lay known to us in the land of Mordor? Should not we face one foe before turning to the next?"

After recieving his answer, Belegon turned to Lanwi. "You bear little resemblance to the wild men I have seen, hillman. Your dress is much the same as those brutes, but I can see a good heart beats in you, and your words show both wisdom and courage. I am pleased to meet one such as yourself, Lanwi, son of the hills."

 

[ColonelHardisson]

Lanwi nods to Belegon. "My thanks to you sir, but what little wisdom I have has been given to me by an old man far to the south. Now, I have said my piece - perhaps too much," he chuckles, "and now I believe I will allow the others to speak for a while."

Lanwi nods to the others, and moves to the edge of the group. He again sits on his haunches, and observes those who speak.

 

[Inez Hull]

Originally spoken by Belegon

But is it wisdom to divert attention to this northern front that may yet remain quiet while true peril does lay known to us in the land of Mordor? Should not we face one foe before turning to the next?"

"Nay Belegon, Arador has the right of this. Wisdom beyond my knowing has seen fit to group us together here. Just look around at this strange company, surely it is not without good cause that we have been summoned. I too prefer to fight the foe I can see, but I will trust Arador's judgement in this."

 

[garyh]

"Aye, Horselord," Belegon concedes, "it is not lightly a group such as this is drawn together. I will lend my aid its purpose, and hope that in this I will serve Gondor well."