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knights-of-beleriand · 2 months
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Celegorm and Aredhel for Valentine's day ❤️
What's better than having the lipstick of your lady all over you?
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annoyinglandmagazine · 11 months
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5 times the Feanorians were frustratingly siblingy and one time they weren’t
2. ‘Have we tried seducing Turgon yet? I feel like that could be an option.’ Maglor’s comment was met with bewildered blinking all round. Maedhros however looked wary as if he had some idea where this was going and nudged his horse into a canter under the pretence of having something to consult with his general. ‘I mean the cousin thing would hardly be a problem, given our track record I’d say it works in our favour,’ with this several sons of Feanor broke into collective groans. ‘I mean it’s working alright for you isn’t it Curvo?’ A kinslaying was looking gradually more and more imminent as Curufin fell into line with Maglor so he could treat him with his signature Feanor glare. ‘For the last fucking time, I am not sleeping with Finrod!’ This yell was heard very clearly by everyone surrounding them who then tried their very best to pretend they hadn’t heard. Maglor’s tone turned sing song and light as it always did when he was in the process of teasing his brothers ‘Well if something came to mind…’
Celegorm, lacking self preservation instincts as usual chose then to interject ‘You are definitely fucking Finrod.’ Curufin reached over to shove him though it was fairly obvious it would not be successful. ‘You’re one to talk. Like you and Irisse were even remotely subtle. I mean the stables? Seriously? That’s a public space Tyelko!’ Maedhros took a deep breath and circled back round, realising that all of his brothers were going to continue airing all their scandals where everyone could hear.
‘Could you all please talk about something else?’ All the brothers were then united in the chorus of references to the Crown Prince with varying levels of graphic innuendo.
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polutrope · 5 months
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And:
30. Embarrassing childhood videos // with celegorm + aredhel <3 thank you!!!
Thank you for the prompt! Here's a little something from my Modern AU Holiday Prompts. 1.2k, Rated G, No warnings except a little swearing.
“How disappointing!” Nerdanel said as they stepped out into the crisp evening air. “I was really looking forward to that film.”
“Yeah, well, that’s what happens when you go to the indie theatres, mom. Their equipment is shit.”
Aredhel elbowed Celegorm in the ribs.
Ignoring him, Nerdanel inhaled deeply with a contented smile on her face. “The night is young and I have the rare pleasure of my son’s company. I had seven of you, you’d think it wouldn’t be so difficult to spend with one of you, and yet — oh, and you, Aredhel! I am so glad to have you back around.”
“Mom, please.”
“What? I am. So! What should we do instead?”
Celegorm gave Aredhel a look that suggested he’d been hoping the cancelled showing of The Helcaraxë Express would mean the evening with his mother, which she had been doggedly trying to make happen for weeks — ever since little Celebrimbor let slip to grandma that uncle Celegorm was seeing “that loud short lady with the poufy hair” again — was likewise cancelled.
“Oh, I know!” said Nerdanel, setting an affectionate hand on Aredhel’s shoulder. “Why don’t you two come over to watch a movie at our place? I’ll give you a ride home after. Or homes, if you prefer.” She winked at Aredhel.
A panicked look seized Celegorm’s face. “Uh, I don’t know if that’s—”
“Don’t worry, your father is at the office with Rúmil working on that app, he won’t be home until midnight. At the earliest.”
Aredhel looped her arm through Celegorm’s and grinned. “That sounds wonderful, Nerdanel.”
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Aredhel surveyed the foyer of the elegant home. It was more modest than the Fëanorian’s hillside mansion in Valin, though of course located in one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in Beleria on the very edge of the city.
“Would you two like something to drink?” Nerdanel called from the kitchen. “I’ve got wine, scotch, brandy, vodka… I could make a cocktail if you like? And I think we have some eggnog, let me see… Oh, there’s these beers the twins left behind on their last visit, I know you like beer.”
As he removed his boots, Celegorm muttered under his breath, “I’m sure as hell not drinking that college kid swill.” He slanted Aredhel a knowing smile, then called in answer: “Scotch, please. Neat.”
“For me also,” said Aredhel. “Thank you.”
They relocated to the living room, where Celegorm sprawled on the leather couch in a failed attempt to appear at ease. Aredhel probably shouldn’t have found it endearing that when it came to the tactics he employed to cover up discomfort, he’d hardly changed in five years.
“You okay?” she asked, and perched on the armrest beside him.
“Fine,” he said.
“You know, you should be grateful that I can see right through your insecure bullshit,” she said lightly, “or I’d already have dumped you again. Stop being an ass to your mom.”
“Thank you, Aredhel,” said Nerdanel, entering through the archway with scotch glasses in hand. “You always were a good influence on him.”
Celegorm groaned, but apologised as he accepted the drink from his mother.
Nerdanel slid open one side of the credenza under the giant wall-mounted TV to reveal three packed shelves of DVDs. Aredhel could sense Celegorm biting back a remark on the antiquated technology, and when he managed to say nothing, she gave his bicep a congratulatory squeeze.
“Hmm.” Nerdanel scanned the collection a moment then sprang up from her crouch. “Aredhel, why don’t you pick something for us? I’ll make some popcorn.”
“I can make the popcorn,” Celegorm offered, and traipsed into the kitchen. It brought back memories of a tall, handsome, and enchantingly unromantic 21-year-old not-so-casually strolling off when he caught sight of the campus police rounding the corner of the old chemistry building, where they used to pregame Friday nights with a six pack of Losgar Light (now referred to as “college kid swill”).
Nerdanel exchanged a pleased smile with Aredhel, who plopped herself down cross-legged in front of the credenza. As soon at the popcorn maker began to whir, Nerdanel said, “You’re an angel for taking him back.”
Aredhel grunted with amusement. “Well, let’s just say I’ve learned that I could do far worse.”
Nerdanel’s comportment tensed. “I’m really sorry about all that.”
“Thanks,” Aredhel said as she scanned the movie titles. “Don’t worry too much about it though. I got custody of Lómion — and I wouldn’t give him up to change any of it.” She cast a smile Nerdanel’s way. “Celegorm’s good with him.”
Nerdanel’s eyes lit up. “Oh, I’m so happy to hear it. I’d love to meet him sometime. If you ever need a babysitter! I mean, I’m sure your mother can’t get enough of him, but I do miss having little ones around, and Tyelpë, oof, that kid has attitude and energy— well, you know of course…” She trailed off. “So, do you see anything you like?”
Aredhel released a relieved breath. Nerdanel sure could babble, but she had always been good at sensing when a person didn’t want to continue with a topic (which wasn’t to say that she didn’t often persist to spite them, particularly if the person was a son of hers).
“Hmm.” Aredhel’s eyes landed on a set of plain white DVDs with handwritten titles: Formenos Christmas (1998-2004); Taniquetil Ski Trips (1992-1996); Cáno Recitals; Nelyo and Cáno Equestrian; Tyelko Hockey &— Aredhel squinted to make out the next word —Figure Skating.
“What?” she said aloud, and instinctively reached for this last one. A photo had been slotted into the sleeve: A skinny, gap-toothed Celegorm, grinning in his tight sparkling red leotard with gold-fringed epaulettes, hands on his hips and one skate-clad foot daintily extended.
“Oh my god,” said Aredhel, and turned to Nerdanel with her mouth hanging open. “What is this?”
“Oh!” Nerdanel laughed. “That was Nutcracker on Ice!”
“Celegorm did figure skating?” Aredhel asked, her brows climbing higher up her forehead.
At that moment Celegorm reentered the room, one huge bowl of popcorn in each hand. “Okay ladies, you can stop talking about me now—” he froze, looking concernedly between Aredhel and his mother, whose expressions were quivering with contained merriment. “Wait, you were actually talking about me, weren’t you?”
Aredhel flashed the DVD cover. “How did I not know you were a ballet dancer?”
The tips of Celegorm’s ears immediately pinkened. “Not ballet. Skating. You knew I skated.” Popcorn leapt from one of the bowls as Celegorm set it forcefully on the coffee table and fell back onto the couch.
“I know you played hockey, I did not know you twirled around on ice in shiny body suits.”
“That’s enough. Put that away. What are we watching?”
“Oh, we are definitely watching this. And afterwards,” Aredhel pulled out another title, “Formenos Christmas?”
“That’s a wonderful idea!” Nerdanel clapped. “I haven’t seen those in ages.”
Celegorm groaned and sank deeper into the cushions.
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atane-is-here · 7 months
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In the sea the fish have learned to fly
On a moonlit night on wings of silver
As the enchanted stars sail serenely by
Painting of @lady-ar-feiniel and their partner
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thelien-art · 1 year
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Aretyel for Valentine's Day maybe? :3
I had to try a few times, but I think they turned out okay.
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VALENTINE REQUEST OPEN
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remornia · 1 year
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Aretyel sketch
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i-did-not-mean-to · 3 months
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Disobedience & Body Worship - Aredhel x Celegorm
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My dear @elentarial, thank you so much for this prompt!
It was tremendously fun to write! I hope you'll like it <3 Tyelko is such a brat, but I think he's got what was coming to him haha <3
Words: 1 050
Characters: Aredhel x Celegorm
Warnings: Seduction, nudity, sexual innuendo, reference to genitals, Tyelko is a brat!
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“Got you!” Aredhel hooted as she seemed to float through the air for a breathless moment before barrelling into her cousin’s broad, muscular back to toss him to the ground in an avalanche of sweat-sheened flesh and silver hair. “That means I win, and you have to do what I say!”
Of course, she was bending and adapting the rules of their little intimate training ritual somewhat, but she really needed someone to take her place in the archery lesson she had promised her brothers.
It was not that she didn’t love them, but she lacked the patience and they the necessary finesse for such an endeavour not to inevitably end in blood and tears.
“No.” The single word rang out like the tolling of a bell and hit her in the chest like a poisoned arrow, setting her blood aflame with outrage and ire.
“What do you mean by that?” she asked sharply while burying her hand in Celegorm’s mussed hair to press his handsome face into the loamy ground forcefully.
She was faster than him, but he was still stronger when it came to brute force, and so he threw himself around, catching her wrists as he twisted, and stared up at her with twinkling eyes.
“I’ve got you as much as you’ve got me,” he growled playfully.
“You are a disobedient, disorderly brat, Tyelko,” she huffed. “No wonder your brothers don’t like you!”
To her dismay, he laughed heartily and winked at her. “My brothers adore me, and so do you!”
Forcing her wrist to his face, he pressed an astonishingly tender kiss to the thin, sensitive skin under which her pulse was racing after the long, arduous chase.
“Disobedient? How about you teach me a lesson then?” he teased, his large, powerful frame relaxing provocatively between her tense thighs. “I am all yours, oh queen of the hunters!”
“Don’t mock me!” she hissed, but she could discern the earnest admiration and smouldering lust in the bright radiance of his unguarded gaze, and it mellowed her ferocious heart. “As I can’t and won’t deny your prowess, I shall withdraw the humiliating task and choose something that might feel a little bit like a victory to you too! All I ask is that you keep perfectly still!”
“I shall be your paralysed prey!” Celegorm promised—he took immense pleasure in the intimate, morally ambiguous covenant they shared, and he did not object to being hunted, caught, and torn apart by his cousin every once in a while.
With a satisfied hum, Aredhel slid off him to stand, relishing the fact that—for once—she was towering over him.
“You’re a pest,” she sighed. “But Eru knows, you’re too pretty to banish from my company!”
Celegorm gave an acquiescent hum; unlike some of his brothers, he did not think of himself as particularly vain, but he, nevertheless, wasn’t beyond basking in compliments, especially if they were delivered in so reluctantly awed a voice.
“Undress!” Aredhel commanded, and he obeyed readily, casting off the clammy leather and soiled linen with careless vigour. He knew not what she had in mind, but he liked the direction this was taking.
“Ah, those shoulders,” Aredhel sighed, leaning forward to run her hands along the ropes of muscles bunching in Celegorm’s arms as he remembered her previous command not to move unless prompted.
“You have good skin, Tyelko. You’d make perfect leather!” Short, blunt nails dug into his upper body ruthlessly, leaving red streaks akin to war paint, and he shivered violently.
“I am sure that I can speak for my whole family when I say that Anairë’s blessing far outweighs whatever charm our blotchy, pale flesh might hold,” he replied in a sensual purr.
Visibly pleased, Aredhel stepped closer to let her soft, plush lips brush against the bulging vein, pulsating frantically, that ran along Celegorm’s throat like a beckoning river that promised a cleaning torrent of delight.
“So strong,” she hummed as her hands travelled along his ribs to caress his hips and cup his ass playfully. “So fast—but never quick enough.”
“I let you win,” he grinned, “because I like it when you take me down.”
Nudging her knee against his quickly filling cock, she chuckled quietly. “Apparently, you also enjoy being told how handsome and alluring you are, don’t you?”
“By you? Yes! Whether you insult me or shower me with praise,” he rasped, “I shall always drink your words like fresh water on an arid day.”
“Why?” she cocked her head inquisitively, letting her long braids cascade across a deceivingly slender shoulder.
A thousand answers came to Celegorm—Aredhel was the most beautiful, the most skilled, the funniest, and his best friend besides Curufin—but he swallowed them all down resolutely.
“Because I respect you,” he finally replied with overwhelming simplicity. “Because I honour and heed your words.”
At once, her lips were on his and her hands tugged at his hair mercilessly to put him off-balance so she could crowd him against a nearby tree and claim every part of that gloriously unvanquished body of his.
Nobody other than them would have understood, but the way she recited a prayer to Oromë, enumerating the pieces of valuable, life-giving meat she’d carve off his bones in her imagination made him stifle a visceral groan of pure delight.
Her hands were steady and firm as she rolled his flesh between her fingers, punctuating each probing touch with a fleeting kiss before moving on.
“Do you think I’ll learn humility under torture?” he gasped, irrevocably aroused and writhing in agony as she kept ignoring and neglecting the parts of him that demanded her attention.
Celegorm felt unbecomingly flushed and swollen all over, and he was convinced that he’d soon burst with unfulfilled lust if she did not take pity on his wayward heart and woefully dumb body.
“So pretty,” she praised, her damp breath fanning maddeningly across his heated skin, “so desperate. Say it!”
“You’ve won,” he whimpered. “You always win—I am yours. I shall do what you demand, and I shall thank you for the opportunity to serve you. Please, Rissë, please!”
And, in the name of friendship and shared greed, she finally relented and opened her lips to accept the first cut of fresh, raw meat that was the victorious hunter’s due.
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@fellowshipofthefics here's another one!
I am still taking requests for this <3
Lots of love and well-wishes!
-> Masterlist
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tengwar · 1 year
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What if Írissë and Lómion escaped to Himlad?
Aka The Good Timeline
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stacytea · 6 months
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Casually thinking about how in a modern au with Celery and Irisse as a couple, he would do all of the below in the order
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(6) at some point he would also panic and call his sister-in-law (Curufin's wife) and she would tell him to buy some chocolate and everything's gonna be fine, so unable to decide what kind of chocolate would be best and not wanting to call again he'd just take all of them and show up at home after something like 4 hours with chocolate supply for next 3 months
Eol would be that type to see an unused tampon in the bathroom and make a drama about it because how dares she not hide that/not be ashamed of having body functions
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arofili · 2 years
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@tolkienweek 2022 | favorite story arc ● compare and contrast ● beginnings and endings | maedhros x fingon v. aredhel x celegorm
Through hell of ice and hell of iron we have endured, and won trial by blood and flame. No longer do we stand alone, but twined be our souls, steadfast until the end. Vows exchanged in secret hold no less true: ever true art thou to me, and me to you.
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In bright mirth once we dallied, in jest made mockery of love; now friendship turns to ash upon our tongues. I hide from thee, and thou from me, and we make curses of our names, for never twain we two shall meet again. Let death claim me before you take me in hand once more: let my shadow haunt thy steps forevermore.
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eunoiaastralwings · 2 years
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I rarely send asks because I believe I'm terrible at them and don't always remember an author's style. But Celegorm and Aredhel, with Aredhel rescuing Celegorm? Some humor and affection tossed in just because I've recently started liking them for some reason.
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characters aredhel x celegorm
fandom tolkien- the silmarillion
a/n here you are hun i hope you like it @antares0606 thank you @i-did-not-mean-to and @sorisooyaa for helping me out with this one - kinda went blank lamoo​​​
warnings celegorm being an idiot, aredhel being a savage, teasing- it’s these two so there will be innuendo but nothing explicit, they’re a slightly incestuous pairing- they’re half cousins.
When Celegorm planned this trip - this wasn't how he planned it.
That stupid fawn- having startled him enough to lose his footing on the tree and fall- only for him to get caught by vines and get tangled - dangling on the tree.
The mother was the target - but he had lost sight of the little fawn - only for it to make a startling noise for a small thing from below and lose his balance.
If his mentor saw him now - he would have his head - no matter how little a fawn or child may be - they would strive to protect their mother.
So he should know - he would have done the same for his mother.
He grunted - again, trying to reach up to his dragger around his waist - if only he wasn’t dangling upside down - one foot caught, arms and hair dangling like a trapped beast.
Huan grunted too - embarrassed by his master’s idiocy.
“Am trying, am trying! You could help, y’know?”
Celegorm glared down at his hound - seated comfortably near the tree - but even if he tried - Huan wouldn’t he able to reach him alone.
The sounds of horse galloping towards them only made his situation worse - and he groaned hearing the soft feminine giggles of his favorite huntress - of course she would find delight in this.
“Well, well - look who needs our help, Huan.”
She said -then climbed off her horse.
His hound snickered - leaving Celegorm to pull off one of his boots using his other feet and leave it fall onto the hound’s head - Huan immediately stopped laughing and shook his head.
He glared up at his master.
“Traitor” - Celegorm glared - however from his vision it was hard, since Huan was upside down for him.
“Don’t get mad at Huan- this is your own fault, Tyelko!”
She reminded him.
Of course- he didn’t forget- but before he even gotten the chance to make his reply her mouth opened again.
“Feast your eyes on me, Celegorm, the bravest of them all. I shall get that doe first! You watch me, Aredhel!”
He raised an eyebrow at her show- she had even made her voice deeper to mimic him- flexing her hands just as he did.
Her eyes were twinkled, shining in delight- and the wild part of him wondered how much her eyes would shine if he drowned her in ecstasy - have her whimpering, shivering and writhing under his touch.
Aredhel should know if Celegorm was ever unusually quiet- there’s something dark playing in his mind- but she kept continuing.
“Oh yeah, I see the brave hunter, dangled on a tree, the poor little baby. Oh! And look the doe no where in sight. Unless I'm blind, Huan you don't see it, do you?”
At this point, Huan had rolled onto his back in laughter- clearly finding the whole show of his friend mimicking his master very funny.
“A fawn got in the way.”
Celegorm grunted out - then trying to reach for that stupid blade around his waist again.
“A fawn you say? Oh! I cannot wait to tell Oromë .”
She laughed- her feminine laughter sounding cute to him - but the day he admits that will be his doom by her highness’ hands.
He tried shaking his leg - he would rather fall than to lose his pride and ask her for help.
“Hang on, you big baby” - she giggled.
“Am coming.”
Carefully taking off her boots - she climbed onto Huan - who gladly assisted.
At first, Aredhel - never the one to miss an opportunity to tease the hunter - faced him - placing herself only mere inches away from his face.
The huntress smirked as his pale eyes darkened - she knew damn well she was stirring awake his wildest dreams.
With her lips mere inches away - she began to speak.
“Who would have thought - the third son of the mighty Fëanor, would end up in help of dear little me.”
She spoke slowly - with every word her lips brushed smoothly against his lips - but due to his unfortunate circumstances she was still too far for him to crash his lips to her awaiting teasing lips.
From the corner of her eyes - she saw how Celegorm balled his fists.
Her fingers played and tapped up to his waist- slowly tracing the blade and the hem of his trousers.
“Irissë. . .”
Aredhel smirk only grew at the warning in his voice.
She gazed down to his eyes for a quick second - then prompted Huan to lift her higher - even though is wasn’t needed.
However - the grunts and groans from her half-cousin delighted her as her lower neck and collarbones lined in with his lips.
Celegorm debated- whether or not to swing and latch his teeth and lips onto her glowing skin - not to mention the fact her alluring scent of fresh peaches and lavender was intoxicating.
When he starts struggling - Aredhel noticed the vines and roots tightening, she quickly bops him on the head, instantly stopping the hunter prince from squirming.
“Stop it!”
“You stop it!”
He shouted back.
She rolled her eyes and slipped the blade easily off the hem of his trousers.
Realizing she had teased him enough for one day, she reached for the vines and cut them lose off his feet - only for him to go falling down.
But Huan was quick to react - as was Aredhel, she latched herself onto her the hounds neck when he pushed himself forward and Celegorm landed on his back - however did go tumbling down to the ground afterwards.
Aredhel threw her head back laughing- and hopping off her trusted friend, she reached out to pulled Celegorm to his feet.
He let out a disapproving grunt and reached for her hand.
She giggled and ruffled his hair- like Finno had done affectionately to her many times.
“Come on, you big baby - let’s get you washed.”
She said and kissed his nose.
So that’s how they found themselves here - Celegorm sitting on the tub and Aredhel plucking out whatever thorns or vines or leaves that were left on him.
She laid a soft reassuring kiss on his forehead.
“You’re so brave.”
“Thank you.”
He surprisingly replied - drawing soft circles on her hands when she wrapped her arms around him - from where she kneeled on the ground.
Oh- what would he do without his beautiful Irissë.
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knights-of-beleriand · 5 months
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𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆,𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒍𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈,𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒓, 𝒊𝒓𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆
𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒈𝒐 𝒎𝒂𝒅
This might be one of my favourite photos ever, because it simple captures what is real for us.
This tension,those feelings,when you don't need to pretend anything.
I feel blessed to have these emotions captured in a picture.
Write me in the comments,what this photo brings out for you?
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annoyinglandmagazine · 11 months
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Maedhros: I love you.
Fingon: I love you too. I've waited so long to hear you say that.
*Maedhros and Fingon kiss passionately*
Aredhel, to Celegorm : You owe me £20
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curufinrod · 1 year
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and o’er me gleam’d the sword
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Fandom: The Silmarillion Pairing:  Aredhel x Eöl, Implied past Aredhel/Celegorm Rating: Mature Word Count: 2.3k Chapters: 1
Needing peace with Thingol, Nolofinwë makes a bargain: the hand of his only daughter in marriage to Thingol's kinsman, Eöl. The tragedy does not change.
Tags: Character Study, Legend: Sacrifice of Iphigenia at Aulis (Ancient Greek Religion & Lore), Alternate Universe - Arranged Marriage, Implied/Referenced Domestic Violence, Implied/Referenced Incest (Cousins)
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carmisse · 2 months
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Simarillion random moments pt 2
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witchofhimring · 2 months
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To you who is lost
Chapter 1: Duty is the death of love
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Chapter synopsis: Your husband leaves for despair and death. Left behinde, you are left at the mercy of others.
Warnings: Angst, abandonment, crying, pregnancy
Note: Usually I save notes for the end but this time I will also put some at the beginning. I am using their Quenya names (ex. Maedhros is called Maitimo).
Emmeril, Airin and llë are my OC's
You would lament thereafter for the lack of foresight. The wise in Arda would mourn their kindred, who had stepped out of bliss and into woe. Nerdanel, Amarië, Anairë, these great women of the Blessed Realm were linked in sorrow to those left behind. You joined this tragic assembly, united in regret. Days would waste away as you asked " What was there to be done?". Anguishing over every time you could have forestalled these harrowing events.
It had been a storm, slowly strengthening until its power was too great to prevail. Deceived, one and all had been taken in. Melkor's repentance had seemed so genuine. Save Tulkas and Curufinwe none had heeded any notion of trickery. Now the dark Vala's laughter rang in Angamando, echoing off the stone walls. In your own halls, you sighed. Brought so low you were a specter of the beautiful young elf maiden whose laughter had lit up Tirion. These days were dark with the Alduya felled.
"Will you come to bed?" Amarië, whose suffering was as great as yours, came forward. Together they cast their gazes to the darkness beyond. All of Arda had been plunged into an impenetrable shadow. Amarië's light was much dimmed, her golden hair hanging forlornly. She had always been pale and thin but her boundless joy had given her strength which many envied. They need envy no longer. Findaráto had sworn to return and Amarië held him to it. She was bound to him, although not formally, and believed he would return. For a time Amarië would remain before departing. She would dwell in her home and wait for Findaráto.
You had been gifted no such reassurance. Cast off, Maitimo had spurned every vow he made. Bitter words were exchanged, things that could not be unsaid. Unlike Amarië's stalwart serenity, you had wept. Your marriage had been waning for some time now. When Curufinwe stormed into exile you followed to Formenos. In Formenos you would lose your husband.
The laws of the Eldar commanded that husband and wife be one in all things. Never had you any cause to doubt these customs. Naturally, a husband and wife must cleave together. Growing up in a big, tightly-knit family, a certain worldview had been formed. There was never any doubt that if you married your husband would always protect you. And how could you not? Your father had always been so devoted to your mother, his desire to make her happy endless.
Your worldview had been, to a degree, changed when you married Maitimo. The house of Finwe had been in turmoil for quite some time. Since Finwe cemented his union Indis despite the protests of his son Feanaro, his progeny had torn at one another. Though to Nolofinwe's credit, the war was pitifully one-sided. Even those who had never encountered either prince heard of the brotherly animosity. A pungent cloud of this great house, many feared for the day a storm would break. Coming from a close family this was something of an anomaly. Your father had quarreled with his brothers, but nothing could sunder their bond. Your mother had her gripes with her sisters, but their love always brought them together again. Being the eldest of your family you had the unenviable job of keeping rambunctious youngers siblings in line. However no matter what troubles came your, love and affection remained. Perhaps this made the end inevitable.
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You begged him not to leave that day. The death of High King Finwë plunged all of Arda into grief. Sickening amounts of blood were saturated into the ground. From there after that very spot was stained by Melkor's vile deed. The smell sent your head reeling and burning bile to bubble. You had never seen a dead body before and abhorred the slaughter of animals. They might think you weak for it, but you knew this sight would curdle the blood of even the most austere of elves. Wails of despair took the place of joy. The light had faded and everything became dark. If only it had stopped there, oh by Eru how you wished this was the worst.
It all started on a day filled with joy. Manwë had summoned the Houses Fingolfin and Curufinwë, ordering peace between the two families. Brother took brother in hand and promised peace and friendship. Though how sincere Curufinwë was remained unknown. Many times you had witnessed Curufinwë rage over his younger brother. He howled over the "spawn of Indis" and cursed him. Such festering resentment could not be swept aside by simple sweet words. "I know we should be glad. But I can not help feeling dread." Maitimo simply took your hand in his. "I assure you that nothing bad will happen." His smile reassured you. Oh how wrong he was. When the darkness fell confusion and fear reigned. Finwë was dead, the Silmarills stolen and half of the Edain of Valinor gone. The only respite was Arafinwë returning to take leadership.
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All the lights went out. Melkor had drained the trees of all their light, and from there he fled. But there was no running from the darkness. Warmth and light were replaced by darkness and dread. Wails of the bereft took the place of laughter. You who had once been so full of joy had only despair for company. Things had been far from perfect even before the oath. When Curufinwë had been exiled your husband went with him. Of course, you understood his duty as the eldest son. But it didn't make the move from Tirion to Formenos. That day you had to leave behind all those you loved. Try as you might to sway Maitimo to stay, it worked to no avail. In those days you would have done anything for him, and so where he went you followed. You tried not to complain. Even when Curufinwë's temper became unbearable, or your friends stopped sending letters. You could not blame them, living in the court of temporary King Nolofinwë and keeping in touch with you was risky. At least your family was supportive. Your younger sisters and brothers But even in those cold days you still would never have thought Maitimo would leave you. The years had been trying, but he still cared for you in those days. Years later in the dead of night, as you lay awake, you wondered if every "I love you" had been a lie.
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"Please, if you have ever loved me you would stay." He did not meet your eyes. He just looked back to the army assembling in the courtyard below. "Have I not followed you all these years? What could I have done for you to cast me aside!" You seized his arm. Gently he pried you off him. "Y/n, you must understand that I have to go. Of course you may follow me-" "I have done nothing but follow you! Maitimo this is suicide!" It was at this point your father in law chose to appear, ascending the steps in a storm of fury. "If you do not choose to follow your husband, as you are sworn to do, then you are no wife!" Temperamental, yes, but now there was the flame of madness dancing in his eyes. Curufinwë had taken leave of his senses. "My vows said that I would follow him as my conscious dictates! As your wife has stayed in Valinor so shall I." The comment was poorly timed. Anger beat so furiously in your chest that you thought not of the consequences. With a roar of unbridled fury, Curufinwë drew his sword. Horrified, both you and Maitimo stepped back. The tip was right at your neck, an inch further would slice the flesh. "Depart, faithless wretch! And do not let me find you lurking in these hall again lest I strike you dead!" Maitimo drew you away and behind him. "You will cease your insults of my wife." You stared up at him in awe. Here he was standing up to his father, possibly the greatest of the Noldor. You had thought at that moment Maitimo had seen sense. He led you off to a room, away from his father and the chaos below.
"Maitimo!" You flung your arms around his shoulders. An elated kiss was placed on his forehead. But his eyes were sad with what you later realized was guilt. Gently he pried you off of him. He was gentle but his actions indicated he wanted to put distance between you and himself. "Do-?" You were unable to finish. Maitimo closed his eyes and whispered something so quietly under his breath you almost missed it. Almost. "Please." "Maitimo?" Your temporary relief was dashed as quickly as it came. "Y/n, I must follow my father." One could hear a pin drop. Your world had been torn apart, fractured almost beyond repair. "My Lord-Maitimo! You must not!" Your body was shaking, horror gripping you like a vice. Your legs seemed unable to hold themselves, such was the agony you felt at that moment. Falling to your knees, you started to beg.
"Husband, if you have any love for me then-" Suddenly Maitimo's could not even meet your eye. "You will not sway me Y/n." His voice was hard, cold, a tone he had recently adopted and that reared its head more and more frequently. You could not believe what you were hearing. Your husband seemed to disregard the bond between man and wife, that they must always stay side by side. And here he was abandoning you at your hour of need. You were scared. Finwë was dead and the rest were in self imposed-exile. The journey ahead scared you. To leave the safe haven of Valinor was suicide. You could understand avenging the King, you had great love and respect for him. And as King he must be avenged. But this was beyond simple revenge. This very act would tear apart the house of Finwë, and all of Valinor. Your family. Curufinwë's heart had turned dark and following him to this end. And there was another, more overriding reason. A shaking hand went to your stomach.
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It could be a lie to say that everything had been perfect before the darkening. Hard to admit, but your presence in the family was not welcomed by everyone. Curufinwë and his son who shared the same name looked upon you with disdain. You were to head-in-the-clouds for them to ever like. You tried, only to end in ridicule and failure. The escalation was partly your fault, afraid of causing trouble Maitimo was never told. Looking back, telling Maitimo might have been wiser. Alas, you did not. This was not to say the rest were unkind. Never had there been a great closeness between Tyelkormo, Carinstir and yourself, there was also never ill blood either. Though you were better acquainted with the latter's wife, Ilë. Macalaurë had always been kind but rather unapproachable, him being so proud. You supposed that was what Emmeril liked about him. The twins you were the closest to, out of the lot, Telvo and Pityo. His cousins hailing from the house of Nolofinwë you held a greater preference for. Save Turokáno who thought you rather silly.
There lay a great enmity between the houses Curufinwë and Nolofinwë. Or rather, Curufinwë held a deep mistrust and dislike of his younger brother. The ill sentiment had spread like a poison to all his kin, even the children. During the exile in Formenos you were forced to meet Findecáno and his younger sister, at times with Arakáno. Those years had been hard, especially for those such as Turkafinwë and Maitimo who forged deep bonds with their kin. Curufinwë the younger missed Írissë, despite his attempts to hide it. Those years in Formenos had been horribly lonely, bereft of company. With a family far away and friends forced to stay in Tirion company was limited. Only two friends had accompanied you. But denied company they soon started to despair. Despite what it cost you have them leave. Many tears had been shed that day. The resentment between the various members of Curufinwë started to devour the residents. Anger brewed, bitterness ensued.
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"And Indis's brood wander those halls, our halls! What right... what claim does the House of Indis have to my father's throne! The throne of my forefathers!" Around Curufinwë's table everyone sat, save Ilë who pleaded exhaustion. The rest of you were not spared Curufinwë's rage. Sitting next to Maitimo your hands shook, his hand on your knee. The twins sat closest to their father, though Telufinwë not leaning in as close. Turkafinwë's seemed unusually thoughtful, for such a brash elf. Curufinwë the younger's face was obscured from shadow, his silent wife beside him. Morifinwë was leaning in towards Curufinwë with a red flush crawling up his face. Kanafinwë and Emmeril sat on the sidelines, observers of Curufinwë's rant. You would give anything to leave this table.
"What of our Uncle Arafinwë?" Maitimo was far too fond of his half-uncles for Curufinwë's liking. You could see his thin pale lips tighten. His dark blue eyes, bloodshot, narrowed in on Maitimo. "He is his mother's son." Curufinwë's stance was clear. Your thoughts went to Amarië who you had not seen in years. Last you heard Findaráto had pledged to marry her. Wondering if Curufinwë would allow you to attend their wedding, you looked outside. Formenos was cut off from the rest of Valinor. Held up in these mountains it was hard to see anything else. It only served to make you feel more nervous.
"Though, I do wonder if not everyone is paying attention." Curufinwë's tone made it seem he was scolding a child. Except it was you. "My apologies." Quickly covering your mistake, you sat there rigidly. "My wife meant no offense." Maitimo was swift to defend. Curufinwë looked ready to say more but chose to abstain. All you could do was stare at your lap, numb with anxiety.
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Maitimo had changed. The bleakness and chill of Formenos had worn on everyone. Exhaustion had settled over the residents like a heavyweight. Loneliness became a constant companion, stalking you like a specter. In the beginning, it was not so bad. You spent time making this place a home. A small garden was built in the courtyard with help from Maitimo. Carefully you tended to the delicate petals, their white petals reflecting light. He would wind them in your hair, cascading down in a waterfall of flowers. They spent much of their time holed up inside their room. It became a safe haven, a world that separated themselves from all the torments outside. Light blue curtains adorned the windows, you had elected for a more simple style. Windows were left open a crack letting fresh air in. At times like these you could forget about everything.
The years passed and the bond between husband and wife started to crumble. A great toll was upheaving this family. Twelve years was but the link of an eyes to elves. For this family however, it dragged on. Every moment served to increase Curufinwë's rage and desire to avenge himself burned within. Like a disease it spread, its symptoms laying low the spirits of his heirs. Maitimo became sullen and the fire within seemed to flicker. The letters hailing from Tirion, where his beloved cousin Findecáno resided, remained unopened for days. When Maitimo finally did dare to gaze upon the contents they were for him only. Afterwards Maitimo would grow sullen once more and would disappear. Behind his back, although it brought guilt, you read its contents. It was the words of a cousin who missed his friend. He talked of times past and expressed joy in those to come. "I hope for further joy, so that all ill will become forgotten." He had written. Letters arrived from your sister as well. Airin was the closest in age to you, being only a few years your junior. Residing in the court of Anairë, Airin would provide information. King Nolofinwë ruled wisely and was much loved. Such tidings brought you no joy. Eru knew what Curufinwë might say. She was not the only one to bring information, Findecáno wrote to you as well, with affection that did little to curb a growing fear. He wished you well, that the days bring peace, but those words soothed not. There lingered an underlying anxiety to his words. Try as he might to cover it up.
"My dear daughter, we are well. But it would truly warm our hearts to know you too are well. Do not forget that all of us (yes, all of us) miss you dreadfully" Those letters remained in a safe wooden box. Sometimes you would read them when lonely. Even your brothers, who were a great many years younger, had written. Sadly, letters were no substitute for true company. Ilë, wife of Carnistir, was a good friend. But as time dragged on Ilë retreated and clung to her husband. Less and less she patrolled the halls, staying with her husband in solitude. Making friends with the other elf maidens, there was still a poignant loneliness. All they did was remind you of those left behind.
"It is merely your father's words, my love. Your uncle would never harm any of us." Your husband's anguish hurt you in turn. As a wife it was agonizing to know his pain and yet have no balm to heal the wound. Another one of Findecáno's letters lay forlornly on the bedside. Instead of bringing joy they served to torment. Maitimo was slumped against his chair by the windows. His bright blue eyes were focused on the mountains beyond. You stood beside him, fingers running through his red hair. For a while you said nothing. Gently you stroked his cheek which was unusually sallow. Leaning forward you kissed the cheek. Slightly, he leaned into your affection. "I know you will do what is right." Had those words strengthened him, or heaped on yet greater pressure onto Maitimo.
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Everything changed when that great host left Valinor. You were left alone and exposed with no one to protect you. Everyone was either gone or wanted nothing to do with you. Maitimo had ordered those of his followers who stayed behind to protect you. But would they be able to? And could you, in good conscience, place those who were under your care into great danger? Thank Eru Arafinwë took pity on your condition. You had been barricaded in Formenos for fear when the youngest son of Finwë and his host came upon the fortress. To your surprise, he brought along Indis and Nerdanel. Despite your disgrace, they brought you with them to Tirion.
You sat on a bench with an outlook to the garden below. Despite its glamorous beauty, it brought you no joy. There was no light for the Two Trees had been utterly drained. It felt like divine providence, the trees set and your love as gone. Now it was dark as the hole in your heart. "Y/n, dear, you should no linger in the cold for so long. "Nerdanel stepped out onto the outlook. " Is it dinner already?" You drew your cloak tighter around yourself. Instinctively your hands cradled your ever expanding belly. "Yes. And Indis has prepared your favourite." At one times these temptations would have been rather tempting. But no food could fill you. Not now. "If not yourself then at least for him." "You are so certain?" Coming from Nerdanel the Wise the idea she might already know was not preposterous. Relenting, you got up. The baby was all you had left.
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"And are we to forget that this woman chose to go into exile, against all common sense and decency." It was as you expected. Even with the new Lord of the Noldor beside you. It was Arafinwë's first council as leader (would that make him King now?) in the great halls. You remembered that last time you had been here. How Curufinwë unsheathed his sword and pointed it at his own brother. You recalled the horror and revulsion on the audience's face, and now all their eyes were on you. Every important lord and lady of Valinor were judging you. It hurt to know that some of them had once been your friends. Perhaps everything had been a lie. Your husband despised you and the rest of Valinor bore mistrusted.
"You forget, My Lord, that as a Princess and member of her lord husband's household, she was bound to follow him to whatever ends. It was only when it all became too much did Y/n depart from her husband. Her moral convictions won out, and despite their fëas being one she forsook him." Arafinwe's voice held a steely edge you had not yet heard before. The youngest son of Finwë was often misconceived as being shy, timid even. This was a misconception, he was simply quiet. Never should one misconstrue kindness for complacency. But one should never be complacent with the belief that silence means stupidity. Arafinwë stood up, white robes billowing behind him. You felt Nerdanel place a comforting hand on your shoulder. "Have we fallen so far that we would attack a lonely woman? If we are to proceed with revenge in this matter, are we truly worthy to live amongst the Vala and Maia?' Some had the grace to look ashamed. Despite this, there were still some who had misgivings.
"My Lord, if I may speak." Lady Nimlothel served the house of Nolofinwë, more specifically it was his Lady wife she owed her allegiance to. With an elegant stride, she took the floor. "You may." Arafinwë answered, although his eyes looked wary. "The Lady Y/n is not responsible for her husband's ill deeds. Although I would like to add that Lady Nerdanel never fled into exile, a most wise decision. I suggest that the Lady Y/n retire, at least for a time. It would be unwise to allow such a remnant of Curufinwë's treachery to remain here." You felt so cold, so alone. They might not lock you up, but exile was little better. You would hide away, a forgotten remnant in a far off castle. An embarrassing chapter of Arda's history. Arafinwë sat down, troubled. "This council is dismissed. We shall convey at morning tomorrow."
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"We may reside by my parent's hearth. They extend this offer to you too." Emmeril had bolted the chest shut. Sitting on a bed you watched Makalaurë's wife hastening departure. She along with Airin, wife of Curufinwë the Younger (your husband's brother) remained in Valinor. Ilë alone had departed, swearing to follow her husband Morifinwë, to whatever end. You prayed to Eru she would be well. Airin had long since departed. Saddened over the loss of husband and son she departed, destination unknown.
"My Lady, is that all?" One of Emmeril's handmaidens entered. "Take these out to the yard, then we depart." Once the handmaiden departed Emmeril turned to you. "What do you hope to accomplish by staying?" The bond between Emmeril and yourself had never been great. It was not personal dislike so much as never truly understanding one another. Emmeril was stern and hard, chafing against your soft and easy nature. But she had never been cruel or given you reason for mistrust. Emmeril's reasoning was wise in this matter. Leaving Tirion could allow you to start anew. You might have done so if it were not for the babe that dwelt within you. What sort of life would your child have? A permanent exile for the rest of their days? Could you even call yourself a mother while condemning a child to such a fate? Emmeril may think you a fool, and perhaps she was right to think so. But you would not reveal this secret to her. Now was not the time and frankly you were not ready.
Emmeril did not stay long, but departed for her family's home. You watched her go until the last of her horses were over the hill. The room suddenly felt colder, more forlorn. A choked sigh bordering on sobs left your mouth. At times like these you would have walked in the garden with Ilë. Only it was pitch black out and Ilë was gone. A soft knock at your door alerted you. Amarië swept in, pink silk trailing behind. "Y/n, Nerdanel wishes to give council." Rising up you followed Amarië. The hallway was obscured with shadows, torches providing ailing light. Even with windows barred shut you could still feel a draft. Even Amarië seemed to feel it, drawing her robe tighter. Every step echoed in these silent halls. Most had either fled Tirion or barricaded themselves in their rooms. Only guards remained patrolling the halls.
Nerdanel had taken quarters next to Queen Indis. Was Indis even still queen? Suspiciously guards regarded your presence. "Lady Nerdanel had sent for Lady Y/n. Queen Indis is aware." They let you in with a look of reluctance on their faces. The swords on their sides glimmered in the torchlight. Only a short time ago none dared to disregard the Valar's ordinance. Now none dared leave their rooms without protection. Such were these sad times. Nerdanel bore her usual attire, baggy brown pants and a white shirt. Her hair, Nerdanel had her back turn to you, was tied in a loose braid. Rubble and tools lay scattered. When Amarië cleared her throat Nerdanel seemed to finally take notice. "Lady Amarië, thank you." Amarië curtsied and made to leave. "Hold-" "I must depart. Lady Nerdanel wishes to speak to you in private." Now it was just Nerdanel and you. Nerdanel lightly kicked a hammer out of the way and picked up a tray. You smelt citrus and a hint of cinnamon. Sitting down you watched Nerdanel pour a cup of tea. "Care for some?" You nodded. You had the feeling this conversation was not simple idle chat.
Nerdanel did not beat around the bush. After a sip, her grey eyes focused on you. The look was not critical, but the one she adopted when an important topic was at hand. "I heard Emmeril offered you a place at her family home. Why did you not go?" She was not being critical, just inquiring. "I have never been close to Emmeril. It would be an intrusion on my part." Nerdanel poured another cup. "Will you remain here indefinitely?" "Nerdanel I do not know what to do. I am lost. In leaving I condemn myself and the baby to exile. In staying ill may come too, for those that support the Houses of Nolofinwë and Arafinwë have no love of Curufinwë's kin." Nerdanel reached out calloused hands, worn by years of her craft. Your own was not so smooth, for years of gardening had hardened the skin. "Fate may be kinder to you. Our king wishes to provide what help he can." The attempt was well made, yet still you remained unsettled. "My fate is solely in the hands of others. If I stay then it is another exile. I banish my freedom. Perhaps I should leave and lessen others' hold on me." Nerdanel's gaze went to your belly. If one was unaware they would not know. But soon it would swell and then what would happen then? Your family would be harboring a potential heir. Arafinwë was good and wise, but the actions others you must look to. Would they see the baby as a contender? If you stayed at court then an alliance could be built and no one could accuse you of hiding.
"Do what you think is best for yourself and the baby Y/n. But do not forget, make sure you stand on your own feet."
Note: This story has been in my drafts since September and was originally meant to be a one shot. A story surrounding the lives of those who stayed in Valinor is something I have been interested in for a while now. I am unsure how long this story will be. I will also be using the Quenya pronunciation for everyone's names unless canonically one is not provided. All the sons of Feanor use their mother-name except for Curufin.
While I use Jodie Comers face in the gifs and aesthetics for this story it is not meant to be a face claim. I simply like to use a certain character/acter's face in each series.
My OC's (the unnamed wives of the sons of Feanor) are my stand ins for the wives in every fanfic going forward. This is unless I write an x-reader involving one of the three married sons. In that case I will simply write them out. But going forward in this story and others they will exist. I intend to make character profiles for them at some point.
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