[Alassante]

I have a story where a group is traveling from Rivendell to Mirkwood. They have to travel to Helm's Deep first however. Will they go by Edoras on the way to Helm's Deep from Rivendell or from Helm's Deep to Mirkwood. Or will they bypass it completely. I don't want them visiting Eomer if he is in a different direction from everything else!!

[VanatheEverYoung]

Talk about out of the way ... Geesh, Helm's Deep, eh?

Well ... From Rivendell to Helm's Deep the easiest way is through the Gap of Rohan. From Helm's Deep to Mirkwood, they would probably stay east of the Misty Mountains. So, this is where the answer is Yes and No both. Helm's Deep NW of Edoras along the White Mountains. There is not a great distance between Helm's Deep and Edoras. Since Helm's Deep to Mirkwood would most likely entail swinging through East Emnet into the Wold, Edoras is only maybe ... a day or two out of the way. There is logic in going there for rest, supplies, etc. You could make it work.

Do you have a map of Middle-earth? If not, you might want to invest in finding one on-line. Most people will be really put off if you get the locations wrong. I have a nice, big, detailed map that I could e-mail to you if you'd like it.

[krazykataave]

I'm in a similiar situation with places and locations. Today i found a nice map of middle earth done by chris taylor ; but i can't give the link because it just won't let me post my message here if i do. So check under Chris Taylor (i think i've spelled the last name right) middle earth maps.

Good luck!

Kat

[Alassante]

I would love that. I will PM you my email address. I have one that has details but no Helm's Deep. It has everything but Helm's Deep???

The story is an AU story about Haldir's sister who married to Legolas and they are visiting Imladris from Mirkwood. She decides she must go to Helm's Deep to visit her brother's grave. Didn't want to swing by Eomer's house if it wasn't on the way! Maybe he should meet them there.

[DarkElfChilde]

I have this really huge map that I downloaded from EA, and looks realistic and awesome. The file is huge.

Van, not sure, but is your map the same as mine?


- DEC

[VanatheEverYoung]

Couldn't tell you, DEC. I usually use the maps in the book, but since I can't e-mail a book I found a good one on Council of Elrond.

[inglor]

Edoras would be a little out of the way but on a journey that long, Edoras is a short side track.

Check this map out. Rohan is a LONG way out of the way to go from Rivendell to Mirkwood:

http://www.douglas.eckhart.btinternet.co.uk/maps-middle-earth-01.jpg

Inglor

[Alassante]

Unfortunatly my character has to go there to visit his grave. I don't think that Legolas would tell her "sorry, hon, too far out of the way."

[NancyBrooke]

[Alassante]

[Viv]

[Alassante]

Yes but he is enjoying the part where he gets to gamble and take their worldly possessions and he has developed a fondness for the ellith. I didn't say he was staying there permanently. He was there at the start of the story then they went on a big mission (not telling what it is - you will have to read when I post it) then he returns to Mirkwood with Legolas and the others. He did not leave when the others did. So, he's got a room there but he hasn't bought a house! hehe