Mimnern was born among the foothills of Dunland to the east of Enedwaith and by the western side of the Misty Mountains. Hers was a rich lineage of warriors. Many of her kin won great merit at the quarrelsome borders of Enedwaith. However, Mimnern was to prove queer to them. One day a rival clan captured her in a raid. As they fled the terrible vengeance of her kinsmen, they flew into Fangorn Forest for the fear of men overcame that of prudence. Mimnern was the only one to return. The dread of Fangorn left a scar on her nose and a streak of white hair. She consulted more with flowers and trees and the animals of the earth than she did her fellow men. Word spread about her new make as a sorceress; the talk grew dangerous and so her stay at Dunland proved untenable. She resolved to travel across Enedwaith to learn about her powers. The travelers of the North-South Road now speak of a guide who negotiates between the wilderness and men.