Folwren
I've brought us to within 10 miles of the eastern gate - it is late afternoon gametime. The group is going to stop and spend the night at the quarters of one of the Hardhammer's uncles.
If you wish, you can get us through the night and then onto the Eastern gates (which are most likely closed and guards posted within. Since Tolkien never describes what they look like in their glory - feel free to talk about the great cavern that lies before them (yeah, I just made that up!
). It must be wonderfully wrought as are the inside of the great doors.
Have fun!
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Pio and Boromir88
I've left it open for you to meet up with us at some time in the morning (gametime) at the East gates.
-- Arry