Erendal occasionally took a trip south to the other end of Fangorn; partially a patrol but mainly due to how bored he became. Knowing that a small yet elusive band of robbers had camped near his doorstep, the ranger (having gathered necessities and weapons) disguised his hut with branches and underbrush.
He hoped above all that during his trip, he would meet another ranger from whom he could proctor help; and that all other beings would stay far away from him.
After three days of swift walking, he reached the southern edge of Fangorn forest. He decided to continue his journey a bit farther south, walking along the Brandywine. But he knew that within a day's walk lay the Barrow Downs, and he had no intention of entering them. Thus, he forded the river to the western side as to avoid them. He went south for about a day, then stopped and made a camp. Hopefully, a ranger would cross paths with him.
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