Story [Tolkien] Hither & Yon: An Eventful Sojourn in Middle-Earth DDC 2021 (Gandalf)

he is busy arranging things to get the ring to safety

 

Fifteen --

This particular sequence of events is difficult to set down in writing because I was dismayed to finally have the true nature of one whom I had considered a trustworthy ally unmasked as sinister and treacherous. It was not that he succeeded to hold me captive for a time; this I could accept (being rescued eventually helped in this regard, as well), but it was the realization that he had been working at cross-purposes to our interests and the well-being of the inhabitants of Middle-Earth ... for how long?

Once I was at liberty again, my anxiety for my friends in the Shire intensified.

 

Saruman is evil and could hide that very good for him. And now; help the friends!

 

Sixteen --

I went to the justly reputed land for fine horses, Rohan.

I requested of Theoden a steed of endurance and speed.

Théoden, realizing there must be an urgent need behind this, relented and gifted me with a unique mount, Shadowfax, who shimmered like liquid moonlight and moved as swiftly as eagles flew.

Shadowfax and I forged a swift bond, seeming to intuit one another's intent and according the other respect. His strength was indeed superlative, for which I was thankful, making quickest time to the Shire.

Fortunately, Frodo had already left the Shire without waiting for Gandalf, seeking the refuge of Rivendell. This relief was short-lived, for I learned that the Ring-Wraiths (Nazgûl), had been searching the area.

I sped onward towards Bree, not daring to hope what news I would discover.

 

Love how you described Shadowfax, a companion and friend for Gandalf

 

Seventeen --

To say the last few days have been eventful is quite the understatement!

Finding Frodo gone and then hurrying to Bree, to find that they had met up with 'Strider' gave a strong sense of relief.

However, an encounter with the Naz-Gul strained my battle prowess almost to its limits.

Thankfully, I prevailed and was in time to aid Glorfindel and Arwen in a timely rescue.

We all keep vigil on a seriously wounded Frodo... so much hangs on the balance of his recovery.

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Good to see that he could help against the Naz-Gul

 

Nineteen --

A Fellowship was formed to undertake the daunting task of Sauron's complete defeat by unmaking his One Ring. I did not know for certain how the personalities and motives of those involved would impact the likelihood of success, but as time progressed, the demands of crises and challenges forged a level of cooperation and team effort of necessity.
I was not able to guide the group as intended because of unforeseen events in the depths of Moria. These events and my later involvement may be undertaken and related by myself or others at a later time.
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Fin

 

Well done. The sense of urgency, coupled with his bravery, came through nicely.

 

Great ending for his diary with hinting at a sequel? He is a great story-teller.