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Post by Galadwen on Feb 2, 2004 2:38:01 GMT
((awesome post Loey!))
Galadwen had stopped Duath in mid lope. Cealthion was hailing her to stop.
"What is it Cealthion?"
"Hiril nin, Lady Galadeth wants to see you in the Healing Chambers, it is something important about Galghir, the young rider from Imladris... and she needs you to go there as soon as possible..."
Cealthion bowed and waited for Galadwen's answer.
"Aye, Cealthion. I will go there immediately."
Again Cealthion bowed and left to go back to the Hall.
Galadwen turned Duath around and rushed back to the Silver Stables.
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Post by Galadeth Greenleaf on Feb 2, 2004 18:47:37 GMT
Lady Galadeth went to the Princes' Chambers to get ready. She put her travel clothes and her Bow, her Arrows and Sword. She found her way outside and she encountered with Galadwen.
"Galadwen... I need you to get ready now, we have to go to Rivendell at once. Get changed and go to the stables, Legolas is already there." Galadeth said.
Lady Galadeth went to the stables and untied her horse, Asfaloth, Glorfindel gave it to her as a gift.
Ithilwen was there.
"Greetings, Ithilwen... we are going to wait for Galadwen, and then, we will go to Rivendell."
Legolas appeared riding Arod.
"Where is Galadwen?" Legolas asked.
"She is in her way... I told her to get changed and to come here..." Lady Galadeth said.
Lady Galadeth started riding Asfaloth.
"We will wait for Galadwen, Asfaloth..." Lady Galadeth said to Asfaloth.
Lady Galadeth looked at Ithilwen.
"Ithilwen, you were born in Rivendell?" Lady Galadeth asked to Ithilwen.
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Post by Lothiel on Feb 2, 2004 20:33:01 GMT
(OOC: Le hannon Galadwen!)
Ithilwen looked intently at the Lady Galadeth, and deciding she could trust her, began to speak in a low voice.
"No, Lady Galadeth, I was not born in Imladris. My family and I used to live in the Northern mountains until my father left to fight in the Wars against Melkor. When we heard of his death, we took flight to the South and traveled much. Eventually Lord Elrond established Imladris, and Mirfaen--my mother--and Falasion--my brother--came to live there. I was still young when we came at last to Imladris' borders, and my mother and brother have lived there ever since. I did not wish to stay within any lines of confinement--I wished to see more of the world in which I am bound to live in."
Súlvor stomped, snorted, and chewed his bit impatiently. Ithilwen chuckled and patted his neck consolingly, a happy light shining in her grey-green eyes as she looked at her horse.
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Post by Arwen Evenstar on Feb 3, 2004 4:22:55 GMT
Linniel was walking up to the stables when she saw her sister. 'Good morning, Galadwen! How are you?' 'I'm fine, but I need to go to Rivendell. Galadeth believes it is urgent, and we must leave soon.' Galadwen told Linniel what she knew of the rider, and that she was going to prepare for the trip.
'I would like to go as well!' Linniel said. She went in the stables and told Galadeth she would like to accompany them, then hurried to get what she needed. She changed into something more suitable for riding, then gathered her bow and arrows and her dagger. She got a small bag and packed her flute, a book, and a little food, then ran out to the stables.
She walked into the stall of a beautiful bay horse who had a white star on his head. 'Good morning, my dear Gil-galad!' she greeted her horse. He neighed in response, delighted to see her. She stroked his neck and quietly talked to him, 'We have a journey to go on, mellon nín. I'm not sure how long we'll be gone.' She led him out of the stall and swung upon his bare back, then rode up alongside the others. #noedit
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Post by Galadeth Greenleaf on Feb 3, 2004 18:14:34 GMT
Lady Galadeth smiled and looked at Súlvor.
"Be quiet, Súlvor..."
Lady Galadeth looked at Ithilwen.
"I see... I lived in Imladris when I was young, and I married Legolas there... I met Lady Arwen several years ago, and we became great friends." Lady Galadeth said.
"I wonder if Galadwen is in her way here, we have to go now..." Legolas said.
"I know she is almost here, I told her it is urgent..." Lady Galadeth said.
[glow=red,2,300]~*ER*~[/glow]#noedit
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Post by Galadwen on Feb 4, 2004 15:06:39 GMT
After talking to Lenniel at the Silver Stables, Galadwen had rushed up to her chambers to get some supplies. She had made sure to grab her bow, her sword, and her knives...just in case something should happen on the way to Rivendell. Adding some food provisions to her sack, she ran back down to the Silver Stables, where Duathlach was waiting.
Quickly, she saddled him back up and made sure to get the supplies firmly secured before bringing him out of the Stables to join the rest of the group.
Duathlach nickered as Galadwen brought him out. She gently rubbed his nose before mounting him. Turning him in the direction of everyone, she made a quick lope to meet up with Galadeth and Legolas.
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Post by Lothiel on Feb 4, 2004 16:51:50 GMT
Ithilwen looked to the others. "Shall we go, Lord Legolas and Lady Galadeth?"
Súlvor danced in place.
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Post by Galadeth Greenleaf on Feb 4, 2004 18:16:01 GMT
"Sure... let's go..." Lord Legolas said.
Galadeth started riding her horse by the Legolas' side. She looked at Galadwen:
"Hello, Galadwen. We are going to ride to Rivendell, like you know. But we have to be careful, the road is dangerous..."
"Galadeth is right. We need to be careful, we can be attacked suddenly..." Legolas said.
"Ithilwen, come ride by my side, please..." Lady Galadeth said to Ithilwen.
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Post by Lothiel on Feb 4, 2004 21:26:10 GMT
Ithilwen nodded and spurred Súlvor up next to the the Lord and Lady. She dropped her right hand over to her scabbard, feeling Gildhae's light hilt beneath her fingertips, steering Súlvor with other. Súlvor arched his neck and stepped smartly out; Ithilwen couldn't help but grin at her horse. He was such a ham at times, but she wouldn't trade him for all the riches in the world.
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Post by Arwen Evenstar on Feb 5, 2004 3:33:27 GMT
Linniel rode up behind Ithilwen and Galadeth. As she rode, she admired the beauty of the world around her. The crisp autumn air was a welcome change to the warmth of the summer. A breeze danced through the trees, rustling the dry leaves, and the forest floor was covered in leaves in shades of reds, oranges, and browns. She looked around the forest in awe of it's beauty. Though she had spent many years living in that forest, she still delighted in the beauty of each autumn, and found joy in the forest.
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Post by Galadwen on Feb 5, 2004 14:33:11 GMT
Galadwen wasn't focused on the journey, she still sensed that something that she couldn't control was going to happen.
She quickly made a quick lope up to where Linniel was. She loved her sister dearly and wanted to stay by her.
"Suilad Linniel. Shall we ride together on this trip? I would be greatly honored if you would do so."
Linniel looked over at Galadwen.
"Of course, my sister! I would be honored if you would ride by me."
Galadwen smiled.
"What do you make of this trip? It was all of the sudden and i know nothing of what happened, other then Galghir arriving. I swear that I know him from somewhere."
Linniel shook her head.
"I do not know, it's all very odd. And to hear about that Orc attack, it's all very unsettling."
Galadwen agreed completely.
"I am sensing that something is going to happen on the way, but i do not know what."
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Post by Lothiel on Feb 5, 2004 16:09:15 GMT
Ithilwen couldn't help but overhear Galadwen's conversation with Linniel. She turned around in her saddle and spoke to them.
" Do not fear; I know the woods between Imladris and Thranduil's realms better than any other. If trouble appears, I can lead you through unknown ways to havens along the road. And if any trouble threatens any one of you, be sure I will fight it for as long as I am able."
Ithilwen smiled, trying to dispel the oppressive air of the forest and the tense moods of the company. True, something was bugging her as well; the forest was not as it should be. Yet she had no doubt they would make it safely to Imladris.
There will be other riders on the road who could come to our aid if anything happens, Ithilwen thought with confidence. They re-ride the paths to various settlings on their rest days. Ithilwen pursed her lips in thought and rode on.
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Post by Galadeth Greenleaf on Feb 5, 2004 18:18:18 GMT
Lady Galadeth was looking all around.
"Something is in the air."
"Yes... something is not fine here..." Lord Legolas said.
Asfaloth was restless.
"What happen, Asfaloth?" Lady Galadeth said to her horse.
"Ithilwen, do you think this road is safe for us to ride freely?" Lady Galadeth asked to Ithilwen.#noedit
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Post by Lothiel on Feb 5, 2004 20:28:57 GMT
Ithilwen didn't answer Lady Galadeth; she was looking around suspiciously as she tried to comfort Súlvor--who was snorting and twitching underneath her. She heard a branch snap behind them and instinctively drew her dirk from it's scabbard, her face stern and resolute. She turned Súlvor around in a circle, quickly looking at the woods surrounding the company. She listened and her intuitive senses prickled.
"Aphado nín!*" she hissed at everyone and the pair plunged off the trail and into the brush, moving quickly and quietly towards a secondary trail. She raised her hand and called a halt to the company. Ithilwen turned Súlvor around to face the group.
"Lord Legolas," and she inclined her head to him, "if you would ride behind as a rear guard, that would be best. The rest, I want you all in the middle with hands on your weapons;be ready to ride hard towards Imladris on my signal. Do not hesitate or fail me!" Ithilwen paused, then continued in a firm tone. "Now let's go, and go quickly and silently."
Ithilwen turned Súlvor around and the group started out, moving quickly on the less-used trail.
*Follow me
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Post by Galadwen on Feb 6, 2004 15:52:27 GMT
Galadwen had totally agreed with everyone. She sensed some danger in the area, but it was, she did not know. She turned towards Lenniel and cocked an eye. Then all chaos ensued. Ithilwen had rushed down the embankment and down to a less used trail.
Galadwen followed with Lenniel right behind her, though she did not feel right going even down to that trail. It seemed like it could be a rouse to her, a trap.
Duathlach was very tense, he didn't seem at ease. There was something going on around them, something they couldn't even imagine happening. Then it occurred.
They were attacked by all sides! But they were mostly focused on the center of the group, where Galadwen and Linniel were. Galadwen could not see who or what they were, but only that they were going on one mindset, to kidnap Galadwen and maybe Linniel, but for what reason they couldn't know.
Men, if you could call them men, came rushing in, towards Galadwen. One hand grasped her around her mouth, the other hand around her waist. Duathlach tried to run, but even he wasn't fast enough.
Before Galadwen knew it, she was on a unfamiliar horse with arms around her..she could not see where Linniel was but she was afraid she was in the same dire straights.
The darkness came around her…
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