The Mirror Crack'd by AdmirableMonster
Fanwork Notes
- Inspired by The Harrowing by Chthonion
Although inspired by Chthonion's masterful fic The Harrowing, no prior knowledge of said fic is necessary--the inspiration is mostly vibes (and also tea. Lots of tea.)
I will try to give warnings on a chapter-by-chapter basis, especially because while there will be some explicit scenes, most of the fic clocks in at somewhere between a T and an M rating.
Been working on this one a while, and I finally decided to start posting. Hope you all enjoy!
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Summary:
Rescued from a brutal Angband hunt, an ex-thrall with a strange and powerful artifact embedded in his spine is brought to Himring, for it is one of the only places in Beleriand which welcomes such folk. Though he has no memories of his life before, Anniavas slowly becomes accustomed to his new life and finds he has a queer connection with Maedhros, Himring's lord. As their intimacy grows, however, so do the dangers surrounding them, both without and within. What secrets are hidden inside the depths of Anniavas's lost memories--and how will those with whom he is forging and deepening bonds react, when those secrets are at last revealed?
Major Characters: Sauron, Maedhros, Fingon, Finrod Felagund, Original Female Character(s), Original Nonbinary Character(s)
Major Relationships: Maedhros/Sauron, Fingon/Maedhros, Celegorm/Finrod, Original Character/Original Character, Fingon/Maedhros/Sauron
Genre: Alternate Universe, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Slash/Femslash
Challenges:
Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate
Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Graphic), Torture, Violence (Moderate)
Chapters: 5 Word Count: 12, 535 Posted on Updated on This fanwork is a work in progress.
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Table of Contents
Summary: Fingon rescues an ex-thrall with a strange artifact embedded in his spine, brings him to Himring, and gives him a name.
A/N: HOLY SHIT y'all, I was NOT expecting the response to my itty-bitty prologue? I am BEYOND flattered, and also JAIMSJAM did an amazing piece of fanart which *really* captured the atmosphere, it's like a little animated storyboard, and it's SUPER COOL! Check it out here!
Chapter warnings: eye trauma, a little bit of body horror, and very muddled mental processes from someone who still thinks they're a slave.
Chapter title from Tolkien's poem about Théoden's riding forth, "From Dark Dunharrow in the Dim Morning"
LAST TIME ON The Mirror Crack'd: A thrall was welcomed into Himring, and Fingon named him Anniavas, "gift of autumn."
THIS WEEK: Maedhros gives Anniavas a task, and Anniavas does his best to learn about his new home.
No major chapter warnings for this one.
LAST TIME on The Mirror Crack'd: Anniavas started to settle into the tea gardens.
THIS TIME: Anniavas has a panic attack and unexpectedly makes a very new, very cuddly friend.
(it has been A Time lately in my life but here have a new chapter.
the only real chapter warnings are for Anniavas's continued PTSD)
LAST TIME on The Mirror Crack'd: Anniavas adopted a puppy and met the mysterious kennel-master.
THIS TIME: Anniavas learns about loyalty and fealty at Himring. For someone who considers himself an expert in the matter, he has a lot to learn.
Chapter warnings: panic attacks and discussion of something next-door to suicidal ideation.
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