To serve and to learn

It was with great excitement and a healthy degree of trepidation that I arrived in Celondim, long have I been eager to see more of Middle Earth.. alas that it should be with spear and shield in hand.

Greeted with open arms and formal hospitality the 'Grey Watch' have already welcomed me as their own. Lord Curugirion has been very gracious and contrite in his demeanour, I feel fortunate to serve under someone with such patience and wisdom.

The training began very quickly.. Lord Aearandir had us running for many leagues with loaded packs.. the coming darker times require us to travel quickly.. and still be ready to fight with strength upon arrival! Though I have yet to use my skills in anger.. I fear it will not be long before such is called upon.

The atmosphere in the 'Grey Watch' I would liken to a family.. a great deal of trust is placed upon each of us.. and in turn we trust one another. This I know will be critical when we come to rely on each other in times of battle. Nevertheless the welcome and very accommodating nature of my new friends has been truly great. I only hope I do not disappoint.

Lord Curugirion has elected to hand me my first formal task.. to escort Lady Aearlinn, whom has been instructed to bring an important message to the stout folk north of Falathorn.. I must not fail in this..