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On his one hundred years birthday Ancalimon became a member of the council of Numenor.
Atanamir and many Numenoreans walked with him to the summit of Meneltarma, but his speech was short and did not mention Middle Earth.
Afterwards the council met as usual.
The King said; "My son is a brave man, I have no doubt in him. He has followed his king order and searched for the traitor that shed blood on our bellowed island. I have yet to see members of the council being as active as he is in his effort. He will return to Middle Earth and continue his search, and you are all encouraged to follow him."
Ancalimon was not happy with his father's words, but he said nothing, neither did the council members.
The king looked at his son; "I have confidence that he will find him."
"If he is alive;" Ancalimon now said; "we have searched for him for fifty years without any progress."
"He is alive;" the king stated; "of that I am sure. He is protected by our old enemy Sauron."
Ancalimon then said; "then we might need to fight him as the great Tar-Aldarion once did."
The King said; "If this is needed we will do so. I expect all Numenoreans to support you in whatever way you ask."
After the meeting, the king and his son were alone in the throne room. The king was angry.
"The council of Numenor has changed. Once it consisted of the strongest and wisest from the line of Elros. Now is it lazy men, that has no opinion, and that will not send that sons to support the request of their king! I should replace them!" He said.
Ancalimon said; "You cannot do that father. The council recognizes you as the greatest king of Numenor ever. You ask for them a task, they see no purpose in. Even the member of Andustar who has the blood of Elros inside of him does not support you."
The king said; "What should I do then?"
Ancalimon answered; "Rule Numenor and encourage the members to send their sons to Middle Earth to build our presence there, but not to engage in war."
"-and Murazor?" The king asked; "You know I want him caught."
Ancalimon said; "Leave it to me. When we know where he is; then we will engage in war. And as Numenor what have found wealth in Middle Earth by trading at our harbors, the council will support you. I will leave for the White Tower next year, wish me luck."
Ancalimon left the Throne Room, but stopped on the way. He turned to the king and said: "However, when I feel it is time, I shall return to Numenor to have a family, regardless of whether or not I have found Numenor.
Atanamir accepted his son request and stayed in Armenelos, encouraging his people to get treasures from Middle Earth.
When Ancalimon arrived at the White Tower, his willingness to search for Murazor had cooled of and he preferred to do as other Numenoreans to trade into wealth.
Not far from the White Tower, at the north, a woman sad in silence and looked into the east. Ever since the Nine had returned, she had sensed the change in the nature of Middle Earth and she now feared the future.
Her silence had been noticed in Lorien.
"Whenever darkness hits Middle Earth she stops singing, and her love faints;" Amroth said.
His father Amdir said; "However the light returns."
Amroth said; "I wish there was a place where the light never will give into darkness."
Galadriel said; "there is such a place. However, it is not for all to travel to, but surely, you and Nimrodel would be welcomed.
Amroth said; "Please tell me about this place."
And Galadriel told Amroth about Valinor and the ever green-lawns where Nessa dances.
Far away, the Nazgul had concluded their training.
"Let us return to Lugburz;" Sauron said.
"So we will have to pass the monster again?" Ren asked.
"No!" said Sauron; "we will fly over it."
He pointed to the south. A group of flying beasts approached them. Sauron said; "Behold the eagles of Melkor. They will provide us our transport back. They will be your horses from now on, and enable you to travel fast during the night.