The breeze rustled the leaves above the branches over head. Rinurion looked up, still in deep thought. Alot had happened the past few weeks, and a growing uneasiness in him would not go away.
It had all began when his patrol with Legolas had intercepted a group of men. The ElvenKing had let one go, but a dark elf followed his trail. Anarya and Prince Legolas had gone as well to watch where the man headed to. Although Legolas had returned shortly, Anarya had continued the quest with the dark elf. No word had come back since then.
No, his uneasiness stemmed more from another elf. One who was one of them it seemed. But he had been unable to pursue his suspicions. He and three others were captured in the ElvenKing's territory by orcs. No one knew how they were able to enter the kingdom without detection. It had been another elf from Lorien that aided their rescue.
Deagon still lived and continued to join the patrols. Rinurion could do nothing more than watch closely.
Another elf appeared nearby, it was Laryelion of Lorien. He walked over to where Rinurion sat on a fallen bole.
"How went the patrol?" asked Laryelion.
"It has been quiet for some time, but who can say for how long?" came the answer.
"You watch him closely," Laryelion said quietly. Rinurion looked at the elf at that and wondered if he should share his uneasiness.
Gayahithwen carry a basket of berries from the woods. Several other elf maidens were with her. She espied the two and came over.
"Good day Rinurion! Everything is well, I hope?" The young elf maiden asked, smiling.
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PIO,
how's this for RINURION's (Gaya's Party) post?
Here's the new TimeLine I promised that includes Gayahithwen & Rinurion's group. I made their adventure to run parallel with those of Rûdhchamion's Group.
TIME LINE:
Afterlithe (July) - The story begins near the foothills of Dol Guldor- within a week Rudhchamion's group discover Muru, as she attacks Taralphiel, in an attempt to capture the young maiden
- the group discovers the Wargriders raiding party
- dark elf discover Warzgarz's patrol whic leads them near the Orc encampent ( are delayed in deciding to head back to Thranduil or continue)
- Rudhchamion decides to continue on, planning to enter the fortress of Dol Guldor after Khelek discovers the hidden path
- The group encounters an ALLY
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- Rinurion patrols and sees Deagon leaving the designated patrol areas. Tells Laryelion and Gayahithwen of his supicions. The group is still unsure of Deagon's true nature
- Gayahithwen learns of an attack at the eastern border of the realm from another patrol. Tension grows in the Realm as the elves tighten their defense.
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August (Wedmath)- A near capture by a group of orcs, 1 enemy escapes
- several cavern entrances are discovered, a decision is made after some time
stumbles upon a great spider's lair
- forced to backtrack and choose another cavern
- discover the presence of prisoners, noted the near mindless state of each
- they discover & follow a group of hooded figures leading a small group of what looks like male and female elves & witness to their horror, how the prisoners, human & elven are "bent"
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- Rinurion ever growing suspicious follows Deagon. Laryelion and Gayahithwen follow the warrior, they are joined by Amaryllis and others.
- Deagon goes deeper into the woods and meets with strangers there is an argument and he is "captured" by the unknown group of men. Gayahithwen follows to try and aid him and is captured. She is then used as bait to lure the others.
- Rinurion and Laryelion fall into a trap as they try to rescue their companion.
The group decide to delay escape attempts until they learn more.
- Deagon learns of the truth of his sister as Muru confronts him unexpectedly. He attacks the vampire to no avail and is wounded mortally. Gayahithwen watches helplessly.
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September (Halimath)- they catch a glimpse of another group, and 1 who is familiar to Taralphiel
- Encounters Muru & her minions... Muru is slain (vanquished), but for a price 1 companion is badly wounded
- after hiding & resting for some days, the group continues as they decide a rescue
- by another path they come closer to Eriador's prison and a rescue is made
more tales unfold by Eriador and another freed prisoner
- patrol is tightened, the group is forced to use another path
- they learn of the Nazgul inside
- the group decides to head back to Thranduil
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- Laryelion persuades the group and they attempt an escape. Over-powering their human and orc captors they are able to make their escape.
- The group find themselves in the middle of Mirkwood. They encounter several of Muru's minions and warg-riders.
- They are divided if they should continue northward back to the Realm or towards Dol Guldor.
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October (Winterfilth)- they are met by Warzgarz's troops, Rhud recognizes the orc captain as at his people's slaying, a fierce fight ensues & barely escapes
- are assisted by Lar & Rin back to the Thranduil's Realm, passing through nearly the eaves of Leog Ninglorin/Gladden Fields
- Thranduil is told all of what the group has seen & witnessed, Laryelion bids the King's permission leave to give warning to Lorien