Raising the Shire

A Much Different Forest

Tearose — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:56:45 +0000

After spending many weeks in Lothlorien’s golden woods, the forests in Mirkwood filled Pareth with dread. She could almost smell the evil that prevailed the woods and though she was one of the elite warriors hand-picked by the Lady Galadriel for her bravery to help the Elves secure Lothlorien’s borders, Pareth didn’t feel brave. In [...]

A First Glimpse of Mirkwood

Tearose — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:19:50 +0000

One night while she was busy patrolling the mallorn forests of Lothlorien, Pareth received an urgent message delivered by one of the Galadhrim. The message was sent by a member of her kin who spoke of numerous attacks by orcs. The Malledhrim soldiers needed help, for the enemies’ forces in Mirkwood were great and if [...]

In the Service of the Galadhrim

Tearose — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:38:52 +0000

A stranger to Lothlorien would be foolish to think that they were completely safe walking through it’s forests alone. Pareth was no longer a stranger to these parts. She was sent to Lothlorien by Lord Elrond of Rivendell and the Lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn were aware of her brave deeds. So they trusted her [...]

Tom Bombadil’s Guest

Tearose — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:04:09 +0000

Ballanor loved being Tom Bombadil and Goldberry’s guest. Tom’s house on the edge of the Old Forest was cheerful and cozy, and Ballanor didn’t want to leave. She knew that as soon as she could walk properly again, there were things she had to do. “Now, don’t you be fretting, young Ballanor. It’s not the [...]

Trapped in the Old Forest

Tearose — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:32:24 +0000

The hobbits from Buckland hadn’t seen Ballanor for many days. The last time Celandine Brandybuck spoke to Ballanor, she told her of the strange goings on and then Ballanor left early the next day and she was last seen at the entrance to the Old Forest. No one heard any news, and the hobbits were worried [...]

The Messenger in Bree

Tearose — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:49:51 +0000

While Tearose was back in the Shire, she received a message that she was expected to travel to Bree as soon as possible to meet a messenger sent from Rivendell at the request of Lord Elrond. While in Bree, she stopped for refreshments at the Inn of the Prancing Pony. She met her cousins there, the [...]

Pareth’s Reluctant Departure

Tearose — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:12:35 +0000

Pareth’s holiday in the beautiful countryside of the Shire was over. She received her instructions from the lady Galadriel and Lord Celeborn to set out east again to the borders of Lothlorien and yes, though she dreaded it, she would also need to return to Moria. Moria was still filled with all manner of of [...]

A Messenger from Lothlorien

Tearose — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 07:03:30 +0000

The Elven city of Duillond in Ered Luin has been bustling with activity of late, as many visitors have been coming and going during the Yule festival. Among the many visitors was Laerchel from Lothlorien who came to seek out Dorungur Whitehorn, at the request of the Lady Galadriel. Laerchel was made to feel welcome [...]

Yuletide Preparations

Tearose — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 03:51:00 +0000

Hobbits love celebrations of any kind and Yule, in particular, is one of their favorites, because they are so fond of feasting and presents. In truth most hobbits don’t need any excuse for a celebration, and Pareth embraced their carefree attitude. This year, Pareth was determined to enjoy the festivities and entertain her hobbit friends, so [...]

Waiting in the Dark in the Shire

Tearose — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:51:46 +0000

Pareth rode back to the Shire for a short rest before leaving again the next afternoon. She felt completely at ease waiting alone at night for her friends to arrive. Pareth enjoyed looking at the stars in the sky from the top of a hill in the Shire neighborhood of Folkhop. It was quiet and [...]