Exodus
By: Alilacia
Rating: PG13
Feedback: None that I can think of. In fact, this story is pretty much entirely AU, so I doubt it. I shall let you know if there is.
Beta reader: Ying
Disclaimer:
I do not own Lord of the Rings, or anything to do with the film or books. That honour goes to Peter Jackson (et all) and J.R.R Tolkien. I have no permission what so ever to use these characters, will not receive any money for this, and I am doing this for my own enjoyment. And to pass the time between working during the day.
Note: The Characters (and concept of) Dehlfalhen and Glamferaen were created by Cassia and Siobhan and they were kind enough to let me borrow them for this story.
The story in which they were first introduced was called Siege of Dread and is posted at their Mellon Chronicles Website (go to Cassia's profile, and you'll find the link).
Again, these characters (and concept) are not mine, and if one wishes to use this (or any of the characters or concepts from the Mellon Chronicles series) email Cassia at or Siobhan.
Edit: Have also just been informed (thanks Cassia :D) that Saelons are indeed another invention of Cassia and Sio. So all the above wording applies to them as well.
Also, I am not fluent in Sindarin. Any mistakes are my own. I'm still learning -)
Summary:
"Strider, you have to understand a lot of things. There is much that I cannot tell you, much that only they can tell you. If you can find them. Only know that there was a darkness within them that they had been fighting with for so long, and when they found his body lying there..."
Events put into motion, the beginning of the end started long before it could be stopped. In all his years he had never considered what the loss of one life could have on the world, none of them had. It should have come to no surprise to him really, that when a pivotal figure was lost forever that his life was turned upside down, and nothing was the same again.
And do you know what the worst part was... it really was all his fault.
Exodus
Part Fifteen - Rivendell
It was Legolas and Estel that first crossed the stone bridge. Estel looked behind him when he realised that he and Legolas were alone.
Elladan and Elrohir had stopped just before the stone bridge, their expressions hesitant and nervous. Estel turned around, Legolas behind him. His softly spoken words were almost swallowed by the rushing waters of the Bruinen, but the elves heard him easily.
"I know your fears; I know what lies deep in your hearts." Estel stepped closer. "I know that you are afraid, afraid that all you knew will forsake you." He stood next to his brothers. Their gaze was fixed on the house that lay below them. "We do not fault you for your decision or your actions and neither will they. For I know your hearts, my brothers, the darkness did not keep you when naneth was taken and you did not let it reaffirm its hold now." Aragorn tipped his brother's chins up and looked them both in the eyes. "I love you my brothers, and no amount of orc blood, sweat or grime that covers you will ever change that."
The twins were silent for a moment, staring their brother in the eyes. They both glanced over at Legolas and then back to their brother. Seconds later, Aragorn was pulled into a hug from both sides and wrapped his arms around his brothers.
Legolas smiled, turning to walk along the stone bridge. He knew the brothers would catch up with him when they were ready. He was halfway down the steep steps when he heard the brothers start to make their way down them as well. They were talking in soft voices, not wishing to break loudly into the silence that had settled over the fair valley.
The sound of running footsteps was all the warning they had before the main doors were flung open. The twins were engulfed in a sudden hug and Aragorn stumbled back, not having expected it. Despite his shock, he smiled as hands came to grasp and steady him from behind, and he saw Glorfindel holding the two brothers tightly.
Tears were running down the elder elf's cheeks and he seemed robbed of speech.
Legolas stepped into place next to Aragorn, his hand settling on Aragorn's elbow as the two friends watched the reunion. They were not spectators for long as three sets of hands pulled them into the hug. As one, the group gradually drifted inside the house. Once inside, Glorfindel called Mudas and asked that he notify the kitchens that if there was any food left over, if they could heat it up and bring it into his balcony. Mudas complied with a smile, happy that Imladris had all its sons back once more. He had long since stopped considering the prince as just another frequent visitor and troublemaker. He was a member of this household now, whether the prince liked it or not.
Not long after, the group were sitting and eating at Glorfindel's balcony. Soft voices, laughter and song drifted out into the grounds below and the sun seemed to shine just that little bit brighter.
Legolas rubbed his eyes tiredly, but he didn't bother to stop the smile playing at his lips.
He was tired, but sleep eluded him. Any kind of real rest was out of his reach. It had not even been a day since they had arrived back and already Legolas was feeling at home.
The smile widened, but his eyes were shining with sadness. The two bright, blue stars were shining brightly in the night sky. A sign that the two long-lost sons of Rivendell had returned.
Just as exhaustion got the better of him and his eyes slipped shut, he caught a glimpse of a shooting star flying close to the twin stars.
Legolas did not even try to fight the sleep that wove its spell over him. He was content, and he felt safe. Trusting his safety to the trees that towered over him, he released the fragile hold he had on consciousness.
Rest now little prince. You shall be watched over this night.
Soothed by the voices of the trees, he shifted slightly in his sleep.
It was movement that first roused Legolas from his sleep.
Pressing himself up from the ground, he scooted backwards to rest his back fully against a tree. It was not a person that had woken him in the fair gardens of Imladris, but a small deer. Legolas smiled gently and held his hand out, waiting for the moment when the tiny creature would approach. A wet nose tentatively sniffed his fingers and then a furry body was pressed in against his leg. He murmured soothing words in Sindarin as the creature settled down even more, curling in on itself.
His smile grew fond as he looked down on the sleeping creature, as he recognised little things about it. He could still remember when Aragorn had brought in the injured deer for the first time, probably at least a generation; maybe two, before this one. He had thought that they had all been released into the woods again when they were strong enough. He knew that the female Aragorn had rescued had been pregnant with her own little ones at the time, but was not around long enough to see if they had been born. He stroked the soft head gently, not wishing to wake the young one up. Apparently, they had and they had grown up well.
Hearing voices, Legolas glanced back at the house. Elladan and Elrohir were walking out of the house, talking softly amongst themselves. He knew that Estel had been troubled by what happened, and he knew that the human would probably suffer nightmares from this. He couldn't imagine one walking away unscathed from what Aragorn had experienced. He would give the twins a day to speak with Aragorn, to allay his mind, then he would do so himself.
The movement from the house woke the small deer and it licked Legolas' hand once before running off into another part of the gardens. Legolas watched it go before he rose to his feet and joined the twins.
Aragorn awoke first, loath to move in case he woke Legolas up.
The prince had taken to sleeping in his room; both to be near to his friend and to be there should the night terrors take him hold, and clasp him tight in their fear-inducing grasp. The talk he had had with his brothers had helped a lot but some things would take a little longer to heal.
Already, it had been a week since they had all arrived back home. The twins already looked like they were putting this behind them, throwing themselves into their usual antics and trouble making. Occasionally, a sombre mood would capture them and they would disappear for a while. A few times, he and Legolas had caught the twins talking softly, serious looks on their faces. But the twins had refused to say what they were talking about.
Stepping out of the room, he walked down the stairs and along the hallways, nodding his head in greeting to the few elves he passed. He stopped briefly to talk with Mudas who was about to move into the Hall of Fire to clean before the days events. When Mudas excused himself to carry on with his work, Estel carried on walking. Breathing in the scent of his home and feeling peace settle into his heart. Opening the main door, he stepped out into the grounds, making sure the door was closed softly behind him.
The ranger walked as silently as elvenkind through the tranquil gardens of his home. He knew that the house would be all waking up soon and wished for a few more moments in solitude.
The sun had not yet cast her warmth over the fair valley. Aragorn's breath clouded before him in the slightly chilled air.
He should have been wrapped up in his bed, enjoying the calm that only sleep could provide. But it eluded him at this time.
The fading stars twinkled down from above; now reminding him of the fact that one day the light of the Eldar would vanish.
He stood still, content yet melancholy, as he watched the stars fade from view as the sun peaked over the horizon and painted the sky crimson.
A tear rolled down his cheek even as a smile spread over his lips.
Every morning, the stars gave way to the heat of the sun. Just as one day the elves would depart and leave Middle-earth in the hands of men.
But as the hours passed, so too did the sun wane under the urging of the moon. Aragorn did not hold out hope that the elves would one day return after they had left, once day reclaiming all that is theirs and bringing the starlight back.
Leaving the gardens he ascended a worn pathway up the side of the ravine and settled with his back to the gently running river behind him. The spray cooled his back and damped his hair, fighting against the sun which was trying to dry it all.
He let his legs dangle over the side of the ravine and looked down at The Last Homely House.
From here he could see his brothers come through a doorway, Glorfindel just behind them. He could not make out what they were carrying in their hands, but his breath caught as they walked up to a single tree and placed it at the base.
Bright blue flowers, another oddity, bloomed within the branches. Once, the twins had told him not to touch that tree. He had been fascinated by it as a child, and would spend hours sitting watching Lord Elrond tend to the tree with care and love. But, not once did he ever remember seeing it flower. Until now.
One day, he had overheard the twins speaking. Both were resting in the healing wing, sharing memories of better times. Times when their father had still walked among them.
The conversation had turned to the tree, with Elladan mentioning that it should not be flowering this time of year. Most of the trees were not flowering now at all, having been driven away by the slight frost that had settled in.
Aragorn had turned to walk away just as Elrohir commented that it had only started flowering the day after Elrond left the world.
He used his sleeve to wipe away a thin layer of water from his face. Legolas had just walked out of the door after Glorfindel. A smile tugged once more on the human's lips as Legolas looked up, noticed he was there, and waved.
He nodded, and waved back. Estel watched as Legolas rested his hands on Elrohir and Elladan's shoulders and then hugged Glorfindel. Pulling away, the elf hugged Elladan and Elrohir, and then made his way to the pathway.
Estel looked away from the elf just as Legolas started to climb up the steps.
There was still a small void in his heart, but the screaming feeling that something was wrong had long left him.
Yes, he thought, smiling warmly at the elf that sat down by his side. Rivendell's Lord no longer walks these shores, but she has been left in good hands. She is still watched over. Somewhere, he is still watching over us all.
The breeze picked up suddenly and Legolas' hand automatically reached up to pluck something out of the air. He scooted close to Estel and opened up his hand.
Cradled in his fingers was one of the blue flowers from the tree.
Estel moved closer as well. They both looked at it for a moment, and then Estel closed Legolas' fingers over it and clasped their hands together.
Now everything was still how he remembered it, but as the sun shone down on them and blue flowers drifted through the air, it seemed that though time had turned and nothing had really changed.
The End.
Reviews:
AM – I'm glad you liked it. For a little while I wondered if perhaps it was a little unrealistic, but I'm glad to see it works :)
Tayna - "I wonder how deep the scars 'on his heart and soul' are. It's not an experience easily forgotten." You're right, it is not an experience that is easily forgotten. But hopefully with the help of his family and friends, he will be able to :)
Thank you for the review and it's nice to see you :)
Beling – "I always just thought they were "dark" towards orcs! That they would not even recognize Estel or Legolas never entered my mind!" I wanted to try something a little different. I wanted to show that even an elf can lose all sense of themselves if the situation is right. Plus, the way I see it, after loosing their mother then their father to orcs, their sister sailing, and their brother leaving… it's a really difficult situation to be in. The right time for revenge, paying back with blood for all the pain they have been caused. Only they didn't know what it would cost them in return…
"This makes me think of the song, "Remember"." I only wish you could have seen the grin on my face when I read this. Because when I was looking through, trying to find places where I could add some lyrics to songs (I've grown to love reading song lyrics in stories, so I try to put them in mine occasionally). Well, as you'll know now I decided upon "Remember Me" by Josh Groban for the last part of this story. It was great that you recommended the same song to me for this :D
Great minds think alike :)
"I'm still pulling for Elrond's spirit (if I can't have him reborn like Glorfindel) to comfort and be with them some more." Well, he'll be there in memory, but not in spirit. As of yet, I've no plans to resurrect him like Glorfindel was.
"You brought tears to my eyes with this chapter!" –hands over tissue box-
"Elladan, as always, takes the mantle of leadership. I see him as the protector (with Elrohir as the peacemaker)." Me too. In my opinion, Elladan is the more serious of the two, and is the leader in times of crisis. Something which I've been considering for a possible sequel. It's nowhere near finished yet, just a few scenes jotted down. Don't get that excited, I have no idea where to even go with it, much less how to finish it :)
"Will Estel ever be able to forget the sight of his brother killing him?" With time, maybe. I believe that anything can be forgotten with enough time, love and rest. Hopefully now he's home with his family again, he'll get all three :)
"The scars on this little family run deep (and I count Legolas as part of the family)." Again, me too :)
"Can they all be truly healed? Well, they could if you would just bring back Lord Elrond! (LOL, sorry, I couldn't resist!)" Again, with enough time, I'm sure. Things will never be the same again, and they may never be completely back to how they were before, but they can get at least half way. LOL, they'll just have to manage without him ;)
"The promise that Legolas left with Fangorn was very nice. I enjoyed that and hope you write it." Can't promise that (also, the bunny hasn't bitten with that bit) but I was thinking of the movie where Legolas got to visit after the whole War was over, and maybe then he got the chance to see the forest up close (without any life and death distractions) and bring some light back to the trees.
Also, I love the image of Legolas with un-braided hair walking through the trees. ;) I really wish they'd shown that in the Extended Edition.
"I also greatly enjoyed the imagery of Legolas looking up at the star and singing softly as he watched over the sleeping family." It may be just me, but I can really see him doing that. Also, I could be slightly biased and just want to get him in as many scenes as possible… ;) :D
"I have to feel that Lord Elrond's light is shining down on them with love." Yup, he's there still. Some part of him will never leave.
"Wonderful work! Mae Carnen, mellon nin!" –blushes- Thank you.
Thank you so much for the reviews, and for keeping with me 'till the end. Hannon le, mellon nín.
lindahoyland – Well, I do have a small soft spot for him as well, so I don't know if I could really kill him off permanently.
Thank you for the review.
Thank you to everyone that stuck with this story to the end. Your feedback has been invaluable, helpful and cheered up a few of my lower days. Thank you so much for that, and I hope that your days are well. Namárië mellyn nín.
And now… here is a list of all the names, places, elvish etc that was used in this story. As well as some background information for all the characters that didn't make its way into the story. Not that I'm really expecting anyone to look through it all, but it might help you understand some things that may have been (or may have not been) puzzling you.
Elvish word list and meanings of names and places for "Exodus".
Elvish words.
Estellio amin - Trust me.
Estel - Hope.
Amin mela le - I love you.
Ada - Dad.
Ú-moe edhored - There is nothing to forgive.
Ion nin - My son.
Saelon - I cannot remember where the first time I came across this was, nor what the meaning is. I have taken it to mean a teacher, a tutor for a young child. I do know that sael means wise, so perhaps saelon means 'wise man' or 'wise elf', but I cannot be certain. If one reading this is certain that it was their own story that this word originated (or if indeed it is a word used by Tolkien) I would appreciate it if one would let me know, and I'll credit accordingly. Edit: I've just been informed that Saelon is another one of the many creations by Cassia and Siobhan. -grins and shakes head- I never realised that. Kudos ladies on creating something so believable, a few people think it's canon material. :D
Mellon nín - My friend. Or literally: 'friend my'
Estel Elrondion - Estel, son of Elrond.
Legolas Thranduilion - Legolas, son of Thranduil.
Imladris - Elven name for Rivendell.
Hannon le - Thank you.
Dúnadain - The men of the West. The Numenorians.
Edhored nín - Forgive me.
Saes - Please.
Ú-car dartha trî sen erui - "Do not suffer through this alone." Literally: Not-do endure through this alone.
Al, oh, al, Legolas. Saes mellon nín, ú-car nallon egor penio bo dôl ha ú-maer - "No, oh, no, Legolas. Please my friend, do not cry or place blame on your shoulders where it does not belong." Literally: No, oh, no Legolas. Please my friend, not-do cry or set blame on your head where it does not-fit.
Gwador nín - My brother. 'Gwador' in this case means sworn brothers, by bond, not by blood.
Îdh, mellon nín - Rest, my friend.
Periannath - Hobbits, halflings.
No-avorn, mellon nín, saes - "Please be fast, my friend." Literally: Be-fast, my friend, please.
Tithen-pen - Little one
Morngwaith - Dark elves. This is my own translation, based on other translations in the dictionary (i.e. Tawargwaith "forest elves").
Adan - Man
Innas togim le an i môr a le man deri vi môrgoe a can achas? - "Shall I bring you to the dark and show you what lingers in your nightmares and fuels your fears?" Literally: Will bring-I you to the dark and show you what wait in your night terrors and calls your fear?
Aearon - Ocean
Tolo, Estel, tolo dan nan ngalad. Saes, tolo dan an Imladris, ammen, gwanur. - "Come, Estel, come back to the light. Please, come back to Imladris, to us, your brothers." Literally: Come, Estel, come back to the light. Please, come back to Rivendell, toward us, your brothers."
Naneth - Mother.
Names and Places.
Names.
Strider - The name by which Aragorn is known by in the village of Bree and out in the wilds. The meaning is unknown as is the means by which he became known by it.
Aragorn - His true name, and is also a name which is rarely spoke outside of Rivendell. For none must know of the power behind that name, especially not the dark lord or his minions that reside in the darker regions of the south.
Corsairs - Viscious bands of pirates that have been fighting with Gondor for some time. They travel by the water, pillaging coastal cities and villages as they go.
Thorongil - Means 'Eagle of the Star'. Was the name that Aragorn took upon himself while he served under Ecthelion in Minas Tirith.
Glorfindel - I think it means "golden-haired". The elf in question is a resident of Imladris and has offered his services and advice to Lord Elrond for many a century. It is my opinion that Glorfindel of Gondolin (Glorfindel of Gondolin being an elf that died protecting Tuor, Idril and the rest of the Gondolindrim when the hidden city was invaded. Glorfindel died fighting a balrog in the snowy heights of Cirith Thoronath)and Glorfindel of Imladris (a seneschal, and friend, to Lord Elrond, and a warrior and defender of Imladris) are one and the same. As far as I am aware, this is not confirmed anywhere by Tolkien, but just a theory/idea that I happen to agree with. Glorfindel is a character created by Tolkien, and during the War of the Ring was the one who met Aragorn and the hobbits, and aided in Frodo's journey to Imladris (in the books).
Estel - Means "Hope". It was the name given to Aragorn, son of Arathorn, when he was brought to Imladris as a child. Lord Elrond named him thus, knowing that it was not safe for Aragorn, son of Arathorn in the world.
Legolas - Elven prince of Mirkwood. Friend to Aragorn, son of Arathorn. His name means 'Greenleaf'. Legolas spent most of his life living in the darkened trees of Mirkwood forest. There, he honed his natural skill and love for archery and was soon renowned for being one of the best archers that Middle-earth had to offer. It is unknown what events took place in Legolas' life before the War of the Ring, but some have theorised that he may have spent some of that time wandering Middle-earth, possibly with Aragorn at his side.
Lord Elrond - Half-elven lord of Rivendell. Keeper of the elven ring, Vilya. Responsible for turning Imladris into the haven it is, and well known for his decision to take in the young human child, Aragorn. In his past, Elrond had a brother - Elros. Both were given a choice, to remain half-elven or to become fully mortal. Elrond chose to become half-elven, while Elros' heart lay with the humans and he chose Mortality as his ultimate end.
Erestor - Little is known about Erestor, but most believe him to have been another well-trusted advisor to Lord Elrond. Few things are known about this elf's history.
Arwen - Daughter to Elrond. Remained in Lothlorien with her grandmother for most of her early life, until she returned to Imladris. Upon her return, she met the human man Aragorn, and the two fell in love. Their love would prove to be one of the greatest unions between men and elves, and would be a source of great joy and hardship to all those involved, especially Aragorn and Arwen.
Celebrían - Wife to Elrond. Mother to Elladan, Elrohir and Arwen. She would perhaps have been a mother to Estel as well, were it not for the fact that she sailed to the Undying Lands long before Estel was delivered to Imladris. Celebrían was attacked, perhaps even defiled, by orcs for days before she was rescued by her sons. Elrond's skill saved her, but her love for Middle-earth was gone and she could find no more joy in the forests of Imladris or Lothlorien. It was then she sailed, and is waiting for the day when she will be reunited with her family.
Mudas - Original Character. His name means "labour" or "toil". Unoriginal, yeah ;) But it's what he does during the day.
Elladan - Son of Elrond and Celebrían. Has a twin brother called Elrohir, and an adopted human brother called Estel. It is generally said that Elladan is the eldest of the twins, although there is no written evidence to support this.
Elrohir - Son of Elrond and Celebrían. Has a twin brother called Elladan, and an adopted brother called Estel. It is normally said that Elrohir is the younger of the twin, even though there is nothing to support this. When Aragorn was old enough, the twins helped train him and guide him on the path that he walked. Elrohir was also known as Aearon by his closest friends, like the Prince of Mirkwood. He was called so because he liked to spend a lot of his spare time sitting by the small lakes around Imladris, often with his brothers and friends, and they soon began to tease that he loved the waters more than his home.
Raeg - Original Character. Middle-aged slaver, with a crooked nose. Hence why he's called Raeg (Raeg means "crooked"), I'm getting really original with these names ;) His nose was broken as a young man, when he fell off his horse at high speeds. Unfortunately, there was no-one around, and he had to set it himself. He did it badly, and all further attempts to set the nose correctly have failed. He has dark hair and dull brown eyes. Not exactly an evil man, he is quite incompassionate and thinks nothing of killing those that have angered him in some small way. He listens to few, grants his trust rarely, and only really takes the advice of one man: another middle-aged man by the name of Auth.
Rûth - Original Character. His name means "anger". About thirty years of age, has a short temper and a barbed tongue. A stocky man. Does not get on with many and has no patience for any of the group that he is with. A slaver himself, he particularly does not get on well with another slaver called Parfseron, believing the young man to be too young, a waste of breathing space, and good for nothing but a verbal punching bag. He has fading black hair and blue eyes.
Parfseron - Original Character. His name means "book lover" and he is a great lover of books (I'm getting better at this ;), shown most clearly in the night he was put on watch and chose to read his books than suffer through the night hours staring out at the mountain around them. He has dark blond hair and brown eyes. The man chooses to keep to himself for the most part, but is quite close to Caryn.
Glavro - Original Character. Although not mentioned by name, this trader is young and dislikes becoming the centre of attention. When he speaks, he sometimes becomes nervous, babbling and stuttering his words. You've probably guessed, but his name means "babble". He has grey eyes and long dark blond hair, pulled back to rest against his neck with a black coloured leather tie.
Gleina - Original Character. I was very hesitant about introducing a female into this story, for fear of her turning out to be a Mary-Sue. I'm a little pleased with the way she turned out, but I don't think I'll be doing it again ; Her name means "bound" - fitting for a slaver and for a slave - and she has blonde hair and cold brown eyes. Her frame is thin and many under-estimate her. Rumour has it that she killed her former master with her bare hands, although this has not been spoken of by others, and she refuses to say anything herself. What is known, is that shortly after this, she was found by Raeg and has been in his service ever since. Unfortunately, she was killed by Legolas' arrow in a skirmish in the Mallenethuil village square.
Gwerio - Original Character. A tall thin man, with a disquieting air around him. His name means "betray" and that is exactly what he does. While the group are staying in Malenethuil, the man betrayed them to another group of men, intending to reap the rewards from their death. His plan was thwarted by Aragorn, and the man met his death in the village square at Raeg's hands.
Caryn - Original Character. His name is (apparently) the elvish translation of Karl Urban. I was running out of ideas at this point, and did entertain for a moment the idea of having the whole LOTR's cast there, but not... if you get my meaning ;) Caryn is a bright young man, with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes. He is a slaver, has been travelling with Raeg and the others for years. Although initally cautious of others, Caryn eventually opens up to most and was the one who reveals to Aragorn where this group of slavers was going and just what they were hunting. Caryn is quite close to Parfseron, and defended the young man against Raeg when Parfseron erred and Raeg wanted to take his life.
Hethu - Original Character. His name means "vague" and he is exactly that. He doesn't open up to people, and when he does, he can be annoyingly vague and not give them the information they want... unless there is something in it for him. Much to Aragorn and Legolas' dismay, but thanks to some interrogation from Legolas, the man soon reveals all. Hethu lost his wife and son in a sudden fire that swept through his village decades ago. He still remembers them, and when he can, he takes a bunch of her favourite flowers to what remains of their home. Without fail, he heads their on the anniversary of their deaths. Hethu was once involved with the rangers, joining their ranks after the rangers fought to save his family and the village. Hethu did not like, nor was he cut out for, the life of a ranger and pleaded with Halbarad to let him walk another path. Halbarad agreed, swearing Hethu to silence about all the intricate details of the rangers, and Hethu left, saying that if there was anything they needed - they could just seek him out. As thanks for trying to save his family.
Ivanneth - Original Character. Called so for the month he was born in - September. A heavy-set man, he works as a bartender in Malenethuil. He has wavy brown hair, pulled back from his face with the covering they are all required to wear in the inn. He had green eyes. He is also a fair cook, and will sometimes go back into the kitchens to help out should it be needed. This man is the one to talk to should one need information about what has been happening recently, or if you need supplies, for the man hears a lao revealed sometimes. He is also a dangerous man, with connections, for he was the one Gwerio revealled all too about the group he was travelling with.
Sogannen - Drunk. -giggles- Well, he was. Original Character.
Auth - A mysterious man. Rarely speaks to the others in the travelling party, only speaks to Raeg. His name means "apparition" which I chose because he is often like a ghost. Lingering in the sidelines, never speaking, sticking to the shadows. Only offering his voice to Raeg. Auth is a trader, Raeg's voice amongst the other side of the travelling party, and has no hair with silver eyes. Original Character.
Halbarad - Yay! Back to the official characters. :) Halbarard was a friend and advisor to Aragorn when the young heir walked amongst the rangers. Halbarad himself was a ranger from the north and aided Aragorn greatly in his journey towards becoming a man and the king of Gondor.
Brethil - Means "Beech tree". Brethil is the name of Legolas' pet eagle. Only small, but fast, Brethil is normally used by the elven prince to deliver messages when he is unable to do so. When Legolas has no need of Brethil's aid, the eagle will either spend his time sitting in the beech trees, or resting on a perch in Legolas' chambers. Original... animal? pet?
Dehlfalhen - Means "Sword of Dread" and was the name that he took upon himself when purging Imladris and the surrounding woods from orcs after his mother's treatment at the hands of the orcs. The sword he used was called "Orc Slayer".
Glamferan - Means "Bane of Orcs". Elrohir took this name upon himself when he and his brother attacked and killed every orc and foul creature they came across. This bloodshed was the result of their mother's ill-treatment at the hands of the orcs and her subsequent passing to the Undying Lands. The sword he used was called "Goblin Bane".
Places.
Minas Tirith - The large human city in the south. It was built out of stone, fanning out in a circle from a cliff of stone. It lies not far from the Great River.
Gondor - The general name for the region which the men inhabit in the south.
Mirkwood - Also known as Greenwood the Great. A large forest to the east of the Misty Mountains. In recent times, the shadow cast out from Dol Guldur has been lengthening, bringing with it many creatures such as spiders and other dark creatures that have taken residence in the trees and the forest floor. The wood elves have been fighting to stop the dark creatures from advancing close to the palace, lead by King Thranduil, ruler of Mirkwood.
Mordor - One of the darkest places in the south. Here, the air is thick and heavy and light does not penetrate. There is a dark tower which houses the great eye of Sauron and allows him to see all that transpires across Middle-earth.
Imladris - Home to the Noldor. This has long been a haven for all, but especially the heirs of Numenor. One of the most recent to be taken under the care of the elves of Imladris was a young human child named Estel. Imladris lies in a steep valley, hidden from all sides. The largest human settlement closeto Imladris is the village of Bree.
Undying Lands - The elven haven that most elves eventually travelled to from Middle-earth. Some perished in battle, while others remained in Middle-earth for their own reasons. But for the most part, all elves gave in to the call of the sea and returned to their loved ones on that distant shore.
Malenethuil - Original village. Close to the River Hoarwell, it is about five days journey from Rivendell. The village is named for the bushes that grow in the gardens of the homes and around the outskirts of the settlement. They bloom with bright yellow flowers, and only in the spring. The petals from the flowers are gathered and used to make yellow coloured garments and trinkets which are sold in the annual market every summer. Malen means "Yellow" and Ethuil means "spring". The residents for the most part are friendly, but lately groups have been appearing within the people, causing strife and small fights to break out.
Fangorn - A forest near to Isengard in the south. Home to the ents, like Treebeard. The ents are reclusive by nature and wish to have no part in whatever toils the peoples of Middle-earth are working through. This was most apparent in the War of the Ring when Merry, a hobbit from the Shire, pleaded for their help which they were loath to grant. In the end, it took some quick thinking from Pippin (another hobbit from the Shire) and a mistake of Saruman's to incite the ents into fighting in the battle of Helm's Deep and aid in the retaking of Isengard.