Visit to Greenwood
Although I felt more at home in Imladris and Mithlond where the remnants of the Noldor dwelt, Erin Lasgalen in those days before the construction of Dul Guldur was a pleasant place. I slipped from Findheavear's back in the stable yard before the entrance to the court yard of King Oropher's palace with a sigh. I patted the mare's brown neck before removing the saddle bags and allowing the ellon who had come to lead her away.
I turned to see Lailitha walking towards me her face lit up with a bright smile. "Eruanna," she exclaimed before hugging me close. I returned her hug with equal fervour. "Come, Mirwen is waiting for you."
"Eruanna," called an elated Mirwen as we entered the court yard. Within moments I was engulfed in the arms of my sister by marriage. I returned her hug and greeting with equal enthusiasm if not as much energy. Thranduil stood behind his wife and princess waiting for her excitement to subside.
"Your Highness," I said curtsying to him. My curtsy was much more graceful then it had been when I had first been introduced to Gil-Galad.
"Come now Eruanna," said the prince with a laugh. "You are kin here; there is no need for you to bow to me."
Thranduil was a kind person although he had a tendency to be pompous and arrogant at times with those who did not know him. He was just in his dealing with the people of his father's realm. His only true prejudice was dwarves. He could remember the attack the dwarves made upon Doriath and their slaying of his king, Elu Thingol. It was a transgression that he would never fully forgive, that no Sinda could ever truly let go.
"Let us go inside," said Mirwen. "Your clothes are dirty and your hair is tangled. Some things will never change, will they Mellon-nin."
We took our leave of Thranduil and made our way to my chambers where a delightful bath of streaming water, aromatic oils and Epson salts had already been drawn. We spoke as I bathed. Mirwen told me of the growth of Eryn Lasgalen.
Court of Thranduil
Meeting of Lailitha and Berendirith
Eruanna and Mirwen speak of Laiqualassё
Imladris
Eruanna lives a time in Rivendel
Eruanna falls into a depression
Elrond comforts foster mother suggest a visit to Galadriel
Power of Air
Rebellion against Celeborn and Galadriel
Comfort found in the Golden Wood
Days of the forging of the rings
Fall of Eregion and war is kindle
Celebrimbor arrives in Laurelindorinen
Eruanna find confort in the council of Galadriel
A Son's Visit
Elrond visits the Golden Wood
Elrond meets Celebrian
Eruanna returns to Mithlond