Raising The Shire

Pareth travelled to Falathlorn in Ered Luin to spend some time relaxing and enjoying the hospitality of the Elves in Duillond. She needed time to rest and the Lady Galadriel suggested she travel West as far away as possible from the ravages of war.

Pareth really wanted to go further East to her home in Ithilien in Gondor, but the Lady Galadriel warned her that she would be in grave danger if she tried to get home by herself.

“Nay, Pareth, you will not be able to escape the treachery of Saruman and the evil Uruks he created to wage war on Rohan. And beyond Rohan, I forsee the coming of armies of Orcs dispatched by Sauron, to join up with Saruman’s minions, and together their intentions are to capture any eastbound travellers. I would not have you captured and tortured or worse. You are far too valuable and have become very dear to us. You have proven your worth to our people and so I ask that you get some rest, for I would have you strong again to help the Malledhrim in Mirkwood when you are ready.” The Lady Galadriel spoke quietly to Pareth, watching her reaction.

Pareth sighed and tried to hide her disappointment, for she was homesick. “As you wish, my Lady. I will leave at once.”

So when Pareth finally arrived in Duillond, she was taken to Dorongur Whitehorn, who welcomed her warmly on behalf on the Elves of Ered Luin. She was treated with profound respect for word had reached these parts about her courageous deeds.

After a day or two, Pareth started to really enjoy herself and she spent many hours in the countryside, which, for the most part, was safe and very beautiful. But her thoughts often returned to her companions who were still in Moria and Mirkwood and she hoped they were still alive and well.

They were all fine, of course, for they were hardy warriors, fearless in battle, and determined to rid all of Middle earth of evil. But the worse battles were still to come and Pareth knew that after her rest, she would join some of her companions again in Mirkwood. And they would not get any rest for quite some time.

Pareth was grateful for the kindness of the Elves and she let them spoil her, for she knew such times as these were precious indeed.

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