Men of the Mark

After spending weeks setting up trade deals with the dwarves of Erebor, the old restlessness has started to haunt Duncadda again. The urge to return to the mark, has turned his mood darker. To avoid confrontation with their host, he has withdrawn to Dale and spends most of his time in solitary, awaiting words from his shield brother Waelden, regarding their return to Bancross.

The merry fellowship of dwarves and men finally met this journey's end in the deep halls of Erebor, and after a wondrous tour over many a stair and stone, a feast awaited for the long-legged guests in the Hall Under the Mountain.

Much drink and cheer were shared as new and old friendships blossomed and prospered, and the clash of so distant cultures led to many a heartfelt laugh and woken interest between the different folks.

The merry fellowship of dwarves and men at long last arrive at their destination - the Lonely Mountain, or Erebor as it is also known.

The merry fellowship of dwarves and men are close to reaching journey's end.

Leaving the town of Dale behind, there is but a short ride through the last patch of wilderness before reaching Erebor, and the far-away mountain only seems to grow taller and taller with each step they take towards it...

Waelden and Duncadda nursing a tankard of mead, while awaiting Waelden's family and their dwarf guides in Dale.

The companions from Bancross are getting closer to their destination as they enter Dale. From a small party at the journeys start, they have grown into a large caravan with many dwarrows escorting them.

The merry fellowship of dwarves and men journey ever on towards Dale and Erebor, with the hopes and promises of riches and fortune for their people growing ever closer in their hearts. In Lake-town they are accompanied by a curious holbytla, who follows the company to Dale.

The merry fellowship of dwarves and men arrive in Lake-town after a long and ardous journey through Mirkwood, and they quickly find themselves in the local tavern where several rounds of beer, cheer and tales go around the table.

Waelden, Yllfa, Ethel and Duncadda are on the road to Dale and Erebor, searching for new trade a