Isildur's Bane

Isildur's Bane

The characters are the property of the Tolkien Estate

Written for the There and Back Advent Challenge



My father’s edict is clear. All who pass through this land unlawfully must be slain.

My heart tells me, though, that I should trust these travellers.

I can neither slay them nor take them before my father. One carries the bane that destroyed Isildur. I would not touch it if it lay on the highway, but would my father? I fear he would try to bend it to his will. This thing could doom us all! Better that my life be forfeit than I bring evil to my City.

May the Valar smile on the Hobbits! I accept my fate.

Isildur's Bane

Isildur's Bane

The characters are the property of the Tolkien Estate

Written for the There and Back Advent Challenge



My father’s edict is clear. All who pass through this land unlawfully must be slain.

My heart tells me, though, that I should trust these travellers.

I can neither slay them nor take them before my father. One carries the bane that destroyed Isildur. I would not touch it if it lay on the highway, but would my father? I fear he would try to bend it to his will. This thing could doom us all! Better that my life be forfeit than I bring evil to my City.

May the Valar smile on the Hobbits! I accept my fate.

Isildur's Bane

Isildur's Bane

The characters are the property of the Tolkien Estate

Written for the There and Back Advent Challenge



My father’s edict is clear. All who pass through this land unlawfully must be slain.

My heart tells me, though, that I should trust these travellers.

I can neither slay them nor take them before my father. One carries the bane that destroyed Isildur. I would not touch it if it lay on the highway, but would my father? I fear he would try to bend it to his will. This thing could doom us all! Better that my life be forfeit than I bring evil to my City.

May the Valar smile on the Hobbits! I accept my fate.

Honey

The characters are the property of the Tolkien Estate

Written for the There and Back Advent Challenge

Honey

So sweet, so delicious;. it slips down my throat like nectar. Do even the mighty Valar have such food as I?

My bees are wise beyond mortal kenning. They know the flowers, which produce the richest yields and where to find them. They fill their hives with liquid gold for my pleasure.

A man though, has muted senses. He perceives little and smells and tastes less. I shed my skin that I may taste the keener and follow a scent upon the wind. I can pursue the bees as they garner their treasure. To man or bear, honey tastes sweet. 

Honey

The characters are the property of the Tolkien Estate

Written for the There and Back Advent Challenge

Honey

So sweet, so delicious;. it slips down my throat like nectar. Do even the mighty Valar have such food as I?

My bees are wise beyond mortal kenning. They know the flowers, which produce the richest yields and where to find them. They fill their hives with liquid gold for my pleasure.

A man though, has muted senses. He perceives little and smells and tastes less. I shed my skin that I may taste the keener and follow a scent upon the wind. I can pursue the bees as they garner their treasure. To man or bear, honey tastes sweet. 

Honey

The characters are the property of the Tolkien Estate

Written for the There and Back Advent Challenge

Honey

So sweet, so delicious;. it slips down my throat like nectar. Do even the mighty Valar have such food as I?

My bees are wise beyond mortal kenning. They know the flowers, which produce the richest yields and where to find them. They fill their hives with liquid gold for my pleasure.

A man though, has muted senses. He perceives little and smells and tastes less. I shed my skin that I may taste the keener and follow a scent upon the wind. I can pursue the bees as they garner their treasure. To man or bear, honey tastes sweet.