Parnard

One inside the Brigand inhabited ruins, the three Elves make steady progress at dispatching those men nearest the gate. They clear the next courtyard before climbing to the battlements. With the Brigands aware they are under attack, the Elves discard the foul cloaks they used, and make their way through the rest of the castle. Although Estarfin is slightly wounded by an arrow shot, they all complete their selfappointed quest on behalf of the Halflings. 

While Estarfin keeps watch of the ruined castle, Parnard and Danel search for suitable Men's clothing with which to temporarily disguise themselves. The ploy worked to their advantage at Dol Guldur several years ago. The only problem is finding any men outside the ruins. 

Fortunately Parnard explores around a wolf den, and the Elves find a few recent corpses with salvageable, if smelly, items that will serve them well enough to gain admittance. 

So we rode down from the brigand's camp a short time after Parnard departed. Swan-hoof would not have been able to carry Estarfin, so it was Pelorian with me, or he walked home. I would not have the latter. 

Parnard of the Greenwood, embroidering by the Forest River.

Danel of Thargelion that was, jewelsmithing in Eregion that was.

Estarfin of Thargelion that was, blacksmithing in Imladris.

'I do not think Parnard understands our warnings," Estarfin said as he looked out over the bay.

I nodded my head. I thought the same. "I do not know how the sea longing affects the Nandor or Avari, only that many of the Noldor and Sindar feel the call. It is a dangerous choice for him to make. But if he does decide to come here, I will not stand in his way."

Estarfin turned his head slightly, to watch a ship in the distance. 

"No, it is his choice to make." he added.

And so it was.
 

Returning to Ered Luin, Danel and Parnard pass by the camp at some distance. Tolbold seemed to think there were about fifty Men still there, though he was more precise about stolen food. The Elves can see movement, but also that the ruins go across the hilltop for some distance. 

Danel wants to reassure the Hobbit villagers they have nothing to fear from her and her friends. Parnard escorts her, and fortunately is on fine form with his persuasive words when they encounter Assistant Shirriff, Tolbold Tatersfield. The Hobbit claims he has several armed Bounders hidden nearby, with their arrows trained on the elves. They are looking for the blood covered Dark Rider who left a pile of bodies for them to tidy up. But Tolbold also tells them the Brigands steal their food and laundry. Any help on that front will be appreciated.