chsdbacks Chapter 225 First Encounter with the Blue-Robed Wizard
Chapter 225 First Encounter with the Blue-Robed Wizard
Chapter 225 First Encounter with the Blue-Robed Wizard
An old man in a blue robe with a gray goatee appeared on the surface of the water in the stone basin. He had a thin face, deep eyes, and a look full of vicissitudes and wisdom.
It was Romisdanu, one of the two blue-robed wizards.
Like Gandalf, Saruman and other wizards, Romisdanus is not his real name, but a title that means "Savior of the East," a title given to him by those he saved in the East.
Another blue-robed wizard, Moreda, means "the one who destroys darkness."
Both blue-robed wizards were Maiar, servants of Oromi, the god of the hunt in the Valar. Moredar, like Saruman, volunteered to go to Middle-earth to help the Free People fight against Sauron. Moredar also invited his friend Romisdanu to go with him.
After arriving in Middle-earth, the two blue-robed wizards headed straight for the east, where Oromie, the god of the hunt, had once trod. They extended a helping hand to the human tribes who had broken away from the worship of Morgoth and instigated a rebellion against Sauron behind enemy lines.
The Dorwin chieftain, Balg, with a reverent expression, respectfully recounted the battle of the previous day at Dongyi City to the blue-robed Romisdanu reflected in the water mirror, saying:
"Romisdanus, we were saved by another wizard from being killed by the Ringwraiths and the Fallen Beasts. He wishes to visit you. Would you like to see him?"
"A wizard?" Romisdanus raised an eyebrow, his face showing curiosity. "What kind of wizard?"
"His name is Albus Dumbledore, and he says he's from the West," Balger said.
Upon hearing Balg's words, Dui, who was standing to the side, felt somewhat embarrassed. He took the initiative to approach the stone basin and water mirror and introduced himself, "Greetings, Wizard Romisdanu. My name is Dui, and I have come to visit you under the guidance of Gandalf the Grey and Darrigus the Brown."
At the same time, his aged appearance changed rapidly, and he regained his original appearance.
Balg, the leader of the Dorwin people standing to the side, was also dumbfounded as he watched Dui transform from an old man into a tall young man.
The blue-robed Romistanus, reflected in the water mirror, also showed a look of surprise upon seeing this scene.
He then smiled and greeted her warmly, "So you are the black-robed wizard Duir. I didn't expect you to be so young. Although I am in the East, I have heard of your deeds in the West. Compared with you, we mediocre people are somewhat ashamed."
"Witch Romisdanu, you are too modest!" Dui waved his hand and said, "If it weren't for you and Witch Moreda restraining Sauron in the East and limiting his power, the West would probably have already fallen into his dark rule."
The two exchanged pleasantries for a long time, discussing the situations in the East and West. Then, Romisdanu asked, "Wizard Duir, you've traveled a great distance to find me. Is there something important you need?"
Taking the opportunity, Dui asked, "Witch Romisdanu, you have been in the East for a long time. Do you know the location of Hildorion, the birthplace of mankind?"
Upon hearing Dui's question, Romisdanu's eyes flashed with surprise. "You're looking for Hildorion?"
Dui nodded.
"Hildorion possesses a substance I seek, but with the passage of time, it is long forgotten. However, I believe that you, Wizard Romisdanu, and Wizard Morida, have both traveled extensively in the East, your footprints covering every inch of its land. Perhaps you know of that forgotten birthplace of humanity?"
Facing Dui's somewhat anxious and expectant gaze, Romisdanu smiled and said with a chuckle, "Others probably wouldn't know about Hildorion, but Morida and I certainly do."
"When we first arrived in the East, we wanted to find a place to stay temporarily. So we searched in the East for many years and eventually found Hildorion by chance. It is in the far east, surrounded by the Wind Mountains to the west and the East Sea to the east."
When this was mentioned, Romisdanus spoke with a look of reminiscence.
"It's a secluded valley called the Valley of Slumber, shrouded in divine power. Its holiness and beauty rival those of the Blessed Land. The soil and water there are teeming with life. Morida and I lingered there for a long time. If it weren't for our mission and responsibilities, we would have preferred to live in seclusion there!"
Upon hearing that Romisdanu had been to Hildorion, Dui's spirits immediately lifted.
After traveling to the East for a long time, he finally found definite news about Hildorion.
Romistanu seemed to know Dui's eagerness, and shook his head, pouring cold water on his enthusiasm.
"Hildorion is shrouded in divine power. Without specific conditions, even with a precise map, it is impossible to see it, let alone find it."
"Specific conditions?" Dui asked quickly, "What kind of conditions are required?"
Romisdanus did not hide anything, "Humanity awakens on the first day of the first year of the First Age, when the first rays of sunlight fall upon Middle-earth. Therefore, Hildorion will only appear when the first rays of sunlight of the new year shine, at which time he can enter the Valley of Slumber."
"The New Year is already over this year, so if you want to enter Hildorion, you'll have to wait until next year."
Good things come to those who wait, and Dui wasn't too disappointed when he heard this. Besides, most of the year had already passed, so Dui didn't mind waiting a little longer.
"If you're willing to wait, Wizard Duir, I can make you a map of the route to Hildorion after I've finished dealing with things here," Romisdanu added.
Dui was overjoyed upon hearing this; he couldn't have asked for more.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Wizard Romisdanu!"
However, seeing the blue-robed wizard's pleading expression, Dui took the initiative to ask, "Is there anything I can do for you, Wizard Romisdanu? Please don't hesitate to ask."
Since the other party had helped him, he naturally wanted to reciprocate.
Romisdanu's expression relaxed slightly, but he sighed with a grave look and said, "It's about Morida. It seems he's encountered some trouble in Harad in the south..."
Dui was taken aback, even more puzzled. "Have you run into some kind of trouble?"
Romisdanus shook his head without saying much. "I can't be sure about this right now, and it can't be explained in just a few words. Let's talk about it when I come to meet you..."
Dui was full of questions, but seeing that the other party didn't answer, he didn't press the matter.
The two sides quickly ended their conversation and agreed to meet at the Dorwin tribe.
So for the next few days, Dui stayed in the territory of the Dorwins.
More than half a month later, a shaman in a dark blue robe appeared in the Dorwin tribe riding a tall bison.
The visitor was none other than Romisdanus.
His appearance was met with cheers from the Dorwins, who looked at him with reverence and regarded him as their savior.
Romistan greeted everyone with a kind and gentle expression, even remembering each person's name. Then, his gaze fell directly on Dui from afar, and he nodded with a smile.
Romisdanus rode up to Dui, then nimbly dismounted, and said with a smile:
"Wizard Duir, this is our first formal meeting. When news of you came from the West, I was very curious about you. Seeing you today, I can confirm your extraordinary nature!"
When Dui first met the blue-robed wizard in person, he was also surprised by Romisdanu.
Unlike wizards like Gandalf and Saruman, Romisdanus possesses not only the mysterious aura unique to wizards but also a wild and untamed spirit, more like a seasoned hunter who has been through countless battles.
However, Dui's attention was partly focused on the bison behind Romisdanu.
The bison looked extraordinary, with a huge body, taller than ordinary cattle, and a shiny pale white coat that reflected a dazzling halo under the sunlight.
Especially those two huge, snow-white bull horns, which give people a sense of holiness and majesty.
"Witch Romisdanu, is this your mount? It looks beautiful!" Dui boasted.
Romisdanu's smile deepened upon hearing this. He patted the bison and said, "This is Norimael, an Alavu bison, a descendant of the bull of the hunter god Oromi. I found him as a newborn in the hills by the Rune Sea and have kept him by my side ever since."
The bison also joined in with a moo, appearing quite intelligent.
Du Yi understood that it was not surprising that Maiar, as a servant of the god of the hunt, Oromi, would choose a descendant of the Oromian bull as his mount.
However, the hunter god Oromi had quite a few pets. In addition to Juan, the dog god, there was Nahal, the ancestor of the Miaras horse breed, and the Oromi bull, each of which was a divine beast.
Among them, Juan the dog god was able to kill Morgoth's wolf Zygarluin and Kaharos; the descendants of the god Nahar possessed the speed to travel a thousand miles a day;
I wonder what abilities the descendants of the Oromia bull possess?
"Moo?" The bison noticed Dui's gaze and looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Upon seeing this, Dui couldn't help but smile, clearing his mind of distractions, and then spoke with Romistanu.
"This is a map I drew to get to Hildorion. I hope it will be helpful to you," Romisdanu said, handing Dui a piece of parchment.
Dui took the parchment, opened it, and saw the route depicted on it. He couldn't help but show his delight.
"Thank you, Wizard Romisdanu, you've helped me a great deal!"
With this map, he could accurately locate Hildorion and enter the Valley of Slumber on the morning of the first day of the new year to collect the "Salt of the Flesh" needed for the final Philosopher's Stone.
Returning the favor, he asked Romisdanu, "Witch Romisdanu, you mentioned that Witch Morida encountered a problem, but what happened? Is there anything I can do for her?"
Romisdanus sighed, his face showing worry:
"When Moreda and I first came to the East, we worked together, but because Sauron's power and influence in the East were too great, we had to separate in order to curb Sauron's actions."
I was responsible for dealing with the Dongyi people, while Morida was to go to the southern Khande and Harad regions. We used to exchange letters regularly, but recently Morida has suddenly stopped contacting me. I have a bad feeling and worry that something might have happened to him.
Upon hearing this, Dui frowned. "So, what do you plan to do?"
"I originally planned to rescue Moreda by myself, but I had a premonition that the trip would be dangerous and that I would be doomed if I was not careful. But when I met you, I had a feeling that things would turn around," Romisdanu said.
"So I would like to invite you to come with me to the south to rescue Morida."
(End of this chapter)