The Defeat of Heilun-Brenin
The clans of the Algraig in Enedwaith were being constantly harassed by the brenin of the Draig-luth so Pareth volunteered to confront the Heilun-Brenin and his guards.
Thror’s Coomb was filled with many evil men and travelling to village of Gwal Draig was treacherous. Many times Pareth was forced to dismount her grey horse and travel on foot to try to sneak into the village unnoticed, but the guards spotted her and attacked with a fury that almost bested her.
But Pareth was a strong fighter, and she was quick with her bow and loosed her light oil-tipped arrows swiftly, blinding the men who sought to kill her. Each time she temporarily blinded the enemy, she gained the advantage and was able to defeat them – one by one.
The leader, the Heilun-Brenin, no longer had any guards to protect him, yet he still arrogantly taunted Pareth and she stunned him with a deadly arrow that pierced his heart. He let out a fierce cry and continued to attack Pareth, but he was weakened, and so Pareth slew him with her sword.
When she returned to Gronu of the Alraig, his brusque manner towards her changed to one of undisguised awe, for few women in these lands took part in battles. Yet here was this lone huntress who slew many of his enemies and appeared virtually unscathed.
“My people will forever be in your debt, Pareth of Gondor!” Gronu said. “You shall always be welcomed by my people, and that is rare indeed, for we distrust most strangers. Thank you for your help.”
After a brief rest, Pareth travelled to Maur Tulhau, for the hobbits of that village had been expecting her return. Pareth was looking forward to a great feast with her little friends. And so she feasted with hobbits and after she was taken to her lodgings, she fell into a deep dreamless sleep.
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