A golden ribbon, a golden key by skywardstruck  

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Fanwork Notes

This was actually the first Silm fic I ever wrote, but not the first one I published (that honor goes to the love that seeks a reward). It was part of a crack-treated-seriously AU where Maglor, Daeron and several re-embodied elves get roped into a K-Pop group with Sauron secretly being their manager, having them wear Rings of Power to enhance their voices (while also draining the strength of their fëar). I wrote this first, because I wanted to set up Elliot as one of the human characters, but also show the curiosity of the re-embodied Elves about the Atani of the Seventh Age (assuming Arda is Earth). It stayed in the drafts for 4 years before I finally got the urge to finish it.

I hesitated to even publish it for a while, but it really does work well as a nice standalone story, and a heartfelt commentary on fan culture. Cringe culture is dead, and I hope you come along for the ride and enjoy this fic.

Thank you starspray for the encouraging words and getting me to actually publish this!

Fanwork Information

Summary:

"It is a fictional world, but so many readers, deep down, cannot help but entertain the possibility that in some universe, these stories may in fact be true..."

At a Tolkien conference in the Seventh Age, Findekáno listens to the inspiring words of a curious Quenya scholar among the Atani, and makes a new friend.

Major Characters: Fingon, Original Female Character(s)

Major Relationships: Fingon & Original Character

Genre: Alternate Universe, General

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Rating: General

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Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2, 028
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Brilliant!! Oh, I love the idea that Findekáno would want to come back to Middle Earth once he had been reembodied and I enjoyed so very much his appearance within a Tolkien conference. Elliot must be having the day of their life, honestly! Imagine meeting a hero of the first age!

I'm so glad you loved this cute idea!! Findekáno is just so grateful that people are finding meaning in these stories, and he couldn't help but reveal himself to say thank you. Elliot is absolutely freaking out inside, I'm honestly impressed she kept her composure here because I wouldn't have been able to! Thanks so much for the comment. ♥︎

Ahhh! I love this wish fulfilmemt! I like that Fingon finally feels safe enough with Elliot to reveal himself and I'm sure they'll grow a marvellous, meaningful friendship together. 

"But even the beauty of this modern world is beginning to fade, with no meaning to be found in everyday life, no greater purpose, no hope for the future." 

I have wondered before about interminable life in Valinor, and I think this may be true of modern Valinor as well as Endorë. The opening of the harbour allowing Elves to return to Middle-earth would be for the mental and emotional wellbeing of both Kindreds.

This is lovely, thank you!

Your comment is really inspiring; I'm so happy this fic has been received well and I do want to write more for this AU! I love that you pointed out that phrase in particular, as the unchanging, static nature of Valinor and the recycled entertainment of today's world parallel each other. I imagine the Elves of Valinor would have their own fantasy worlds to escape to... it opens a lot of worldbuilding possibilities.