[Auriel Haevasawen]

Radagast marched purposefully toward the little house that had materialised before them, as if it had grown out of the ground. He was weary but loathe to show it. Inside he still felt as if he had failed in his role of wizard in their quest. He had always led a quiet life. He had long forgotten most of the powers vested in him and of course he knew that was why he was involved. He must face the black beast just as the young folk with whom he travelled must face it and thereby bring the final peace to Middle Earth. His old friend the Eagle Lord and suggested as much when he had said that he would seek out the beast in vengence for the death of his son. The king of the Eagles had told him that Mattius was the key: setting right much that must be done. He just wished his brain did not feel so inadequate for such a task and hoped the boy did not know he leaned on him so much. He was also dependant upon Rothalle a great deal for though she did not know it her powers were more than a match for his and if only he could spend some short time in training her with what little skill he did posess he was sure great things would become of her.
They had reached the door of the little house. Smoke curled invitingly from the chimney and the happy chatter of the hobbits ceased. The winter sun illuminated a homely place and a calmness came to Radagast and the others in its grounds.
"Well," enquired Faye. "Shall we knock or do we just enter unanounced? I swear I shall fade away completely without some breakfast."
"We shall show our manners hobbitess no matter what we have been through upon the Barrows." Radagast snapped at her and walked purposefully to the door.
"I care not for breakfast when I know that Calentoliel is still out there, unprotected," Endereth called out to Radagast in disgust.
"If you partake of no meals you will have to strenght to aid the song sister!" Radagast's tone was grim indeed. He turned to knock upon the door but as his staff tapped upon the ancient wood the door swung open, unlatched.