Comments on An Ongoing Research

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Interesting and intriguing. The story only reinforces my casual observation that in general within the fanfic writers the fascination with gender and power is what draws them to explore Thuringwethil. Sure, lots of people adore vampire stories, but I think the fascination with her goes beyond that. I notice you don't even mention that in this ficlet--it's not central for this story!



There is not much known aboout Thuringwethil, but we do know that she wielded power - and that is practically an invitation for any fanfic writer. And she is so much more than 'just' a vampire (even though I did put in just the tiniest hint!). And as much as I love vampires (and I do), it is not her defining trait. Personally, I see her as a lesser Maia, choosing Melkor's side just like so many others did, and this is just as much a character study as a real story.

Now this is a Thuringwethil I can get invested in! Really like your idea of Thuringwethil as researcher and chronicler. I also like the observations she makes about Angband - you wove that in very cleverly. A great use of the prompt!

Thank you! Thuringwethil was canonically a messenger, but that got me thinking, what was she doing in Minas Tirith, an occupied enemy fortress, in the first place? And so this idea was born. And Sauron is the one running Angband on a daily basis; it would be impossible to rule a fortress of that size without laying down some hard rules. Those rules don't apply to himself, ofcourse, but that's to be expected ;).