Danel

Parnard and Filignil had been working on a suitable Mirkwood based celebration to share with their friends. There was plenty of food and drink to go around. It should easily last the required week out. 

But that first night was Parnard's specialty, Tripe! The others ate it with varying degrees of enjoyment. The roast venison seemed to be acceptable, and the rabbit and pigeon pies disappeared swiftly. Good conversation, after Parnard had removed his antlers, meant they hardly missed music at all. 

Estarfin sat under the stars, reading the book he had taken from Danel's collection. It was a record of the fall of Gondolin and the history of Eärendil. He knew little of the history, only what rumour or gossip ran around the camps of warriors long ago. He had come to realise how little he knew of the great events of Arda that he had not been directly involved in, after long conversations with Danel and Parnard.

Filignil and Danel have a 'friendly' discussion over whether boots on the table are acceptable. After making a contribution on the side of 'yes', Parnard wisely leaves them to it. Despite being a great asset, it is uncertain that Filignil will still have a job, as Danel points her towards the door.

I remained on Pelorian for a moment, uncertain what he was looking for. Then he said, ”I remember walking this bridge with Daegond, many years ago. The snow was heavier, it was colder…but….” He stamped firmly on the bridge. “Same bridge.”

“Elbereth watches over us tonight,” said Estarfin.

“We saw that before,” Parnard said, and pointed at the foreboding stone fortress.

“A Mannish place,” Danel told him.

After understanding better what is transpiring in parts of Yondershire, the three Elves discuss whether or not they should aid the Tighfield Bounders? With Lotho Sackville-Baggins Bounders, and those belonging to the unknown 'Chief', the odds seem stacked against them. Estarfin suggests some Noldor steel might even the odds. "