Of Andróg and the coming of Túrin

 Dear Diary,

It is I, Andróg. Former man of Dor-lómin, and and I say former as I was hunted for the slaying of a woman of those lands. The men of Dor-lómin are too soft for my liking - we are no different than animals, and survival of the fittest is a concept in which I strongly believe. Now I am of the Guarwaith, the outlaws, the wolf-men, those who do not abide by the rules made by any other than nature. My appearance is befitting of my current lifestyle: an unkempt beard, long, tangled brown hair, and a manly frame bearing the tattered skin of beasts. And like my body, my heart is strong, and so is my resolve.

Much has happened in recent days. A man wandering has joined our group; Neithan, he was called, and a strong impression he did make. In the face of our weaponry, he did not falter, only warned us of what was to come if he were to be challenged. Fifty men versus one traveller, yet I saw a fire in him that was undoubtedly fierce. One of our men who dared to let loose his arrow into the direction of Neithan was swiftly defeated by the impact of a rock. Yet some still desired to slay him, a truly foolish idea. I halted this assault between men, voicing my notice of Neithan’s dangerous aura. 

And about this danger and fire I was correct. Although I have come to be close in relations with Neithan, I am aware of his strength and ability, and I dare not challenge him in matters of such. Yet in the spring time, I was wandering with Forweg, and during our journey, we stumbled upon a stray woman, deciding to chase her down for sport. However, emerging from a hazel-thicket, I beheld the image of Forweg deceased in the grass. Neithan appeared to not know of our circumstances , and I was not troubled, for I had no desire to “join Forweg”. And Neithan spared my life, leaving so suddenly, and it upset even me, for he is so different from the rest of us, yet I still hold a certain respect for him in my heart. I know he is stronger than I, that I am not afraid to admit, and I believe adopting him as our new leader will lead to an interesting outcome.