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Orofaniel · 08-21-2004, 04:51 PM

Galhardir

Goliardic now found himself just inside one of the tunnels, following the two eleven brothers Annû and Carandû, who Galhardir now considered as his friends. The merry elves had invited him along as they had seen he was just on his own; no one was to venture the cave alone, Luindal had made that perfectly clear, which was understandable.

The tree of them started to walk the narrow path that followed. This was definitely not a place for Rodhal, Galhardir thought as he lifted his head upwards. His eyes caught small glimpses of rocks and stones as the light of the torch he bore came over them. "How are we going to find anything in such darkness?" Annû then said. He made a reasonable point by asking that, Galhardir figured, because it would indeed be very difficult. "We've just got to look, I guess," said Carandû and shrugged. Galhardir nodded, although he knew none of them would notice it as he walked behind the other two.

The next steps were slippery and Galhardir could hardly keep himself on his feet. He supported himself to the rocky wall, but to no use, as he found it to edgy to touch. A splint cut his hand slightly, and he could feel the hot blood flowing from the mall wound. He let out a short gasp. "Are you alright, back there?" Annû asked as he turned. The small company stopped for a little while; "Aye, just a scratch," Galhardir replied as it was too dark for him to see the actual wound.

"Lets continue," Galhardir then said, holding his torch forwards so that he could see the faces of Annû and Carandû. "Aye," Annû and Carandû said at the same time, both turning forwards starting their march. "Hold on," Carandû then said seizing Annû's arm. "What is the matter?" he asked and turned once again. Galhardir was also curious about that. "Look!" Carandû then said. "I think there is another passage there!" he continued, seeming quite enthusiastic about his discover. The three of them held their torches together in the direction Carandû pointed; there was indeed another passage there. "Lets give it a try," Ann*u then said. Galahardir hesitated a little, but followed them. "I think it leads to another cavern," Galhardir then said. "Right you are, Galhardir," Annû said, who saw everything before the two others as he walked in the front.

*******

Rodhal

As he'd watched his uncle and the others leave for the boats he had felt the slight of disappointment and misery. Not because he wasn't able to come with them, but because his uncle had gone alone without him. Usually they'd go on adventures together. He figured this was an adventure for adults only, as he could se no other child following them. He waved from the deck as he heard his uncle voice telling him to be a good Captain while they were gone.

Rodhal didn't know for how long they had been gone but it couldn't have been long, as he hadn't had the time yet to climb up to the look out tower. He didn't know if dared, as it was pretty high. He wondered if his uncle would have managed to climb up there.

He went across the deck and decided to give it a try. There wasn't much wind only a light breeze, so the weather would not be problem for him. He sized the lower part of the mast and began climbing. His hands were sweaty, but the grip was stern. His skinny body went up....up...up. Half way up the top he looked down. What a frightful sight, he thought. It was a long way down, and still a long way up. What if he fell? No, he doubted it, but admitted that the height frightened him a little.

He continued upwards, climbing steadily, until he reached the top. Finally he had reached the top. He found himself standing in the small outlook post. It was big enough for him though. He looked own once again as he had done before. The deck, the cabin.... It was such a long way down. He shuddered, but he knew he was safe. Much safer here than in the cave of the dead, he said to himself – that was for sure.

What a perfect view for a young lad like himself....

08-21-2004, 04:51 PM	#38
Orofaniel Mighty Mouse of Mordor Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lands of the North, where no man can reach.... Posts: 823	Galhardir Goliardic now found himself just inside one of the tunnels, following the two eleven brothers Annû and Carandû, who Galhardir now considered as his friends. The merry elves had invited him along as they had seen he was just on his own; no one was to venture the cave alone, Luindal had made that perfectly clear, which was understandable. The tree of them started to walk the narrow path that followed. This was definitely not a place for Rodhal, Galhardir thought as he lifted his head upwards. His eyes caught small glimpses of rocks and stones as the light of the torch he bore came over them. "How are we going to find anything in such darkness?" Annû then said. He made a reasonable point by asking that, Galhardir figured, because it would indeed be very difficult. "We've just got to look, I guess," said Carandû and shrugged. Galhardir nodded, although he knew none of them would notice it as he walked behind the other two. The next steps were slippery and Galhardir could hardly keep himself on his feet. He supported himself to the rocky wall, but to no use, as he found it to edgy to touch. A splint cut his hand slightly, and he could feel the hot blood flowing from the mall wound. He let out a short gasp. "Are you alright, back there?" Annû asked as he turned. The small company stopped for a little while; "Aye, just a scratch," Galhardir replied as it was too dark for him to see the actual wound. "Lets continue," Galhardir then said, holding his torch forwards so that he could see the faces of Annû and Carandû. "Aye," Annû and Carandû said at the same time, both turning forwards starting their march. "Hold on," Carandû then said seizing Annû's arm. "What is the matter?" he asked and turned once again. Galhardir was also curious about that. "Look!" Carandû then said. "I think there is another passage there!" he continued, seeming quite enthusiastic about his discover. The three of them held their torches together in the direction Carandû pointed; there was indeed another passage there. "Lets give it a try," Annu then said. Galahardir hesitated a little, but followed them. "I think it leads to another cavern," Galhardir then said. "Right you are, Galhardir," Annû said, who saw everything before the two others as he walked in the front. **** Rodhal** As he'd watched his uncle and the others leave for the boats he had felt the slight of disappointment and misery. Not because he wasn't able to come with them, but because his uncle had gone alone without him. Usually they'd go on adventures together. He figured this was an adventure for adults only, as he could se no other child following them. He waved from the deck as he heard his uncle voice telling him to be a good Captain while they were gone. Rodhal didn't know for how long they had been gone but it couldn't have been long, as he hadn't had the time yet to climb up to the look out tower. He didn't know if dared, as it was pretty high. He wondered if his uncle would have managed to climb up there. He went across the deck and decided to give it a try. There wasn't much wind only a light breeze, so the weather would not be problem for him. He sized the lower part of the mast and began climbing. His hands were sweaty, but the grip was stern. His skinny body went up....up...up. Half way up the top he looked down. What a frightful sight, he thought. It was a long way down, and still a long way up. What if he fell? No, he doubted it, but admitted that the height frightened him a little. He continued upwards, climbing steadily, until he reached the top. Finally he had reached the top. He found himself standing in the small outlook post. It was big enough for him though. He looked own once again as he had done before. The deck, the cabin.... It was such a long way down. He shuddered, but he knew he was safe. Much safer here than in the cave of the dead, he said to himself – that was for sure. What a perfect view for a young lad like himself.... Last edited by piosenniel; 11-10-2004 at 03:36 PM.