Although he had the support of the queen, Turka still hesitated for a long time. After receiving the promise from the Silver King, Balin was patient and stayed in Annuminas.
Finally, autumn turns to winter.
When Balin and the others waited until the red-as-fire, yellow-as-gold maple and ginkgo forests in the King's Ring had withered, and the land became bleak, the dwarves, or Turka, waited for an unexpected visitor.
"My king." Gandalf emerged from nowhere and rushed to the north, to Annuminas. "Even I heard the news in the south that the dwarves were stranded in the north. My lord, hesitating all the time is not what a wise king should do. I was also present at that time. Since you have given the dwarves a promise, so what happens now? , why did you hesitate again?"
"It's not that I'm hesitant, but some kind of worry that prevents me from making the trip." At that time, Turka met the wizard in the king's study, and he said: "I also see the turmoil in the human world in the south, Gandalf. Our enemy not only provoked a war between the human world in the south and the barbarians in the east, but a certain shadow has been trying to invade the north over the years. I am worried that if I leave, his claws will penetrate deep into the north, causing some kind of regrettable disaster. tragedy."
At that time, Gandalf put aside his hat, cane and Elven sword Gramdrin, and smoked his pipe worriedly. For a while, the king's study was filled with mist.
"Yes, our enemy has become stronger. This strength does not refer to his power, but his insidious and vicious provocation of turmoil in the human world. Human power has been weakened, but the power of darkness is rising every day. Growth every moment.”
The wizard stopped puffing, his rickety body suddenly became taller, his eyes were bright and shining, and his voice was majestic and mighty: "My king, I hope you can eliminate the last orc stronghold in the north as soon as possible, and the whole country Prepare your troops for war! I have a hunch that war is coming! It is necessary to clear the pus from our rear!"
Of course, these tricks of the wizard will not affect Turka, but it has to be said that Gandalf's words are exactly what he is worried about. According to history, the Lord of the Rings incident will break out soon.
Although Turka does not believe that destiny will continue to develop according to its original trajectory, it seems that the general direction has not changed.
The South has become more dangerous over the years.
The barbarians and chariot people in the east who believe in the dark power from ancient times have replaced the orcs and become a hidden danger to Middle-earth. In fact, these humans are more dangerous than the half-orcs who only destroy. At least the orcs won't govern the country, but these humans will.
Yes, as these peoples who believed in the ancient dark power occupied the southern part of the great wilds of Rovanion and Ithilien, many western humans and even some greedy dwarves joined them.
These dwarves are from the east. They have little to do with the Turin clan, but they are more greedy. The stronger weapon forging technology and logistical supplies they brought, coupled with the wall-riding faction among Western humans, gradually made the enemies of these dark places more and more entrenched.
At the same time, this is also one of the reasons why Théoden and Aragorn became increasingly unable to fight against them in the later period.
The enemy hiding in the dark took advantage of this sinister pattern of civil war between humans to consume a large amount of the potential of human forces, and also successfully blocked the possibility of the elves participating in the war.
In other words, if there is no reasonable and powerful reason, the elves will never participate in these wars between humans.
Ultimately, these are disputes between humans. In the eyes of the elves, mortals are destined to die. This is a reward given to them by Yiru. Humans may not understand it, but the elves who are burdened with the eternal cage are envious. Therefore, they will not take the initiative to interfere with the internal changes of human beings unless necessary.
"As for what you are worried about, I will protect you." Gandalf said to him meaningfully.
Turka knew that the wizard had begun to suspect that Bilbo had indeed obtained something in that adventure. Something extremely dangerous. After all, he has seen the changes in the hobbits over the years.
Turka was silent for a long time, and finally, he nodded slowly.
So, it was winter, 3001 of the Third Era.
The long-lost horn sounded in Annuminas.
Group after group of tall warriors wearing silver armor and red cloaks marched out of Annuminas. They are the newly born humans in the north, the descendants of those humans who were rescued a long time ago and some of the naturalized mountain people.
This team was so huge that it almost exceeded 20 thousand-man teams in total.
Many of them were on the battlefield for the first time. But as the first army to represent the Kingdom of Elpera, everyone in this team has high morale and confidence. At that time, the faces and eyes of many young people were filled with bravery and fearlessness.
They believe that no matter who their enemy is, under the leadership of the great and respected Turka Aracano, they will eventually crush them!
Walking in front of them was a force of about 500 elven rangers and 2,000 dwarves headed by Balin. and Turka Aracano, who rode the Holy Spirit Nahal, and walked before them all.
The people of Annuminas even saw the military appearance of the north for the first time. Many people stood on both sides of the street and near the gate, excitedly and enviously watching this well-equipped and high-morale team holding the king's flag and heading south with firm steps.
"This is our own army. It's so reassuring to see!"
"The king goes to war! Victory!"
Loud cheers came one after another, and people offered their most sincere blessings to the soldiers who went on the expedition. White flowers are constantly scattered on the wide and flat stone road.
On the towering and majestic city wall of Annuminas, the queen hugged two young princes and watched the king leave.
As if he was aware of it, the silver-white king, who was almost out of the sight of the people of Annuminas, suddenly turned around, glanced at the three people on the wall intently, and then gently patted the Holy Spirit's neck cruelly. , heading south quickly.
The army followed the ancient road built by the ancient Númenóreans, first walked south for more than ten leagues, then crossed the Baranduin River and quickly headed towards the Wind and Cloud Hills.
December 11th.
The army arrived at Fengyunding.
Turka ordered the army to repair here for a day, and then the army continued southward the next day.
December 13th.
The army crossed the Cangquan River and came to the Eregion ruins founded by Celebrimbor, the fifth son of Fëanor and the son of Curufin in the Second Age.
At this time, it had only been seven days since the army left Annuminas. Obviously, the quality of the new army in the north is still good. At least, after this week's rapid march, no one was left behind.
December 15th.
The allied forces of humans and dwarves finally arrived at the legendary dwarf holy land.
