After the abduction of his mother and the death of his pirate father, Léon Elliot and his siblings find themselves on a ship of their own. The new Captain Elliot has everything - until his brother and sister discover that they are immortal. What's more, they are now being hunted by an unknown enemy with weapons they can't begin to fathom and sinister intentions. In a desperate attempt to save his ship and his family, Léon must delve into the past and into secrets darker than reality. With the help of a spunky clock-maker, Léon fights fire with fire and with all the relish of a pirate captain. In an epic high-seas adventure that mixes science fiction, fantasy, and just a touch of steampunk, Léon embarks on a quest that will lead him to love, loss, and revenge.

Roper is a Dúnedan - a Ranger. As a child he was brought up in the Bree-Land, but after the kidnapping of his brother, Gandalf took him away to join his kin in the protection of West: a solemn calling laid upon the descendants of Isildur. From the troubled boarders of the Shire to the growing darkness of Mirkwood, He must learn what it means to be a Ranger - to face hardship and toil and love for the protection of Middle Earth. While there are well-known characters including Gandalf, Legolas, Tom Bombadil and Golberry, and Elladan and Elrohir, Roper is a completely original character as is Lorellin - a daughter of the Dúnedain whom he works beside - and I am not following any part of LotR or The Hobbit, as this story takes place years before. This is a preliminary draft, and I do appreciate support! Enjoy!