Men on the Mountain (a drabble story)

[Nuroreiel]

I wrote this drabble some time ago and recently posted it at another LOTR site. Some people have asked for more of Thendred and Marhame's story, so I'm working on it in drabbles instead of chapters. You'll see more of it as I get it written! (Prim - I'd love to put this in the Scrapbook but don't know how.)

Thendred blew on his cold hands to warm them. It was warmer in the hut, but his job was to be out here. This watch was not exciting, but he understood how important it was, especially these days.

Suddenly, a light on the far mountaintop caught his eye. Could it be? Yes! Thendred jumped to respond, his hands shaking slightly as he lit the torch.

“Marhame! The beacon is lit! Gondor calls for aid!” he yelled.

“Rohan will answer,” his partner called back. “Gather the provisions while I saddle the horses! The King will have need of all his men.”

[Silivren Ithildin]

Well, I like the drabble, Nuri, even though I do not know Thendred and Marhame. I must have missed them in the books. I am re-reading the Trilogy and I will pay closer attention this time.

Sil

[Nuroreiel]

They're not in the books. I made them up for the drabble. Remember the men on the mountain during the lighting of the beacons sequence in the movie? That was my inspiration. I don't think Tolkien got that specific about who passed on the flame. Sorry for any confusion.

[Silivren Ithildin]

Ahhhh, now I see. Sorry, just a little slow on the uptake this morning!

[Dínelleth]

Thanks for the clarification Nuroreiel! I was beginning to wonder if I too had had a data drop concerning these two. But that in no way diminishes your wonderful drabble!!!

[Primula]

I'm putting it under your own Drabbles set in the Scrapbook - very glad to see this tale here too!

[Nuroreiel]

I'm putting it under your own Drabbles set in the Scrapbook

Thanks! Should I keep posting them here or in the Scrapbook? I'm not sure how to put them there.

[Dínelleth]

I'm putting it under your own Drabbles set in the Scrapbook

Thanks! Should I keep posting them here or in the Scrapbook? I'm not sure how to put them there.

Just keep posting them here in this thread. Prim will pick them up for the scrapbook.

*sits and eagerly awaits more*

[Primula]

What Din said... ^^^ I've even jumped ahead of you slightly, as I "cheated" and nabbed the upcoming one from the Gap, having enjoyed reading it over there.

[Nuroreiel]

Again, thanks! I will post that one in the Red Book later today and am working on the next.