((Lol I was late in doing this, actually, I'll try my best now-change of plans it is starting at 19:00 GMT))
The Council of the North
The council chamber was a court in Rivendell with chairs set up in a circle. A great chair was at the forefront, with Elrond sitting in it. On his right sat two great Elves of his house, Glorfindel and Gildor Inglorion. On his left sat Cirdan the Shipwright((who actually did come)) and Galdor of the Havens. First to come in was Saruman((NPC)) and Radagast the Brown, who sat left of Galdor((all above are NPCs)). The other leaders were allowed two of their gaurd or folk to accompany them into the council chamber. Next to Radagast sat Durin V, with his two most trusted companions. He was followed by Malvegil of Arthedain, and the Kings of Rhudaur ((NPC)) and Cardolan((NPC)).
Once everyone was seated, Elrondstood up and spoke. "My Lords," he started, "great evil is arising. I have sensed it. The armies of Angmar are moving. War is brewing. The orcs in the mountains are breeding. Armor is fading. In the south, evil grows. But that is a council for another time. To begin, I would like to give a history to give everyone a better perspective on the evil events which are occurring."
"It began back in the second age. My brother, Elros, chose to become mortal and he founded the Numenorian race as its first king, a hardy race with keen skill and long lifespans. They made mighty cities, and were wise and learned; but great power corrupts. Soon the kings, dissatisfied with the great power and wealth they had, sought immortality, to their ruin. Tar-Palantir tried to change this, but after his death he was replaced by the wicked kings. Ar-Pharazon the "Golden" came to power, the most powerful and the most wicked, gained power. He brought his might to conquer Sauron the Great, who had long been waging war on the Elves of Middle Earth. For he grew great in lore and for a time helped the great Elven Smiths of Eregion forge the Rings of Power, under disguise. But he betrayed them, and forged the Great Ring of Power, which is now lost."
Here Saruman interrupted. "Long have I studied this matter- and we know it is lost. For Isildr lost in when he died in the Gladden Fields, and it flowed down the Anduin to the great depths of the sea."
Elrond nodded, then continued, "More will be discussed later. But the great smith Celebrimbor, who forged the three great Elven Rings, percieved his treachery, as Saruon forged the One in tge Cracks of Doom in Orodruin, and he hid the three. And Sauron waged war on the Elves, and he laid waste to Eregion. However, Ar Pharazon lead a mighty host to Middle Earth, and Sauron surrendered. Sauron was taken to Numenor as a prisoner, and loosened the mind of the King. However, the faction of Numernorians known as the Faithful resisted. True Numenorians, they were lead by Elendil the Tall and his sons Isildur and Anarion. He sailed away with the Faithful to Middle Earth, and founded the Numenorian Kingdom of Gondor and Arnor. But on Numenor, the King, deceived by Sauron, sent a might host to conquer the undying lands and claim immortality. But the World was changed in the Valar's anger, and Numenor was destroyed, sunk beneath the waves. Saruon survived, but was never able to take a form pleasing in appearance to men and elves.But the Numenorian Kingdoms flourished, with Elendil ruling Armor and his sons Gondor. Armor was supposed to be the major kingdom, and Isildur, the elder, was Elendils heir of Armor. But Sauron grew, and turned Mordor into his stronghold. He waged war again, and grew mighty. So Elendil and Gil Galad formed the last alliance of men and elves. Oh, how splendorous it was! Never again will there be such a fair and mighty host! Alas! For I was there, as the Herald of Gil Galad, and Cirdan his lieutenant. On the great battle field of Dagorlad outside the gates of Mordor, the Last Alliance prevailed. During the siege of Barad Due, Anarion was slain by a boulder cast down from the Dark Tower. And we were victorious, as none could resist the spear of Gil Galad and the sword of Elendil. But the final battle came on the slopes of Orodruin. Sauron slew Elendil and Gil Galad, but Isildur took up Narsil, his father's broken blade, and cut the Ring of Sauron's finger, and defeated him. But he took the ring for his own, rather than destroying it. He left his nephew, the son of Anarion, in charge of Gondor, and went north to claim kingship of Arnor. But in the Gladden fields he was waylaid by orcs and killed, and the Ring was lost, and will be forever hopefully. But three escaped his party, his youngest son and his esquire, bearing the shards of Narsil, escaped over the mountains to Arnor."
"There the Kingdom flourished for a while, though Gondor grew mighty. However a couple centuries ago the King Earendur had three sons, and his realm was divided. So as such we turn to the present situation. But that is not why we have come. We did not come to argue about a petty civil war, but to address greater threats. In the North, Angmar has legions of orcs marching to the border. But I fear this is no mere orc cheiftan marching to war. I have doubts, but I cannot confirm what it is. We have all heard rumors of a "Witch King," though I think it is much more than that. As the wise have known for a while, this is not unlike the presence of Darkness of Dol Guldur, which we believe is a Nazgul. So now I forbode that this is a Nazgul, with the purpose of destroying Armor. My Lords, we must decide what to do about this threat. We must deal with this."
