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Faramir the Unicorn Keeper

"My names Roxy and that unicorn is really pretty can I please touch it?!" She asked without thinking, her eyes sparkling as she looked at the creature with an awed expression.

After Con’ken and Roxy introduced themselves, Faramir and Eldeen headed in the direction that Con’Ken had pointed them in. “I am most grateful Guardian Con’Ken. It is a pleasure to meet you both.” Faramir was somewhat tickled at Roxy’s reaction to Eldeen. It was easy for Faramir to forget that others seldom see unicorns. The unicorn keeper giggled a bit. Faramir replied, “You may ask Eldeen himself. He can speak to you.” His face bore a gentle and amused smile.

Eldeen’s horn began to glow slightly. The unicorn looked at the young woman and his voice began to resonate in the hearts of everyone present. “Hello young one. As Prince Faramir said, I am able to speak. Unicorns speak to the heart. I am truly flattered that you find me pretty. You may touch me young one. It is alright.” Eldeen said, his voice warm and wise. Afterward the four went into the presence of the Lady of the Wood.

Faramir looked at the Lady of the Wood and a relieved expression crossed his face. It had been quite some time since he had laid eyes on her. It seems that she had not changed a fraction since he had last saw her. Faramir felt nostalgia sprinkle down on him like a gentle summer rain. Faramir bowed at Nieve whom held a furry ferret. “Lady Nieve, it has been too long. Greetings from Pale Crystal Hallow. I do hope my lady still recognizes me, Faramir?” Faramir smiled gently as he looked at Nieve.

“I come on behave of the Great Moon on the premise of a vision bestowed upon me. I am under the impression that another human has fallen into light and thus become entrapped in our realm. I desired to ask what you knew of this. Also the Great Moon has informed me that a great conflict is upon the world and that the young man that fell into our world will be a central force in that conflict. If the world is to know trouble, what are your plans for the Kingdom of Morinae? I am most concerned with the fate of Pale Crystal Hallow. The Great Moon tells me that choice is key. Will you choose the boy? Will Morinae follow your most wise leadership if should choose him?” Faramir spoke calmly. This matter was of great importance.