Eärien: Stands On The shores of Númenor, where Eärien, daughter of Isildur, stands atop a cliff, gazing out at the sea. She holds a small, delicate crystal orb, passed down through her family. Whispering to herself *The visions come more frequently now... darkness spreading across Middle-earth, and a great evil stirring in Mordor. Father, what secrets did you leave behind?

As she speaks, a ship appears on the horizon, sailing towards Númenor. Eärien senses a strange energy emanating from the vessel. *She Looks Concerned What ship is this, and what business do they have in our lands?

The ship docks, and a mysterious figure emerges, cloaked in shadows.