RESISTANCE IN ROMENNA

Paul Rose

This tale  is set during the time when the Faithful were hidden in seclusion in Romenna, prior to the Fall of Numenor.  Elendil, Isildur and Anarion hold their ground, Amandil has sailed in secret to seek Manwe in Aman, breaking the ban to plead for mercy upon men from the Valar.  Elendil's father has charged him with the survival of his people, telling him to cleave to the haven and prepare ships laden with all such treasures as the chosen could not bear to part.  This includes the seven seeing stones and the sapling of Nimloth grown from the fruit stolen from the White Tree by Isildur.   Isildur has recovered from his wounds since that time and is now strong again.  

The White Tree has been burned however, by Sauron the Deciever, at a Great Silver Domed Temple built in Armenelos the Golden in the name of Ar Pharazon, the King. 

The nine ships of the Faithful lay readied in the haven.  The gardens of Romenna lay unspoiled.  The summons has been rejected. 

This  tale explores what might have happened in between Elendil refusing the summons and Sauron sending his servants.  It will be told from the perspective of one not of the Faithful however.

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