Having lost a member of the company that had been with them since they had left Bree, the group that reached the edge of Mirkwood forest was a somber one. Bali still tried to keep the group optimistic, as they were nearing their goal: Erebor.
However, dispite the apparent depression, many of the group were now driven by their anger at the guerilla tactics used by Kaldon and his followers, which had now cost several warriors their lives.
The sun was just peaking over the tips of Mirkwood as the company arrived at the edges of the great forest. "If I remember, we are a bit too far north to hit the old forest road. We shall travel south for a day and see if we can find it," said Bali. Several of the elves agreed with him.
After a days travel, they reached the dark path. One could tell that it was dreary, hot and stuffy inside the borders. "It is about a week's journey through the forest. Remember, stay on the road." The company trudged into the forest...
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