Thanks for all the wonderful feedback. I'm really enjoying reading your thoughts. I hope to have the next part up in a couple days. Thanks for being so patient.
Marcy

(Elrond's blessing at the departure of the company from Rivendell)

"Farewell, and may the blessing of Elves and Men and all Free Folk go with you.
May the stars shine upon your faces!"
-Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien