[The Viking Thunder]

Hogarth, the third son of Thorard, Guard of the Steward, was wounded. He clung to his horse for dear life as he rode towards Lothlorien where he knew he had friends. He was a ranger and had served with Aragorn, son of Arathorn and with the armies of Gondor. He hadn't however expected to find Elenna and Amanaduial there, two of whom he owed his life to at one time and would be ready to return the favour.

His head throbbed and blood dried on his festering shoulder wound, he grew dizzier every passing moment. at last the golden woods of Lorien was in sight, he was so overjoyed he passed out. His horse, a frightened plaid mare galloped on furiously and it would take an elf experienced in handling terrified horses to calm Damselle.