I have decided to put Thornald part 2 on hold. I have opted instead to right a brief history of the halfings, which will aid in the full understanding of Thornald part 2. Plus it's final time so I don't have time to waste writing about mystical Gnomes and etc.
So in the near future, after next week, look for a brief history of the halfings, entitled "The H-Word", and Thornald part 2, "Whom We Caste Aside". Both promise to be life-altering, if not orgasmic reading.
Godspeed.