'${PLAYER}, my friend! I am pleased you could return to my city in time of peace, with war safely behind us! We cannot lower our guard overmuch, it is true, but Mithrandir and the Council of Gondor both assure me that the threat of further war is at a low ebb, for now. My mind therefore turns from martial matters to those of the heart, for a day long prepared is nearly upon us. As you well know, Arwen my betrothed travels even now to Minas Tirith, where we shall be wedded before all of Gondor, and she will be the queen of my kingdom.

'Long have we waited for this day! It is very important to me and to my love that the ceremony be conducted properly, but my knowledge of such matters is not sufficient. Mithrandir insists that he has an understanding of the rituals, but some members of the Council questioned the depth of his knowledge concerning the customs of Gondor. The Council therefore selected a number of Gondorian representatives to decorate the city and make ready the ceremony. The woman responsible for the wedding ceremony is named Rodwen, and I would ask you to lend her your able assistance, if you have the time and the inclination.

'Arwen will be here soon with her household, and I want all the preparations to be made before she arrives.'

Rodwen is up some stairs north of the Tower of Ecthelion, beyond a doorway spanned by a flower garland, in Minas Tirith (Midsummer).

Rodwen has asked to meet you outside the throne room, and away from listening ears. For what purpose does the expert wedding-planner seek this secret meeting?

Objectives

• Talk to Rodwen