It’s a new year, and once again we are gathered together after a cold long winter. Eldar have started to venture to the path to the West, allies and our emissaries in Imladris are as ever performing their duties to make sure the roads are safe and peaceful. Lindon appears to be peaceful aswell, but the threat from East approaches our land. Spies and corrupted creatures seem to lurk in every hidden corner of the lands.
Loth-i-Lonnath has grown, and more people have come to aid and express a wish to serve the Herth. The civilians are also on their alert, they wish to help the Flower to accomplish its tasks whether by helping out with smith work, cooking or tailoring.
Of myself I have been patrolling and scouting the lands around Ered Luin. Goblins and spiders have been few and remain mostly hidden and do not seem to be of any threat yet. Now and then a goblin scout can be seen alone ranging the lands. But alone they are of no danger. Usually I pass by, without even being alarmed by them, and they do not seem to notice me. The trees this time of year, are more fragile, and branches is not so think as it is in spring, when leafs, flowers, needles of the spruce's are in full blossom..But still they do not notice me..I never thought I would be used to such unnatural creatures, but I believe past assaults has made me more thick-skinned and clear minded than ever before.
I do keep notes though, every day. I keep notes should I see some unusual movements or some changes in the fauna. Sometimes I just stop, and try to sense any changes in the wind and the air..Odd maps are created, made for myself, for noone to see..
I see myself focused on the task, as I am very concerned about these lands that I do love. I would not wish to leave Middle Earth in an uncertain state before I sail West. Although, as much as I long to sail to Aman, it grieves me to see the damage done in Middle Earth.
Sometimes when I rest by the shore, I look at the frost covering the water, and the remaining winter birds sing their laments, my thoughts wander.., I do think of friends near and dear, my sister Silessa, my friend Hwethlenn going through so much to prove herself, and Istuir which is my mystery, but that I hold so dear... But the thoughts disappear once I feel grief. I cannot allow myself to long, though I love to daydream recall fond memories, I have duties to attend to, and for each day that passes by, they seem to be more and more important to me.
My sister Silessa has travelled from Lindon, and crossed the borders to visit me. She also had some other tasks, as she is a Crafter and has some duties to be done near the Market Area in Duillond. She does not show much concern for what happens. She often tells me that we will go West soon, then we would not know what fate we will leave for Lindon anyway. She does not quite understand the involvement, passion I show when I do my duties. I do not think Silessa sees the bigger picture. The threat from East is here and now and grows ever so, and I cannot really see when the right time to leave will come, so why should we ignore these threats? 
I have met one of the new recruits, an Elleth named Feawing. Her appearance is friendly and shy, but there is more inside her than just her appearance. This is not an Elleth from my age, her eyes do show many things, and it shimmers wisdom that she tries to hide, I do wonder why she chooses this. She appears to be curious, but yet I know she has the answers to the questions she asks.. She has pale skin and very clear colours with a rare beauty that cannot be compared, which makes me very curious about her true origin. There are many things she hides, I can sense it, she knows that I do as well. But yet she does not speak of it and neither do I. Her reasons to serve and aid the Flower seem to be sincere. But it seems she has reasons that grow ever deeper than anyone will get to know. But I do like her; she has a warm smile and a very comfortable nature.
I have heard I will be her mentor, which frightens me a little. It is not that long ago I was mentored and tutored by Culir, and I remember I was impressed by his skilled and knowledge as a Scout. I do not know yet where we are supposed to go, but I think we will be around Echad Rond. I will at least explain to her everything I was once taught, and also tutor her in everything I have learned. Although I doubt I can teach her much when it comes to my hunter skills, and warrior skills with ranged attacks. It seems she is well equipped and well trained from the ages past, she most definitely knows how to use her bow.
But even if one are skilled and wise. One can never be sure how to act regards to all the changes and new tactics, methods and plans that are created from the dark. The Flower have their ways to cope with this, and it seems it works well.
That is why is important to patrol, to take notes and create maps, and regularly be out in the Wilderness. To read and feel the environment and its response. This is what I can teach her, and explain to her. I do look forward to do an adventure with her.. Not only am I able to teach her something, but I do believe she can teach me a lot too..
