"I should like to save the Shire, if I could - though there have been times when I thought the inhabitants too stupid and dull for words, and have felt that an earthquake or an invasion of dragons might be good for them. But I don't feel like that now. I feel that as long as the Shire lies behind, safe and comfortable, I shall find wandering more bearable: I shall know that somewhere there is a firm foothold, even if my feet cannot stand there again."

carrying the world around his neck

"I see no hope of it now. But I've got to do the best I can."

citta-alveare:

Whoops!

A lot of you have already seen the update, but we forgot to add a little bit! A new short note about ability transfers has been added, and we suggest re-reading to make sure you’re all aware of this!

Thank you!

- the mods.