Imladris

Listed below is part of a collection of documents presumed lost by its author. It details a history of folly which its author sought to destroy himself, but, somehow, these documents survived. This history is kept within the library of Rivendell. It is believed that none know who authored it, though it is known that the House of Elrond Halfelven is very secretive of these documents, and would only let the most trusted scholars and council be privy to what they have to reveal.

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A paper trail

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Mid day in Tinnudir. The sun stood high, illuminating the bright blue sky, as well as the deep blue waters of Lake Evendim. Calm winds rustled the treetops and unsettled the shining lake with calm, continuing waves. White clouds silently rode across the sky along with their mirroring twins in the lake. 
 

The leather grip is wearing away under my hand. I shift my grip slightly, making a note to see about getting the wrap replaced before we leave. I stand motionless for a moment, closing my eyes and recalling darkness and stone, shouts, and learned responses. Then I begin to move.

Orithil, Laer, T.A. 3018

So as I scribble down my second page, I think of how Minyelaire's "success" had been nothing more but a mask of hurt and confusion, the first foot of our Journey to Harad already sullied by burden and sorrow.