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Messages from Lórien

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Messages from Lórien is the prologue to Volume 3: Allies of the King

Background
Pethelen the Elf has been entrusted with bringing word to you of an urgent matter that is a great concern of Master Elrond of Rivendell.

Pethelen is at the front porch of the Last Homely House, in Rivendell.

Pethelin

<playername>, we are met in time of need, and it is a joy to see you! You must have received my message, for little else could have brought you hither with such haste!

I did not dare to speak openly of the reason for Master Elrond's request in my lette, for fear that the message might be intercepted. I apologize for drawing you here with so little information, but master Elrond will explain in detail what I could not.

Speak, if you are ready! We will go to him togethe, and he will tell you what has prompted his call.

  • Talk to Pethelen and meet with Master Elrond
Pethelen at the Last Homely House
Solo Quest
Pethelin

Very good, <playername>. Perhaps now we will have an answer for why this haste is necessary.

is that Elladan? It is! perhaps he will have some answers for us.

  • Listen to Pethelen and Elladan


Pethelen says, Elladan, you have returned from your camp in the wild?
Elladan says, Indeed. The promise of war has brought my brother and I back to the house of our father.
Pethelen says, War? Not here in Imladris!
Elladan says, No, Pethelen, not yet. My brother and I ride to war in the south.
Elladan says, <playername>, this concerns you as well. My father waits for us in the Hall of Fire.

Enter the Hall of Fire
Elrond

I am pleased you received my summons, Brubaker. I apologize for being so close as to the reason for its urgency, but there are dangers on the road, and I did not wish any information that might do us harm to fall into the hands of evil Men.

Two days ago, courier-hawks arrived in Rivendell bearing messages from Lórien. The messages were short, but even in their brevity they caused me pause.

The messages from from the Lady Galadriel. I understand some of their meaning, but I can only guess at the full import of her words.

  • Listen to Lord Elrond and Elrohir


Lord Elrond says, You know of the secret company that set forth from Imladris in December, <playername>?
Lord Elrond says, We know they stayed for a time in Lothlórien, healing from their hurts.
Lord Elrond says, They have moved on from the safety of that land, sailing down the river Anduin with all secrecy.
Lord Elrond says, Do you fear for the success of their mission, <playername>?
Elrohir says, They are strong of heart and true of purpose, father. They will not falter in it.
Lord Elrond says, I wonder.
Lord Elrond says, This is the message I received from Galadriel of Lórien two days ago.
Lord Elrond says, Aragorn has need of his kindred. Let the Dúnedain ride to him in Rohan.
Lord Elrond says, What is Aragorn doing in Rohan? None of the plans we discussed should have brought him there!
Elrohir says, If Lady Galadriel says Aragorn is in Rohan, he surely is, or will be.
Lord Elrond says, That is so. We must gather the Dúnedain, the Rangers of Eriador. You must do this, <playername>.
Lord Elrond says, You know the roads and paths of Eriador, <playername>. You must bring this news to the Rangers.
Lord Elrond says, The Rangers will uphold their oath. They will become the Grey Company, and ride to the aid of their chief.
Lord Elrond says, I will meet you in the library to discuss this charge.

Walk to the Library in the House of Elrond
Talk to Lady Arwen
Arwen

I know of the messages from my grandmothe, <playername>, and I know too that my father has asked you to gather the Dúnedain that they may ride south to th eaid of Aragorn.

We knew this day would come, he and I, and have both long prepared for its arrival. It has been my pat to craft an item of beauty and of use, an item Aragorn will have need of it before all is done. He knows of its making, and it will be a sign to him that the hour has indeed arrived when he must seize that which is his. I hope it will be a comfort to him, too, in distant lands.

When the Dúnedain are all assembled, I will send for you. I must be sure someone can bear this item to him. I will call you before the Rangers depart.

  • Enter the Library in the House of Elrond


Arwen says, Thank you, <playername>. That means a great deal to me.

Talk to Master Elrond
Elrond

It will not be easy to gather the Dúnedain as quickly as it must be done, Brubaker. It would be best for you to bring the message to certain of Aragorn's kin, that they may then speak to the rest of their people, while you travel to those of more distant lands.

I have prepared the names of those to whom you must speak. Walk with me, and I will tell you where they can be found.

  • Walk with Lord Elrond


Lord Elrond says, My sons tell me that the Ranger Radanir has come to Thorenhad, in the Trollshaws. He will be closest.
Lord Elrond says, Radanir is humourless, but among the trees of the Trollshaws he is more at home than any.
Lord Elrond says, He is an expert in herb-lore.
Lord Elrond says, You will find the Ranger Candaith in the Lone-lands, at the base of the hill called Weathertop.
Lord Elrond says, He knows much about the lore and heritage of the Dúnedain.
Lord Elrond says, Saeradan is more settled than many of the Dúnedain.
Lord Elrond says, He has a cabin in Bree-land, and is held in higher regard by its people than other of the Rangers.
Lord Elrond says, Do you have any questions about these three?

Talk to Master Elrond
Talk to Master Elrond
Elrond

Once you have met Radanir in the Trollshaws and told him that the Rangers must assemble, you should travel west into the Lone-lands. At the base of Weathertop, you will find Candaith. He is sure to join the Grey Company.

After you have spoken to Caondaith, you will travel into Bree-land to speak with Saeradan at his cabin. He is not as prone to wandering as others of his kin, but he must be told of Aragorn's need.

But there are other Rangers you must find.

  • Walk with Master Elrond


Lord Elrond says, The Ranger Halros has a camp in the Shire, near the outskirts.
Lord Elrond says, I would tell you the names of the nearby towns, but...I do not know them.
Lord Elrond says, I have not concerned myself with dealings in the Shire as Gandalf, Aragorn, and Halros have done.
Lord Elrond says, The Ranger Halbarad has always had the ear of Aragorn, his chieftain.
Lord Elrond says, You will find him at the hidden camp of Esteldín, in the North Downs.
Lord Elrond says, Calenglad has overseen the defence of Annúminas, on the shores of Lake Evendim, for many years.
Lord Elrond says, He has known Aragorn all of his life. I do not doubt he will ride with the Grey Company.
Lord Elrond says, Do you have any further questions?

Talk to Master Elrond
Talk to Master Elrond
Elrond

Halros, Halbarad, and Calenglad will speak with others of the Dúnedain near the borders of the Shire and throughout the North Downs and Evendim, but therre are two more Rangers you will need to find personally. The distances are simply too great for anyone but you to cover in time.

  • Walk with Master Elrond


Lord Elrond says, The Ranger Lothrandir watches the frozen northern lands of Forochel, home of the Lossoth.
Lord Elrond says, And yet, the Grey Company needs Lothrandir, despite the incredible distance.
Lord Elrond says, He spent much of his life in the wide southern lands, and is familiar with their peoples.
Lord Elrond says, This way, <playername>.
Lord Elrond says, The last Ranger I would have you find is Corunir. You will find him in Aughaire, in Angmar.
Lord Elrond says, Corunir is less bold, perhaps, than others of the Dúnedain, but he does have some sense.
Elrohir says, Father, I do not understand. There is another Ranger in Angmar that should be a part of the Grey Company.
Elrohir says, Why should Golodir not join the Grey Company?
Lord Elrond says, Golodir, you say?
Lord Elrond says, You know why, or can guess, Brubaker. You were there.
Lord Elrond says, You were there when Golodir's daughter was slain by the False King.
Lord Elrond says, We should ask no more of Golodir. He has lost too much already.
Lord Elrond says, Let Golodir remain in Eriador, where he can nurse his grief. Corunir will go in his place.

Talk to Elrohir
Talk to Master Elrond
Elrohir

Golodir was a strong man and true of heart, but my father is right. He has suffered much. I did not know.

I know very little of Corunir, beyond that he be loyal to a fault. Did he not remain in Aughaire for years, awaiting Goldir's return from beyond the Rammas Deluon?

  • Talk to Master Elrond
Elrond

And so it shall be, <playername>. You will walk the paths of Eriador one more etime, in search of these Dúnedain. They will gather others of their kin, and when all is made ready, the Grey Company will set forth.

it will be done as Galadriel of Lórien has asked. We must respond to her messages with the haste we must, and with the messenger these messages deserve: a <classname> of proven loyalty, to gather the Grey Company in time!
Elrond Very good, <playername>. Many hopes rest on your journey through Eriador to gather the Dúnedain for their journey!
Pethelen Master Elrond was right to impress upon me the need for haste, <playername>! If Aragorn has need of the Dúnedain, they will need to be gathered with as much speed as can be managed. It will not be an easy ask, for the Dúnedain are given to wandering the wild. They may be scattered across all of Eriador!
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