Dear Diary,
Today I set out on my grand adventure. I successfully convinced Father to allow me out of the mines. Gimli helped me too. The original plan called for him to go and me to stay. However, Gimli is busy trying to determine the melting point of quartz. Together we convinced Father that we should switch places. The key point of our argument was that no one had to know. Only those we travelled to Rivendell with would be privy to our secret. He agreed that we could change names and as long as I always wore my armor, no one would be any the wiser. So this afternoon I said goodbye to my brother and to my old life. This diary shall be the only hint of who I truly am. And so, to complete the illusions, I shall henceforth be known solely as Gimli. Onwards and upwards!
Gimli
Dear Diary,
We reached Rivendell today. We took the longer was so that everyone got used to calling me by my new name and could be counted on to not slip up. Rivendell is a lovely place, a little too sunny though. I fear my skin will burn. However, I am enjoying the over-the-top amount of flowers. The mines are usually devoid of all decoration except for stone carvings. Tomorrow is the council.
Gimli
Dear Diary,
I'll be gone longer than I thought. During the council, Frodo Baggins volunteered to take the ring to Mordor. Gandalf the wizard said he would go, as well as Aragorn and Legolas. That looked like too good of an adventure to pass up. Along with a few others, Elrond proclaimed us the "Fellowship of the Ring". A very noble title I think. We set out at dawn tomorrow. I'm excited.
Gimli
Dear Diary,
This is going to be a grand adventure. I have begun to learn about my traveling companions. Gandalf Greyhame I had seen before in the mines. He gives off an aura of authority and I feel like he is in control of more than it seems. Aragorn seems to be close with Gandalf; it didn't know that was possible but it looks like Aragorn and Gandalf are orchestrating a great plan that will change the world. I trust the wizard but the ranger spooks me. He moves far too quietly and can disappear on a whim. It's just not right. He's walking over here now-will write more later.
Aragorn will be trouble. He asked me lots of questions about my home and my family. Thankfully we had practiced this on the journey to Rivendell. But he came close to shattering my cover. I shudder to think of the consequences. But onto the others. Legolas is a prissy. Because he is an elf he can walk lightly on the ground and he never gets dirty. Unlike my hair, his is always carefully braided. Despite these annoyances, he seems nice. He also has unbelievable sight which I am sure will be useful. Boromir is very dull. He keeps talking about how the ring can be used for the "glory of Gondor" I don't understand the power of the ring, but I think Boromir has it completely wrong.
Gimli