~The Forge Of Moria~

[Rhiannon]

~The Forge Of Moria~

*The ranger had been out in the Misty Mountains for several weeks. As the night began to fall, she was looking for a place to rest. The last night she had spent in a dwarf village, well hidden in a small valley in the northern parts of the mountains. Letting her horse trott on, she enters a small forest of twisted trees. Suddendly her faithful horse stops, snorting. She dismounts and takes a look around. There's blood on the leaves of a small bush. She leads her horse into what underwood there is and draws her sword. A faint trail of red dots leads up the mountain. She follows it out of the forest again to a small plateau. Behind some bushes, she finds the entrance of a cave. The blood on the stones is still moist. She sighs and enters slowly. After a few steps she can hear a soft moan and the sound of chain mail moving against stone. Looking around the corner, she can see a small figure lying on the ground. A head turns and the long beard of a dwarf becomes visible. She walks towards him, kneeling down. *"I'm Rhiannon, a ranger. Don't move, you have lost much blood" "I'm Tarin....they almost got me...I tried to..." " Shhh, you need more help than I can offer. My horse is down in the forest. I can take you back to a village." "Nooo, they will come searching for me...It's too late...do you have something to drink?"*She takes a bottle from her belt and uncorks it.*"What happened?" *He drinks* "Ahh...Orcs. I'm one of the last master blacksmiths of Moria. The mines are bigger than even Sauron knows. There are many hidden caves and halls...One of the most important secrets was the location of the Master's Forge. They are looking for it. And for the huge supply of Mithril that is still there. Enough for an army bigger than any other before...It's down there. Deeply hidden..." "Mithril? No suprise they hunt you" " They still have no clue...I managed to escape. You seem to be honest and trustworthy, ranger, if you are welcome at the hidden villages of my people....I don't have any use for Mithril anymore...I'll tell you where it is...When I knew I wouldn't survive, I made a map. It's under my breast plate....I..." * He starts coughing, a trickle of blood running down his chin* "You must rest, I'll get help." "No, it's too late...my friends will find me. It's not too bad for a dwarf to die in a cave...Take the map ranger, and may the light of Eärendil be with you." *He smiles. A last cough shakes his body as he closes his eyes. She sighs and carefully takes off his armor. A piece of paper is tucked under the chain mail. She unfolds it quickly. A map is drawn on it but about half is covered by stains of blood. *Rest in peace, blacksmith...I let your people know where you are....* She gets up and walks out of the cave again. After securing the entrance with stones, she quickly climbs down to her horse again.* Arian, hurry! Back to Rivendell, there are important things to be discussed* They vanish into the night.*

[Melian]

~ at Ravindell~

*Melody is talking with a few of the elves about her new song, and how they will proform it.  then they depart and leave her alone with her gutar in her bedroom*

[Rhiannon]

*Has been rushing through the night without pause as they now are on very familiar ground. Stops briefly as the lights of Rivendell become visible in the valley.* Come on, Arian, we almost made it! *About half an hour later, they reach Lord Elrond's house.*

[The Witch King]

*Is riding close to Trollshaws late at night when he is alerted to the sound of a galloping horse. Slips into the shadows wondering who it could be, for it was unusual to meet travellers on the road at this late hour, especially ones riding with such great urgency.
As the horse races past he catches a glimpse of the rider and realises that it is Rhiannon, the ranger, and most likely, she is heading for Rivendell.
Emerges from the trees and heads in her direction, sensing that something important is unfolding.

[Melian]

*melody hears the anouncement that a visiter has arived, and dresses quickly to meet them.  then she go's down to the hall where they r speaking to Elrond.*

[Rhiannon]

*Has handed the reigns of her faithfull horse to a young elf who leads Arian off to the stables. Looks around* I need to see Lord Elrond. It's very important. *Another elf leads her to the hall.* Lord Elrond! Please excuse my haste but I have very important news.

[Melian]

*just as rhia enters and begins talking to elrond, melody comes skiding around the corner, and pops her head in the room.*

do u need anything? are you thersty? hungry?

[Rhiannon]

Hi, Melody!*Looks down at her dusty and bloodstained clothes.* Thank you, I think I could do with a hot bath and a snack. *Looks back at Lord Elrond* I think this is a matter for the Council, but we don't have much time so I'm going to tell you and the other Rivendell leaders first.

[The Witch King]

*Lurks on the banks of the Bruinen River not wanting to risk another dunking.*

[Melian]

ok, *melody turns to a few of the other elves and they go ready a hot bath, wile she gets rhia a snack. she reenters with a big platter of frute, sweet cakes, and sandwiches. also on the tray is a pitcher of watter and a bottle of wine*

here u are, and your bath is being drawn.

[Rhiannon]

*Has followed Mel * Ohhh, thanks, Mel! Please tell Lord Elrond that I will be ready to meet him within an hour.

[Rhiannon]

*Has taken her bath. Finds some clean clothes lying on a chair outside the bathroom and puts them on. Walks over to the table and sits down to eat. Just as she has finished her meal a young elf enters the room to lead her to Lord Elrond's rooms. She finds him already pacing up and down.* " Lord Elrond, this is what I found...* Starts telling the story of how she found the dwarf and what he told her.* "So this is the map he gave me..."*Lord Elrond takes a closer look at it* "This would be a matter for the council, but we don't have any time if Sauron's orcs are already searching for the Forge. Rivendell must act immediately on this. Such an amount of mithril will be an immense treasure. And nobody knows what else there will be... As for the map, I don't recognise this part of Moria. We will need a scout." * Rhia shifts uneasy.*" I've never been that far down into the dark depths of Moria....Rangers like to have the open sky over their head... But I know someone I can ask to be our scout. I have to ride back and tell the dwarves where their blacksmith is anyway. And Tiuri Laurinson owes me a favour...Besides, we are also some kind of friends. As close as you can befriend a dwarf, that is....Down in the mines we don't need an army anyway. "*Lord Elrond nods slowly*"So take some of RIvendell's warriors to go with you. This will be a volunteer mission anyway as I don't want to order anybody to go into Moria in this times." " Yes, Lord ELrond, I will ask my friends tonight if they want to come with me. Yes, I will go myself. I feel I owe it to this brave dwarf who put so much trust in me." "Then it's settled. Take anything you need from my personal supplies. And may the light of Eärendil be with you and your friends." *After she left Lord Elrond, Rhia walks back to the main hall again, still deep in thought.*

[Melian]

mel had been listing from the doorway*

ill go, *she steps forward into the light*
i no longer will be returning to mirkwood, and have been growing restless without a perpos.

[Rhiannon]

*Smiles* I really hoped you would come with me, Melody.

[Melian]

*smiles*
what should i pack.