To Thalawyn and Pethrondir, in the Street of the Artists, Mithlond.
I hope this letter finds you both well, and prospering in your work. Nana, have you finished that great painting you were working on when I left?
And so I reached the town of Celondim and met Drambor, who agreed to train me in fighting. He tells me that I am strong for an elleth, but that I must become quicker. I practice every day: I do not wish to be the first to fall in any future battle I take part in.
Something promising: I have met an ellon here who hails from Greenwood the Great. His name is Parnard, and he is acquainted with Hîr Elrond! Elrond has sent him here for training, but the precise nature of it is not clear to me. Parnard is a little peculiar, and a raven (whom he claims may be reporting on him to Elrond) follows him about sometimes.
Give my regards to the family, please, and tell everyone I am well.
Na lû e-govaned 'wîn,
Celegeth
