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"Move farther north," Caranthir says to her a month after the attack, gaze steady on her even as his hands continue briskly gutting fish. "There is plenty of land closer to my fortress, and my people can help protect yours if there is another attack."
Fëanor shrugged, studying the contents of his wine glass. “Something must be done about that house. It will fall down eventually.” “It does not follow that it must be you that tears it down single-handedly. Are you sure you do not want help?” “It’s not as though I…
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A Chieftain is dead. And whilst the events surrounding his death are unclear, a son tries to come to terms with his loss.
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This is a great story. I remember reading the first chapter- probably when you first posted(I htink:) but had lost track. Adding to favourites so I can always find it. I love Caranthir's voice in this - deadpan, clever, with an integrity. Loved the comment about Arafinwe's children are harder to decieve- that's a super little detail.
Great chapter- I like this almost understated tone, thoughtful and watchful. That phrase, they fly, the servants he sends, is quite unpleasnatly evocative of some THING nasty and scary. Like the winged monkeys in Wizard of Oz.
I find this a really convincing account of what may have been- that conversation strikes me as highly probable. And I love Carnistir in this fic- resonance of Dawn Felgund's wonderfully insightful character.
I love the change in perspective and that the style of the chapters resonates with the charakter of the current narrator. Also, being a huge Nolofinwe-fangirl, I really like that he too is a developed charakter in this story (not like some, where he gets reduced to filler-status).
Thank you! Fingolfin doesn't get nearly enough credit in fandom, IMO. I think he's a wonderful character and I have a lot of feelings about the relationship between him and Maedhros.
I really enjoy your take on this storyline! The emotions and motivations of your characters are really convincing. And I love your Caranthir. This last chapter in particular was painful, but painted such a vivid and beautiful picture of their relationship, as brothers and confidantes and people who lend each other strength.
Thank you so much! I have a huge soft spot for Caranthir, and I like to think that Maedhros has unique and close relationships with all his brothers, not just with Maglor.
Terrific idea! Even if it is very ghoulish- but it strikes me that actually this is very likely- Morgoth would know all about those sorts of senses one has (or hears about anyway) and would know just how to use a connection. And I do love Caranthir and his strange ability.
Great chapter- hard to read, and much as I want to know, it is far more effective that you let Carnistir keep his promise and not even tell the reader.
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