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A Reluctant Young Leader
"Agelwyn, the young wife of Thane Gladsúnu of Marton, has a difficult task set before her in her husband's absence as she awaits his return. Their town has fallen, and the people of Marton need a leader now more than ever."
Background
Agelwyn, the young wife of Thane Gladsúnu of Marton, is reluctant to lead her people in her husband's absence.
Objective 1
Agelwyn can be found in the refugees' hiding spot north of Marton.
You should help Agelwyn to put aside her anxiety and begin to lead her people.
- Agelwyn: 'I miss my husband, <name>. Would that he were here! I would give anything for news of Gladsúnu.'
- Agelwyn is distraught under the pressure of responsibility that has settled on her shoulders
Objective 2
Agelwyn can be found in the refugees' hiding spot north of Marton.
You should help Agelwyn to put aside her anxiety and begin to lead her people.
- Agelwyn says, "When we heard the Fords had fallen, we were all afraid."
- Agelwyn says, "Then the Orcs approached in the night, torches in their hands."
- Agelwyn says, "Elstan woke me and pushed me out the door, and I went with him while he raised the alarm."
- Agelwyn says, "We all owe him our lives. I am grateful that my husband left him to protect us while our soldiers were gone."
- Agelwyn says, "But now everyone looks to ME for answers. I cannot give any! I am no leader."
- Agelwyn says, "My husband Gladsúnu is Thane, not I."
- Agelwyn says, "I still remember the day he left...."
Objective 3
Agelwyn can be found in the refugees' hiding spot north of Marton.
You should help Agelwyn to put aside her anxiety and begin to lead her people.
- Agelwyn: 'I have never been so sad in my life, <name>. I remember our last conversation like it was yesterday.'
Objective 4
Agelwyn can be found in the refugees' hiding spot north of Marton.
You should help Agelwyn to put aside her anxiety and begin to lead her people.
- Gladsúnu says, "My dear Agelwyn, do not fear! I will be with Erkenbrand and the lords of the Mark."
- Agelwyn says, "I would much rather you stayed here to protect Marton!"
- Agelwyn says, "Surely Erkenbrand would understand. You have your duties as a Thane!"
- Agelwyn says, "You should send your soldiers in your stead."
- Gladsúnu says, "That is not the way of things, dear wife. I will ride to battle -- for Rohan, not for Marton."
- Gladsúnu says, "This is larger than you and me, larger than Marton, larger even than the Westfold."
- Gladsúnu says, "Dear wife!"
- Gladsúnu says, "Do not cry! You must be strong, and lead our people in my stead, if need arises."
- Agelwyn says, "I cannot! I am no warrior."
- Gladsúnu says, "You needn't be a warrior. I leave Elstan with you -- he is my strongest and most loyal soldier."
- Gladsúnu says, "You may be young and inexperienced, but you are clever as can be."
- Gladsúnu says, "I know you will do well."
- Agelwyn says, "Hmph!"
- Gladsúnu says, "If...if the unthinkable happens, you must lead our people to Helm's Deep, Agelwyn."
- Gladsúnu says, "It is the safest place in all of Rohan. Tell me that you understand!"
- Agelwyn says, "I understand...."
Objective 5
Agelwyn can be found in the refugees' hiding spot north of Marton.
You should help Agelwyn to put aside her anxiety and begin to lead her people.
- Agelwyn: 'And here is my predicament: Should I really urge these people to make for Helm's Deep?
- 'How do I know when that dire time is here? What if I wait too long, or go when I should stay and fight?'
- You assure Agelwyn that King Théoden himself has retreated to Helm's Deep, and urges everyone he sees to do the same.
- If Agelwyn wishes to heed her husband's advice and make for Helm's Deep, now is the time.
Objective 6
Agelwyn can be found in the refugees' hiding spot north of Marton.
You should help Agelwyn to put aside her anxiety and begin to lead her people.
- Agelwyn says, "Oh dear. Someone wishes to speak with me."
- Refugee says, "Forgive the interruption, Lady Agelwyn."
- Agelwyn says, "It is no matter. What do you need?"
- Refugee says, "Do you not think it is time we take back Marton?"
- Refugee says, "It does not seem right to leave your Thane husband's town to the Orcs while he is lost at the Fords."
- Agelwyn says, "I...."
- Agelwyn says, "I do not know what we should do."
- Refugee says, "I think you will find that it is clear to everyone that we drive the Orcs from Marton, my lady."
- Refugee says, "I know you are new to acting as Thane, but I am certain you will arrive at the same conclusion in time."
- Refugee says, "I only wish to advise you. The time to act is now."
- Elstan says, "..."
- Agelwyn: 'Now what do I do, <name>? I have not the experience to see what is right. In my heart, though, I wish to do as my beloved Gladsúnu bade me.'
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