Chapter 12.2: The Council of Kings

Tárandil wants to attend the council of the kings, but he fears it will not be permitted without some evidence that he is deserving.

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'Isildur generally treats me the same as he treats my foster-brothers, but there are limits to his even-handedness. I fear this will be one such case, for there are still many who consider me no true son to the king. I too... there are times I am reminded that he is not truly my own father, and I wish he would listen to my words, pay heed to the advice I give... but he does not.

'Do not misunderstand me! I consider Isildur my true father, for he raised me as his own and I would have it no other way. There is a reason I count my years from the day I was fostered by the king and not from the day of my birth! But there is a sadness about my early years and you will understand if I do not wish to speak of it to you.'

Tárandil falls silent, pondering solutions.

'Yes, I think I have it! Perhaps we can prove we both deserve to attend this council, my friend. There are those in the Dark Lord's service hopeful of attaining glory, and they seek the honour of leading their own patrols. Mordorrim hopefuls gather west of the entrance to Amon Fuin, and hopeful Orcs can be found in and around Mokh Darga. Look for Easterling hopefuls south of the road halfway between Mokh Darga and Barthost. Let us each find some of these hopeful leaders and seize their badges of rank. If we present these trophies we may prove ourselves deserving of attendance at the council!'

Patrol leaders, and others who intend to lead such excursions, can be found throughout Parth Daenath. Mordorrim hopefuls gather west of the entrance to Amon Fuin, and hopeful Orcs can be found in and around Mokh Darga. Look for Easterling hopefuls south of the road halfway between Mokh Darga and Barthost.

Tárandil believes that proof of your value to the Great Alliance will gain the two of you entrance to the council of the kings, and he wants you to collect badges of rank belonging to hopeful patrol leaders as proof of that value.