Comments on Finrod: 30-Day Character Study - Writings

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Yesss I love the passing of the ring from Finarfin to Finrod! And UGH it always gets me that they went in part out of a desire not to be parted from their cousins :') Finrod and Turgon's friendship slays me. What a lovely (if tragic) scene <3

Yeah, I want to explore this event in more detail in future, but I do love the symmetry of Finrod taking the ring as an oath, and then giving the ring also - it bookends his life in Beleriand.  And I do so love the friendship between he and Turgon!  It hurts all the more that they were separated for most of the First Age despite Finrod going in large part not to be separated from him!! 

Oh wow, what an interesting time period to choose for this. The idea that he has to cut his clothes off... somehow very powerful. Beautifully written piece, and full of grief. 

I honestly can't imagine even Tolkien Elves wearing the same garments for 30-some years and not wanting to just burn them the second they can get out of them!!  These prompts are great because I can take them in directions I don't often consider, but this is my new headcanon that the Elves who crossed Helcaraxë were in a pretty awful state by the time they were done.

You got me with "This ficlet explores the possibility that Finrod was, perhaps, kind of a shit boyfriend," and you know what... I think it's a real possibility. I certainly think any reunion with Amarie would have been bumpy and I kind of like the idea that it actually doesn't work out between in the end. 

Aaah this expresses so well what you've identified about Finrod following his heart. It makes this part of the tale make more sense to me. The last line gave me a nice sting of emotion. 

It is always so interesting to see where people take this reunion, I like what you did with it!

Especially the line that saying he regrets his choice would make everything that happened worthless!

The Silmarillion is just riddled with Oaths isn't it? It is not wise, and choosing the doom knowingly makes it all the more painful.

Love also the parallels you drew with Aegnor and Andreth here!