Title: A Dangerous Guide
Fandom: Tolkien
Rating: G
Warnings: none
Words: 1295
Prompt: Written for femgenficathon #67 Those who are unhappy have no need for anything in this world but people capable of giving them their attention.—Simone Weil (1909-1943), French philosopher, mystic and social activist.
Summary: In returning to Middle-earth, Galadriel sought a realm to rule at her own will. In a land at war, she finds lords are measured by their skill with weapons. Yet there are more paths to power than simply the sword.
Author's Note: Thanks to elena_tiriel and scribblesinink for the beta.

( Galadriel paced the grove.... )