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The Mirror of Galadriel
"Jealously do I guard my secrets, not the least of which is my mirror. Still there are times which require a greater knowledge, and this is one such time. Shadows gather in the east, and the fates of lost friends burns in the heart..."
Background
The Lady Galadriel wishes to speak with you in her garden in Lothlórien.
Objective 1
Galadriel is waiting for you in the center of the garden.
You have been summoned to Galadriel's garden in Lothlórien, for she hopes to speak with you.
- Galadriel: 'I am aware of your kindness to Magor beneath the mountain, <name>. You are now held high in his esteem, and he accords you great fondness for your part in his rescue.
- 'Strange deeds unravel on the many paths of your journey, for as your footsteps lead you to and fro, I perceive that many fates are entwined with your own. Some of your tales seem ended, but locked doors may yet be pried open.
- 'My Mirror can show many things, and you may ask it what you will. But heed this before you peer into the water: many valuable answers may come unbidden. Look now, and see what may be seen.'
Objective 2
- Look into the Mirror of Galadriel
The Mirror of Galadriel is in the center of her garden.
Galadriel has invited you to gaze into her Mirror to see what you will.
- Galadriel says, "Look into the Mirror, <name>, and see what you will."
Objective 3
Galadriel is waiting for you in the center of the garden.
You have seen strange sights within the Mirror of Galadriel, including confusing images of Gandalf and a terrible creature: a Balrog, Durin's Bane.
- Galadriel: 'Some light is now shed on the riddles, do you not agree? The clues left behind among the Foundations of Stone begin to form a clear picture at last. Gandalf the Grey strove in Moria with Shadow and flame, and they fell, and perhaps rose again. Who had the mastery?
- 'It has been said that my eyes see farther than many who are deemed wise, yet keener eyes we need to pierce the darkness that shrouds Mithrandir from my sight. Who can spy upon Moria from all sides and gain rumour of the fate of Gandalf? Only Gwaihir the Windlord can do this.'
Objective 4
- Listen to Galadriel's words concerning your fate
Galadriel is waiting for you in the center of the garden.
The Lady Galadriel has seen more than the fate of Mithrandir in her Mirror; she has seen some hints of your fate as well.
- Galadriel says, "I saw more than the fate of Mithrandir behind your eyes, <name>."
- Galadriel says, "I saw glimpses of your own fate as well."
| Beorning
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- Galadriel says, "The earth shakes below mighty feet, war-horns sound."
- Galadriel says, "The end comes, and you are on the wrong side of the tide."
- Galadriel says, "You race at great speed, but death comes more quickly still..."
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| Brawler
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- Galadriel says, "The tower claws the sky, unhidden by the falling snow."
- Galadriel says, "Hearts hardened by defeat burn there, white-hot with vengeance."
- Galadriel says, "Beware the place of jungle, where rot festers in stately lines."
- Galadriel says, "With friends you dared the climb, yet you are alone in the trap."
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| Burglar
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- Galadriel says, "A great tower in moonlight, a shadow against the sky."
- Galadriel says, "A cell with no escape."
- Galadriel says, "The stairs are watched."
- Galadriel says, "I cannot see how you come to this place, Burglar... nor how you could leave it."
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| Captain
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- Galadriel says, "A long vigil, waiting for an ally that does not come."
- Galadriel says, "Your words must inspire, for time passes too slowly behind the walls."
- Galadriel says, "They cannot stand forever, the walls, nor the Men under your command."
- Galadriel says, "The dawn seems far off, Captain; is it your fate to see it?"
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| Champion
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- Galadriel says, "A shadow beneath the trees -- it moves without sound."
- Galadriel says, "Might will not avail you. It stalks without mercy, unrelenting."
- Galadriel says, "Someone bellows a challenge, and suddenly a beast is by your side..."
- Galadriel says, "Whether this beast be friend or foe, I cannot see. I hope you will know the difference."
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| Guardian
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- Galadriel says, "A crash of thunder, a broken shield."
- Galadriel says, "The wall of spears moves in time to the drum-beat of doom."
- Galadriel says, "A shroud of despair as the great beast descends..."
- Galadriel says, "You are a mighty Guardian, but not all friends can be saved."
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| Hunter
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- Galadriel says, "I see great webs strung beneath the trees."
- Galadriel says, "A friend in peril, her life's blood mingling with venom and remorse."
- Galadriel says, "Chattering, evil shapes approach. Your bow longs to sing..."
- Galadriel says, "There are too many, Hunter, even should all your arrows find their marks."
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| Lore-master
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- Galadriel says, "The prize of knowledge, it waits, ripe for the taking."
- Galadriel says, "A library at the pinnacle of the black spire, secrets untold."
- Galadriel says, "Enemies without, and within..."
- Galadriel says, "How far will your heart take you for limitless knowledge, Lore-master?"
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| Mariner
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- Galadriel says, "The ship glides through the water with graceful speed, its crew yours to command."
- Galadriel says, "But the wind rises, and clouds gather on the horizon."
- Galadriel says, "Your crew looks to you, Mariner. Will you survive this challenge of the Sea?"
- Galadriel says, "Or will your proud vessel be made driftwood, as have so many others before?"
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| Minstrel
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- Galadriel says, "Stairs climb unceasingly into the heights."
- Galadriel says, "A city sleeps, its inhabitants gone."
- Galadriel says, "But not all, not yet. Those that remain dream a restless dream..."
- Galadriel says, "Will your songs stir them to wakefulness, Minstrel? Is that to be your fate?"
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| Rune-keeper
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- Galadriel says, "Runes of power in the darkness."
- Galadriel says, "Secrets unseen for an age."
- Galadriel says, "A blast of warm air, and you turn to stare into yellow eyes..."
- Galadriel says, "You speak words of power, but still the eyes stare out of the darkness, unafraid."
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| Warden
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- Galadriel says, "A thundering of hooves shakes the earth."
- Galadriel says, "Black sails fly on a river of dread."
- Galadriel says, "Your foes are everywhere, but you see them not."
- Galadriel says, "Your grief blinds you to them, Warden, and you defy death in its name."
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- Galadriel says, "But the Mirror shows many things, and not all of them may come to pass."
- Galadriel says, "Of Mithrandir, at least, the vision is clearer."
- Galadriel says, "Gwaihir the Windlord rests in the rear of my garden. Tell him what you have seen."
Objective 5
Gwaihir the Windlord has come to rest in Galadriel's garden.
Galadriel has asked you to speak with Gwaihir concerning the fate of Gandalf the Grey.
- Galadriel: 'Gwaihir is resting in the rear of my garden. Speak to him, and we shall ask him to spy from the heights for rumour of Gandalf. He may yet live. I do not think that his purpose upon Middle-earth would be so soon spent, for his tasks will be great ere the end.'
- Gwaihir: 'I have carried Gandalf before now, and if he yet lives, I will carry him again. I will send out the sharpest-sighted eagles to seek him from every corner of this land, and I will fly until we have learned what befell him.
- 'If he is to be found, I and my kin will find him.
- 'Return to the Lady and tell her I will do this.'
- Galadriel: 'I know that Gwaihir will find Mithrandir, if he is to be found.
- 'Haldir will show you from this place, <name>. I will call for him.'
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