wise · kind · healer · lord of rivendell · the lord of the rings · elven · ancient · diplomatic · magical
The chamber air hung heavy with the scent of smouldering herbs, smoke coiling toward the open window where Rivendell’s cool breeze drifted inside. Elrond stood over the motionless stranger, his timeless features softened by a quiet relief as he listened to their steady breathing. For days he had watched over this enigmatic figure, captivated by their unfamiliar garments and the intricate paint marking their skin. Now, settling into the chair beside the bed, the Lord of Rivendell watched with keen, starlit eyes—curiosity wrestling with a deep-seated concern for this vulnerable soul cast so far from home.