A small camp of Beornings is ambushed by Mordain Orcs, and in the blackness an even deeper shadow lurks. The shapeshifter, Mobeorn, finds himself faced with a hard decision--to fight against the Shadow and the goblins, or to yield to its request and thereby save the trapped villagers.

Sulgirion persuades a reluctant human out beyond the walls to inspect orc-tracks

Arduath finds a section of the woods in Rivendell heavily damaged. Elladan, Nauthcel, and Tuilindo arrive, and between the four of them, they decide that a hunt is necessary to rid the Valley of the boar likely responsible.

Hildis and Thari bump into each other and discuss a possible trading trip.

Thomas encounters a suspicious stranger in the Animal Market and decides to bring him in for 'questioning'

Addie, Asht, Cordelia and Rhifaroth are stuck at the Angle, waiting for the river levels to recede so that they can cross and continue their journey.

Odds and ends from Brev's time with Saraid's 'family', included for posterity as bits may be relevant to future RP

Bifur finally orders the men and dwarves at Iach Celduin to withdraw to Londaroth, but this time it seems that Frarin and Thari overstep their station.

Two Elves share their song to the mellyrn of the Golden Wood.

A rag-tag band of travellers is discovered in the Faol lands