Book 3: Chapter 2 - Into the Cold North
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Halleth says, "One of Elrond's elves leaving their hidden valley? Well then, well met if late met. I am Halleth, some of Hallec of the Rangers of the North. We have had a bitter time, escaping Carn Dum and seen many evil things along the way. But we have some good news as well--some at least among the Hill Men have come to see the powers of Angband mean them no good and seek peace with our peoples." He gestures to Essylt. "This woman means to lead them out of the darkness. And I have no doubt she can do so."
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Telurin has been shaken deeply by their experiences, but is thankful they are alive.
"Never again will I venture through the gates of Carn Dum. Nay, never further north than the mounds and lands of the Hill-folk. "
He has little more to say, and knows that Glorfindel having seen many an age, will be patient for the tale to be told him in full.
"Never again will I venture through the gates of Carn Dum. Nay, never further north than the mounds and lands of the Hill-folk. "
He has little more to say, and knows that Glorfindel having seen many an age, will be patient for the tale to be told him in full.
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Hartley, carried by the company, and now laying among the group looks and sees a bright light near him. Glorfindel pauses seeing Hartley, "A hobbit here among you?" He moves and kneels and places a hand on the chest of Hartley. "He is gravely wounded." He produces a small flask with silver threads on it and pours it into the mouth of Hartley. The warm miruvour flows through the hobbit's body and the worries and pains of his affliction fade and his body is strengthened and warmed. The little man sits up and smiles for the first time in a week under his own ability.
"I think you best tell me your tale," says Glorfindel.
"He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom." - Gandalf
J.R.R. Tolkien, Council of Elrond, The Fellowship of the Ring
J.R.R. Tolkien, Council of Elrond, The Fellowship of the Ring
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Glorfindel listens to the tale, and takes in your countenances.
“Follow me to the house of Elrond. I am sure the master of Imladris will be interested in your tales, and it seems that we are joined in our cause against the oncoming darkness. In Rivendell you will find rest, and many answers.”
Glorfindel guides the company to the Last Homely House, opening the way leading his horse Asfaloth on foot, Hartley riding atop him. The journey is a trek of approximately 400 miles south through Angmar, the Lone-lands and finally along the great East Road to Rivendell, taking almost two months in all.
The first leg, south through Angmar and the Grey Waste takes 30 days on foot; the second leg through the empty, Lone-lands takes 21 days; the last leg lasts 3 days along the Great East Road. With the benefit of the presence of Glorfindel as a Guide you make the travel without issues worthy of remembering. Along the way Hartley's wounds grow worse, then better, and by the arrival in Rivendell he's on his feet once more, but only because hobbits are made of stern stuff and willful determination.
Once in Rivendell, you and your companions are welcomed by Elrond Halfelven. For the moment, the company has slowed the progress of Angmar, and for that they you welcome to spend as long as you need in the Last Homely House, before venturing off into the world once more.
“Follow me to the house of Elrond. I am sure the master of Imladris will be interested in your tales, and it seems that we are joined in our cause against the oncoming darkness. In Rivendell you will find rest, and many answers.”
Glorfindel guides the company to the Last Homely House, opening the way leading his horse Asfaloth on foot, Hartley riding atop him. The journey is a trek of approximately 400 miles south through Angmar, the Lone-lands and finally along the great East Road to Rivendell, taking almost two months in all.
The first leg, south through Angmar and the Grey Waste takes 30 days on foot; the second leg through the empty, Lone-lands takes 21 days; the last leg lasts 3 days along the Great East Road. With the benefit of the presence of Glorfindel as a Guide you make the travel without issues worthy of remembering. Along the way Hartley's wounds grow worse, then better, and by the arrival in Rivendell he's on his feet once more, but only because hobbits are made of stern stuff and willful determination.
Once in Rivendell, you and your companions are welcomed by Elrond Halfelven. For the moment, the company has slowed the progress of Angmar, and for that they you welcome to spend as long as you need in the Last Homely House, before venturing off into the world once more.
"He that breaks a thing to find out what it is has left the path of wisdom." - Gandalf
J.R.R. Tolkien, Council of Elrond, The Fellowship of the Ring
J.R.R. Tolkien, Council of Elrond, The Fellowship of the Ring