"After the 'breaking of the North' in the Great Battle, the shape of the North-west
of Middle-Earth was changed. Nearly all Beleriand was drowned in the sea.
Taur na Fuin became an island. The mountains of Eredwethion &c. became small isles (so also Himling)."
- Tolkien, from The Histories of Middle-earth VII: The Treason of Isengard
of Middle-Earth was changed. Nearly all Beleriand was drowned in the sea.
Taur na Fuin became an island. The mountains of Eredwethion &c. became small isles (so also Himling)."
- Tolkien, from The Histories of Middle-earth VII: The Treason of Isengard
"The seas invaded the lands,and shores foundered,
and new isles were uplifted;
and hills crumbled and rivers were
turned into strange courses."
- Tolkien, from The Silmarillion: Akallabêth
"Those that sailed far came only to the new lands,
and found them like to the old lands."
- Tolkien, from The Silmarillion: Akallabeth
and found them like to the old lands."
- Tolkien, from The Silmarillion: Akallabeth
"In Middle-earth the Eldar observed a short period of solar year, called a coranar or sun'round' when considered
more or less astronomically, but usually called loa 'growth' (especially in the north-western lands) when the seasonal changes in vegetation were pirmarily considered, as
was usual with Elves generally. / The loa was broken up into periods that might be regarded either as long months or short seasons. / In that calendar there were six of these 'seasons', of which the Quenya names were tuilë, lairë, yávië, quellë, hrívë, coirë, which may be translated 'spring, summer, autumn, fading, winter, stirring.' The Sindarin names
were ethuil, laer, iavas, firith, rhíw, echuir. / The loa began with yestare, the day immediately before tuile...'
- Tolkien, from The Lord of the Rings: Appendix D: The Calendars
more or less astronomically, but usually called loa 'growth' (especially in the north-western lands) when the seasonal changes in vegetation were pirmarily considered, as
was usual with Elves generally. / The loa was broken up into periods that might be regarded either as long months or short seasons. / In that calendar there were six of these 'seasons', of which the Quenya names were tuilë, lairë, yávië, quellë, hrívë, coirë, which may be translated 'spring, summer, autumn, fading, winter, stirring.' The Sindarin names
were ethuil, laer, iavas, firith, rhíw, echuir. / The loa began with yestare, the day immediately before tuile...'
- Tolkien, from The Lord of the Rings: Appendix D: The Calendars
Isle of Balar - The Isle of Balar, far southwest of Lindon. It was the eastern tip of Tol Eressëa which broke off when Ulmo brought the Eldar to Aman. It served as a refugee camp of the Eldar and Edain of Beleriand; from here the Elves came to the west coast of Middle-earth with Cirdan and Gil-galad, Celeborn and Galadriel, Celebrimbor and Elrond. This is a majestic place, replete with fragrant flowers and exquisite fountains. In the shallow waters you will find many beautiful pearls varying in size and marvelous colours. This will be our first port to visit! Voyagers may hike in the great rugged hills and seek out the fair abandoned settlements of the Elves and Mortals; the Lindonese Historical Society have maintained the beauty of these ancient edifices. The fellowship of loremasters have preserved many trails of old and the Lindon Trekking Guild has forged hiking routes anew.
Tol Taras - Our next port will be the island of Mount Taras, six hundred leagues northwest of the Isle of Balar. The eponymous tall mountain stands at the western end of a line of hills, ancient outliers of Ered Wethrin, where Rog's smiths once mined. Taras soars over a green cape jutting into the sea, dark and clouded. It stands between lofty mountains marching northeast and idyllic grasslands beneath snow-crowned peaks which faced the Falas in bygone days. Below the slopes are the pillared halls of Vinaymar and windy courts of its city where Gondolindrim dwelled before their exodus to Tumladen. The ruined quays of Tol Taras have been rebuilt for visiting ships, the delight of fishers, and the enjoyment of whale watchers.
Mel Lóna: Our next port will be the island of Mel Lona, two hundred leagues east by northeast of Mount Taras. Here are the lower lands of Dor-lomin, its southern mountains, and the valleys which Chieftain Magor colonized in antiquity. In these southern vales and the pine-lands over the ridge dwell descendants of the Edain whom Emeldir led from Taur-nu-Fuin, scions of the refugees Nathaniel Galerida brought out of Himring, and some Elven survivors of the First Age. Here we will rest at another resort, the inn of Valion Mordagnir and his wife Meril Duvain. We should be safe... a sleepless watch captained by Rivalchon Isilherven, eldest son of Tharmáras, maintains the peace of Mel Lona to guard against Corsair attacks in recent years.
Eregferen: We will then sail beyond Tol Noldarë, Mole Island, and Tol Fuin to reach Tol Eregferen. The Island of Beech and Holly is three hundred leagues southeast of Mel Lona. Many of the native trees were destroyed by winged dragons and Orcs in the War of Wrath but Elves of Lindon, with the aid of Wizard Radagast (Position is vacant, at least until Annúnfalas returns; let me know in the Imladris Activities OOC if anyone would like to write him when the ship comes to Eregferen), have regrown many beeches here; during the time of Eregion, elven foresters brought holly in memory of once neighboring Region which sank in the Drowning of Beleriand. There is a Lindon Guard naval base which has been established in recent years to succour Rivalchon, catching Sarabeth Gameela's elusive pirate ships whenever possible. This is a popular hunting locale for visitors and draws animal lovers with its Dolphin Bay! Our resort will be a gabled inn atop Ornithron , the Wizard's Tree. This immense beech, the largest one of the island and built of three massive trunks, was raised by Radagast in the image of Hirilorn. The smooth bark is silvery-grey. Its foilage is purple and pink, the color turning more purple by mid-summer then golden-bronze in the fall. Voyagers of Lindon and Rivendell, Lórien and Gondor as well as Elves sailing home to Aman flock to this island to behold the beauty of the Wizard's Tree.
Himling: Six hundred leagues northeast from Tol Eregferen is Himling. This huge treeless island was once the grandest hill of the Himring range, the kingdom of Maedhros in the Elder Days. The name has changed over millennia and its lesser heights have vanished below the verge. The Lindonese Historical Society permits visitors to enter the castle for a tour...and a game. The a small number of Eldarin treasures of the king are released every few years by the fellowship for guests to locate in a scavenger hunt in the citadel.
The Icebay of Forochel: Three hundred leagues east of Himling is the Icebay of Forochel, the last destination of our cruise. One of your trustworthy captains will steer you safely beyond the menacing icebergs to reach the broad tundra of Middle-earth's frigid frontier. Here, we will find shelter in huts of snow; these belong to a friendly tribe of Lossoth who have established peaceful contact with the mariners of Círdan since after the days of King Arvedui. We will skate and sled and be awed by the glimmering beauty of the Northern Lights. There will also be a wreath-laying ceremony, hosted by Galdor of the Havens and Sirdis of Lond Col, to commemorate the passing of the King and the Elves who tried to rescue them.
Menu: Courtesy of @Annúnfalas and Tharmáras and Moriel
The White Wines
Laichsîr, Sweet Stream - a rose-colored wine with a touch of white strawberries, redcurrant, and summer raspberries.Dúven Amrûn, Western Sunrise - a golden wine containing hints of tropical peach and mango collected from the Western Isles; with a flavoring of vanilla spice.
Cewin-en-Calendor, Taste of the Green Land - an herbal wine with the juice of sour green apples, fresh pears, and tart gooseberries.
I-Glîr-Sîr, The River Song - a syrupy, full-bodied wine blended with ripe figs and assorted berries.
Ethuil Meleth, Spring Love - an aromatic wine with a splash of rose water, extract of lychees imported from Dorwinion, and a dash of berry allspice.
Peredhel - A dry white of Bree's Flutterbye Vineyards with flavors of peaches and honeysuckle named for a frequent half-elven Ranger.
The Red Wines:
Dorwinion Red Wine – Fine imported red, the same variety that the Elvenking favors for his table. Quite strong!
Greenwood Burgundy – A dark red wine from Mirkwood, rich and bold.
Blackberry Wine – Created by Alagon himself, this wine made from plump blackberries is extremely strong and sold only in very small glasses, as it is deceptively sweet and fruity.
Queen Ann - A red wine of Flutterbye Vineyards which is soft and sweet as its namesake, a queen of old Cardolan. Layers of cherry and blackberry.
Airalaita, Blessed & Ruddy - Deep plum flavor with a sweet kiss of mulberry, black cherry jam, and licorice.
Green Hills Shiraz - A Gondorian dry red with aromas of raspberry, cherry and Pinnath Gelin tobacco
Liquors and Meads
Honeymeade - Miss Lisbeth's straight bourbon whiskey of Bree, a deliciously smooth liqueur infused with real golden honey.
Imladris Brandy - Made from apricots, cherries, plums, or berries from Linymaril of House Mordagnir in Rivendell
Chetwood Acerglyn: A sweet Bree mead made with maple syrup.
Anfalas Black Mead: A Gondorian melomel mead made with black currants.
Pelennor Pyment: A Gondorian mead made with grapes.
Tea - Thingol Grey, Ossiriand green, herbal, white Harlindon jasmine
Fruit Juice of Belfalas and Harlindon
Nimrodel Water
Bruinen Water
Lune Water
Appetizers:
Crustacean’s Melody - a zesty dip made of crab meat, hot peppers, and cream; served in a bread bowl and with an assortment of crackers.
Oysters On Deck - a platter of meaty oysters seasoned with refined sea salt and garnished with herbs; served with lemon wedges and a cup of Girion’s homemade hot sauce.
Shrimp Boats - cucumber rounds topped with marinated shrimp in a pool of lime juice.
Tuna Delight - golden crescent bread squares coated in dried tomato paste and topped with grilled and peppered tuna meat.
My Captain’s Favorite - threaded shrimp, grape tomatoes, green peppers, and sliced mushrooms cooked in wine and pierced with wooden skewers; drizzled with cocktail sauce.
Dinner Courses:
Shipwreck Stew - a flavorful stew of clams and mussels, with chopped celery, squash, and carrots in a broth seasoned with black peppercorns and smoked paprika; strewn with parsley and served with a loaf of buttered sourdough bread.
Palt-en-Magolhâl, Blade of the Swordfish - a pan-roasted swordfish steak marinated in ginger garlic butter, served with a spinach-potato garden salad.
Lobster’s Paradise - a generous serving of split lobster tails steamed in ale and coated in a mixture of white wine and honey garlic sauce; served alongside a roasted vegetable medley.
Easterling Mackerel - a whole flame-grilled mackerel on a bed of lemon rounds and seasoned with basil, served with a side of wild rice harvested from the paddy fields of Rhûn.
Flounder On Sand - strips of flounder meat, coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and baked to perfection; served with a side of tartar sauce and a bowl of fluffy quinoa.
GM note: Only @Annúnfalas may play Cirdan the Shipright, Galdor of the Havens, and Radagast the Brown in this activity. If anyone is up for playing a Lossoth Chieftain, let me know in the Imladris OOC thread where all out of character comments/planning/questions/answers may be posted
https://lotrfanaticsplaza.com/forum/vie ... ?f=10&t=34 .
This Cruise RP takes place in the springtime. Tharmáras RPs Ossë and Uinen in this thread.
You may RP your arrival at the gangplank of the ship's stone quay in Forlond!