Exodus from the Riverlands

Fiesty Finally got her people over the mountains and began loading them on ships. She had sent the king of Fairehaven a message once she understood the danger of the Shadowlands fog. She had gotten a terse message from the king saying that her people could stay for a while but then they must move on. The Shire had traded with the people of Fairehaven for years and knew the worth of their produce.

Fiesty Gives Berilac a Chest of Gold for the KIng

Fiesty put together the best goods of the Shire and sent with that a trunk full of gold for the king. She hoped that would be enough to carry her people through this confusion. Some of Fiesty’s blackbirds had seen that the mountains were also being eaten by the fog. She had spoken to the town mayor of this and he had ordered rangers go to verify this. As it was the case, the Mayor did tell the humans of Bree to take flight – just before he boarded a Clipper ship away.

The Mayor Flees on a Fast Ship

So, a mass exodus was the answer. Many ships were summoned with the last of Fiesty’s funds and all of the remaining people were being carried away.

Fighting to get Copper on the Last Ship

Fiesty sat with Copper trying to get him to go on the last boat. “Copper, I gotta do this alone. This be Druid business.” Copper replied “I ain’t leaven ya Auntie.” He shook his head and remained stubborn. After it was clear that Copper would not go, Fiesty nodded to Berilac. It was a prearranged signal that got Berilac and 2 extra scouts to drag Copper into the boat. Actually it took 2 more to manage the job. Fiesty called to Berilac “and keep him until the boat is out of sight. That there hobbit can swim.” Fiesty waved mournfully as the last ship departed with her good friend Maisie and Copper and Berilac waved from the stern.

Fiesty Waves Sadly at the Departing Ships

Her thoughts became lonely. Just then, as she felt the awful responsibility of helping her people heavy on her shoulders she looked up and saw Druid Fitheach and Can sailing into the harbor in a beautiful Elven Ship. She cried out in happiness and nearly fell off the dock. She knew that Copper would take some comfort that she was not all alone.

Can and Fiesty Watch the Ships Leave

The graceful elven ship swooped near her and Can leaped out and hugged her. Fiesty felt grateful tears wet her face as she greeted Can. “Oh, I am so glad you are here Can.” Can answered with a grin, saying I am happy to be here with you also Druid Fiesty.” He continued “Druid Fitheach will be here as soon as she docks.” Then Can looked out at the ships leaving Riverlands. He motioned with his hand, “I see Copper on that last boat.” Fiesty smiled through her tears and said “Yes, wave to them Can, it may be the last we see of them for some time.” So Can and Fiesty stood on the dock and waved madly at the departing ships.