Aragorn once again found Varilerin’s bunk completely empty early in the morning. All of her weapons were gone and no trace of her sleeping beneath the blankets were found. He was utterly confused and dismayed by this, for he had hoped to speak to her once morning arrived, in each day they were staying in Lorien. The night of their arrival, Varilerin and Legolas disappeared long enough to worry the other members of the Fellowship. It was only Legolas who returned, with a news which struck Aragorn like lightning.
Varilerin is an Heir to Isildur, Aragorn pondered as he left his own bunk. The information left Aragorn speechless and Legolas refused to give him further explanation, other than Varilerin had strictly refused any position as a ruler. It was not her refusal which bemused him dearl
