Defending Middle Earth

         Hobbits really are special people. You can read all there is to learn about hobbits and within a few years, they can still surprise you. You are one of these special people, and as a hobbit, even though you are vertically challenged, and you have furry feet, there will always be something individual about you. Even though hobbits claim to be laid back people, who never go on any adventures, (they say that they just eat, sleep, and drink), we can all tell that this is not entirely true. Sure, most hobbits prefer to stay home, but there are some hobbits who are extraordinary, such as Samwise the Brave, Merry, Pippin, and of course, Frodo, the ring bearer. You may not ever be put into songs and stories like these four may be, but you know you will have an impact if you choose to help out, right? And you will prove that hobbits are as important to Middle Earth as men, elves, and wizards, won't you? Of course you will, you're a special hobbit! But remember, you must think out all your decisions wisely. Hobbits aren't exactly known for being intelligent, and it will take some time to make sure that what you are doing is for the best.

         This time definitely calls for defense. An evil is lurking about in Middle Earth once again. Its reign is nowhere near strong, so far, but it is growing. The wicked creature that brings such hate, cruelty, and malice is clever. It is hiding far enough in shadow that its identity has not yet been seen. Yet the remaining orcs and other evil creatures that survived from Sauron's time in power have multiplied, and they have already joined forces with this unknown evil.

         As the crowd of various races seat themselves, the rooms goes silent. Elrond's voice fills the open room; you listen attentively, knowing the importance and secrecy of all of his meetings.
         "It has been a great while since I have called a council of such significance. Not since Sauron's threat to overtake Middle Earth has such an evil come unto these lands. We were fortunate enough to know of Sauron's plan to find the One Ring and we successfully destroyed it. But with this evil, we do not know what its plans are, what it looks like, or even if it has a human form. We call upon the elves, dwarves, wizards, men, and now hobbits," Elrond says as he looks over to Frodo," as well as any other free people of Middle Earth to defend all that is good. Those who are with us from the Fellowship of The Ring have already vowed to lead this quest, but they cannot do it alone. We need almost all of you to help, but there are probably few of you who are brave enough to do so, " He pauses for a moment, with a look of concern on his face, "I will give you all a few moments to think out your decision.

Now you must make your first decision. Will you help defend all that is good in Middle Earth?