Elariel's Performance (NPC)

Still in the center of the stage, Aldarwen says, "Now, also form the Glirdain of Lothlorien, Elariel o Daernoss Arduril". She nods to the elf that is at the foot of the stage and smiles to her.

Elariel climbs up the stage and goes to the center, where Aldarwen had been standing. She's dressed in a gown of pure white and a large red flower gleams from above her long blonde hair.

Taking in a deep breath, the maiden starts singing softly. Her voice shows a glint of sadness, but her eyes shine with light as she pronounces the verses.

Here I stand by this old shabby tree
And I can't help wondering wher you might be
The winds blow hard, the weather gets cool,
But peaceful by my side, the lake seems a pool.

Elariel bites her lips at that last word, and closes her eyes for a second. She then goes on singing, the melody reflecting emptyness.

The birds around me fly quickly away,
I ask them where you are, but they don't say.
As the first light of this fair full moon
Reaches me, I realize it will get darker soon.

Terridan listens to Elariel calmly, unconsciously pulling Miriamele closer to him as the song continues. A slight glimmer can be seen in his eye, and he wipes it away quickly.

Elariel smiles as she raises her hands open, almost up to the level of her shoulders and sings the last lines with strength.

So I shall sit on a cold greyish stone,
Maybe 'till midnight, maybe 'till dawn.
And wait for you to come again to me
Maybe a waiting maiden I 'll forever be.

Elariel bows her head to the audience and goes quickly down the stairs, purple red may be noticed on her face as she mixes into the crowd.

Terridan applauds softly for Elariel, his face smiling widely as he does. Miriamele does likewise, laughing musically as she does.

Loria applauds and smiles.

Luithil smiles widely and applauds.