The Song of Elbereth: A Middle-Earth Tale: Recent Episodes
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Two elven maidens, Earelda and Dinfea, are part of the group of wood-elves with Gildor. After hearing Frodo speak with Gildor, Earelda looks at the stars and sees the star of Earendil shining brighter than ever, and she takes it as a sign that Elbereth wishes her to help the hobbits in some way. Gildor joins her, and Earelda tells him that while gazing into the palantir at Emyn Beraid, she was given a vision of Elbereth, who spoke of halflings, the star of Earendil, and the Lady of the Golden Wood. Gildor tells her to take the vision to Elrond, her foster father after her family was killed by orcs, and have him interpret it. Gildor then mentions that he will send messages to Aragorn and Tom Bombadil. Similarly, he sends Earelda and Dinfea ahead of the group to Rivendell.
Earelda and Dinfea meet with Arwen, Earelda's adopted sister. Arwen takes them to her father. Elrond explains to Earelda that the hobbits carry Isildur's Bane; and that the Lady of the Golden Wood is Galadriel, who may explain the part about the Star of Earendil. Elrond then summons Glorfindel, and tells him to go and look for the hobbits.
Earelda and Dinfea then depart for Lothlorien, where Galadriel requests that they acquire the light of the star of Earendil, as she foresees that it will prove a great blessing to the hobbits on their journey.
Earelda is guided by a mysterious singing voice and the light of the stars, towards Lindor. On the way, she is attacked by a phantom which tries to prevent the light of Earendil from being obtained. Earelda is saved by a ranger, Beron, and Tirien, and his sister.
The group proceeds to the Gray Havens, but Cirdan the Shipwright sends them either to the location of Earendil's sunken home in Avernien, or to the island of Himling (where they would be haunted by the ghost of Maedhros, who killed himself after he was burned by a silmaril).
After obtaining the light of Earendil, the group heads back to Lothlorien, where they watch Galadriel gift it to Frodo. The last scene shows the group in Rivendell, listening to Frodo and Sam describe how the use of the phial helped them in their quest.
Scene 7: The Grace of Elbereth
Cast:
Narrator: Greg Bourget
Earelda: Grace Bourget
Berindir: Kristopher Scheuren
Rhaeloth: Marija Scheuren
Dinfea: Teresa Scheuren
Galadriel: Chantal LaFortune
Celeborn: Charles Foyle
Silinwyn: Helen Hoff
Hilwen: Therese Hoff
Elenloth: Sasha Brelinsky
Aragorn: Jason Forbis
Arwen: Claudia LaFortune
The group returns to Lothlorien and they join Galadriel in bidding the Fellowship farewell, before Rangers and Elven maidens part ways themselves. All are reunited in Minas Tirith when Sauron is defeated and Aragorn crowned King of Gondor.
Scene 6: Under the Sea
Cast:
Narrator: Amelia Polocz
Earelda: Grace Bourget
Berindir: Kristopher Scheuren
Rhaeloth: Marija Scheuren
Dinfea: Teresa Scheuren
The group find themselves under the sea, protected by the Vala of the Ocean, Ulmo. The group faces strange dangers in the final moments of their quest.
Scene 5: The Havens
Cast:
Narrator: Greg Bourget
Earelda: Grace Bourget
Berindir: Kristopher Scheuren
Rhaeloth: Marija Scheuren
Cirdan: James Ferro
The group proceeds to the Gray Havens, but Cirdan the Shipwright sends them to Earendil's sunken home in Avernien, only to face the dangers of a whirlpool.
Scene 4: Riders and Rangers
Cast:
Narrator: Amelia Polocz
Earelda: Grace Bourget
Berindir: Kristopher Scheuren
Rhaeloth: Marija Scheuren
Elladan: Tom Anselmi
Elrohir: Paul Polocz
Ringwraiths: Jason Forbis
The mysterious voice leads Earelda and Dinfea toward Lindor; but on the way they are attacked by Ringwraiths. They are saved by the timely arrival of Elrond's sons and a Dunedain Ranger, Berindir, who leads them to a safe haven with his sister, Rhaeloth.
Scene 3: Galadriel’s Request
Cast:
Narrator: Amelia Polocz
Earelda: Grace Bourget
Galadriel: Chantal LaFortune
Celeborn and Haldir: Charles Foyle
Silinwyn: Helen Hoff
Hilwen: Therese Hoff
Elenloth: Sasha Brelinsky
The Song of Beren and Luthien is sung by Grace Bourget and Therese Hoff
Earelda and Dinfea depart for Lothlorien, where Galadriel gives them the quest of obtaining the light of the star of Earendil, as she foresees that it will prove a great blessing to the hobbits on their journey.
Scene 2: The Message of Elbereth
Cast:
Narrator: Amelia Polocz
Earelda: Grace Bourget
Arwen: Claudia LaFortune
Elrond and Glorfindel: James Ferro
The Voice of Elbereth: Grace Bourget
Lindir: Ian Hoff
The Song of Luthien is sung by Claudia LaFortune
Upon their arrival in Rivendell, Earelda joins her foster father, Elrond, who helps her understand the message of Elbereth. Arwen gives her aid, sharing a song sung by their ancester, Luthien Tinuviel, when she called upon the Valar. With that, and a mysterious voice ringing in their ears, Earelda and Dinfea depart for Lothlorien.
Scene 1: The Call of Elbereth
Cast:
Narrator: Amelia Polocz
Earelda: Grace Bourget
Gildor: Jason Forbis
Frodo: Joseph Hoheisel
Pippin: Ian Hoff
Elf Maiden: Chantal LaFortune
The Young Elf Lord: Phillip Fender
The Hymn to Elbereth is sung by Grace Bourget.
Two elven maidens, Earelda and Dinfea, are passing through the woods with Gildor and his Elves, returning from Emyn Beraid where they had venerated Elbereth, the Queen of the Valar. On their return they encounter Frodo and his friends. Their encounter with Ringwraiths lead the e=Elves to grant the hobbits their protection. Earelda reveals a secret to Gildor that sets her quest in motion - Gildor sends her to Rivendell to share her secret with Elrond.