Forward dated to June 2; video

[inafadingcrown]

[The woman who appears on the screen is sitting on the floor of a forest in what is obviously a makeshift camp. The chirping of birds and the faint sounds of horses can be heard in the background. Her first message is short and simple, open to everyone (though, admittedly, there are a few who she is particularly hoping to hear from).]


I am curious;  how many of you hail from Arda? When did you see it last?

For those who do not, tell me something of your world, if you will. I have time enough for a tale or two.

[Locked to Seelie]

Gi suilon. I am known to some of you already; for those to whom I am not, I will offer a short introduction. [She gives a little nod of her head- not a bow, but still with a slightly formal air.] I am Galadriel, formerly of Lothlórien.

I regret very much that I am not able to offer my greetings in person to those of you who have newly arrived, but, alas, circumstances necessitate my presence elsewhere.

Regardless of my absence, I would offer you- and those who have been longer in this world- use of the lembas and miruvor I received as a boon. Lembas, for those who are unaware, are Elven waybread. My supply of these is dwindling and even a little will provide nourishment for days, so I ask that you take only at need and sparingly. Miruvor is healing cordial, though it may also be used simply to renew strength. Of this I have more, but, again, do not use it needlessly. Both the lembas and the miruvor I keep in my quarters; my maid is likely to be about and able to show you to it. If not, you may contact me and I will find a way to make arrangements.

Upon my return, I will no doubt meet many of you for myself and I will be glad to offer what assistance I may, for I know well that this place may be frightening and strange, however welcoming our hosts may mean to be. Until then, keep well.

[Locked to Maglor]

[Ordinarily, she would deem this unnecessary, but she does know that he was traveling recently. And it's best he know as soon as possible.]

I do not know if you have heard, cousin, but yet another kinsman has found his way to this world.

Comments

[inafadingcrown]

Ah, but to hear them tell it, this war has been long in the fighting. What has changed that so many were brought here at one time? Have they come upon some critical point of which they have yet to tell us? Were many of their other soldiers recently lost?

[steeledskin]

I suspect the latter.

[ rather morosely. ]

[inafadingcrown]

It is as likely as any other possibility. Still, I would like to know with certainty. Mayhaps I will see what I can discover once I have returned to Caer Glaem.

[steeledskin]

How far away are you? From the castle?

[inafadingcrown]

We set out from the castle nearly a week ago and we have ridden hard. [So you can make your own estimates.]

[steeledskin]

I fear I am yet some weeks away.

[inafadingcrown]

Do you intend to return to the castle?

[steeledskin]

I do. I miss its comforts awfully.

[inafadingcrown]

Then we may yet meet in person. My daughter and I intend to return as soon as we are able.

[steeledskin]

I look forward to such a time. [ a polite smile. ] I think I am fascinated by elves.

[inafadingcrown]

I must remember to share with you some of our lore, then, if Thranduil has not done so already.

[steeledskin]

Elves must have a great pool of lore, I suspect.

[inafadingcrown]

So we do- and I pride myself on knowing a great deal of it.