(painting by Marlene Little)
Imladris
They saw a valley far below. They could hear the voice of hurrying water in rocky bed at the bottom; the scent of trees was in the air; and there was a light on the valley-side across the water. Bilbo never forgot the way they slithered and slipped in the dusk down the steep zig-zag path into the secret valley of Rivendell. The air grew warmer as they got lower, and the smell of the pine-trees made him drowsy … Their spirits rose as they went down and down. The trees changed to beech and oak, and there was a comfortable feeling in the twilight. The last green had almost faded out of the grass, when they came at length to an open glade not far above the banks of the stream. "Hrnmm! it smells like elves!" thought Bilbo, and he looked up at the stars. They were burning bright and blue. Just then there came a burst of song like laughter in the trees … and pretty fair nonsense I daresay you think it. Not that they would care they would only laugh all the more if you told them so. They were elves of course.
Soon Bilbo caught glimpses of them as the darkness deepened. He loved elves, though he seldom met them; but he was a little frightened of them too ... "Well, well!" said a voice. "Just look! Bilbo the hobbit on a pony, my dear! Isn't it delicious!" "Most astonishing wonderful!" Then off they went into another song as ridiculous as the one I have written down in full. … On they all went, leading their ponies, till they were brought to a good path and so at last to the very brink of the river. It was flowing fast and noisily, as mountain-streams do of a summer evening, when sun has been all day on the snow far up above. There was only a narrow bridge of stone without a parapet, as narrow as a pony could well walk on; and over that they had to go, slow and careful, one by one, each leading his pony by the bridle. The elves had brought bright lanterns to the shore, and they sang a merry song as the party went across … And so at last they all came to the Last Homely House, and found its doors flung wide.
The master of the house was an elf-friend— one of those people whose fathers came into the strange stories before the beginning of History, the wars of the evil goblins and the elves and the first men in the North. In those days of our tale there were still some people who had both elves and heroes of the North for ancestors, and Elrond the master of the house was their chief. He was as noble and as fair in face as an elf-lord, as strong as a warrior, as wise as a wizard, as venerable as a king of dwarves, and as kind as summer … His house was perfect, whether you liked food, or sleep, or work, or story-telling, or singing, or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all. Evil things did not come into that valley.
-J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
Imladris
Imbeláris
Karningul
Rivendell
The Last Homely House East of the Sea
The First Homely House
The House of Elrond
The valley has many names, and all of them represent a haven of peace and plenty. The vale itself is a sprawling place, home to many elves such as those met by Bilbo & company on their way to Elrond’s House, covered in forests of pine, beech, and oak, with many streams, greater or lesser, braiding their way to the river. Flora and fauna alike abound here, and Imladris shelters all its inhabitants in fair weather or foul.
Locations
The Last Homely House – The House of Elrond, where you may find the Hall of Fire, plenty of rooms for both residents and guests; terraces, kitchens, hidden nooks, and many other places besides. Within and around Elrond’s house you may also find Gardens, Libraries, Stables, Archery grounds for training and sport, and the Forges. If you are interested in training as/playing a smith in more structured RP, or having something made by one, you may also want to check out the Tingdain! There is also a dedicated thread for the Hall of Fire.
Adab Nestad – The House of Healing. There is also a dedicated thread for Adab Nestad if you’re interested in training as/playing a healer in more structured RP, or need one to treat you!
Calendolen – (hidden green, S.) A village in a remote corner of the valley, populated by particularly reclusive elves. They delight in revels and song, and live a life of duality in their simple commune that regularly becomes raucous, with not a care for the sensibilities of the outside world. Calendolen’s inhabitants live both in houses near the center of the village, and in more scattered dwellings, both aground and in the trees. (Moriel original)
This list of locations is by no means comprehensive. If you know of or can imagine/have created another location you would like to use, feel free! You can also PM Moriel on discord or request in the Imladris OOC for locations to be added to list.
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