Insta-Drabbles 2019 by Alquien  

Chapter 1

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As the eldest grandchild, Maedhros was often granted special privileges. Once, Grandfather allowed him into his private library, which was filled with artifacts from Cuiviénen. These were carefully preserved on high shelves, along with the first parchments ever scribed by hand in ink and encrusted with mithril, gold and other rare metals. But most fascinating of all, was a glass box that held a piece of gossamer silk, to which only Grandfather held the only key. Grandfather had opened it once, placing the delicate embroidery in his hands and for a brief moment, Maedhros felt a surge of hope, as if the silk were alive and speaking to him before it lay quiescent in his hands.