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Gandalf_theGrey · 07-18-2002, 10:01 PM

The history of Maladil Castle? I was just getting started, Bethberry.

Late in the Second Age, Maladil forfeited his Elven immortality and married Adela, a mortal woman. They had a son named Kenelm, a daughter named Calimie, and a host of beloved servants.

All was well until Adela died. Then, Maladil repented of his decision to give up his immortality. One night in a drunken rage, he swore a mad oath that unless Kenelm sailed West and convinced the Valar to restore his immortality, his fëa would refuse to depart Middle Earth, but remain inside the castle through all eternity, though his body die. Maladil further swore that neither would the Valar take his children or servants the way his wife had been taken, and that Kenelm, Calimie, and all his servants would share his fate.

Within the week, Orcs raided the Castle and slew all the inhabitants in their sleep. But the Orcs stole away no treasure, for the ghosts of Maladil, Kenelm, Calimie, and the servants drove off those who dared disturb the precious metals and other finery. It is said the ghosts guard the Castle to this day, and that Calimie passes her long hours by tending the ancient herb gardens on the Castle grounds.

07-18-2002, 10:01 PM	#11
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	The history of Maladil Castle? I was just getting started, Bethberry. Late in the Second Age, Maladil forfeited his Elven immortality and married Adela, a mortal woman. They had a son named Kenelm, a daughter named Calimie, and a host of beloved servants. All was well until Adela died. Then, Maladil repented of his decision to give up his immortality. One night in a drunken rage, he swore a mad oath that unless Kenelm sailed West and convinced the Valar to restore his immortality, his fëa would refuse to depart Middle Earth, but remain inside the castle through all eternity, though his body die. Maladil further swore that neither would the Valar take his children or servants the way his wife had been taken, and that Kenelm, Calimie, and all his servants would share his fate. Within the week, Orcs raided the Castle and slew all the inhabitants in their sleep. But the Orcs stole away no treasure, for the ghosts of Maladil, Kenelm, Calimie, and the servants drove off those who dared disturb the precious metals and other finery. It is said the ghosts guard the Castle to this day, and that Calimie passes her long hours by tending the ancient herb gardens on the Castle grounds.