They have come to us, Gimli! They have come to request aid in this, when they have learned of what my father set out to do. For the rest, I am on my way to survey land that my father has deemed fit for the task, amongst the trees of the Great Greenwood that we are surrounded by, yet a fair distance from Caer Glaem.

[ Quieter then, in tones hushed, once more meant for Gimli's ears only. ]

The monarchs... they care for little else but their war. I wish not to ally with either court, and I will disappear from their sight.