Board Thread:Middle Earth Roleplays/@comment-26453572-20160104235339/@comment-26453572-20160109001217

You are all gathered by the gates. Gandalf and the Hobbits are gathered there, for they will depart to other lands later on. There are also many Elves seeing off the Fellowship. Elrond steps forth.

"This is my last word. The Ring-bearer is setting out on the Quest of Mount Doom. On him alone is any charge laid: neither to cast away the ring, not deliver it to any servant of the Enemy nor indeed let any handle it, save members of the Company and the Council, and only then in the gravest need. The others go with him as free companions, to help him on his way. You may tarry, or come back, or turn aside into other paths, as chance allows. The further you go, the less east it will be to withdraw; yet no oath or bond is laid on you to go further than you will. For you do not yet know the strength of your hearts, and you cannot foresee what each may meet upon the road. Look not too far ahead! But go now with good hearts! Farewell, and may the blessings of Elves and Men and all Free Folk go with you. May the stars shine upon your faces!"