Hogwarts wizards who signed in to Middle-earth.

Chapter 190 Port Fort Detachment
Childan led Dui to the machine and happily demonstrated it:
"This is a steam engine that I designed after meditating for a month. It is made entirely of refined iron with a little mithril. It heats water by burning a boiler, causing it to boil and generate high-temperature, high-pressure steam, which drives the piston to reciprocate."

In addition, the crankshaft and gear transmission transmit power to the propeller at the stern, thus propelling the boat forward through the water.

Dui looked at the enormous steam engine in front of him and couldn't help but marvel.

If it weren't for the group of elves around him, he would have thought he had traveled back to the steam age.

Just as he was wondering what the fuel for the steam engine would be, he saw Kildan take out a red gem, hold it in his hand and chant an elven spell. The ruby ​​instantly became bright and hot.

Then, Childan placed the gem into the furnace under the boiler. The gem became brighter and hotter, and mysterious red runes appeared on the furnace. Then, the furnace burned with the gem as the fire source.

As the flames burned, the water in the boiler was rapidly heated to a boil, slowly propelling the machine into operation.

Dui remained stunned for a long time, staring at the steam engine that was constantly spewing steam.

The surrounding elven craftsmen were filled with shock and joy.

They used to follow ancient traditions, but the steam engine in front of them shattered their understanding.

They felt that a brand new era was about to begin.

As for the maker, Cildan, he looked at his work with satisfaction and pride.

He said to Duy, "Duy, this steam engine was inspired by you. You give it a name."

The other elven craftsmen also looked at Dui expectantly.

Dui did not refuse. He looked at the steam engine whirring and spewing steam and said with a smile, "Then let's call it New Century."

“A new century? A new century steam engine, that’s quite fitting,” Childan nodded in agreement and said, “Then the steel ship built with this steam engine will also be called the New Century!”

In the days that followed, Cildan, with the steam engine at its core, joined forces with other elven craftsmen to build a giant steel ship.

Dui then formally bid farewell to Cildan.

When Cildan's attempts to persuade him to stay failed, he gifted Dui a swan boat that he had personally built before his departure.

The swan boat is blessed by Cildan, making it not only light and sturdy, but also able to move freely on the water and never sink.

Dui put the swan boat into his spatial bag, planning to place it on Black Lake when he returned.

With Kildan's permission, Dui also linked the fireplace in Grey Harbor to the Floo Network and gifted Kildan a bottle of Floo Powder.

Cildan welcomed the opening of the Floo Network. With the Floo Network, it would be much easier for elves from the Valley of the Wilds, Lorien, and the Woodland Kingdom to cross to the Grey Harbor, instead of having to travel long distances and even encounter danger.

Since Dui hasn't been watching over him, the giant eagle Sorondo has been having a blast these days. He flies out to sea every day to explore the depths of the ocean, going out at sunrise and returning at sunset, and even catching big fish from the deep sea.

Now that it's time to leave, I feel a deep sense of reluctance.

Du Yi patted him on the shoulder. "Alright, you can come anytime you want in the future. Anyway, the distance from Fengyun Peak to here isn't far for you, is it?"

Zoro tilted his head, thought about it and it seemed to make sense, so he stopped being reluctant and flew away from Grey Harbor with Dui on his back.

However, Dui and Solondo did not return the way they came, but continued flying westward.

Although Dui's main mission was to collect spiritual mercury, he also had the secondary purpose of opening the sign-in system.

In this coastal region, besides the Grey Harbor, there are two Elven ports on the north and south sides of the westernmost side of the Bay of Loon: Harlot and Fallot.

The two ports, along with the Grey Harbor, are located in the Bay of Lune, only a few hundred miles apart.

Now that Dui has come to the Grey Harbor, he naturally won't miss the opportunity to check in at these two ports.

The giant eagle quickly carried Dui to Port Fort, located on the north shore of the Bay of Loon.

Port Fortunder is one of the important ports of the Kingdom of Lindon, and is mainly inhabited by the Noldor elves.

The Noldor elves belong to the "Kalakkundi," also known as the Light Elves. They followed Fenwynn to Valinor and were bathed in the light of the Two Trees, so they are always shrouded in a faint glow.

However, due to the Silmaril Wars, some Noldor Elves, led by Fëanor, returned to Middle-earth, including Galadriel.

The Noldor elves are arguably the most influential group of elves in Middle-earth, with a history spanning multiple eras and filled with legends and entanglements.

After the Noldor first awoke at Lake Queveden, they accepted the invitation of the Valar, and led by Finwyn, the Noldor embarked on their migration to Valinor. Ultimately, bathed in the light of the Two Trees, they became the first Elven people to settle in the west.

But after Fëanor, son of Fëanwë, forged the Silmarils, Morgoth murdered Fëanwë and stole the Silmarils, igniting the Noldor's vengeance.

Fëanor defied the Valar's ban and led a portion of the Noldor Elves into exile in Middle-earth, where they waged a long war against Morgoth, which triggered a series of subsequent conflicts.

The Noldor are considered warlike among the Elves, with a strong will and pride in their character.

This is perfectly exemplified in Galadriel, a Noldor princess. Galadriel also defied the Valar's prohibition and followed the Noldor in leaving Valinor to wage a war of revenge against Morgoth. Even after Morgoth's defeat and Sauron's rise to power, she still organized the Order of the Right and led the fight against Sauron's forces.

He even refused Valar's forgiveness because of this pride, refusing to return to Valinor and choosing instead to remain in exile in Middle-earth.

In addition, the Noldor elves are known for their wisdom, memory, and pursuit of knowledge, and are skilled in forging, metallurgy, and gem crafting.

The Silmarillion, the Crystal of Knowledge, the Three Rings of the Elven Rings, and even the famous Elven Sword were all crafted by the Noldor.

When the giant eagle appeared in the sky above Faldon, the Noldor elves below looked warily at the eagle and the Dui on its back.

Instead of letting the giant eagle land, Dui used Apparition to appear on the ground.

"Who are you?" a black-haired Noldor elf asked as he stepped forward.

“I am Duir, the black-robed wizard of Windcloud Peak. I have just finished visiting Lord Cildan, the lord of Grey Harbor. Having heard of the great name of Falde Harbor, I came here specifically to visit.” Duir communicated with him fluently in Quenya.

Quenya is the language of the Noldor, but due to the greater prevalence of Sindar in Middle-earth, Quenya gradually became more of a written or ceremonial language. Even in the daily communication of the Noldor, Sindar was used more often.

Upon hearing Dui speak Quenya, a hint of surprise flashed in the black-haired elf's eyes, but her attitude softened somewhat. She then switched to Quenya and said, "You speak Quenya very well."

"Thank you, it's all thanks to the teacher." A gentle light flashed in Dui's eyes as she said with a smile.

His Elvish languages ​​were taught by Arwen, including Sindarin and Quenya.

The black-haired elf noticed the change in his expression, and upon seeing the Twilight Star necklace hanging on his chest, he immediately made a guess.

“I am the Governor of Port Fulongde – Mairgon. Wizard Duir, your name is known even in the far west of this continent, and now that I see you, it is indeed well-deserved.”

"Governor of Port Meergon is too kind!" Dui said politely with a smile.

Then, Meyer invited Duy to visit the Governor's House.

Dui readily agreed.

As a port city inhabited by the Noldor people, Portofino's architecture is full of Noldor characteristics, combining magnificence and ingenuity. The walls and terraces are white, the windows are made of crystal, the streets are paved with white cobblestones, and even the sandy beach on the harbor shore is white.

The overall effect is one of purity and brilliance.

The household items are also very exquisite, each one like a work of art.

Dui couldn't help but marvel at how the Noldor truly deserved to be called the most exquisite craftsmanship among the elves, their pursuit of beauty reaching its pinnacle.

During his conversation with Mairgon, Dui learned that he had once been one of the personal guards of the High King Gilgalad.

During the final war of the alliance, the Noldor, including Gilgalad, suffered heavy losses, and Myrgon was one of the few surviving Noldor elves.

After Gilgalad's fall, Cildan became the leader of the Kingdom of Lindon. However, because Cildan was a Tyree elf and the lord of the Grey Harbor, the Noldor-populated port of Faldon was, to some extent, autonomous.

However, the port of Futaki has gradually declined.

After the War of Wrath in the First Age and the Last Alliance in the Second Age, the Noldor elves of Lindon were severely weakened and gradually faded from Middle-earth, becoming increasingly detached from its affairs.

Coupled with their longing for their homeland Valinor, more and more elves were drawn by the call of the sea and set sail for the Grey Harbor to cross the sea to the west.

The number of Noldor elves remaining in Lindon is dwindling. Even Myrgon, the lord of Falford, has considered crossing westward and plans to join the last group of elves from Falford when they leave.

"Wizard Duir, I've heard that the spear Aegros is in your possession. Is that true?"

Towards the end of the conversation, Maiergong suddenly asked Dui a question.

Seeing the expectant look in Mairgon's eyes, Dui nodded, took out the divine spear Aiglos from his spatial bag, and handed it to him.

Maiergong took the spear, his expression fluctuating, his eyes filled with reminiscence as he said:
“Aegros, meaning 'snowy peak,' was once the culmination of the wisdom and craftsmanship of many Noldor artisans, forged from meteorite iron and mithril from the stars. We tried to find it in the past, but to no avail. I never thought that we would see it again today.”

Stroking the spear, a look of relief appeared on his face, as if his last obsession had been resolved, and he became even more ethereal, as if isolated from the world.

He returned the spear to Dui, and with a relieved smile, thanked him:

"Thank you for fulfilling my last wish. I have already felt the call from the sea. I am afraid I will not be able to wait for the last group of my people to leave before I have to go ahead."

Upon hearing Maiergong's words, Dui paused for a moment, then congratulated him, "Then congratulations in advance!"

At that moment, the system also gave a prompt:

[Hogwarts Check-in System: Location: Flington - Port Flint, check-in required?]

Dui's heart moved, and he muttered silently: "Sign in."

(End of this chapter)