Diary Entry I: Preparing for Departure
Even if my stay in Bree-land have been quite brief compared to those of my kin who arrived here a few years ago, I cannot begin to explain for how long I've felt this urge to return home. Hearing the people who have traveled from the east describing Riddermark as a land in fire, ashes and darkness compared to the vast green fields and clearest of blue skies I remember, have been nothing but demoralizing.
My heart have been filled with shame for remaining in Bree-land for this long. Yet I am well aware that if I had not spent this past gone time on building up the strength I lost in captivity, I wouldn't be able to do myself, or anyone else any good. I must remain strong in my body, and in my mind, if I'm to reach my ambitions.
The leadership of my kinsmen have been in turmoil in the past. Something I strongly believe have been caused by people feeling out of place in Bree-land along with conflicting ambitions. They deserve a strong figure who they can trust to lead them to a more prosperous future. A future as free men and women of Rohan, in Rohan.
Am I that figure? Only time will tell. I have no ambitions in failing my people though.
Some of our kinsmen have drifted towards other ambitions, but I doubt I can blame them for it. I cannot find it in my heart to call them traitors for remaining in lands that are considerably safer. Compared to where my ambitions are bringing me and those who are willing to follow me.
One thing is for sure; it is time to move.
I hope to be able to bring together as many men and women of Riddermark as possible for this journey. Independent of which kinship they belong to. I have seen quite a few of them in Bree-land, would it be so naive of me to believe that they want nothing else than to protect the borders of their homeland and rebuild what's already been ruined?
The coming few weeks will be my answer.
The Durins Folk have been most willing to aid us in regards to safe passage through Moria. It is hard to say where this willingness comes from. I'm only left to believe it is out of goodwill. Hopefully, one day I will be able to return such goodwill to these dwarves.
I'm yet to find some elves of Lothlorien and Trollshaws, however, I am unsure who to turn to here in Bree. I'm probably ought to visit Trollshaws before the departure. Regardless of what my people may think in regards to the various races back in Rohan, I'm not in a situation to let my pride get the better of my judgment.
If a safe route between Rohan and Bree-land is to be established, it must be with the aid of the people living along that very route.
