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Alternate Viewpoint: Of the Fifth Battle – Nirnaeth Arnoediad
Off the Map’s Edge: The Were-worms of the Last Desert
Alternate Viewpoint: Of the Fifth Battle – Nirnaeth Arnoediad
Off the Map’s Edge: The Were-worms of the Last Desert
Master Samwise, gardener and patriarch, often told his tribe tales from the Great Red Book. Uncle Bilbo’s Party was a favourite, as were the silly Were-Worms. But as the children grew, the stories grew too – and, one night, he told them of the proud Elven hosts that marched against the Dark Lord. He told them of the treachery of Men – and of their courage too. Of one man, standing alone, crying out that the day would come again.
The room was still. Sam knew what they were thinking. Shut the book now, Dad. We don’t want to hear any more.