Chilling. The song duel between Finrod and Sauron is such a strong piece of poetry, and I would have found it hard to add anything to it, but you have really pulled it off. The effort it costs Finrod to withstand Sauron, the pain he suffers, but also the joy and power of his own music come across very well. That the welcome and soothing sight of Amarie was the very thing that betrayed Finrod was a bitter twist that adds another layer of sadness. Well done!

(On a humorous note, what was Beren thinking, advising Finrod not to bring the harp? You ALWAYS need a harp on a secret mission! Fingon will confirm!)

I like this description from Finrod's point of view!

My favourite moment, perhaps, is when Beren (after having originally been sceptical of elvish harping) manages to support him with the ring of Barahir.

too choked to write this...

i really like the way you have interwoven the light and dark, you've conveyed their music beautifully. a gem of a tale. 

This is amazing and poignant. Thank you so much for sharing :)

Devastating!

Really like Finrod's POV bad the moment Beren supports him was lovely.

This is glorious! I love Finrod's point of view, the struggle that the poem in the Silm renders so beautifully. And the ending-- the visceral ending that brings everything down. Well done!

Oh, that was beautiful and heartbreaking because, even though Finrod is so hopeful, we all know how that is going to end - and the way it does is devastating! Sauron just knows where to strike, with cirurgical precision and ouch. It hurt - but it hurt good!

Thank you for this fic, I appreciate your thoughts about what was going through Finrod's mind.