Familiar faces
Imrahil had know heard no news of his beloved son and his hunting party for he grew worried, so he assembled a small host of his best knights to travel with him far and wide for his son and Faramir. So it was that Imrahil king of Dol Amroth set out with his best knights across the land in search of the missing kin he loved. The company travelled firstly to the north using the beach as a guide as they rode through southern Gondor. They know came to the great river anduin for this was one of the most common rivers in middle earth. Imrahil and his men found a small burned camp which Faramir had dwelt in long ago, the camp smelled of burnt flesh the men marched north and they came upon the cave in which Tourin his son had slain many of the freed Gondorions, Imrahil found Gimli and familiar faces of the once brave men of Gondor he shed a tear and the men buried the dead. The tracks became different for the Knights and more hard to follow, the company travelled for weeks upon weeks to no avail.
Faramir had awoken know to find himself resting against a great tree of old, his wounds were healed and he felt much better and fresher he looked around to see anyone and a white figure stood there looking out over the cliff that was there looking over the land. Faramir stood and walked over to it was indeed Gandalf and not a dream.
Faramir: "How is this possible Aragorn and the felloship said you had fallen long ago"
Gandalf turned and smiled at him.
Gandalf: "Indeed Faramir but this was not meant to happen, you brother has caused much through his greed for the ring, but it was a matter of time before Sauron reclaimed his mighty gift."
Gandalf looked down over the land know and the two could see far and wide all the lands which Sauron had taken and were he was moving.
Gandalf: "You see that great host of orcs, that is Saurons company he leads them into battle himself. They will be in Dol Amroth in less than a few days. The release of Aragorn from Saurons stronghold has caused much dread and fear for he has shown Sauron the realm of the remaining Gondorions not by his chance but the will of Sauron the deciever. He still wonders the land but there is much yet for him to fulfil."
Faramir looked down at the ground and pondered in thought.
Gandalf: "As for your path, the dream you witnessed was indeed true for the valor had sent me back at this precise moment all of this must happen Dol Amroth must fall for the greater of the plan of the Valor"
Faramir grew angry and he stormed off away from Gandalf.
Gandalf: "Listen to me there is nothing you can do know, they have ten times the number of orcs it will be swift most likley Sauron will put the captives into slavery."
Faramir halted and turned back to Gandalf who looking at him know Gandalf then pointed to his left and there lay armour, a helm and sword.
Gandalf: "Take them for they will protect you and drive fear into the enemy, know go I will speak to you again when I must."
In that moment Gandalf walked off into the wilderness and Faramir left alone putting his armour on. Faramir walked know down the slope and realised that he was on the mountain in Belfalos and could see the one proud city which was know Saurons base of operations in this region. He had his helm on know it had a flat piece like a dwarve helm covering his nose and was dark black so no man or orc could see his face the top of it had two helms at either side spikey and pointing upward. His armour was that of the valor, Faramir know came to the base of the mountain were he could see camps upon camps of slaves and the army of Sauron was moving out toward Dol Amroth he quickly ran back and dived into a ditch were a figure lay next to him muttering words he looked and noticed an elf covered in dirt.
Faramir: "Elf friend, what are you doing here?"
The Elf looked up at him and his eyes were blue but he was weary and looked weak for Faramir looked upon Legolas another member of the fellowship who was know withered to a thin fragile Elf.
Faramir: "Legolas indeed this is strange not long has passed since I saw Gimli but sadly he has fallen."
Legolas: "That is indeed grave news for he was a dear friend to me, but I have been laying in this ditch for my strength has failed me and only death will ease my pain."
Faramir put his hand into his pocket and pull what food he had been givin by Gandalf he gave legolas some and Legolas felt a lift and felt strength flow through him again. The two of them know looked over the edge of the ditch and could see the army of Sauron marching out toward Dol Amroth. To the horror of the men they could see tall and menacing the dark lord himself wielding his ultimate weapon the ring of power, in his other hand he held the sword of the king Narsil.
Faramir: "He rides to war with Dol Amroth and they have not been warned"
Legolas looked sadly to him and the army had passed over some time they could see only a few orcs and many slaves working the mines and most siting in cages. Faramir touched Legolas on the shoulder as he snook into the camp he sat next to each of the slaves and spoke softly to them for some were elves, some were dwarves and many were men. He spoke to each of the small groups of slaves, 'Rebel when the time comes my friends for the tide has turned!'. He know drew his sword as most of the slaves bonds had been cut and they waited to act. Faramir stood tall and charged three orcs who were eating he slay them easily as the other orcs ran in fear because of the sheer size of his armour and the helm. The slaves helped clean up and a great company know headed for the mountain of Belfalos were Gandalf had helped Faramir there they rested and spoke of what to do. Most of the slaves would follow Faramir know for he was there captain and Legolas grew to his former self know for he was encouraged. The company of the slaves was 400 strong know. For day by day Faramir attacked each of the slave camps and there numbers grew until at last they had 800 strong enough to mount a challenge against an outpost of Sauron.
Sauron was know outside Dol Amroth he could not find the secret entrance but instead used his trolls to smash the great mountain blocking the city they smashed through it killing the guardians. Sauron know poured his orcs into the city smashing the two great gates to rubble the city was not warned and didnt stand a chance. He spoke with malice to his commanders.
sauron: "Find Imrahil the King of Dol Amroth bring him to me alive!"
No one could find him for he was gone searching for his son and nephew. Sauron was angered but he had victory over the last free city and know left some orcs there as he marched back toward Belfalos and his know Kingdom of Gondor.
Tourin know came with his rangers and saw his beloved city in ruin and orcs eating the dead. Him and his rangers were enraged they charged the remaining orcs and slew many. He know looked for his father but only found his dead mother and the anger took ahold of him for he was a changed man know and set out blaming and cursing Faramir for this plague. Tourin asked many of the local villages he came in contact with and they talked of how Faramir was freeing slaves and had a great army marching the wild, this enraged Tourin. As for months he marched the wild trying to find Faramir, for Faramir was a great wildsmen and used his army well.
Sauron returned to Belfalos to learn of what had been happening he grew angry and slew his commanders he know ordered the Nazgul in this region to find Faramir and kill him. Sauron was know marching through to Minis Tirith were he would linger for a time. He set up a great host of 2000 orcs along the border of Minis Tiriths woodland and Belfalos so that they could record Faramirs movement. He ordered the Witchking to patrol the air of that region with his Nazgul.
Imrahil was know near the shores of Belfalos and he and his men took cover for they could see a Nazgul swooping over head.
Imrahil: "Sauron is using his Nazgul to search for something, perhaps Faramir is close, quickly!"
Imrahil had been set out 6 months know in vain for his men grew tired but loved there King for they had faught with him in the war of the ring. They know reached a small camp of orcs and slaves by the shore suddenly arrows rained down and a great host of men charged the camp freeing the slaves. Faramir was marching out tall with his men he then saw Imrahil and his men were ready to kill them.
Faramir: "No no hold your fire!"
He removed his helm and Imrahil smiled.
Imrahil: "For months I have searched for you my Nephew, will you not tarry back with us to Dol Amroth for you are forgivin for I believe you never done these crimes"
Faramir: "No uncle Dol Amroth lays in ruin for Sauron has destroyed it I am sorry"
Imrahil looked to the ground and shed tears for his home was gone his men also done the same. Faramir places his helm back on his head and gathered his men to move out he then walked over to Imrahil.
Faramir: "I am sorry Uncle but go know these lands will be safe know for Sauron has pulled his orcs out of Belfalos only to the border."
In that moment Tourin and his rangers came out of the bush angered to see Imrahil and Faramir embrace.
Tourin: "What is this I see father you embrace the traitor!"
Tourin drew his sword and began to walk toward Faramir.
Imrahil: "Calm yourself son he has been forgivin for he never done these crimes."
Tourin: "Im sure I slew you in that cave Faramir but indeed you have lived by some miracle of evil, know I will finish what I have started"
He charged Faramir who moved and struck him on the back of the head with the blunt end of his sword.
Faramir: "Go know you bring shame on your fathers great house."
Tourin felt ashamed and he drew his dagger aiming for Faramir but Faramir knocked him back and he fell against a tree.
Imrahil: "Slay this madness son, come"
Imrahil bent down to pick his son up but Tourin refused pushing Imrahil back know Tourin stood in the open and not in the shelter of the wood and the Nazgul saw him it swooped down and carried Tourin off back to the dark lord.
Imrahil: "My son!"
Faramir restrained Imrahil.
Faramir: "It was his fate uncle know will you ride with us?To victory I do not know but we must strike soon"
Imrahil nodded as the rangers who were with Tourin fled.
Sauron know questioned Tourin about the were abouts and number of the company of slaves, Tourin told him everything for he was know evil and Sauron used this to his advantage he treated Tourin with care and fed him for he was a deciever and sent Tourin with armour of morder leading a great host of orcs to counter Faramir. They know reached the Belfalos woods for Tourin blocked the western passage into Gondor and Minis Tirith. Also Sauron commanded his army at Minas Tirith and dwelt in Gondor.
Faramir know marched up over a great hill were he could see down at the army of Tourin and the battle of Belfalos would be about to begin as he set two comapanys of men on either hill one was commanded by Imrahil and one by himself for Legolas commanded the bow men to the rear.
Imrahil had know heard no news of his beloved son and his hunting party for he grew worried, so he assembled a small host of his best knights to travel with him far and wide for his son and Faramir. So it was that Imrahil king of Dol Amroth set out with his best knights across the land in search of the missing kin he loved. The company travelled firstly to the north using the beach as a guide as they rode through southern Gondor. They know came to the great river anduin for this was one of the most common rivers in middle earth. Imrahil and his men found a small burned camp which Faramir had dwelt in long ago, the camp smelled of burnt flesh the men marched north and they came upon the cave in which Tourin his son had slain many of the freed Gondorions, Imrahil found Gimli and familiar faces of the once brave men of Gondor he shed a tear and the men buried the dead. The tracks became different for the Knights and more hard to follow, the company travelled for weeks upon weeks to no avail.
Faramir had awoken know to find himself resting against a great tree of old, his wounds were healed and he felt much better and fresher he looked around to see anyone and a white figure stood there looking out over the cliff that was there looking over the land. Faramir stood and walked over to it was indeed Gandalf and not a dream.
Faramir: "How is this possible Aragorn and the felloship said you had fallen long ago"
Gandalf turned and smiled at him.
Gandalf: "Indeed Faramir but this was not meant to happen, you brother has caused much through his greed for the ring, but it was a matter of time before Sauron reclaimed his mighty gift."
Gandalf looked down over the land know and the two could see far and wide all the lands which Sauron had taken and were he was moving.
Gandalf: "You see that great host of orcs, that is Saurons company he leads them into battle himself. They will be in Dol Amroth in less than a few days. The release of Aragorn from Saurons stronghold has caused much dread and fear for he has shown Sauron the realm of the remaining Gondorions not by his chance but the will of Sauron the deciever. He still wonders the land but there is much yet for him to fulfil."
Faramir looked down at the ground and pondered in thought.
Gandalf: "As for your path, the dream you witnessed was indeed true for the valor had sent me back at this precise moment all of this must happen Dol Amroth must fall for the greater of the plan of the Valor"
Faramir grew angry and he stormed off away from Gandalf.
Gandalf: "Listen to me there is nothing you can do know, they have ten times the number of orcs it will be swift most likley Sauron will put the captives into slavery."
Faramir halted and turned back to Gandalf who looking at him know Gandalf then pointed to his left and there lay armour, a helm and sword.
Gandalf: "Take them for they will protect you and drive fear into the enemy, know go I will speak to you again when I must."
In that moment Gandalf walked off into the wilderness and Faramir left alone putting his armour on. Faramir walked know down the slope and realised that he was on the mountain in Belfalos and could see the one proud city which was know Saurons base of operations in this region. He had his helm on know it had a flat piece like a dwarve helm covering his nose and was dark black so no man or orc could see his face the top of it had two helms at either side spikey and pointing upward. His armour was that of the valor, Faramir know came to the base of the mountain were he could see camps upon camps of slaves and the army of Sauron was moving out toward Dol Amroth he quickly ran back and dived into a ditch were a figure lay next to him muttering words he looked and noticed an elf covered in dirt.
Faramir: "Elf friend, what are you doing here?"
The Elf looked up at him and his eyes were blue but he was weary and looked weak for Faramir looked upon Legolas another member of the fellowship who was know withered to a thin fragile Elf.
Faramir: "Legolas indeed this is strange not long has passed since I saw Gimli but sadly he has fallen."
Legolas: "That is indeed grave news for he was a dear friend to me, but I have been laying in this ditch for my strength has failed me and only death will ease my pain."
Faramir put his hand into his pocket and pull what food he had been givin by Gandalf he gave legolas some and Legolas felt a lift and felt strength flow through him again. The two of them know looked over the edge of the ditch and could see the army of Sauron marching out toward Dol Amroth. To the horror of the men they could see tall and menacing the dark lord himself wielding his ultimate weapon the ring of power, in his other hand he held the sword of the king Narsil.
Faramir: "He rides to war with Dol Amroth and they have not been warned"
Legolas looked sadly to him and the army had passed over some time they could see only a few orcs and many slaves working the mines and most siting in cages. Faramir touched Legolas on the shoulder as he snook into the camp he sat next to each of the slaves and spoke softly to them for some were elves, some were dwarves and many were men. He spoke to each of the small groups of slaves, 'Rebel when the time comes my friends for the tide has turned!'. He know drew his sword as most of the slaves bonds had been cut and they waited to act. Faramir stood tall and charged three orcs who were eating he slay them easily as the other orcs ran in fear because of the sheer size of his armour and the helm. The slaves helped clean up and a great company know headed for the mountain of Belfalos were Gandalf had helped Faramir there they rested and spoke of what to do. Most of the slaves would follow Faramir know for he was there captain and Legolas grew to his former self know for he was encouraged. The company of the slaves was 400 strong know. For day by day Faramir attacked each of the slave camps and there numbers grew until at last they had 800 strong enough to mount a challenge against an outpost of Sauron.
Sauron was know outside Dol Amroth he could not find the secret entrance but instead used his trolls to smash the great mountain blocking the city they smashed through it killing the guardians. Sauron know poured his orcs into the city smashing the two great gates to rubble the city was not warned and didnt stand a chance. He spoke with malice to his commanders.
sauron: "Find Imrahil the King of Dol Amroth bring him to me alive!"
No one could find him for he was gone searching for his son and nephew. Sauron was angered but he had victory over the last free city and know left some orcs there as he marched back toward Belfalos and his know Kingdom of Gondor.
Tourin know came with his rangers and saw his beloved city in ruin and orcs eating the dead. Him and his rangers were enraged they charged the remaining orcs and slew many. He know looked for his father but only found his dead mother and the anger took ahold of him for he was a changed man know and set out blaming and cursing Faramir for this plague. Tourin asked many of the local villages he came in contact with and they talked of how Faramir was freeing slaves and had a great army marching the wild, this enraged Tourin. As for months he marched the wild trying to find Faramir, for Faramir was a great wildsmen and used his army well.
Sauron returned to Belfalos to learn of what had been happening he grew angry and slew his commanders he know ordered the Nazgul in this region to find Faramir and kill him. Sauron was know marching through to Minis Tirith were he would linger for a time. He set up a great host of 2000 orcs along the border of Minis Tiriths woodland and Belfalos so that they could record Faramirs movement. He ordered the Witchking to patrol the air of that region with his Nazgul.
Imrahil was know near the shores of Belfalos and he and his men took cover for they could see a Nazgul swooping over head.
Imrahil: "Sauron is using his Nazgul to search for something, perhaps Faramir is close, quickly!"
Imrahil had been set out 6 months know in vain for his men grew tired but loved there King for they had faught with him in the war of the ring. They know reached a small camp of orcs and slaves by the shore suddenly arrows rained down and a great host of men charged the camp freeing the slaves. Faramir was marching out tall with his men he then saw Imrahil and his men were ready to kill them.
Faramir: "No no hold your fire!"
He removed his helm and Imrahil smiled.
Imrahil: "For months I have searched for you my Nephew, will you not tarry back with us to Dol Amroth for you are forgivin for I believe you never done these crimes"
Faramir: "No uncle Dol Amroth lays in ruin for Sauron has destroyed it I am sorry"
Imrahil looked to the ground and shed tears for his home was gone his men also done the same. Faramir places his helm back on his head and gathered his men to move out he then walked over to Imrahil.
Faramir: "I am sorry Uncle but go know these lands will be safe know for Sauron has pulled his orcs out of Belfalos only to the border."
In that moment Tourin and his rangers came out of the bush angered to see Imrahil and Faramir embrace.
Tourin: "What is this I see father you embrace the traitor!"
Tourin drew his sword and began to walk toward Faramir.
Imrahil: "Calm yourself son he has been forgivin for he never done these crimes."
Tourin: "Im sure I slew you in that cave Faramir but indeed you have lived by some miracle of evil, know I will finish what I have started"
He charged Faramir who moved and struck him on the back of the head with the blunt end of his sword.
Faramir: "Go know you bring shame on your fathers great house."
Tourin felt ashamed and he drew his dagger aiming for Faramir but Faramir knocked him back and he fell against a tree.
Imrahil: "Slay this madness son, come"
Imrahil bent down to pick his son up but Tourin refused pushing Imrahil back know Tourin stood in the open and not in the shelter of the wood and the Nazgul saw him it swooped down and carried Tourin off back to the dark lord.
Imrahil: "My son!"
Faramir restrained Imrahil.
Faramir: "It was his fate uncle know will you ride with us?To victory I do not know but we must strike soon"
Imrahil nodded as the rangers who were with Tourin fled.
Sauron know questioned Tourin about the were abouts and number of the company of slaves, Tourin told him everything for he was know evil and Sauron used this to his advantage he treated Tourin with care and fed him for he was a deciever and sent Tourin with armour of morder leading a great host of orcs to counter Faramir. They know reached the Belfalos woods for Tourin blocked the western passage into Gondor and Minis Tirith. Also Sauron commanded his army at Minas Tirith and dwelt in Gondor.
Faramir know marched up over a great hill were he could see down at the army of Tourin and the battle of Belfalos would be about to begin as he set two comapanys of men on either hill one was commanded by Imrahil and one by himself for Legolas commanded the bow men to the rear.
