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Seeing Peony’s delight at her memories of Rohan, Gwenneth sighed, "One day I will make it to Rohan. It sounds like a wonderful place. You have been to so many places.”

“My father was born and raised in Rivendell. He took me there to visit when I was very young, but sadly I do not remember much.” Thinking hard, trying to recall, all she could bring to mind was a brief time of singing. “I was hoping to visit there as well.”

Smiling as she again recalled the day she parted from her family, “I have two brothers and a sister. All are older than me by several years. My brothers found wives on their journeys and have settled near the sea. My sister sailed from the Havens sometime ago. My parents still travel.”

“My main talents growing up seemed to be getting into trouble.” Laughing at herself, Gwenneth looked at Peony, “As I grew I became an excellent horsewoman and archer. When it was my turn to travel my brothers did not want me to go alone, but as I was skilled in defending myself, our parents let me go alone.”

Once again fingering the jewel around her neck Gwenneth continued, “My mother gave me this before I left. It is a tradition in my family that the one traveling wears it.” Struck with an idea Gwenneth turned to her companion, “You said you had a horse here, correct? Would you go on a ride with me this afternoon and show me around?”