❧ VIDEO; 04 (both courts)

[firith]

[ Thranduil hasn't vanished off the face of the Drabwurld again, contrary to popular belief, despite keeping his head down since Samhain. Ensconced in the Caer Glaem library pulling up certificates, maps, and all the other ridiculous paraphernalia required for a legalised contact to take place, he flicks on the locket from his desk in a corner of the vast halls, surrounded by stacks. There he sits sipping a goblet of the last keg of leftover Dorwinion which is currently under strict guard in the cellars (looking at you Samhain revellers). On the table are scrolls and books, all of which have been tidied, while in front of him lies a black leather-bound folder, ostensibly containing the point of the broadcast. ]

The High-King and I have come to an arrangement. In exchange for fair recompense, I have bought the rights to the woodlands south of the forest river and west of the Hidden Falls, within a crux of the mountain-range, to be easily identified on any common map. [ It's not quite as simple as that, of course, but he'll save everyone the pointless politicking. That, and he doesn't want to bring up Celegorm's shard in public; it would be bad taste. ] Aelfen and Elven tribes alike will be travelling to Caer Glaem over the next week or so to replenish their supplies, tools and gold, well within their rights to do so, before continuing on to their new homeland. Please show these former refugees every kindness.

[ As dapper as he looks, he clearly doesn't intend to faff about chatting idly about inanities; someone wants a nice long sleep. ]

If you have business in what will be renamed the Maechenibryth, come the turn of the winter season, or have done in the past which you wish to pursue in the future, you may bring the matter to myself, Thranduil, or to my son, Legolas, who will pass it on accordingly. There is much yet to do and I have little enough time to spare.

[ Sipping his wine, he shuts off the locket. ]




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[steeledskin]

[ she does not need her map to know the area of which he speaks. she's taken her time to commit the larger landmarks to memory. and so she knows how near maechenibryth will be to her own lands. ]

Your grace. It seems the landscape will make us as good as neighbours.

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[firith]

My lady. It seems so, in time. [ By the onset of winter proper there should at least be a newly carved fortress in the south. ] How is the mood in Cothromach? Aransadorien and the birds, too, informed me of your victory.

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[kingsdaughter]

[Deep breath.]

So it's the western bank that will be forbidden to traders. Neither hand nor foot on it. I will be sure the Treun Council knows of it.

[She hesitates.]

Sorry for how I behaved last time.

[When she was drunk.]

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[firith]

It is.

[ The eastern banks were going to be for Thorin and the dwarves of Erebor, but now Oakenshield is gone ... well, it can turn into a merry-go-round for all Thranduil cares. A clear path has been left for any roads that will be laid there.

He tilts his head, watching her unblinkingly in thought. ]

You gave no offence. [ He's seen and heard worse from Legolas, honestly. ] I take it you have apologised to the young men whose names were mentioned?

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[vaccinations]

Maechenibryth?

[Yeah, she totally butchered that.]

Kind of a mouthful.

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[firith]

My-ken-neeb-reeth. Maechenibryth.

[ One step at a time, yep. ]

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[notyetlegend]

Maechenibryth. Is that how you said it?

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[firith]

[ He should just teach everyone curses in Sindarin and tell them it means Hello. ]

My-ken-neeb-reeth, like that.

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[gloinul]

And is there a simpler name for those of us who cannot manage your fancy, bird language? I would hate to insult the Elves by butchering their tongue once again.

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[firith]

You are all generosity, Master Gimli. [ BIRD LANGUAGE, fff. ] Maechenibryth means The Sharp-Eyed Caves, and is in fact the shorter version of I Othrann-in-Heneb, The Fortress of the Many-Eyed.

[ He gave you all ELF SLANG and this is what happens, wow. ]

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[playmakings]

Wait, you guys are all leaving? Can we still hang out?

[ Okay, so maybe the modern-day girl doesn't quite understand what, exactly, is happening. ]

Well--I mean, I've never met you, sir, I just met--all of the other elves. Elfs. Elves?

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[firith]

Not all the Elves, only those who wish to remain in my company. I am sure the Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn will remain in Caer Glaem with the majority of those from my homeland, whereas there is little use for me here.

[ He works best when distanced from the main quotient, after all. ]

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[curser]

[Well. This was curious. Maleficent had barely made the Falls her home and now it seemed she was to have neighbors. Again. How... interesting.]

Is that how it works in this land? You offer recompense for land that you wish to claim as yours?

[Such a silly concept. It sounded human, though she could tell by his ears that he was no such thing. He was elfin, like the one she'd met during the night of the Black Shuck.]

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[firith]

[ Couple of Elves every few days who keep to themselves; not the worst neighbours. ]

Glaschu is the territory of the Seelie, so I cannot call the land mine or defend it rightfully until its liege-lord agrees. [ Which is dumb, he knows, and a very mortal way of going about the matter, but he really just wanted it done with. ] Ordinarily, I would settle wherever best, but with the war an ongoing factor that was not immediately possible without assistance.

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[desperate_times]

Bought it? That must've cost you a pretty penny. I didn't know anyone not of this world was so wealthy.

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[firith]

The payment was not of monetary value, far more highly coveted.

[ Which he would rather not go into, since dragging the good in a death out is rather awful, even if it did happen to one who deserved to be slain in the first place. ]

NOT REALLY HERE JUST LISTENING IN

[all7seas]

There's some planning to be done for the highway robbery of Elven refugees, especially of the gold-replenished variety.

Yes. Yesssss. Precious, precious gold.]

JACK SPARROW: LEFT DANGLING IN TREES MULTIPLE TIMES

[firith]

[ Jack, please don't attempt to rob Elves; for your own sheer safety, son. ]

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[chaoticwhimsy]

Maken...meachin...Makelibrith...

[There is a pink haired tween trying to pronounce that name. Finally she gives up.]

If it's that hard to say, I bet it's impossible to spell. Map makers are gonna hate you.

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[firith]

And to think, that is the short-hand version.

[ Y'all need some help with Elven slang, let alone the hardcore version, gosh. He quirks a smile. ]

My-ken-neeb-reeth.

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[fiercestwarrior]

[ Legolas' father? Well, that sort of seems like someone she ought to introduce herself to. ]

My Lord, I am Lady Sif of Asgard, I know your son and would call him a friend. I offer you my greetings.

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[firith]

[ Oh, hi, John's squeeze. ]

Well met, Lady Sif. You also know my Aransadorien, John Grimm, I believe. He spoke highly of you and I gave him my word you would be welcome within the new Halls of my kin at his side, when they are fortified.

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[boutant]

If any of those tribes will be passing through La Llorona, I have a manor there that they can stay at.

[ Hell if she knows where the elves will be coming from. ]

Either way- good luck.

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[firith]

La Llorona falls outside of their district, the closest dwelling in the Noa Woods and away to the west by the Maighdeann-Mhara, but you have my thanks all the same. What is the name of your halls, lady?

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[rangerandking]

What if one simply wants to visit his friends? {Come on, Thranduil. Can he have a little smile? Men can be charming, though, with Aragorn, he means every word.}

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[firith]

[ Gosh, look at King Charmface up in this Elfbiz. ]

I am entirely certain I will have Legolas complaining for the rest of eternity if I fail to give you your own rooms. What do you think of having a wing to yourselves; you, he, and Master Gimli?

[ Stuffing the Fellowship of the Bros in a corner of the mountain, that is definitely a good idea. What could go wrong. ]

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[seidhe]

And what price did you pay for Maechenibryth? [ The word falls nicely from his tongue, though the language not being his own. He has felt the cost of an elven state in his own homeland, as such there is some suspicion in his half covered face. The burn was a harsh one and in turn makes him harsh. ]

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[firith]

One that was not found wanting.

[ Celegorm's shard is a matter which faintly disgusts him, but it served well enough in this and fittingly, after the abuse Legolas suffered. Thranduil clearly isn't going to even hint at it but he appears suitably confident the contract for land has been fully resolved, and he relents on minor details surrounding the transaction. ]

It was not solely a deal bartered for in price, of course.

[ Politics, etc. ]

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[wroughtsteel]

My Lord, that sounds like wondrous news. [ Or so she hopes, and so she offers her words with a smile and a tilt of her head. ]

Best wishes upon your new home. And if ever would you need my help, do let me know.

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[firith]

You would ever be welcome, lady. That, I think, goes without saying. How do you fare, as of late?