Hogwarts wizards who signed in to Middle-earth.

Chapter 191 Harbor
[Sign-in successful! Congratulations on obtaining the Hufflepuff Cup Alchemy Craft!]

As a surge of knowledge flooded his mind, Du Yi was overjoyed.

Unexpectedly, the alchemical techniques that recently acquired the Ravenclaw crown have now acquired the crafting techniques for another Hufflepuff Cup!

These are relics from the founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

The Gryffindor sword is indestructible and possesses the ability to absorb beneficial magical substances and grow indefinitely.

Ravenclaw tiaras can increase the wearer's wisdom.

The Golden Cup belonging to Helga Hedgehog is naturally no ordinary object.

According to the knowledge of the creation of the Hufflepuff Cup, it possesses powerful purifying and healing abilities. More importantly, it absorbs and stores magical energy, and even nourishes the user's magic.

Moreover, it has a magical effect on food magic: the golden cup cannot conjure food out of thin air, but as long as there is a little food and wine, it can continuously produce more food, allowing many people to eat and drink their fill.

Moreover, these conjured delicacies and wines all possess magical properties that can nourish the user's body.

Although the effects may not be immediately apparent when done infrequently, the cumulative benefits over time will be substantial.

This is why Hufflepuff was the longest-lived of the four founders of Hogwarts.

Dui was very satisfied with the results of this sign-in session.

He has now acquired the Ravenclaw Crown and the Hufflepuff Cup, two magical items with wondrous powers, and is eager to create them.

However, he knew that he couldn't rush things, so he could only put it aside for the time being.

Now that Dui has checked in at Porto Verlode, he should have been leaving.

However, at Maiergong's invitation, Dui decided to stay for a few days.

His main interest lay in the Noldor's forging techniques. The Noldor were renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and their relentless pursuit of the finest jewelry and weapons, even creating treasures such as the Silmarillion, the Three Rings of the Elven, and the Crystal of Knowledge.

This place was home to many Noldor craftsmen from the Kingdom of Lindon, which made it convenient for him to learn.

Although he already possesses the craftsmanship of the fairies, who could refuse to learn more? Moreover, if he could combine the craftsmanship of the Noldor and the fairies, it might be possible to further improve his forging skills.

The Noldor artisans were also impressed by Dui's equally extraordinary forging skills, especially when they saw the Flame Sword that Dui summoned, and were amazed by its infinitely growing attributes.

Both sides exchanged and discussed their skills in a friendly manner.

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

Although he felt he had gained a lot, Dui had plenty of time and had to set off again.

After bidding farewell to the artisans of Meergon and Noldor, Dui rode his giant eagle to Harland, on the south bank opposite Falland.

If Falford is the home of the Noldor elves...

Nahaloth Port is a settlement of the Sindar people.

They are warlike with the Noldor elves, skilled in forging, metallurgy, and gem crafting, and possess a proud and persistent personality.

Sindar elves are closer to nature and excel in music, poetry, and woodland survival; their cultural style is more elegant and subtle.

To put it in Dui's terms, the Noldor elves are more like science students, while the Sindar elves are more like humanities students.

Furthermore, the Sindar elves never arrived in Valinor and never saw the Two Trees, so they are also known as the Dark Elves.

Of course, these dark elves are not evil; they simply refer to those who have never seen the light of the West.

Harlem and Fremont are separated by the Bay of Loon, and are not far apart, so Dui quickly rode the giant eagle to the port on the south shore.

And they can instantly teleport from high altitude to the ground using Apparition.

Unlike the pristine and dazzling architecture of Port Halongde, the architecture of Port Halongde leans towards a natural style, with abundant vegetation and blooming flowers, resembling a seaside garden city.

Dui's appearance also caught the attention of the port elves.

However, unlike the Noldor's natural aloofness and sharpness, the Sindar elves are more reserved and gentle.

Seeing that Dui was not an unfriendly guest, she merely glanced at him curiously without taking the initiative to question him.

Upon entering the city, a silver-haired male elf approached Dui and spoke gently and politely:

"You must be the wizard Duir. Welcome to Harbor Harbor. I am the governor of this port, Carleno. I heard a few days ago that a wizard had come to the Grey Harbor. I didn't expect to meet him so soon."

Seeing that the visitor was friendly, Dui smiled and nodded.

"Governor of Careno, I am Duir. I happened to be curious about the scenery of Harold Port, so I came here for a visit. I hope I have not disturbed the peace here."

Kalenowen smiled and shook his head slightly.

“You’re too kind, Wizard Duir. As Lord Childan’s honored guest, you are naturally also a distinguished guest of our Harland Harbor. If you don’t mind, let me introduce you to the scenery here.”

Dui looked flattered. "If it's not too much trouble, it would be my pleasure!"

Then, led by the Governor of Harold Port, Dui began to tour this port city inhabited by the Sindar people.

Unlike the Noldor elves of Faldon on the north shore, the Sindar elves of Harlem were more willing to accept Cildan's rule and had more frequent interactions with the Grey Harbor. This explains why Governor Kaleno treated Dui, a wizard valued by Cildan, with such courtesy. Harlem was a port city brimming with elven artistic atmosphere.

Everywhere you can hear the melodious sounds of musical instruments, and beautiful songs come from the depths of the forest, telling stories of ancient history, love, and nature.

There are also various handicrafts made of wood and silver that are exquisitely crafted.

Dui followed Careno to enjoy the various sights of Harland Harbour, and finally received a response from the system.

[Hogwarts Check-in System: Location: Harrington-Harold Harbor, Check-in required?]

"Sign in," Du Yi silently thought to himself.

[Sign-in successful! Congratulations on obtaining the Magic Portrait Crafting skill!]

A magical portrait? Dui was surprised; he hadn't expected to receive this from the daily check-in.

In the magical world, a magical portrait is an artwork that contains special magic. The figures in the painting are not static images, but beings with independent consciousness, personality, and even the ability to move and communicate freely.

Especially in Hogwarts Castle, there are many magical paintings hanging on the walls, such as the door to the Gryffindor common room.

The painting depicts a woman named Fat Lady who always sings loudly and drinks heavily; only by following her instructions can one enter the common room.

There are also portraits of past principals in the principal's office. They rarely speak, but if someone comes in, they will pretend to be asleep and secretly observe with their eyes slightly open.

These portraits are not only animated, but they can also move between each other, going from one portrait to another.

They were not only an important feature of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but also sometimes served the tasks of surveillance and relaying messages.

It can be said that, apart from not being living people, these portraits are almost like independent personalities living in the paintings, with their own consciousness and social circles.

Dui wasn't surprised but also not disappointed by the magical portrait he received from the sign-in.

The only problem is that he can't draw at all!
To create a magical portrait, one must first possess certain drawing skills, and then combine these skills with magic to successfully produce the portrait.

Otherwise, who knows what bizarre things they'll draw? It won't be art then, it'll be terrifying.

"Governor of Careno, do you know of any painters here with exceptional skills?"

Dui thought that since the Sindar elves were skilled in the arts of language and poetry, they should also have some knowledge of painting.

Carreno nodded.

“Painting is one of the important skills of our race. Most elves have some knowledge of it. Does Wizard Duir want to commission someone to paint for you?”

“No,” Dui said with a smile and shook his head. “It’s mainly because I’m interested in painting and want to find an artist to learn painting techniques.”

Careno suddenly realized what was going on and readily agreed to help Dui find a painting teacher.

So Dui stayed in Harlem and, through Kaleno's introduction, began to study painting under a highly skilled elf.

To be honest, elves have long lifespans and have accumulated enough skills in painting; any one of them could teach Dui, a painting novice.

There's absolutely no need to waste resources by hiring a highly skilled elf artist.

However, the results were remarkable. Under the guidance of the elven artist, Dui made significant progress in painting and quickly mastered the basics.

More than a month passed in the blink of an eye, and Dui's drawing was already quite impressive.

Although the elven artist criticized it as being full of craftsmanship and lacking any aesthetic appeal, Dui himself was already quite satisfied.

Since it's a quick-learned drawing skill, it's already quite good if it can be drawn realistically.

As for the problem of the lack of spirit and stiffness, once you use magic to bring the figures in the painting to life, it will be even more "lifelike" than the master's painting!
Under the pity in the eyes of the elf painter, Dui officially ended his painting lesson.

However, to thank the elven painter for his patient teaching and instruction in painting skills, Dui gave him a small alchemical product he had made in his spare time these past few days: a paintbrush that could paint in various colors, and when infused with magic, it could temporarily bring the objects in the painting to life, although only for a short while.

The elf painter was very pleased with the gift and promised that Dui could ask him any questions he had about painting in the future.

As for Governor Carreno, who helped with the introduction, Dui also gave him a piece of mithril as a token of gratitude.

Dui then bid farewell, mounted the giant eagle Sorondo, and flew directly eastward.

I have been away from home for more than half a year now.

He planned to return to Fengyun Peak first, and then go to the Death Road in the Southern White Mountains to search for the Soul Sulfur.

Flying over blue mountains, passing through Shire, Old Forest, and Ancient Mound Hill...

Finally, after crossing the town of Buri, we saw the outline of Windrise Castle and its tower.

The splendor of Fengyun Peak remains unchanged. Under the sun's rays, the two great trees, one gold and one silver, shimmer with dazzling brilliance, turning the castle into a golden and silver hue.

A flock of white snowy owls circled in the sky, like fluffy white clouds surrounding the castle.

Upon discovering the arrival of the giant eagle and Dui, they all flew over immediately.

The snowy owls cried out joyfully, circling around the giant eagle as if welcoming the return of their king.

(End of this chapter)