Follows into the dinning room and sits down quietly observing the situation. "I do intend to ride with you, that is why I am here" Halia replied to the inquiry. She slowly begins to eat, watching everyone carefully. Halia had learned from hard lessons to trust few. From her seat she listened quietly.

Tis quite alright, but you must introduce your friend to the assembly soon. Lithoniel said to Rhavaniel telepathically. Then Lithoniel sighed and said to Darrel and Jaden
"Truly I must tell you, I have no mind for strategy and such things. Tis my cousin, Arthion, who would know. That is why he will come with us." She turned to Arthion who sat on her right while Isteleth sat on her left. Arthion said
"My cousin exagerates my knowledge. I do know a little of war strategy, but any suggestions would be most welcome and helpful." then he looked over at Luinnar a bit stunned.. he hadn't met her yet but her blatent display of temper was just enough to set him on edge. Lithoniel saw this and whispered quietly to him
"That is the Lady Luinnar, please disregard her outbursts, she is a strong ally and friend." He nodded his head and continued eating.

Rhavaniel nodded "Befor tomorrow, I ride to my troops. They are most keen to be on the move, and would like to be keept up on the newest information. I would meet you tomorrow at the gates to Imladris. If it would be accecseptable like so." she stated

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Luinnar looks from one to another, sensing Arthion's dislike of her. She sighs inwardly but does not show it. "Please do not call me 'Lady' I'm not deserving of that title and never will be...." Luinnar takes a breath, then presents her suggestion. "There is one idea that has not been presented yet. What if we went over land, bypassing the Ettenmoors and then going into Forodwaith, where we could fall on Angmar from the North.... What do you think of that idea? It has the element of surprise, since they will not expect us from that angle...."

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That is a good idea Luinnar, one i had not thought of! But that area is desolate and we all need to eat. I had thought of crossing the Misty Mountains here and going up the vale of Anduin. From there we could launch an assualt on Mount Gundabad, the orc capital. They will not be expecting an assault by us there, and there is a chance to pick up some more support on the way. Both the Beornings and the elves of Mirkwood may be willing to assist us. By defeating the Orcs at Gundabad we could remove an ally of Angmar on our way. But there are problems with that strategy as well. We may have a weakened force when we march against Angmar itself.

But something else worries me, if wego on campaign we would leave Rivendell wide open to attack. When I recieved the message Lady Lithoniel sent out, I was under the impression that that was what was feared and that there were not enough men to defend it if it was under attack!?

OOC: Where/What timezone are you all from? I'm GMT

OOC: pah that's random Darrell!!! i live in Uk and i'm GMT grr i had somthing important to say and i can't remember!!!

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Isteleth smiled at the newcomers
"Suilaid Gîl síla erin lû e-govaded vín" she said to them smiling, she then took in a deep intake as Squirrel elbowed her in the ribs, she turned and glared at him
"What?" she whispered, he sniggered
"Stop showing of!!" he replied, she rolled her eyes and tuned into what Darrell was saying, she stayed quiet for a moment before speaking.
"I suppose that route would be good - you could stop off in Lothlorien and pick up the army we are being supplied and i could ride back to my home realm of Gondor and bring us the armies of Rohan and Gondor" she said thoughtfully.

((Suilaid Gîl síla erin lû e-govaded vín = Greetings a star shines upon the hour of our meeting))

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After listening to the many sugestions Jaden spoke, "I know little of the terane around Angmar, I have lived on the plains near my whole life. But I sugest if we are to go by ground that we be sure to have the higher ground on our attack."

"As far as food goes," Jaden continued, "I have been weeks with nothing but dried meat. It is not always plesent, but it is sufficient."

After voiceing his opinioin Jaden went back to his food, being sure to save a small amount and packing it carefully away in his belongings.

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Halia sat quietly picking at her food listening to all the different ideas on attack, weighing the pros and cons of each but not feeling qualified to comment or sugest anything. She didn't really care which they did as far as it seemed like agoo dplan, she had no one special no family to return to, no one to wait and watch for her wondering if she would return. Then quietly she spoke up," How many more do we have going with us? Surely this is not all? " she asked motioning around at the others eating and sitting " Not that I am saying that any here lack courage or skills, rather that it would be better to have as many as we can get" she quickly added, not wanting to offend anyone with her question.

Jaden shared in Halia's view, but said nothing. Rather he waited for a reply from one of the others.

Quitely he walked away from the table, listening for the reply, while he called out the name of his friend Azher.

Soon in ran a small, on foot long dragon that had jumped out of the packs on Jaden's horse. Jaden bent down and gave it the food out of his pack and said something to it in a language that none in the room had herd before.

Azher then hurried across the floor and jumped back onto Syndar.

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Halia glances over at Jaden's dragon and waits for a response.

Luinnar nods to Darell, then speaks up again, after waiting for the others to finish speaking. "Then I will present another suggestion, if the question of food is a problem. We can cut across the Hoarwell and through the Eastern part of Shire, then go North and circle around and come down on Angmar from the North again, just at a different angle. That would solve the problem of food, considering that hobbits usually have plenty to spare..." She smirks slightly at this.

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Lithoniel spoke telepathically to Luinnar Here it does not matter what title you are given eslewhere. Here if you are a female then you are "Lady" and if you are male you are "Sir" or "Lord". Do not be offended by our customs. But out loud she said
"I say, in all my studies I had not heard of Mount Gundabad. And to answer your question Darrel, Do you think that we would leave this Last Homely House defenseless? No I tell you Rivendell is well defended with warriors to spare." she stopped and sighed, then Athion spoke
"But you all have a point. We do need more men. I can see that. If we can gain them on our journey that would be best for we must leave tomorrow. We will lose our edge if we remain here. For I am almost certain that there will be spies of the enemy lurking around. Once they see this gathering they will begin to suspect and unless we move quickly they will give all our enemies warning. Then all will be lost."
Then Lithoniel said
"As for food, we must take as much as is needed and acquire the rest on the way. I grow weary of this debating. We must have some resolve before we go galavanting through Middle-Earth trying to do battle with foes that may be ten times as strong as ourselves. We had decided on Angmar, but now there arise new objections. Let us decide once and for all. Where shall we go?" The question simple but complicated at the same time. Lithoniel said this firmly and now the others were expected to put in their vote. The majority would rule.

After she had said this she said to Rhavaniel telepathically You may go to your troops as soon as possible. Now if you wish. Be at the gates at dawn. then with a sarcastic tone to her voice she added we should be there

Isteleth looked up at her cousin
"If you wish i could leave now and gather the Rohan and Gondorian troops, give me your command cousin and i shall go" isteleth said to her calmly

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"I'm sorry Lady, I did not think you would leave Rivendell undefended, I was merely checking that it would be safe in your absence." he said feeling chastened.
"And i am suprised you have not come across Mount Gundabad, it is where the Orcs gathered before the battle of the five armies. It is at the northern end of the Misty moutains, north-east of Angmar, near the western end of the Grey Mountains. There are many Orcs there. As to moving quickly, it is imperative we give our enemies no prior warning to our attack. Otherwise they will fall on us as we move north and our attack would fail."

OOC: here is a site where it gives info on Gundabad (sorry no hyperlink)http://www.tuckborough.net/mountains.html#Gundabad

"I agree with Lady Lithoniel, we should decide soon. I say Angmar" Jaden spoke.

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Isteleth sat in silence, she could feel Squirrels eyes boring into her but she ingorned him, she had a slight migrain coming on and it was annoying her.

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