<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/8/8b/Scarred_Redhead_Warrior.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Cat (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=340173.msg16121430#msg16121430) (Tirmaethril Andtirnen)<br/><strong>Wearing:</strong> Her armour, the snarling cat-head pendant, a light sheen of travel-dirt, and a faint aroma of horse<br/><strong>Condition:</strong> Tired, hungry, thirsty, and delighted to be in such a fabulous centre of civilisation<br/><strong>Location:</strong> The taproom  of the Prancing Pony<br/><strong>Tagging:</strong> Everyone who might be interested!<br/><hr/><br/>Though her height and pale skin might hint at Dunedan ancestry, her hazel eyes and flaming red hair more overtly proclaimed the Northman elements of Tirmaethril's family tree.  The byname - Cat - that she had given to Barliman Butterbur further suited that heritage, as might her elaborate braids, and her predominantly leather armour.  Consequently she was not unduly surprised that the publican might feel free to speak his mind regarding the 'High Men'... and frankly, her familial history meant that she was inclined to share some of his concerns.<br/><br/>Still, part of her interest was in the nature of the tale itself: a new one to her, it held a certain amount of promise with regard to future retelling, even if it might benefit from some refinement.<br/><br/>"Oh, I am newly arrived in town."  There was a distinct inward thrill at being able to declare herself freshly-arrived in a wholly-new land, which helped to foster a smile on her lips, as did that specific word.  <em>Town.</em>  Breeland was by a considerable margin the greatest centre of civilisation she had ever seen, and Bree itself the largest permanent settlement she had ever visited... not counting a number of long-derelict ruins, at least.<br/><br/>"I would not want to impose on anyone else who does not wish to hear it again, but for my own part I would welcome the chance to hear more.  Though I do agree that <em>North</em> does sound rather... broad as a destination, the tale intrigues me."<br/><br/>Admittedly, some might take the long sword with its well-worn grip, the fitted armour, and the facial scars as signs of someone inclined to enforce her will on others - but her tone was mild, and her expression both hopeful and amiable.<br/></div>