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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JoeNotCharles" data-source="post: 5701964" data-attributes="member: 79945">Glóin nods respectfully at Kurin, and turns his attention away from him.His gaze darkens as it falls on the elves, but when Vardolas steps forward and the light falls on his face, the old dwarf is stunned by his beauty, and the scowl melts away from his face. "The stars shine upon our meeting," Vardolas says, and Glóin's gaze goes far away.  His hand reaches up to pluck at the air beside his head, as if the stars are floating there. "Kheled-zâram," he mutters.  He turns to look at the red-bearded dwarf, who is standing in the doorway watching the proceedings."The foresight is upon me, boy," he says. "For a moment I saw the stars of Kheled-zâram, the crown of Durin reflected in still water. I shall never see it in the flesh - but I think you shall, my son. One day, I think you shall."  Glóin's son, looking awed, bows and thoughtfully withdraws.[sblock=Walking Dad]That was an allusion to a scene from The Fellowship of the Ring, when Gimli, son of Glóin, finds an ancient dwarven holy place, a still pool in the mountains which endlessly reflects a crown of stars, even in daylight.[/sblock]Glóin turns back to the Elves. "I think you for this vision, traveller," he says courteously, though without warmth.Before he can say more, the Hobnob surges forward, marvelling over the dwarf's beard.  Glóin laughs deeply, fingering its forked white ends.  "Ah, youth! What exuberance! I have not seen any of your kind since my dear friend Bilbo left us. You are from the Shire, are you not? I passed through a time or two in my younger days - a pleasant country.  I remember it well.  With luck and hard toil, I hope to make the dragon-blasted lands around here as green and pleasant in my lifetime!Ah, your eager tones have lightened a heart that has been under a heavy load these past few days. Be welcome, glady. Bilbo was the same - he kept our spirits up in the darkest hours. Do you know him?  How has dear Bilbo fared since he left us?"[sblock=OOC]I'm out of town until Wednesday morning, so I'll continue then.  At this point each of the major groups have (elves, hobbits, dwarves) have been introduced to Glóin, so dealing with him will continue smoothly unless one of the others screws it up.  You others can introduce yourself separately to try to improve your personal standing with him, or just stay silent and let the others' introductions speak for you.I just realized there's really nothing for Orin and Borin to do here, since we've established they already know him.  Sorry, guys...  It should kick into gear for you soon![/sblock]</blockquote>

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