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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…
When uneasy dreams bring him back into Beleriand, Daeron finds a pair of twins who have lost their home, and an enemy who has lost himself. The Shadow's reach is growing ever longer, and if they are to survive, they must do it together.
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Ooooohhhhh yes I never thought of this but yesss 🥺 - even if they don't 'work' I love the idea that maybe they brought the rings to him anyway, just to keep.
on either side grew thick-trunked holly trees like sentinels.
I love the idea of Celebrimbor's home in Valinor behind that door.
Nice scene, how we follow Celebrimbor's mother in, too. The hints of the relationship between the two and his state of mind are quite subtle and well done.
This is so beautiful! I love how you have described Celebrimbor's home, it feels very cozy and a bit like a Hobbit hole. I can almost smell the smell of cinnamon and tee! I love this and I love the fact that Celebrimbor is taking care of himself now!
I love how you have made the door in the prompt photo the door or Celebrimbor’s house! This scene was beautifully written; such an important event in Celebrimbor’s new life. He seems to have found peace in his garden.
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