Raising the Shire

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 [...]

Tearose Finally Returns to the Shire Safely

Tearose — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:48:33 +0000

Tearose was spotted at the crafting booths of Michel Delving recently and it wasn’t long before news of her return spread through the Southfarthing. Tearose, weary and with her mind on other matters of importance, was oblivious to the stares and the whispers from nosey hobbits. Indeed, weary as she was, Tearose was preparing for [...]

No News of Tearose and Her Neighbors Worry

Tearose — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:52:42 +0000

Chalk Road in the Shire Homesteads is a quiet street, normally. The inhabitants generally keep to themselves, but lately they noticed that #5 Chalk Road in Furrowham had been too quiet for months on end. The owner, Tearose Underhill, had not been seen for many months. The last they heard she had been sent to the [...]

Into Caras Galadhon

Tearose — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:14:12 +0000

One does not simply walk into Caras Galadhon in Lothlorien, not unless you want the Galadhrim guards to pierce you with many arrows. However, once a visitor gains the trust of the Elves of Lothlorien, the gates are opened and you step into a dream. The city of Caras Galadhon is filled with many flets [...]