The Days Ahead

Bestowal dialogue

'Langlas has indeed done me a great boon by sending this with you. "The Lay of Nimrodel" is a sad story which has bearing upon our plight.

'Please, bring this scroll to Toronn and have him read this passage.' Bregar places a mark beside a stanza and hands you the scroll.

'If this does not make him understand, then we are fated to part.'

Background

Langlas had given you a scroll to bring to Bregar at Duillond. Bregar recognized the poem as the "Lay of Nimrodel" and realized that a passage from the Lay might be enough to convince Toronn to remain in Middle-earth.

Objective 1

• Bring "The Lay of Nimrodel" to Toronn at Celondim

Toronn is at Celondim, south of Duillond.

Bregar has asked you to take the scroll to Toronn in the hope that it will convince his brother to remain.

Bregar: 'Speak with my brother Toronn. He is at Celondim to the south.'

Toronn: 'Does Bregar still endeavour to turn aside my path?'

The Elf's eyes widen as he reads the scroll. '"And cursed the faithless ship that bore Him far from Nimrodel...." Though it is a sad tale, this was ever a favourite of mine. It tells of Amroth and Nimrodel, their parting, and the coming of much sadness to Lothlórien, home of our kindred.

'Bregar is right. There is much to be done here before we go. I will not carry my pain aboard the White Ships and bring it to the West. Thank you for helping me to understand, <name>.'

Now is Found

Bestowal dialogue

'I did not think that the sight of this blade would move me so.

'This belonged to a friend of ours, a Dúnadan named Thoram. He died helping us to defend Dol Ringwest many long years ago. We buried him and built a cairn where he fell in honour of his sacrifice. Perhaps Toronn is right; there are many harsh memories here. In the West, we would be free of such pain.

'His sword deserves a better home, away from the goblins that loot the dead. Bring it to Langlas at Thrasi's Lodge, north of here, along the road, and west of Kheledûl. He is a Ranger of the North and will keep well the history of his kinsman.

'I will send word to my brother.'

Background

Toronn desires to leave Middle-earth, while Bregar, his brother, believes they should remain.

Objective 1

• Bring Thoram's sword to Langlas

Langlas is at the Thrasi's Lodge west of Kheledûl.

Swayed by Toronn's reminder of their lost friend Thoram, Bregar asks you to bring the broken sword to Langlas, a Ranger of the North who will honour the sword and Thoram's memory.

Bregar: 'Take Thoram's sword to Langlas at Thrasi's Lodge, north and west of here.'

Langlas: 'Greetings, good <race>! Bregar sent this, did he? I have heard the story of Thoram and will honour his memory.

'The recovery of Thoram's sword must have arisen from Toronn and Bregar's debate. It has long been a concern of mine that they might leave Middle-earth during these dangerous times.

'Give this to Bregar with my thanks. It may prove useful in convincing his brother to remain.'

Objective 2

• Bring the scroll to Bregar at Duillond

Bregar is at Duillond, along the road east and south of the Thrasi's Lodge.

Langlas gratefully accepted Thoram's sword, promising to honour it, then gave you a scroll to deliver to Bregar.

Langlas: 'Take this to Bregar...it may serve Toronn's cause.'

Bregar: 'What is this? A gift from Langlas?'

Bregar unrolls the scroll. '"The Lay of Nimrodel?"

'How could Langlas see this, while my eyes remained blind? This is the Lay of Nimrodel and Amroth who loved her. A storm took Amroth's ship out to sea before Nimrodel could join him, and Nimrodel herself was lost in the mountains to the south upon her journey to the haven of Edhellond in the Bay of Belfalas. Neither were seen again.'

What was Lost

Bestowal dialogue

'Toronn must know that while I remain behind, I will ever be with him. To do this, I will need your aid. So much of this land has been our shelter and teacher and our memories are filled with moments of joy and laughter because of this land.

'I think, perhaps, my brother will appreciate this well enough to see me on my journey as he begins his own. In the ruins of Dol Ringwest, there lies a sword upon a stone cairn, borne once by a Dúnadan we fought beside in defence of our homeland. I may be able to remind my brother of our duty to Middle-earth.

'My duties here will not allow me to leave, but I hope you will see the need I have to seal this rift between my brother and I. Will you help me?'

Background

Toronn desires to leave Middle-earth, while Bregar, his brother, believes they should remain.

Objective 1

• Search the cairn for the broken sword

The broken sword is upon a stone cairn in the ruins of Dol Ringwest which lie west of Duillond.

Bregar has asked you to search the ruins of Dol Ringwest for the stone cairn and the broken sword it holds, which you should return to Bregar.

Bregar: 'Seek the broken sword at Dol Ringwest, west of here. It is very important!'

You found the broken sword

Objective 2

• Bring the broken sword to Bregar

Bregar awaits your return in Duillond, east of the ruins of Dol Ringwest.

You recovered a broken sword from a burial cairn in the Elf-ruins of Dol Ringwest.

Bregar: 'This blade means much, broken and dulled as it may be. Alas, the passage of time does little to dull my memories of that battle.

'Perhaps I have underestimated the importance of brothers.'

Leaving Middle-earth

Bestowal dialogue

'Long have my brother and I dwelt upon these shores and much have we seen in that time. Now the time has come for us to leave this place and sail into the West.

'My brother, however, does not see clearly and wishes to remain here. We have always dwelt together, and I could not consider a day in my life without his company and counsel. He is the cord which binds me to this Middle-earth. While he is of a mind to remain, I am forced to wait for him.

'If you would, go to Duillond and see if you can convince Bregar to join me here at Celondim. It is time we begin our journey. The refuge is north along the road.'

Background

Toronn wants to leave Middle-earth and journey into the West to the Undying Lands, but will not leave as long as his brother, Bregar, refuses to leave.

Objective 1

• Talk to Bregar

Bregar is at Duillond, north of Celondim.

Toronn has asked you to try to convince Bregar to accompany him into the West.

Toronn: 'Please persuade Bregar that he must leave this place, no matter his feelings towards it.'

Bregar: 'My brother wishes to leave Middle-earth, but I believe it is time for us to stand our ground against the Shadow growing in the East. With your help, perhaps, Toronn will see reason.

'This Middle-earth which we love will soon face great peril, and we are bound to defend it. I cannot yet sail West.'