back to middle-earth month 2026 3/29/26 | 2024: cardolan carnival | herald of woe; true friendship | stormcrow & shadowfax
‘It took me nearly fifteen days from Weathertop, for I could not ride among the rocks of the troll-fells, and Shadowfax departed. I sent him back to his master; but a great friendship has grown between us, and if I have need he will come at my call.’
—Gandalf, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, “The Council of Elrond”
‘But Gandalf, Mithrandir as you call him, asked me to see to his horse—Shadowfax, a great steed of Rohan, and the apple of the king’s eye, I am told, though he has given him to Mithrandir for his services. I think his new master loves the beast better than he loves many men, and if his good will is of any value to this city, you will treat Shadowfax with all honour: with greater kindness than you have treated this hobbit, if it is possible.’
—Pippin, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, “Minas Tirith”
