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Taralphiel · 03-28-2003, 04:27 AM

Laurel heard Annanoldowen’s melodic voice cut the air “There is something that has not been clarified. We have all been summoned here to help rid Alphirion of these marauding foes? In this room are collectively the best warriors of Middle Earth. Gondorians, Rohirrim, a few elves. It is to my understanding that your people have been fighting this enemy for a recent amount of time but using different battle tactics. All have failed so you called for help. Only fifty percent of your plea has been answered though. The givers of assistance have arrived, but will it be enough? What methods shall they take to give true help? We will need time to become familiar with the geography.” Laurel thought of her foes, and what little time left, and hear heart began to race

Annanoldowen spoke again “Time. Laurel? How much time do we have? How many people are left in Swan Wood?” Laurel was about to speak when Cartil’s strong voice broke in “How can we help in a way that the residents could not?” Then, a cry came from the back of the crowd. Jess stepped forward “The children. We should evacuate them, at least. Minas Tirith would welcome them, I’m sure. And geography should not be a problem, what with Laurel here with us. I’ll help too, as much as I can. I know enough about the northern confines of the forest and the surrounding areas.” The crowd began to murmur in nervousness. Laurel stood up from her chair and spoke as clearly as she could muster

‘I shall answer all good friends. Lady Annanoldowen, it is true that many tactics have been used to try and stop these forces to no avail. But what we lacked were sheer number of experienced fighters. The Lady believes that is the key to the success of any tactic used against them. That should comfort you Sir Cartil’ Laurels heart slowed down after remembering her grandmothers soothing old voice ‘As for time, we have none. I can almost be certain they have attacked since I left. We must soon make haste. But for your question Lady Jesslyn, most children are orphans and in the Swan House, and that is reasonably safe. But our pleas to the villagers and their families to flee have fell on deaf ears. They believe they will be delivered, or will fight themselves. I cannot explain it, and it hurts me to see them suffer, but I cannot make them go’ she stopped, then gathered her thoughts.

‘We shall pack and leave now’ she bowed slightly, and left the house.

03-28-2003, 04:27 AM	#33
Taralphiel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Swan Wood Posts: 649	Laurel heard Annanoldowen’s melodic voice cut the air “There is something that has not been clarified. We have all been summoned here to help rid Alphirion of these marauding foes? In this room are collectively the best warriors of Middle Earth. Gondorians, Rohirrim, a few elves. It is to my understanding that your people have been fighting this enemy for a recent amount of time but using different battle tactics. All have failed so you called for help. Only fifty percent of your plea has been answered though. The givers of assistance have arrived, but will it be enough? What methods shall they take to give true help? We will need time to become familiar with the geography.” Laurel thought of her foes, and what little time left, and hear heart began to race Annanoldowen spoke again “Time. Laurel? How much time do we have? How many people are left in Swan Wood?” Laurel was about to speak when Cartil’s strong voice broke in “How can we help in a way that the residents could not?” Then, a cry came from the back of the crowd. Jess stepped forward “The children. We should evacuate them, at least. Minas Tirith would welcome them, I’m sure. And geography should not be a problem, what with Laurel here with us. I’ll help too, as much as I can. I know enough about the northern confines of the forest and the surrounding areas.” The crowd began to murmur in nervousness. Laurel stood up from her chair and spoke as clearly as she could muster ‘I shall answer all good friends. Lady Annanoldowen, it is true that many tactics have been used to try and stop these forces to no avail. But what we lacked were sheer number of experienced fighters. The Lady believes that is the key to the success of any tactic used against them. That should comfort you Sir Cartil’ Laurels heart slowed down after remembering her grandmothers soothing old voice ‘As for time, we have none. I can almost be certain they have attacked since I left. We must soon make haste. But for your question Lady Jesslyn, most children are orphans and in the Swan House, and that is reasonably safe. But our pleas to the villagers and their families to flee have fell on deaf ears. They believe they will be delivered, or will fight themselves. I cannot explain it, and it hurts me to see them suffer, but I cannot make them go’ she stopped, then gathered her thoughts. ‘We shall pack and leave now’ she bowed slightly, and left the house.