The Future's In Our Hands by StarSpray  

Oh, this is wonderful! I've been so bad at commenting on your whole series, but it's been such a delight to read over the last few, rather difficult, months, with the very regular updates. Your writing is so soothing, somehow, even when the subject-matter is anguished, with your beautiful descriptions of scenery and nature and the elements, and so many attempts at comfort. Thank you!

So, I'll try and do better at commenting on these challenge responses. I love the fact that you're producing letters from Feanor to all his sons, and thinking of all the different gifts he makes for them. And it says so much that he wants to send Curufin his imperfect attempts at gem-craft. I'm so glad Curufin eventually follows his heart and goes to see his father - he's been mourning for so long - and the reunion right at the end was lovely. These two really want things to be different this time around, and I hope they'll find it easier together, whatever anyone else thinks.

I really like this insight into Caranthir! How he loves butterflies and flowers and gardens, and loved Thargelion so much but didn't want to be a lord, and more than anything just wants to be a brother (as previously seen in his closeness to Maglor, as well as with Maedhros here). He seems so gentle - apart from when he's angry or feels inadequate. 

I'm in awe of how much you write! Looking forward to more letters (although it sounds as though Celegorm may have disposed of his? :( )

I really enjoyed this quiet chapter, with its glimpse into the house in the woods, and the fact that the twins receive separate letters and gifts. It's interesting how Amrod at first isn't sure what to feel, but then starts thinking about seeking out his grandmother - and likes his gift, as Amras does, and appreciates what Feanor has remembered. I'm wondering if they might decide to reply to him? 

(And it's great that Celegorm's letter and gift have been rescued...)

I love how calm and reasonable Amras is; how he thinks about everything his brothers did for him when he and Amrod were young, and how he appreciates never having been lonely; how he lets himself cry for a while, but then puts Feanor's gift on display and enjoys it. I'm so glad we get to see Celegorm's arrival, and the warm welcone and practical comfort he receives - Amras and Amrod truly seem to have found peace, and are able and willing to share it, which is such a relief - I love to think of them like this. 

These have all be very beautiful to read. I know you were finding the gift for Celegorm hard to work out, but honestly this feels perfect.

Oh, poor Celegorm! This is powerful and painful - I feel so bad for him, with everything he's going through and struggling with; Maedhros and Maglor going away, and then actually reading Feanor's letter at last, and all those tears. I like how Feanor compares him to the moon - and the gift is lovely. I hope he can find that thing to focus on, to help him heal - and I really hope you'll write more about him! 

You already know how much I liked the other chapters, I think! 

I finally got back to Curufin, too, just in time, to catch up as you continue with the series!

It is great how well you managed to integrate those prompts; it feels very much like an integral part of the story you are telling about the brothers and (for want of a better work) their network.