Danel

Filignil and I had both changed into our gowns. The afternoon was wearing on. 

There was no sign of Estarfin!

I asked Barahirn if he had seen him, to be told he was working at his forge earlier, but Barahirn did not know where he was now. 

We spent much of our time at Numenstaya, working on the the walls and  general 'light fortifications'. It would never be easy to take us unaware again. Ceuro, Barahirn, Yrill and Filignil all helped. Parnard gave much vocal encouragement. The girls gave assistance where they could.

But when we were able, Estarfin and I, and sometimes Parnard, took short rides out in Ered Luin, and to the edges of The Shire, which we loved. Just being together amid the beauty of the lands, and under the stars was rest for us. 

(Picture by Estarfin)

Parnard straightened up and cleared his throat. "The Witnesses are ready." he said. 

(Picture by Parnard)

Danel looked up, the words came easily. "As I do before you."

(Picture by Estarfin)

Estarfin lay his shield and spear on the ground. (Quenya) "I stand defenseless before you."

(Picture by Estarfin)

We knew of Balrogs, we knew of worms, but it was the first Dragon any of my folk had seen. Crafted by Morgoth twisted imagination, it was something we had little ability to fight.