Early Life;

Nestoron was born to Sindarin parents whilst they dwelled within the realm of Lorien during the time of the Watchful Peace. His father was one of the march-wardens who protected the golden boughs of the fair woods, and his mother was a minstrel whose deft hand in music was most commonly seen in her skill in getting him to sleep as a young ellon. Though his grandfather, on his mother's side, passed ere his birth, Nestoron was raised on the stories of his prowess as a healer and bravery of pursuing such a craft amidst a time of war on Arda. 

Though Nestoron attempted to follow in his father's footsteps and become a march-warden, the more violence he saw and witnessed, the greater his desire grew to become a healer. Shortly after he became of age, he abandoned his pursuit of studying the arts of swordplay and defense, and instead took up study as an apprentice to the healers of Lorien.

        Arrival at Imladris;

 With the return of Sauron marking the end of the Watchful Peace, Nestoron's parents made the decision to travel to the Grey Havens with a number of other elves from the fair lands of Lorien. The company traveled northwards through Anduin and the High Pass of the Misty Mountains, only taking brief respite in the Vale of Imladris. While there, Nestoron came to the realization that he did not share the desire of his kin to sail from Arda yet, believing that he had more to learn and to offer as a healer. 

 Few of the company remained in Imladris with him, one being his childhood friend Aglargir, who went from being a march-warden of Lorien to a guard of the Rivendell Valley. For Nestoron, the chance to study the knowledge-stores of Imladris and learn from great healers, not the least of which was the Lord Elrond overseeing all, was one too great to pass up. It was a task he took to readily and with great fervor, and within time had learned much, and soon he no longer had to be considered a mere apprentice.

It was around this time he also adopted (or rather had it thrust upon him) the name "Nestoron", meaning "healer", as Aglargir was fond of referring to him as such rather than his proper name. After so many years, those who know his father-name or mother-name are now either gone or simply minding their tongues out of respect.

Present Work;

In recent days, Nestoron has become a staple sight within the healing halls of Imladris, or within the restful walls of Tham Send. He is not often seen without a large satchel from which herbs and antidotes regularly poke out of the old leather. He regards his work with the utmost somberness and care; rarely can he be seen away from the walls that he works within, only sparing the time and distance when he must go collect herbs. Even then he usually collects from the marketplace of Imladris, allowing others to go in his stead and paying them for their time spent fetching the resources that the healers require. 

Occasionally, however, when the sun is warm and there are more healers than there are patients to be seen, Nestoron can be found outside the Valley, traipsing through the High Moor with flowers and brambles caught on his cloak, spending the long day tediously fetching the herbs himself. 

Nestoron is diligent in his work towards all those who come seeking aid, be it trivial or life-threatening, and makes time to lend an ear for those whose suffering is beyond that of the hröa. He cares deeply for his patients and is unafraid to try new or unorthodox methods to cater to the needs of each, though he is not often (or ever) seen taking such time for himself.

Do you know Nestoron?

Perhaps, if;

• You lived in Lorien during the time of the Watchful Peace or thereafter.
   
• You lived in Imladris during the Third Age, following the breaking of the Watchful Peace.
   
• You have visited Tham Send, be it for treatment of injury, to rest, or to speak with the healers there.
   

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