Saereg

In her discomposure at Lómestel's unwillingness to accept the smallest gesture of hospitality, Lady Manadhlaer asks everyone else present to verify that both the teapot -- charmingly decorated though it is -- and the tea within are perfectly ordinary and not poisoned nor drugged. In the process, some tea is spilled, which, while no loss to a richly provisioned House, is discomfiting to any scholar.

Lady Manadhlaer, faced with Lómestel's persistent obstinacy under questioning, begins to lose her composure and upbraids him for the poor quality of the allies he chose -- pointing out that the mysteriously absent Woman succeeded in slaying two Elves, but fell victim to mistaken identity both times.

Lomestel ponders redemption surrounded by his fellows inside Pillar Hall.

The prisoner from Dunland promised to show a cave in the foothills of the Hithaeglir that her accomplice was supposed to be using to enter Imladris. She did show off the cave, and she also led the group to a stone circle with some strange artifacts buried in it... but her odd behavior on this occasion culminated in a terrifying, unforeseen dénouement. Absolutely nobody present, dogs included, wants to make this report to Lord Tindir -- although it will probably fall to Quartermaster Golvagor, as the ranking House member present.

Lord Tindir appeared in the early part of the evening with a single, simple errand: naming Ealendil the newest Lady Caun of Vanimar. This obviously called for a party -- and with members of the Hammer present, just as obviously, drinking and dice were required. Pictured here: Ealendil, Manadhlaer, Tingruviel, Branalph, Estarfin, Golvagor, and Telpenaro, with Saereg kindly tending bar. 

The Purple Pipeweed Elvish Parlor Band delighted inhabitants of Imladris once again, playing a celebration of winter in true Elven style. Vanimarians present included Tindir, Himwen, Branalph, Camalagos, Eälendil, Manadhlaer, Olriandis, Saereg, and a strangely patient hound.

Poetry Improvisation Game at the Spire of Meetings

When a grave debate over the fate of some miscreants breaks out, and the looming threat seems inescapable, Telpenaro comes to the rescue -- with venison steaks.

Saereg, Gaerlass, Saranasse, Manadhlaer,