At one time, Janso was a happy hobbit. He lived a good life with his parents, slowly learning his father's blacksmith trade. Everything in his life was going perfectly. Then one morning, as he woke from his night's sleep, he discovered his home was eerily quiet. He searched his hole for them, but there was no trace of his parents. He searched all over the Shire, but to no avail. 

Years have passed since then, and Janso has been practicing his blacksmithing skills to make a living. He does not speak to many others outside of the clients he has. His work has helped him stay distracted from the loneliness he feels. One day he hears of strange things happening across the Brandywine River. A thought comes to him: Is that where my parents went? He tries to clear his head but the thought remains. 

Maybe his answers lie beyond the safety of the Shire.