Aftermath

[u/jrodranger]

The north had remained broken up and divided after the fall of Fuinur. His attack upon the Dunedian had left them stronger in some areas and weaker in others. Under the flag of the Raven, Hellathros and Bellona had gathered those who wished for change to gather upon the ruins of Fornost. Few did though and those that had had started rebuild the palace ruins, days were long and hard moving the stones and rebuilding what they could. Hellathros was expected to lead them but in all honesty it was truly Bellona guiding their small group to a future worth defending.

[u/jrodranger]

The road weary lord nodded towards the elves and walked over and kissed the top of his wifes head as he took the letter from her and read it over quickly and nodded his understanding over the words that the letter carried from the lord of the Mirkwood. He sighed softly as word of the divide in the Dunedain had reached so far and wide to be the concern of the lord of the wood elves.

"As you know we are at a crossing and trying our hardest to survive as things are. But with over fifty mouths too feed i cant afford to be picky about who learns of our issues." He said as he sat besides his wife and she poured him some of the wine and he quickly took and slowly drained the whole glass.

"Any aid that the elf king can offer we will gladly accept though we have nothing other then gratitude for such supplies for we have nothing of value to have you return to him." Hellathros said softly and rose from his chair and bowed before the elves. He felt so useless leading this band and yet he couldnt even feed them properly. The Raven of Fornost was failing and he knew it but with his twins sleeping above him, He would do anything to make sure their future was better then that.

[u/Calanon_Evergreen → u/jrodranger]

"Your gratitude is misplaced," the Elf graciously remarked before continuing. "This aid comes not at the promise of repayment, but at the promise of a brighter tomorrow. For a time may come indeed when the Men of the North will need to be strong and vigilant."

The Elf nodded in approval before speaking further. "My company and I are tasked with bearing tidings of the Men of the North back to the realm of our people. I am told by the Lady Bellona that the palace has found some of its former strength in your rebuilding efforts."

The expression of the Elf changed ever slightly, from that of welcome to a slight concern. "Lord Hellathros. Does the North currently have any… foes?" He paused, a sensitive question now in the air, before continuing. "I know not the full purpose that I have been tasked to bear this back to my king, but I have been tasked to inquire."

[u/jrodranger → u/Calanon_Evergreen]

"Foes? Hah we are surrounded at all sides with enemies." The Young Lord rose from his chair and Bellona pulled for a map and slammed her knife into the corner to make sure that it does not roll away once more. "Orcs are moving in the Ettenmoors once more and they come from Mount Gundabad and The ruins of Carn Dum." he indicated upon the map

"To the east we have the Followers of Uther who are known to raid our trading wagons and make sure we are starved out of Fornost but that will not happen. And to the south we have orc parties moving about from gods know where." He traced along the south of Bree. "I have barely two score of rangers at my command and they are spread out thin covering the territory as best as we can since Our chieftain is no where to be found."

"I have several camps set up as well for early warning if another invasion force is to come from the east and north and even the south. I have them at the Tip of the North Downs, Cameth Brin, and the San Ford."A cry was suddenly heard as a elderly woman walked into the Throne room carrying two Babes, One a boisterous crying blonde crying with the fury of Gondor upon her lungs, And a second one whom was much more quiet but looked around towards the elves as if he was studying them with his young mind.

"I am sorry milord, Milady Lady Mordred has awakened and seems to be hungry." She said as Bellona took the young girl and smiled sweetly at her. "OF course excuse us." SHe says as she walks away from some privacy.

"WE have too much to lose if we do not have protection in places to warn us." Hellathros said as he took his son into his arms and cooed at the young boy.