[dancing spawn of ungoliant]

As some of you may know, I travelled to Tanzania a fortnight ago. Eomer told me that it is a favorable opportunity to see Wargs so, needless to say, I was quite excited about it. To my shame I have to tell you that I failed to see even a glimpse of a Warg. I saw plenty of Oliphaunts and Black squirrels, though. But don't worry, I'm not going to let you down. Although I didn't see a Warg, I learnt much of them and I hope I can provide you some new information.

Since Eomer has delivered a great lecture on Wargs' dancing, I have very little to say about that.

Wargish dancing was very different. It had a vigour and energy drastically removed from the ways of the Elves. Such fire and passion was the trademark of the Warg; and while it was truly not appropriate for every occasion, Wargish dancing as a celebration of life was unmatched.

Ever heard or seen how people of Masai tribes dance? They bounce around jumping high into the air while screaming and clapping wildly. It seems obvious that as nomads who wander a lot around tending cattle, Masais have seen Wargs dancing and adopted the style. Of course it's just an attempt to copy the world's most magnificent dancers but I must admit that some Masais imitate pretty well the ardent nature of Warg dancing.

I visited two national parks during my stay in Africa: Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. I had hoped to see Wargs there but soon I understood that they were the last places where Wargs would want to live. They were unbelievably beautiful places but 1) there were too many tourists and 2) there were Hyenas. I've understood that Wargs do not usually want to be seen, and at least not with Hyenas. I think it has something to do with the heresy of PJ's Hyena-Lemming Creatures.

The best place to see Wargs is Mt. Kilimanjaro. Our lot climbed to Mandara hut using Marangu route but it's way too easy and touristy for Wargs. Instead using that kind of routes, they have made plenty of their own little trails crisscross the mountain. The paths are so small and difficult that one can't follow them, so the best way to see Wargs is to climb Umbwe route which is much less popular than Marangu ("A very strenuous walk up steep, slippery paths with many fallen trees to negotiate. The middle section follows a narrow spectacular ridge with magnificent views of the Great Barranco and Southern Icefields."). Wargs like their own privacy but at times they make an appearance to people who are ambitious enough not to go the easiest way to the top.

I also found out that Wargs don't ever suffer from mountain sickness. They can climb up and down the mountain as fast as they wish without any danger of getting fluid builded up within their lungs or brain.

All in all, I'm pleased with my trip even though I didn't get to meet a Warg. I believe the fate of Kitsunë is one reason why people don't even deserve to see Wargs but maybe some day we can live in harmony with them. Now I just have to keep researching and studying Warg lore. Thanks, Nilp, for sharing that story with us.