Dearest sister,
Joyous tidings I bring forth to you in this letter. But two eves ago, Andarne and I welcomed our child into the world. The child is indeed a son, like our dreams told us he would be. I am so happy!
My husband bestowed the name Nemben ("Water person") upon the child. I named him Lavanion ("Son of animals"). Our dear friend and midwife Nimlith named him Tinduant ("Gift of twilight"). Another dear friend present was Mithanor, who named him Tinwënde ("Sparkling one"). He is absolutely beautiful and a delight to behold. The child is healthy, as am I. The birth though difficult went smoothly.
I hope you and your beloved are well in Imladris. I have not heard from your children in some time, though I hear Lahdir was making his way to the homeland. I shall await his arrival with anticipation.
May the stars of Elbereth shine brightly upon your path,
Your loving sister, Merenlaer.
