Post by Brrokk Barrowbane on Apr 13, 2008 16:45:40 GMT 1
At the end of a long, arduous journey, I finally rode down into the hidden valley of Rivendell. It wasn't exactly home as I am a dwarf who prefers halls in stone under the mountains, but it was good to rest and enjoy the hospitality of the elves once more. Once refreshed, I went to speak with Master Elrond in his library. I told him of my recent adventures and he rewarded me with the gift of a magnificent cloak of elf-make, wondrous to behold.
"A matter perplexes me, friend Brrokk, and I would ask your counsel", he said. "The elves are determined to resist the evil of Sauron, and often discuss ways and means. Of late, we have considered whom best to set against the Shadow. Should we send those who are full of youthful enthusiasm and in the prime of their strength, or should we rather set forth those who are older in years but also in wisdom and experience?"
"I cannot say", I answered. "I only know that the dwarves also are determined to resist the one who would despoil all of Middle Earth. Yea, I can say so also on behalf of men too, for my recent exploits have been in the company of the man Carlfrid, who you have also had occasion to reward. I can only add, that we of the Wight Knuckle will continue to do our part in this strife with all our might."
Elrod smiled. "Good dwarf, you have answered my question!", he replied. "You have come out of perils bearing great tidings after an epic series of quests and are now ready to journey further, into the Ice Bay of Forochel. I see that of Wight Knuckle, it is those over the age of 50 who have been first to complete these quests, and I must still await the return of your younger comrades. In this instance, years of wisdom have clearly surpassed the vigour of youth!"
"A matter perplexes me, friend Brrokk, and I would ask your counsel", he said. "The elves are determined to resist the evil of Sauron, and often discuss ways and means. Of late, we have considered whom best to set against the Shadow. Should we send those who are full of youthful enthusiasm and in the prime of their strength, or should we rather set forth those who are older in years but also in wisdom and experience?"
"I cannot say", I answered. "I only know that the dwarves also are determined to resist the one who would despoil all of Middle Earth. Yea, I can say so also on behalf of men too, for my recent exploits have been in the company of the man Carlfrid, who you have also had occasion to reward. I can only add, that we of the Wight Knuckle will continue to do our part in this strife with all our might."
Elrod smiled. "Good dwarf, you have answered my question!", he replied. "You have come out of perils bearing great tidings after an epic series of quests and are now ready to journey further, into the Ice Bay of Forochel. I see that of Wight Knuckle, it is those over the age of 50 who have been first to complete these quests, and I must still await the return of your younger comrades. In this instance, years of wisdom have clearly surpassed the vigour of youth!"