Gil-Galad stood atop the highest tower of his palace, gazing out into the vast expanse of the night sky. His thoughts drifted to the many battles he had fought in his long years, and the great alliances he had forged with the other elven kingdoms. The world was at peace now, but he knew it would not last forever. As he surveyed the horizon, he saw a dark cloud gathering on the distant horizon. He knew at once that it was a sign of darkness.He turned around eventually."What has brought you here?"