Friends of Nimrodel: Tapestry of Dreams - Discussion - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Nurumaiel · 08-31-2006, 11:12 PM

I apologise for my deep silence! I've been following along, but haven't had much time to do anything beside study. Euclid and St. Thomas Aquinas have been my main focus for the past few weeks.... as well as studying for choir (we sang Mozart's Ave Verum this evening and it was beautiful).

But I'll find the time to post, if not very often. Ædegard and Leafa must have their farewell.

mark12_30 · 09-01-2006, 06:57 PM

I'll stuff this here til I finish the others, and then we can decide where they go...

In the morning, Mellondu dressed and ate, and said little. Father and mother, weary from their late night, nevertheless rose with him and helped him pack.

"You'll bring a good cloak this time, " said Father, and handed him several garments, rolled together. Mellondu took them, surprised, and unrolled them. They were faded and patched, and had an earthy smell.

"Your ranger's garb!"

Father nodded. "You do not quite fill them yet, but you will ere long. They should serve you well, " he said with a nod toward Mother. Mother reached back behind the door, and pulled out a long bundle.

"Your bow? But Father, I am no ranger; I have no skill with a bow. Why should I risk losing it?"

"Perhaps, " said Father earnestly, "you will take the time now, and learn. You cannot hunt a meal with a sword, or with a hammer and tongs. You will be travelling with elves. Learn from them! It was my one wish of Erebemlin and Taitheneb, and they have granted it, asking only whether you desire to learn." Father's eyes asked the question.

Mellondu thought, I would rather learn from an orc. Then shamed by the folly of his thoughts, he saw the wisdom of Father's request, and nodded. "I will learn. "

Mother handed Father's clothing to Mellondu, and he hesitantly put on the jerkin and the cloak The breeches he rolled up and placed in his pack. Then he stood, slung his pack over his right shoulder, hesitated, put the quiver over his left shoulder, and holding the bow he gazed at Father.

Father nodded. "Aye. You will learn many things. Go with our love, son. May the Valar shine on your path."

Mother embraced him, then Father; and then he walked out the door and down the stairs, into the morning sunshine. He did not leave the city yet; he was to return to the inn, and find the elves. But first, he would find his sister. He wondered what she would say when she saw him in Father's clothes.

Imladris · 09-02-2006, 12:58 AM

Do you want me to delete my post again for time continuum's sake.

mark12_30 · 09-02-2006, 04:44 AM

Immy,

No, we'd have to delete several posts. I'll just ask that my "farewells" be pasted into others' posts. It'll be fine, no worries.

I wouldn't be surprised if the existing last couple of posts are the thread-closers? Seems to me that our objections involve filling in gaps in what already exists.

Imladris · 09-02-2006, 04:50 AM

Ok...sorry...I'm having trouble keeping up with the thread what with school, new job, and other things of an unsavoury nature.

I'll do better with the new thread, where there won't be anything to be really "picked up" as it were.

mark12_30 · 09-02-2006, 04:58 AM

Real Life, eh? I can relate. No worries, girl.

mark12_30 · 09-02-2006, 07:28 PM

Doggone it all!! I've spent the day looking for the bowstring for my black longbow, and it's nowhere to be found... yet. Searched the attic, searched the spare bedroom, looked through my drawers, scoured the office shelves (looked between each book!!!) & hunted through the cubby holes and the drawers and the boxes. No bowstring. RATS.

...where haven't I looked yet......

08-31-2006, 11:12 PM	#1
Nurumaiel Vice of Twilight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on a mountain Posts: 1,121	I apologise for my deep silence! I've been following along, but haven't had much time to do anything beside study. Euclid and St. Thomas Aquinas have been my main focus for the past few weeks.... as well as studying for choir (we sang Mozart's Ave Verum this evening and it was beautiful). But I'll find the time to post, if not very often. Ædegard and Leafa must have their farewell. __________________ In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.

09-01-2006, 06:57 PM	#2
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Mellondu's farewell to his parents I'll stuff this here til I finish the others, and then we can decide where they go... In the morning, Mellondu dressed and ate, and said little. Father and mother, weary from their late night, nevertheless rose with him and helped him pack. "You'll bring a good cloak this time, " said Father, and handed him several garments, rolled together. Mellondu took them, surprised, and unrolled them. They were faded and patched, and had an earthy smell. "Your ranger's garb!" Father nodded. "You do not quite fill them yet, but you will ere long. They should serve you well, " he said with a nod toward Mother. Mother reached back behind the door, and pulled out a long bundle. "Your bow? But Father, I am no ranger; I have no skill with a bow. Why should I risk losing it?" "Perhaps, " said Father earnestly, "you will take the time now, and learn. You cannot hunt a meal with a sword, or with a hammer and tongs. You will be travelling with elves. Learn from them! It was my one wish of Erebemlin and Taitheneb, and they have granted it, asking only whether you desire to learn." Father's eyes asked the question. Mellondu thought, I would rather learn from an orc. Then shamed by the folly of his thoughts, he saw the wisdom of Father's request, and nodded. "I will learn. " Mother handed Father's clothing to Mellondu, and he hesitantly put on the jerkin and the cloak The breeches he rolled up and placed in his pack. Then he stood, slung his pack over his right shoulder, hesitated, put the quiver over his left shoulder, and holding the bow he gazed at Father. Father nodded. "Aye. You will learn many things. Go with our love, son. May the Valar shine on your path." Mother embraced him, then Father; and then he walked out the door and down the stairs, into the morning sunshine. He did not leave the city yet; he was to return to the inn, and find the elves. But first, he would find his sister. He wondered what she would say when she saw him in Father's clothes. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve. Last edited by mark12_30; 09-01-2006 at 07:01 PM.

09-02-2006, 12:58 AM	#3
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	Do you want me to delete my post again for time continuum's sake. __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.

09-02-2006, 04:44 AM	#4
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Immy, No, we'd have to delete several posts. I'll just ask that my "farewells" be pasted into others' posts. It'll be fine, no worries. I wouldn't be surprised if the existing last couple of posts are the thread-closers? Seems to me that our objections involve filling in gaps in what already exists. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

09-02-2006, 04:50 AM	#5
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	Ok...sorry...I'm having trouble keeping up with the thread what with school, new job, and other things of an unsavoury nature. I'll do better with the new thread, where there won't be anything to be really "picked up" as it were. __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.

09-02-2006, 04:58 AM	#6
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Real Life, eh? I can relate. No worries, girl. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

09-02-2006, 07:28 PM	#7
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Doggone it all!! I've spent the day looking for the bowstring for my black longbow, and it's nowhere to be found... yet. Searched the attic, searched the spare bedroom, looked through my drawers, scoured the office shelves (looked between each book!!!) & hunted through the cubby holes and the drawers and the boxes. No bowstring. RATS. ...where haven't I looked yet...... __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

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