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mark12_30 · 10-27-2002, 06:05 AM

Mithadan's post:

Even before breakfast, Mithadan met with the Elven captains and warriors. Several of the Teleri were called upon to copy the maps which had been prepared by Piosenniel of the caverns and tunnels beneath Meneltarma. Names were filled in on the maps to indicate which warriors and archers would be placed at the various key points.

Three of the Noldor would be stationed with spears at the Guards' Quarters tunnel to the east. They would be accompanied by two Elves with axes and two bowmen to protect the Main Cavern from attack through that critical tunnel. Six Teleri armed with bows would wait at the River Tunnel to cover the escaping Hobbits.

The Graveyard and Front Prison Entrance Tunnels would each be manned by two Noldor bearing spears, accompanied by two other warriors with axes or swords and two bowmen. Mithadan and Piosenniel would assail the Locks with their rear protected by bowmen and two swordsmen. This left the Hobbits' quarters and the Main Cavern to be secured by the Halflings with such additional aid as could be spared from the tunnels.

Altogether, the rescuers were spread very thin and would have to rely heavily upon the zeal and anger of the Hobbits for the plan to work. Several of the Elves murmured in concern about this aspect of the plan. As a result several additional Teleri volunteers were found to assist the Hobbits with their long knives and throwing weapons.

After this meeting, Mithadan and Piosenniel ate breakfast together in silence. At first, neither could meet the others' eyes. On this day their fates would be determined and Ulmo's prophecy bound or unwound and neither could predict how matters would proceed. But halfway though the meal, Mithadan put down his fork and knife and seized Piosenniel's hands in his. He kissed her fingertips, then reached out to caress her face. No words were exchanged; none were needed. Piosenniel kissed his palm and then their eyes met at last and each nodded, understanding fully the emotions and concerns of the other. Then they returned to their meals and the duties of the day.

[ October 29, 2002: Message edited by: Mithadan ]

10-27-2002, 06:05 AM	#298
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Mithadan's post: Even before breakfast, Mithadan met with the Elven captains and warriors. Several of the Teleri were called upon to copy the maps which had been prepared by Piosenniel of the caverns and tunnels beneath Meneltarma. Names were filled in on the maps to indicate which warriors and archers would be placed at the various key points. Three of the Noldor would be stationed with spears at the Guards' Quarters tunnel to the east. They would be accompanied by two Elves with axes and two bowmen to protect the Main Cavern from attack through that critical tunnel. Six Teleri armed with bows would wait at the River Tunnel to cover the escaping Hobbits. The Graveyard and Front Prison Entrance Tunnels would each be manned by two Noldor bearing spears, accompanied by two other warriors with axes or swords and two bowmen. Mithadan and Piosenniel would assail the Locks with their rear protected by bowmen and two swordsmen. This left the Hobbits' quarters and the Main Cavern to be secured by the Halflings with such additional aid as could be spared from the tunnels. Altogether, the rescuers were spread very thin and would have to rely heavily upon the zeal and anger of the Hobbits for the plan to work. Several of the Elves murmured in concern about this aspect of the plan. As a result several additional Teleri volunteers were found to assist the Hobbits with their long knives and throwing weapons. After this meeting, Mithadan and Piosenniel ate breakfast together in silence. At first, neither could meet the others' eyes. On this day their fates would be determined and Ulmo's prophecy bound or unwound and neither could predict how matters would proceed. But halfway though the meal, Mithadan put down his fork and knife and seized Piosenniel's hands in his. He kissed her fingertips, then reached out to caress her face. No words were exchanged; none were needed. Piosenniel kissed his palm and then their eyes met at last and each nodded, understanding fully the emotions and concerns of the other. Then they returned to their meals and the duties of the day. [ October 29, 2002: Message edited by: Mithadan ] __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.