The Harrowing of Rohan

[Aamaal]

*Stans staring at the king while everyone walks past her out the door then she quickly turns and heads to the door her self. She steps out the door and stands looking around. Walks down and starts to the stables. She stands at the entrace watching the men pick the horses. She enters the stables looking at some of the horses they have already picked. She turns and walks back out seeing Elessar she approches him.*

Do you need any help?

*Watches as he loads the horses.*

[Elessar]

*Hears a voice at his side and turns to see Aamaal beside him. *

Yes, there is much to do..

*Gives her a handful of bridles*

Put them on this row of horses..

*Grabs a saddle and hoists it up onto a bay horses back, fastens the girth and moves on to the next one, making sure Aamaal is following him.*

[Aamaal]

*Follows behind him putting the bridles on the horses as gental but fast as she can.*

Yes there is much to do I just hope we can get it all done in time.

*Pats the horse in front of her on the nose then starts to put the bridle on.*

I hope the people see how important it is to hurry..

[Elessar]

Maybe you should go and help the villagers gather up their things. I can manage here..

*Straightens a blanket under one of the saddles and tightens the straps.*

Aamaal..

*Calls out to her as she starts to walk away*

Try not to frighten them, it's important that they stay calm. The last thing we want is a panic on our hands..

*Gives her an encouraging smile and walks back to the saddlery rooms.*

[Aamaal]

*Starts down in to the Village Turning to him when he calls.*

I'll be careful.. You just hurry and get those horses ready.

*Heads to the village to help them get ready.*

[~Dernhelm~]

Éowyn reaches a small village close to Edoras, seeing people in haste and houses as well as barns being burnt down. She quickly mounts of Waterwhisp as two children come up running to her.

"Mama! Where is she?" a small girl cries. "Orcs killed my dad..."

Meanwhile, her brother tries to hold back his tears and hugs her, then sees Éowyn there. "Lady Éowyn," he says, holding back his tears. "Can you help us? Néola and I cannot find our parents..."

Éowyn puts her hand on the boy and his sister, saying, "We must evacuate Rohan. This I have to say directly because there is no other way. We shall be making for Helm's Deep. Come with me to Edoras with all the others in the village..."

Néola nods softly, then goes to stand besides Éowyn's horse with her brother.

Determined to help her King's people, Éowyn runs up to a crowd and shouts, "By order of King Théoden, we shall leave for the refuge of Helm's Deep. Take the provisions you need, no more! We shall leave quickly!!!"

[Imrel]

*Imrel, meanwhile, has started at the other side of the city. Rudigar charges down the street, skidding to a halt at Imrel's command. She leaps from his back and knocks on the door of the first house. It is answered shortly by a wizened old man.*

Can I help yeh?

Yes. The people of Edoras are to go on a journey to Helm's Deep.

*The old man looks confused, slightly panicked.*

What, why?

*Tries to be reassuring.*

The city will not be the best place to stay. You must pack only what you need, and quickly, for we are leaving soon.

*A tall young woman comes to the old man's side, looking solemn.*

What is it, uncle?

We have to pack and leave...

The citizens of Edoras are evacuating to Helm's Deep. Can you alert the rest of this street?

Of course.

*Imrel nods gratefully, then turns and takes a running leap back up on her horse. He rears, then tears away to the next street.

*It isn't long before the joint effort of the messengers spreads word of the evacuation throughout Edoras, and the Rohirrim are packing, a few of them searching in desperation for loved ones to travel with.*

[The Witch King]

*Rides out through the gates of Edoras flanked on either side by guards. Already the area is thronging with people preparing to leave. As he rides through the crowd he sees the frightened, tear-stained faces of children, clinging desperately to their mothers not knowing or understanding why they are being taken from their homes. He sees the fear and confusion on the faces of the women, and the anger and resentment on the faces of men. The crowd starts to move forward, following in the tracks of the king, heads bowed, hearts heavy as they leave behind the place they loved. Not knowing if they will ever see it again.

[~Dernhelm~]

Éowyn makes sure that everyone is packing, then finds yet another group of children separated...

"Come young ones," she says, trying to be reassuring. "You can journey to Edoras by my side."

She picks up the smallest child, a young boy of no more than four and carries him, noting that he could use a decent meal. She takes a bit of her cinnamon buiscuit from her pocket and though stale, offers it. "Take it... I have no more with me."

The child eagerly accepts the buiscuit and eats it hungrily. "Horsie!" he shouts happily when Éowyn carries him over to Waterwhisp.

"Aye, a horse it is," Éowyn says, stroking the young boy's hair. She sets him down besides Néola and her brother, saying "I'll be back soon. Take care," before going off to check on everyone.

The villagers seem to be pretty much ready, all the children have been gotten out of the village safetly.

"We set off for Edoras a bit yonder to the North," she says. "Once there, we leave for Helm's Deep!"

They set off for Edoras...

[Imrel]

*Im walks along with the others, having given up her horse to a pregnant woman and her two year old daughter with the assurance of his return once the journey is over. She's kitted with her sword and bow, both tucked into her belt and hidden by the folds her her heavy cloak, and a quiver of arrows is slung loosely over one shoulder. The young boy she walks next to, clinging to his mother's hand, keeps glancing at it anxiously.*

Are you... Are you going to need those?

What?

*The boy gestures to the arrows.*

Oh... I'm not sure. They're just incase.

*His blue eyes widen with worry.*

Incase what?

Just incase.

*The boys mother stoops and picks him up with some effort, which silences him. He puts his arms around her neck and dozes, and Imrel carries the mother's bag for her. After several minutes of traveling, she looks around for Eowyn, whom she hasn't seen since the Court of Edoras, and wonders if she's alright.*

[Rhiannon]

*Rides at the very end of the crowd, making sure that nobody is left behind. *

[Aamaal]

*Still not on her horse she walks with the people.. She wants to put off calling for her horse as long as she can as she would rather walk with the people to make sure all is going well.. She finds her self surrounded by the people of Rohan, most of whos eyes look distant and sad.. As she walks she talks with a few of the the children trying to confort there sadness.*

[Nienna]

[glow=green,2,300] *Walks up to the Large group of people with her horse and sees Aamaal and walks beside her.*
*says to her* Where are all of you going ? [/glow]

[Aamaal]

*Looks to Nienna.*

We are heading to Helms Deep. How is it you came to here in such times?

*Looks to a small child who is slightly frightened by the sudden appearance of the elve.*

Its okay little one.. She’s on our side..

*Turns to Nienna.*
I suggest if you plan on staying in Rohan you come along..

*Still not calling her horse although Aamaal Feels she may need her soon.*

[Nienna]

[glow=green,2,300]*Smiles at the lil child and says it's ok*
*looks to Aamaal* yes i will come along with you
Would you like for me to let some of the small children ride on the back of my horse?[/glow]