Chapter Two
Upon finding the livery, I had to wait for the owner to receive a shipment of horses from his fabled Rohan. "Finest, fastest, and the most beautiful horses in the land m'lady, now how can I help ye?"
I inquired into his horses to find the fastest one to take me to this Imladris that my father had talked about. After a few moments of relating to the man what kind of steed I required, he finally found a chocolate brown mare for my use. Once I paid him, I went straight to the Inn where I packed all of my belongings and left straight away.
I still didn't know where to find Imlardis, but I knew that no one in this town was likely to be able to tell me anything about it. I had stopped by the town hall early that day and looked at a few maps trying to find a place that would most likely house the fabled House of Elrond. I had a few places in mind and so I set of in a northeastern pattern, following a well worn road.
I continued on like this for several days, passing many towns and their inhabitants, but I didn't see another elf until I was entering my second week in the new land. They approached me warily not recognizing me for anyone that they knew or had heard of.
"The land has spoken of a stranger come from the sea, might you be the one that it has spoken of?" the lead elf asked.
"I am, they call me (um…her name?). I have come from the west seeking Lord Elrond, greatest of the elven-lords. Where may I find him?"
"In Rivendell far to the North, why do you seek him?"
"I was sent by my father to seek council of the great lord." I found this a much better explanation than the real reason I was here, which I still did not know.
"Come with us, we are on our way to see Lord Elrond also, on a mission for my father, King Thranduil. I am Legolas Greenleaf of Mirkwood. We would welcome the new company I am sure." The fair haired elf said as way of invitation.
We traveled merrily on for three days more before finally stopping to view the beautiful city of Rivendell. The city was astounding, a work of art crafted by many masterful hands. In the morning sun the entire city seemed to glow from within; I was sure that is seemed that way throughout the day, and long into the night also.
"Ah, Rivendell, we have found you at last." Legolas exclaimed throwing his arms out in an embracing gesture. "Tonight my friends we will sleep with a roof over our heads and good food in our bellies."