Bestowal Dialogue
The Fading of the Forests
"The trees of this grove are beautiful and perfect. It is absurd for them to sit idle when they could be put to such good use by the woodworkers of Iridír. Let us talk some sense into this Shanthar of Arwáth."
Background
Outraged that a Kinta Elf shot her with an arrow in an attempt to get her to leave Arwáth, Agalûnu has asked you to escort her into the grove to confront Shanthar.
Objective 1
You have led Agalûnu to Shanthar's abode in the wooded grove of Arwáth. You should talk to Agalûnu.
- Agalûnu: 'Oh, <name>, this place is so lovely! Just look at it!'
Objective 2
You have led Agalûnu to Shanthar's abode in the wooded grove of Arwáth. You should stop and appreciate the beauty of the grove with Agalûnu.
- The secluded grove is peaceful and majestic
Objective 3
You have led Agalûnu to Shanthar's abode in the wooded grove of Arwáth. Agalûnu wants to talk to you.
- Agalûnu: 'It is a beautiful day, but we should not dally overmuch. Is that the Elf's abode just ahead?'
Objective 4
- Follow Agalûnu
- Talk to Agalûnu
You have led Agalûnu to Shanthar's abode in the wooded grove of Arwáth. Agalûnu wants to talk to you.
- Shanthar says, "Why do you return to this grove once more, tree-hewer?"
- Shanthar says, "How is it that you do not understand that you are unwelcome here?"
- Agalûnu: '<name>, can you believe him? How galling!'
- Agalûnu turns to Shanthar.
- 'I understand that you wish for solitude and to hoard this wood for yourself, but what I do not understand is why. Why should one Elf sit upon this grove like a dragon sitting upon piles of gold?'
Objective 5
You have led Agalûnu to Shanthar's abode in the wooded grove of Arwáth. Shanthar has something to say to Agalûnu.
- Shanthar: Shanthar gazes at the woman, his expression unreadable.
- 'You know not of which you speak, child. I have sworn an oath to steward these grounds and protect them with my life. Why I have done so is none of your concern. What I do not understand is why Men insist on destroying everything beautiful in Middle-earth.
- 'Trees provide shade, they disrupt harsh winds, they protect the soil from the river. They provide homes to birds, squirrels and insects. They provide food for all. Long ago, this entire valley was a forest, dense with trees exactly like these. Then Men came and 'put them to use' as you would do. They are already in use, only you do not see it.'
Objective 6
- Listen to the conversation
You have led Agalûnu to Shanthar's abode in the wooded grove of Arwáth. You should listen to their conversation.
- Agalûnu says, "I... I did not think of these things."
- Shanthar says, "I did not expect you to. I only ask that you leave Arwáth."
- Agalûnu says, "Speak with me, <name>."
Objective 7
You have led Agalûnu to Shanthar's abode in the wooded grove of Arwáth. Agalûnu wants to talk to you.
- Agalûnu: 'I did not expect this <name>. Have I and my forebears really been party to the destruction of a forest that covered the entire Ikorbân Valley? That is just awful. I can see why this Elf would not like us overmuch!'
Objective 8
- Listen to the conversation
You have led Agalûnu to Shanthar's abode in the wooded grove of Arwáth. You should listen to their conversation.
- Agalûnu says, "I want to help!"
- Shanthar says, "Help what?"
- Agalûnu says, "Help with whatever it is you do here, and I will fell no more trees!"
- Agalûnu says, "Though I would need to find some other livelihood."
- Shanthar says, "Wood can be harvested if done responsibly."
- Shanthar says, "I may regret this, but if you wish to learn, I will teach you."
- Agalûnu says, "Master Elf, I would be honoured to be your student and learn to care for the forests."
- Shanthar says, "Then it will be so."
Completed
- Agalûnu: 'Come <name>, let us return to my camp. I have much to think about, and I am also not feeling so well.'
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