Merillif's Flower

Lore

Merillif's Flower

Merillif's Flower in the Vales

The tale of Merillif's flower often brings tears to those who hear it. Of the eight Entwives who came to the Old Forest, she was the most beautiful and the most beloved of all.

Her gardens shone with a brilliance of colour that even the finest artisans of the Firstborn would regard with envy. Her jewels were said to be petals of flowers, and while they would last but a short season - unlike the gems of the Noldor which are forever - their beauty far surpassed that of any object carved of stone or crystal. This passing beauty was such that it endured no greed, and so the vanity of evil hearts could neither posses nor endure it.

Those who are fond of the story say that she will awaken some day when beauty can again be shared amongst all the creatures of Arda without fear of despoilment or jealous vanity.

Before moving to the Old Forest she passed through and gardened in the Vales of Anduin where Gultháva, the Maiden of Gladden and other River Maidens befriended her.

Locations

Merillif's flower is located within the Willow Glade, at the "Abandoned Campsite". ^{[35.3S, 58.3W]}

Gultháva maintains a flower to remember her at Lúlstrok, Gladden Fields, in the Vales of Anduin along the path from the eastern gate to the center of the camp. ^{[2.6N, 61.8W]}

Deed

This flower is one out of eight that need to be used to complete the deed: Flowers of the Old Forest.

Quests

• [120] Shades in the Swamp: The Maiden of Gladden