Mithadan stepped down the gangway and approached the waiting man. "Well met!" replied Mithadan. "The banner?" Mithadan paused trying to decide waht to tell his host. AElfwine was a resident of a distant future, as were they all, except for Kali. He chose the course of caution, ever mindful of Idril's words. "The banner is an heirloom of my house, where it is said that Earendil the bright is one of our distant forefathers," finished Mithadan.
"And what errand brings you to Minas Anor?" inquired the man.
"We wish to visit the fabled library of this city," replied Mithadan. "Among our number are Halflings, Hobbits if you will and I have heard that your King is familiar with their kind. They seek records which may shed light upon their ancient history, ere they crossed the Anduin and made their way to the land now called the Shire."
"Periannath?" cried the man. "You are indeed welcome. It is rare that any of that race visit this city. I am Amdir, master of the docks. Your vessel will be safe here. Welcome to Minas Anor!"
"Thank you, Amdir," replied Mithadan. He turned and made his way back on deck, where he approached Piosenniel. "Our people must take great care to neither reveal our origin or our errand, I think. And there remains another matter of concern," he said, looking at Angara who lay on the foredeck sunning herself. "I doubt that the people of this city would welcome a dragon, even a small one."
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Beleriand, Beleriand,
the borders of the Elven-land.
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