Waelden

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 and opportunities for the

As they need pass Harwick on their travels for Lord Tuibar, the family stop for a short visit with Yllfa's papa, Beornherd. The older man welcomes them warmly and, although he is frailer than he once was, seems keen to keep in contact. It's the first Waelden and Ethel have met him, and Ethel is rather pleased she now has a grandpapa, Waelden's father having died some years before.

There is talk of meeting again soon. It is possible Beornherd may even travel to Bancross.

((With thanks to Waelden's player for taking the picture.))

While Waelden and Duncadda go to speak with the village Chief, Ethel and Yllfa get chatting with women and children. Any opportunities for possible trade are sought, as is any thoughts on crossing to Dale through Mirkwood. 

Look at those colours!

The travellers are taken back by some of the scenery they encounter. And as they pass settlements they are taken back by how much they seem like slightly rougher versions of home.

The friends from Bancross have reached the Valley of Anduin, searching for a road to Dale.

The aftermath of their encounter in the forest leaves all three family members quite overcome, but in a good way. Yllfa herself seems full of energy in a way she hasn't been for months. They stop to view the Argonath, marking a gateway to Gondor, before they turn their horses back to the small house by Floodwend.

Hrost accompanies them, though often at a distance. 

It almost feels like a new start for all.