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ELF "The message indeed is from Drajlough. I came across him in my travels, and his case seemed piteous to me, so I agreed to carry the message. Rumor had it at your father's castle that you had escaped the dragon, and were at liberty once more, so I have been searching in this area for you. I heard the squirrels speaking of a lovely lady in this wood, so I ventured to look. I see that the little ones did not exaggerate, as you are fair in the way of my kindred. At any rate, I shall hold you blameless if you do not respond, as I only agreed to carry the message. It is this: Drajlough lies chained at the door of a cave, charged to dissuade any from entering there, on the grounds that it would be his death. Little enough, you would think, yet the place is not frequented, and there are rumors of a powerful druidess or sorceress dwelling therein. From his hints, I guess that he offended this woman, somehow, and this is his punishment. So, now you are informed. Go your way. Elen sila lumenn omentielvo,." (He bows over her hand, kisses it despite the sword it bears, and slips away into the shadows.)
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