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Ciryatan was buried in Noirinan as the new year started. It was cold day even for Numenor

Murazor was standing alone away from his family, but then the Kings youngest sister came to him, and ask him to join them.

Atanamir said to him; "I wish you would come back to Armenelos and stay with us."

However Murazor said; "No! I have found my own way forward. –and I will have to go alone."

Atanamir said; "I hope I will see you again!"

Murazor smiled; "You will know about me before you depart!"

Atanamir found Murazors remark cryptically, but did not ask further. They bid each other goodbye and the family left for Armenelos expecting Murazor to again travel around Numenor.

Murazor travelled directly to the tower Oromet, where he once was denied access.

When he arrived, he saw that there was only one guard there. He recognized the man as he approached him.

Murazor said; "I know you. You followed me on my quest in Middle Earth with four companions."

The guard said; "That is correct, sire. I remember you well."

Murazor said to him; "I almost did not recognize you. You have grown old."

The guard said, "yes! I was rewarded this easy task as a thanks for my many years of services!"

"What can I do for you;" he then said.

"Let me enter the Tower;" Murazor said.

"Oh no, Sire! I cannot do that;" the guard said; "Only the King and his son are allowed here."

Murazor leaned forward and whispered into his ear; "I am a son of the King"

The guard started to laugh; ironically he said; "That explain why you keep such a young appearance. Surely you are in the line of Elros."

He continue to laugh, while Murazor did not, but slowly he understood that Murazor was not joking.

He looked at Murazor with surprise, and said; "Now I understand why the King want to protect you!"

Murazor nodded.

The guard pulled himself together, and said; "I am sorry, I was not more precise, but only the King and his Heir may enter."

Murazor smiled. He was still very close to the guard. Unnoticed by him, he pulled his dagger. Then he stabbed the guard in his side. The guard collapsed and fell to the ground. He tried to get up again, but sat against the tower and died shortly after.

Murazor kneeled and looked him into his eyes; "Where are you now? Have you left the Circles of the World? However, the guard did not answer.

Murazor found his keys and entered the Tower. He walked to the top.

The room had only one window facing west. There were a table in front of the window. On the table, there was a little shrine. Murazor opened it. It contained nine rings. He took them and left the Tower.

The King was informed about the first murder in Numenor. He hurried to Oromet with his brother and found the shrine missing.

"Who knew about this?" His brother asked.

Atanamir answered; "Murazor could have heard me when I spoke to my father about the rings, but I cannot believe it is him, who is behind this hideous crime"

His brother said; "Never forget he was born in Middle Earth!"

The King ordered a search for Murazor in Numenor. He also ordered all ships leaving Numenor searched for him.

However months passed and Murazor was not to be found.