The last thoughts of the Captain of the Havens of Umbar.
MEFAwards 2008: Nominee – Races: Men: General Drabbles
MEFAwards 2008: Nominee – Races: Men: General Drabbles
Eager to secure this prize, we press the attack, force the Swan-knights into the warren of the port-district.
The prince laughs at the challenge, apparently unperturbed.
Soon the reason becomes obvious: Far from getting lost, the Gondorians turn the flame-illuminated maze to their advantage, exploit every nook and cranny.
Inconceivable!
I alone make it back to the burning quays.
Somehow, I am not surprised when, materialising out of the billowing smoke, a sword points at me, held – I don’t doubt – by the famed Thorongil.
A/N:
- Title is taken from the corresponding passage in RotK, Appendix A I (iv).
17.11.06 B-drabble for Roh_wyn, who wanted to read something featuring corsairs, preferably with Imrahil and/or Aragorn as Thorongil.
- Title is taken from the corresponding passage in RotK, Appendix A I (iv).
17.11.06 B-drabble for Roh_wyn, who wanted to read something featuring corsairs, preferably with Imrahil and/or Aragorn as Thorongil.