[Alkanoonion]

*****Harad/Umbar******
After their discussion the night before Fuinur was feeling more camaraderie towards Urken, Urken had proven himself now to be a loyal and honourable companion, more trustworthy, still the night before when they had argued Urken had refused to expand further on his plans only saying that once the two ships had left the harbour would he explain fully.

Rising from the bed Fuinur descended the stairs of the inn and entered the common room. Looking around the common rooms interior, Fuinur was once again surprised at the inns appearance. The inn was bright and clean and had a sweet refreshing smell that permeated around the room. Warm light was streaming in through the stained glass windows a rarity gifted to the inn from traders who had once stayed at the inn. The tables and benches were smooth and clean and had a well looked after appearance. The floor was covered in exotic carpets and though it was only early the common room was full of traders who had risen early for a last hot meal before leaving on the morning tide.

Making his way to an empty table Fuinur ordered two bowls of porridge and toast along with two cups of boiling water, he had some coffee that ‘Urken had left him the night before. As he was waiting for the meals to arrive Seth entered the room.

“The ships are ready to depart within the hour, already Urken sent word that all is ready for our departure”
“Excellent I was getting bord with the easy life” said Fuinur
“That’s great for you to say, you don’t have to do all the work,” replied Seth in a playful manner.

The waitress arrived with the two cups of water and the porridge, smiling at Seth the girl left the table along with a pinch on the bottom from Seth.
“Forget about it Seth, you have work to do”
“What? I was only smiling at the girl”
“Ha that’s what they all say, now sit and eat we have a busy day ahead of us!”

After the meal was finished the two friends left the inn and made their way to the docks.

Once onboard his ship Fuinur inspected the work on the mast, the mast was exquisite, not a mark was left of the previous damage. Truly the work of a master craftsman thought Fuinur. Once he had completed his inspection of the ship Fuinur sent word to Urken that they where prepared to leave, they only awaited the new passengers who would be travelling with Urken on his ship towards Minas Anor!”

Receiving no reply from Urken Fuinur started to get worried and decided to make his way to Urken’s ship when from below on the dock he heard a voice 'May we come aboard?' looking down Fuinur saw that it was the companions from the inn the night before Jarl and Garlin.
“Welcome my friends, come aboard, where are your other companions Al-Gareth's and Al-Hafez ?”
Jarl replied, “Al-Gareth's and Al-Hafez would be arriving within the hour.
Lets find Urken so we can leave.

Fuinur was interrupted by one of the deck hands that had a message from Urken who was detained by other matters.


King Fuinur and companions. Greetings.

I am indisposed at the moment preparing for our departure and due to recent news that I have received we need to leave today, no later. The tide is about to turn and as the two ships are prepared and ready we need to leave immediately! Please make all hast for our departure.
I ask for only one small favour: that for the moment the companions travel with you and later other arrangement can be made.
Please respond immediately to my request.

Urken the Bear, Warrior Priest of the Guild of the Black Numenoreans

Fuinur looked up from the letter
“Sorry my friends looks like we need to leave immediately, Seth can you please send one of the crew to pick up our missing companions and have them meet in my cabin, we leave within the hour”.

Seth bowed “My lord dragon” and left

Fuinur turned to his two gests and proceeded to escort them to his cabin…

Later when all the companions were onboard the two ships slowly made Their way out of the Port and once again on towards Minas Anor!

[ November 06, 2002: Message edited by: Alkanoonion ]