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The map (I)



Dear Hirgonui.

This will be a quick report from my patrol and assisting our friends back to Imladris. 
When I travelled my way back I saw black ravens circling around Last bridge spanning over Hoarwell river. I have never seen ravens around these areas before and I felt alarmed by the sight. One of them stood out at it was clearly carrying a note tucked around their claws flying ahead the others. I did not linger before I made the decision to eliminate it with my arrows. I was glad I did so, as this message clearly was not created by any locals or any human or intended to reach our hands.

This is pure Orchish work. The words written I cannot make any sense of. But there is clearly something that is assembling nearby. There is part of the note that looks like a map. There are several small markings of stained blood spotted around and I do not know if those are meant to be destinations or if they mean something else. I just find it very hard to make any sense of these scriblings and markings..

The map does not explain much about its location, but it is very clear to me it must be in middle of nowhere in these barren lands of Lone-lands, something tells me it is...Why would the dark servants fly around here? I cannot figure out whether the map is pointing out an existing camp asking for reinforcements or if there are several messengers that will reach different tribes to gather up for an assault. 

I think the answer lies in the words written that I cannot translate. Hopefully some of the scholars might translate and see the true meaning of the message. Unfortunately there were many ravens I cannot account for and I do not know the purpose of this. I do not feel we should close our eyes for this Hirgonui as I know the rangers and the locals here are having their hands full with the borders to TrollShaws. I do worry about the lands around Lindon. Hopefully you know what to do Hirgonui. One of our hawks will carry this report and map, and I hope you will receive this safely and quickly.

I am not able to reach Thamas Lorn for a few days. I have things to see too..

 

Hallothel

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