Will you help defend all that is good in Middle Earth?
It is a tough question to answer, and it would normally take more than a few moments to decide if you are willing to risk your life, but you have not any time to waste. Elrond had walked out of the room a few minutes ago, allowing everyone to be swept in the thoughts of what decision they will make here today. You think about your past, and how close Sauron had come to gaining complete authority over Middle Earth. You realize that if you do not help, this undefined evil could threaten all that is good, like Sauron had, but this evil unfighted could win. You had already made your mind up, now you just had to wait and see what Elrond was going to say. The room was filled with silence as Elrond walked back in and sat down.
"All of you who have already cowered down and decided not to help the fate of Middle Earth, please leave now, for I don't have the heart to speak nor see you you." Elrond ordered. When the last word departed from his lips, not a soul moved. You were surprised, yet pleased to see that everyone was willing to help.
"I had no doubt that many of you would help, but this many is beyond belief. Certainly this is a miracle." Elrond continued, "We have little or worthless knowledge of what excatly this undefined evil is hoping to achieve. It will take more than brute strength, fighting skills, and clever maneuvering with a sword, bow, and an axe to win against this evil creature, although these will help. The only thing we can use now is our minds. We must figure out more before we make our first attack. All of you will travel in groups, you will go to distant lands to uncover more information. And from there, we will get back in touch when we think we've all had enough information revealed to us. Then our strategy for attack will commence. Form groups of nine now. Only one group already has been decided, the Fellowship of The Ring will travel together, as they once did many years ago. Boromir is no longer with us, so one of you will travel in his place. May his legacy help you travel faster and stronger. Also, I advise you all to bring weapons with you, for we do not know where this evil creature and his followers lurk."