Summons to the Chieftain's Hall
Apr 1, 2019 8:05:18 GMT -5
Post by Harador on Apr 1, 2019 8:05:18 GMT -5
Harador had been back at Tuinedun on Home Guard duty for the last week. That afternoon he had been supervising some would-be ranger youths at the archery course. Giving instruction when needed. Which wasn't to often. As most boys of his people began shooting by the age of four. He was there mostly there to observe and find who the best shots were.
That was when his seven year old nephew, Hirgon, his sister Gilraen's youngest of three son. Can running up, stopping and coming to attention. Then gave him a Dúnedain Salute. Which started out with lightly taping the fist of his dominate hand. On the middle of his chest, over his heart. Then straighten that arm all the way out to a hand's width above shoulder level. While opening his fist as wide as possible, with palm facing outward, perpendicular to the ground. Representing the White Tree of their Númenor ancestors. He held it for a full three seconds after his Uncle returned his salute, before dropping it. The lad then said in as a serious voice as he could muster. "Master Ranger Harador, the Chieftain's Right-Hand has ask me to summons you to the Chieftain's Hall. Please follow me there." Harador responded by saying. "Message received and understood. Please give me a moment, then we can be on our way."
He then turned his head and gave a nod of to the eldest of the youths that was there. Saying to all of them. "Eradan is acting Target Master now, follow his instructions. I don't want to hear that one of you was accidentally shot because you weren't following the rules. A dozen more shots each. Then run eight laps on the usual course. Going out the south gate, jump the stream, around the edge of the lake. Jump the stream again and through the north gate. Through town and on to the next lap. After you've run all eight. Then you can go home. I'm sure your parents have plenty of chores for you to get caught up on."
With that he nodded to Hirgon and let the lad lead him up the hill to the Chieftain's Hall.