Story Summary
Driven by her pursuers into an old crypt in Osgiliath, Goldwyn finds herself trapped in a nightmare from which there is no awakening. But are the horrors real, or only figments of her guilt-tormented mind?
Having successfully evaded the orcs, Fródwine, Frumgár and Fritha are on a quest to get back to Rohan. However, this is not some childish adventure - it is a matter of life and death.
Journeying through the wasteland of Anorien, Elfhild and Elffled desperately try to keep one step ahead of the slavers. But will they be successful?
Can any of them escape the evil destiny which the enemy has planned for them, or is to attempt to do so utterly useless?
The third book in "The Circles" - an alternative universe tale exploring what might have happened had the ending of The Lord of the Rings been different.
Chapter List
| Ch# | Title | Words | Com. | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 573 | 0 | 25 Jul 09 |
| 2 | Whispers From the Past | 3,579 | 0 | 25 Jul 09 |
| 3 | Possessed by Love | 3,980 | 0 | 02 Aug 09 |
| 4 | On Their Own | 2,687 | 0 | 09 Aug 09 |
| 5 | Descent | 2,801 | 0 | 16 Aug 09 |
| 6 | Knights-Errant | 4,345 | 0 | 24 Aug 09 |
| 7 | Blighted Spring | 2,978 | 0 | 31 Aug 09 |
| 8 | The Aftermath of the Storm | 4,718 | 0 | 07 Sep 09 |
| 9 | The Barbarians | 2,944 | 0 | 14 Sep 09 |
| 10 | How the Ignorant Grope | 4,048 | 0 | 21 Sep 09 |
| 11 | A Cup of Kindness | 3,868 | 0 | 29 Sep 09 |
| 12 | Land of the Dead | 3,507 | 0 | 05 Oct 09 |
| 13 | Two Healers; One Harlot | 3,112 | 0 | 12 Oct 09 |
| 14 | An Argument Between Sisters | 3,077 | 0 | 20 Oct 09 |
| 15 | Mists Along the Anduin | 2,351 | 0 | 26 Oct 09 |
| 16 | Games Played by Moonlight | 2,277 | 0 | 31 Oct 09 |
| 17 | The Kiss of Icy Darkness | 3,433 | 0 | 14 Nov 09 |
| 18 | Sticks and Stones | 2,714 | 0 | 09 Dec 09 |
| 19 | Out On a Limb | 2,304 | 0 | 20 Dec 09 |
| 20 | From Ancient Acorns... | 2,750 | 0 | 09 Jan 10 |
| 21 | The Root of the Matter | 3,202 | 0 | 24 Jan 10 |
| 22 | The Mysterious Malady | 3,887 | 0 | 01 Feb 10 |
| 23 | A Brief Farewell | 2,061 | 0 | 24 Feb 10 |
| 24 | False Modesty | 3,675 | 0 | 15 Mar 10 |
| 25 | Olórë Hwárin Mallë - The Path of Twisted Dreams | 3,679 | 0 | 25 Mar 10 |
| 26 | Yavanna's Mercies | 3,174 | 0 | 18 Apr 10 |
| 27 | Sweet Houris | 3,775 | 0 | 16 May 10 |
| 28 | The Sad Story of Sang-mí | 4,754 | 0 | 11 Jun 10 |
| 29 | A Strange Turn of Events | 2,836 | 0 | 30 Jun 10 |
| 30 | The Hamlet by the Wharf | 4,098 | 0 | 22 Jul 10 |
| 31 | The Deserted Village | 3,812 | 0 | 16 Aug 10 |
| 32 | Heat of the Afternoon | 3,784 | 0 | 26 Aug 10 |
| 33 | Thieves | 3,809 | 0 | 14 Sep 10 |
| 34 | Supper With Tarlanc | 3,983 | 0 | 22 Sep 10 |
| 35 | Daughters of My Ally | 2,908 | 0 | 06 Oct 10 |
| 36 | Unshackled | 3,943 | 0 | 27 Oct 10 |
| 37 | Night Riders | 3,709 | 0 | 14 Nov 10 |
| 38 | The Long Road Home | 3,963 | 0 | 05 Dec 10 |
| 39 | The Physician's Initial Observations | 4,569 | 0 | 08 Jan 11 |
| 40 | The Draugr | 3,171 | 0 | 16 Jan 11 |
| 41 | Crossing the Great Road | 3,795 | 0 | 26 Jan 11 |
| 42 | A Message and a Bottle | 3,659 | 0 | 05 Feb 11 |
| Appx. Word Count | 142,292 | 0 | ||
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