[Child of the 7th Age]

Elven Maid Earwen's post


The dragon had been slain. The quest was now over. All that was left was to say goodbye and head home. Rowan had told Iarlhach what had happened to Alcyávëiel and he had told him what Alcyávëiel said. Iarlhach with love for his life decided that he would meet her soon, for he would sail west.

Rowan stood staring at the see as the sun set. It was beautiful. The wind blew softly. Rowan sighed. So much had happened on the quest. He had seen death, pain and despair, but he had also seen hope and love.

“Goodbye Nalin. Goodbye Alcyávëiel. Goodbye Merenwen. Goodbye Callo” he whispered softly remembering his companions who had died. They were all very brave and they had become his friends. He would miss them.

Rowan turned around. First he said goodbye to the dwarf brothers and Farin and Perin. Then he headed towards Iarlhach and said his goodbyes to him.

“Tell Alcyávëiel thank you. She saved my life.” Rowan said slowly.

“I will”.

He told his goodbyes to Ewinda.

“Elentari you have been a great guide are quest. May we meet again soon.” He said his goodbyes to Lenwe too and then he headed towards Lostlondwen and her mother.

“ You are truly brave Lostlondwen, and I will remember your bravery,” he said choosing his words carefully.

“Thank you.”

“And Lostlondwen. I finally have an answer to your question.” He said with a smile. “I am going to go home and see my family. I will live happily till the end of my days. Always to remember the people I have seen and met and the place I have been on this quest. To remember their bravery, their loyalty and their courage. Farewell.”

And with this he rode of east on Bulëgalad. It was going to be a long and hard journey but Rowan knew he would survive. After all he did survive the dragon.

And Rowan comes no more into this tale nor is any tale ever told of the rest of his life.

[ July 13, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]