Elladan cried out, "Ware! Trolls!" Then he drew his sword and pushed Tintallė to the rear for he was but lightly armed and not skilled in the ways of battle. He attempted to do the same with Torfithien, but she would have none of it. Instead, she slipped her bow into her hands and nocked an arrow. The others stood at ready with their weapons as well.
The cave was just broad enough for the Elves to form a semi-circle facing the Trolls. Blinking sleepily, they growled and one stepped forward menacingly. Elrohir thrust the Noldorin Lamp in its face and the crystal's blue light caused the Troll to shut its eyes. In an instant, arrows flew through the air and the Troll bellowed.
The scream was answered but not from the second Troll before them. The door to their rear rumbled aside and a third Troll stepped forward into the cave. "Back to back," cried Elladan as some of the Elves turned to face this new threat...
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Beleriand, Beleriand,
the borders of the Elven-land.
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