Book 5: Act 1 - Those Who Tarry No Longer

Muskrat · Post by **Muskrat** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:40 pm

Varuthil bows to Legolas before sitting down. "Yes, my prince, we have some experience in traveling over much of Wilderland." She looks at the two elves dressed for travel with some curiosity, but leaves it to the prince to explain their presence and his purpose.

Blubbo_Baggins · Post by **Blubbo_Baggins** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:49 pm

Finn bows before the Prince of the Woodland Realm. "<Sindar> Thank you for your welcome, Prince Legolas." He switches to Westron. "I speak a little Sindar, for my father and I have worked with your Raft Elves for many years. I and my servant Tom are at your service."

Post by **Vardaen** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 3:40 pm

Legolas folds his hand together, "I am glad to hear that Varuthil. It is said you have been wandering in the Vale for some time. With that experience, and your efforts to help the Woodman at my father's side against the Orcs last year, I have decided to call on you for a task." He looks to Finn, "You speak it well for an Edain, keep practicing. I would ask that you and your page assist me as well, as friend and traveling companion of Varuthil."

He then speaks to both of you more directly, "I have an errand to travel through Mirkwood to the West, in escort of an other, and it is my desire that you travel with me, and assist me as you may."

Muskrat · Post by **Muskrat** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:42 pm

Varuthil eyes widened slightly in surprise before she says, "It would be an honor to accompany you, your grace. May I ask where you wish to travel to and who else we will be escorting?"

Blubbo_Baggins · Post by **Blubbo_Baggins** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:45 pm

Finn is also surprised at Legolas' words. "We are honored, Prince of the Realm; such humble folk as we are have little to offer, but all that I and my page have, we put in your service."

Post by **Vardaen** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:34 pm

"I am glad to have you, such experienced travelers and warriors too, for I have heard your stories and songs about your exploits. So too has our charge. Ah, here she is now, I shall let her explain more."

The door opens, after Legolas comments, as if he could see through the door and knew she was there.

She wears a gown of shimmering white and cloud-grey silks. Her face is hidden by a grey veil, but her arms are adorned with silver bracelets, and upon her finger a ring glimmers with its own inner light. She must be one of the Noldor, of whom but a few remain in Middle-earth. The pair, her and Legolas, spend a few moments greeting one another in the Ancient Tongue.

She then turns to you, her light and radiance as a Noldor of Valinor washes over you. “I am Irimë of the House of Gil-Galad. Elen sila lumenn’ omentielvo. I have been told that you shall be my escorts to the West so I might depart Middle-earth."

Blubbo_Baggins · Post by **Blubbo_Baggins** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:48 pm

Finn's breath catches suddenly when Irime enters the room. Her beauty rivaled all the Elves he had ever seen, even in time he spent in Rivendell that summer long ago.

He finally manages to stammer a reply, "Elen sila lumenn’ omentielvo . . . ah Elen sila thinna oennorath."
(A star shines upon the hour of our meeting . . . and a star fades from middle-earth)

Muskrat · Post by **Muskrat** » Sun Dec 20, 2015 8:39 pm

For once, Varuthil seems lost for words. She pauses while Finn makes his greeting. "Yes, we can escort you. We know Wilderland well--but I'm afraid we've never passed beyond the Misty Mountains." She looks at Legolas, wondering how far the prince intends them to escort Irime. "Your grace, we can surely take her over the Mountains and aim for Rivendell. I suspect there she will find better guides for the rest of the way to the Grey Havens."

Post by **Vardaen** » Mon Dec 21, 2015 7:28 pm

Legolas nods, replying for the lady, quickly clearing something up. "We have arranged and escort to meet us in the High Pass and take the Lady to Rivendell. You task would end once we've met those from Rivendell."

Lady Irime smiles at Finn, "You speak Sindarn very well Finnulf Wyngard. You do your people proud in this regard." She then inhales and looks past Finn, almost through him, as if seeing something far away. "Perhaps along the road I can instruct you in some other phrases." She then turns to Legolas and in Quenya speaks once more. Legolas nods.

The Prince motions at the door, "Meet us at the gates in one hour then. We leave at once."

Blubbo_Baggins · Post by **Blubbo_Baggins** » Mon Dec 21, 2015 7:33 pm

Finn is fairly awestruck at the compliments he receives from Lady Irime. "You do me too much honor. But to receive instruction on the road would be delightful. A correction of my language ability from you Lady would be better than a compliment from Kings."

He nods at Legolas to confirm he and Tom's willingness to leave at once, then looks to Varuthil, to see if she has more to say or is ready to depart.

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