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***Mithadan*** · 09-20-2002, 01:02 PM

Ancalimon watched as the storm swept over the coast. This day had gone awry. But matters could be worse. Gorthaur had overheard the Man, but had not discovered his task and dismissed him from thought believing him to be insignificant. Nor had he perceived Ancalimon's presence or the existence of the Lonely Star, else his attention would be focused on the ship.

But the dragon... Gorthaur had sensed Angara briefly before the wyrm plunged into the seas. Just a whiff, but enough to draw his attention to the shoreline to the North. The storm would provide some valuable time and cover, but it would not last long. Then Angara, Cami, Bird and the others would be in danger.

He was uncertain of what course to take. Khelek and Veritas had recovered quickly. He sensed warm thoughts from Piosenniel's cabin below. But Mithadan was injured --curse the foolishness of that dragon! And the storm prevented the Star from approaching the shore, even as it hid Angara and the others.

He sighed. Fate had decreed that the Hobbits would be hidden. But should he trust fate against the wiles of Sauron?

09-20-2002, 01:02 PM	#44
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,314	Ancalimon watched as the storm swept over the coast. This day had gone awry. But matters could be worse. Gorthaur had overheard the Man, but had not discovered his task and dismissed him from thought believing him to be insignificant. Nor had he perceived Ancalimon's presence or the existence of the Lonely Star, else his attention would be focused on the ship. But the dragon... Gorthaur had sensed Angara briefly before the wyrm plunged into the seas. Just a whiff, but enough to draw his attention to the shoreline to the North. The storm would provide some valuable time and cover, but it would not last long. Then Angara, Cami, Bird and the others would be in danger. He was uncertain of what course to take. Khelek and Veritas had recovered quickly. He sensed warm thoughts from Piosenniel's cabin below. But Mithadan was injured --curse the foolishness of that dragon! And the storm prevented the Star from approaching the shore, even as it hid Angara and the others. He sighed. Fate had decreed that the Hobbits would be hidden. But should he trust fate against the wiles of Sauron? __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.