Board Thread:Custom Lore Development/@comment-26444332-20160129052611

While Faenor doesn't have a faction or nation of his own(yet, anyways) he does have allies who he can call upon if things get too much for him and those he fights alongside. These warriors, some at least, have served with Faenor since the days of Doriath, and are hardy and skilled in battle. Collectively they are called the Grey Wardens, or occasionally the Grey Sentinels. All save a few wield Galadhrim weapons and wear the robes of that secretive folk, and when not with Faenor they guard the borders of Lóriën from assault. They are Faenor's "companion cavalry" for lack of a better term; they do not often ride horses, but if they do they are a turning presence on the battlefield.

Pelinel: Faenor's able lieutenant, Pelinel has been with the ancient Sinda since Doriath. Born to servants of Elu Thingol and raised in Menegroth, he is not as old nor as skilled as Faenor, but he makes up for that in his superb administration and tactical skills. He wields Sindar knives and a bow of Doriath, and he inspired the first Third Age Galadhrim bows with his own, custom-made design. His most notable contribution to Middle-earth was the fletching jig, by which one could repair arrows with less effort.

Celeblas: Another one of Faenor's wardens, Celeblas joined Faenor in Eregion. Being a Ñoldorin Elf and one of the apprentices of Celebrimbor, he keeps the weapons and occasional armor of the company in good order. He also makes the thousands of shafts they use in combat, and constantly reprimands them for losing so many arrows. He wields a Ñoldorin sword and Galadhrim bow in combat, and is one of the few who can maneuver effortlessly among the trees in full armor.

Eleniel: One of the elder wardens, Eleniel joined Faenor shortly after the end of the War of Wrath, in Lindon. She is a Laiquendi, and as such is one of the better archers. She is also the keeper of the company's lembas and other foods. She wields knives and a Laiquendi bow in combat.

Elwion: Another warden, Elwion joined Faenor in Lothlóriën halfway through the Third Age, serving capably alongside Faenor and the other wardens. Being one of the youngest Elves in the group, he is comparatively weak, but his tracking and stalking are unparalleled. He wields a Galadhrim Lhång and bow in combat.

Tharanethuil: One of the few wardens not Sindar or Ñoldor in origin, Tharanethiul is a Silvan Elf of the Woodland Realm. He was born shortly after the Dagor Aglareb, and was one of the Nandor who fought against the Easterlings driving through Greenwood and into Beleriand. He joined Faenor after he went west, seeking his kindred, and finding the Grey Wardens encamped by the new Gulf of Lune. He wields a Nandorin bow in combat, and can use the bow in meleé more effectively than many can use their swords.

Caraphissel: A warden of somewhat dubious origins, Caraphissel has been with the group almost as long as Pelinel. It has become somewhat of a game among the wardens that they ask her where she is from, and try to guess her story. This has led to her being asked if she is really the Queen of Arnor in disguise, or if she is an Elf of Cuiviénen(which is something Faenor and Círdan confirmed to be false), and many other wild theories. She breaks her weapons often, and is constantly pestering Celeblas for a better dagger or bow or such. She (currently) wields a Galadhrim Lhång and bow in battle.

Celephinnel: The identical twin of Caraphissel, the only way to tell the two apart is their hair: Caraphissel has dark red hair and Celephinnel has bright silver tresses(thus their names). Celephinnel did not join the group when her sister did, rather choosing to wait and see. She finally did just before Nirnaeth Arnoediad, participating in that battle under the command of Fingon. She, along with the other Grey Wardens, was separated from Faenor and Gwindor during the battle and was forced to retreat to Doriath with Beleg and Mablung captain of the King. She is more careful with her weapons than her sister, and wields a Galadhrim Lhång and bow in combat.

Colfinhel: The cousin of the aforementioned twins, Colfinhel cannot hide her origins from Pelinel or Faenor, as Pelinel is her father and Faenor her godfather. However, Pelinel has a very extended family that does not meet, and so the two twins have managed to keep their secret. Nevertheless, Colfinhel joined the Grey Wardens after Nirnaeth Arnoediad, working alongside her father to manage the company. She wields a Galadhrim Lhång and bow in combat.

Carandelil: An elf of Ñoldorin heritage, Carandelil is from Lindon and of the House of Fingolfin. She keeps herself to herself, and rarely speaks save to answer a question or to give a report. Her stalking skills are the best out of the company, even better than Faenor's and Pelinel's, not to mention Elwion's. She occasionally assists Celeblas. She wields a Galadhrim Lhång and bow in combat.

Celegnir: An elf of Galadhrim origins, Celegnir joined the group shortly before the Dagor Dagorlad, where they fought as part of the honor guards for Gil-galad, Amdir, and Oropher, as well as Amroth and Thranduil. A trusted advisor of the King of Lóriën, Celegnir asked him to follow Gil-galad's tactical plan but was rebuffed. Choosing to serve as Amdir's honor guard during the battle, he barely managed to escape the press after the King was slain. He wields a Galadhrim Lhång and bow in combat.

Haedirn: An Avari(a "Dark Elf") of the Penni tribe, Haedirn took a Sindarin name after mingling among the Elves of the Woodland Realm, keeping his original name a secret. Not much is known of him by the others, and as they have had no contact with the Penni in some time, his secrets remain safe. He wields a Wood-elven bow and knives in combat.

Calardan: An elven skin-changer of no small note, Calardan is a master of sabotage and elusive trickery. Born into a Ñoldorin family with ancient magic in their veins, it is no small wonder that he became what some call a skin-changer and what others call a shapeshifter. He has the ability to transform into any being of his choosing, as long as he has felt it with his hands in the past. As he was born in Valinor to the House of Finfarin, he has seen much, and his many forms include that of a silver winged dragon, a grey wolf, and most any of the myriad creatures that have walked Aman and Endorë. Unlike most drakes, his draconic form breathes frost, not fire. He wields a Galadhrim Lhång and bow in combat.

Calariel: Calariel is the sister of Calardan, but unlike her brother, has no special powers, unless it be her uncanny ability to persuade people of all races to her points of view and to give her whatever she wishes. She has convinced Dwarves to give up their gold, Wood-elves their gems, Men their valuables, and even Orcs their lives. She holds traditional Elvish values in a state not unlike contempt, and as such flirts about with whoever she may, regardless of whether they be Man or Elf. She wields no weapons save an elven dagger in combat: Her voice is weapon enough.

Hadriel: An elven-maid of great beauty, and with a killer instinct, Hadriel has had somewhat of a dark life. Born under the eaves of Eryn Lasgalen, Greenwood the Great, Hadriel grew up with her brother in the elvish castle of Amon Lanc, after called Dôl Guldur. She was in the tender years of her fifties, not quite an adult by Elven standards, when she first had to fight the growing darkness in Greenwood under a young Thranduil Oropherion. Her bow and blade first drew Orcish blood outside the walls of Amon Lanc themselves, when dark creatures made an attempt to surprise the Elves within and take the walls by storm. Afterward, she led one of the rearguards of the Silvan Elves, with her brother as her lieutenant, and successfully slew the first few spiders creeping into the forest from the South. Though she is beautiful, and many have chased after her hand, she accepts none, saying that she shall not wed until every dark thing is cleansed from Dôl Guldur and Amon Lanc be purged of shadow. She wears dull grey scale-mail and mottled green robes, and wields a Wood-elven bow and sword in combat.

Hadrion: The brother of Hadriel, Hadrion is not quite the ruthless killer that his sister is, but he is nonetheless capable in his own right. His fair share of Orcs, spiders, wargs, and even trolls have found their demise on the end of one of his arrows or on the edge of his sword. He wears dulled grey scale-mail and mottled green robes, and wields a Wood-elven bow and two Wood-elven swords in battle.

Laergyllil: A Ñoldorin healer, Laergyllil is a mistress of magic and a close friend of the twins. She is a battlefield medic and has the ability to sustain life in the face of grave wounds, something that makes her very useful and sought after. She is kindly, and will help those in need no matter the race, lest they be of the Spawn of Morgoth or Ungoliant. She joined the group shortly after the fall of Arnor, and helped those refugees who passed through Lóriën. When she must fight, she uses a light single-edged Elven sword in battle.

Lýthril: The sister of Laergyllil, Lýthril is an elven enchantress of no small note. Unlike her sister, who focuses on healing, Lýthril is a mistress of the elements, especially fire and air. She joined with the group at the same time as her sister, and likes to flit about.

Nestedir: A shadowed warden out of Elder Days, Nestedir was once a Silvan Elf of Edhellond before the Orcs came into Gondor. He founded the "Nimrodel Rangers" in search of her coming once Amroth had arrived, and continued searching long after Faenor found her and woke her by the waters which they followed to the Sea. He has a hatred of Orcs and corsairs, unmatched by no other, and he will do any and all in his power to slay them. He possesses the ability to move unseen, an art he passed to several young Elves going on a foray south into Harad that had separated from their group. In return, they passed their own skill of concealment, and now Nestedir walks unseen under moon and tree. He is often separated from the Grey Wardens, hunting Yrch from Mordor in Ithilien, but he can travel quickly to their aid if need arises. He wears a dark grey cloak and robes, and a dark bronze cuirass, greaves, and bracers. He wields a bow of Dôl Amroth(which he pioneered) and a sword of the Havens(also pioneered) in battle.

Randir: A somewhat reclusive warden, Randir is rarely seen with with the company. His skill is that of building vessels, and as such he is a shipwright under Círdan. He is quite capable with his weapons, and as such he can act as a messenger from Círdan to Faenor, and vice versa. He wears a midnight blue High Elven cloak and robe, and wields a High Elven bow and single-handed elven sword in combat.

Randissiel: Randissiel is the sister of Randir, and stays with Círdan whenever Randir rides out against the foes of Lindon. She is no master of crafts, but she can bring those who would otherwise be at each other's throats together. She is born to diplomacy, and as such keeps the peace between various peoples. When forced to combat, she wears sea-blue High Elven robes, a silver Elvish cuirass, greaves, and vambraces, and a High Elven single-handed sword. She wields no bow, though she is an excellent shot, for she prefers to face her enemies openly and give them a fair chance. 