Shadows of Nan ElmothO golden cage of Gondolin, is covetousness a crime?Behind the bars a bird felt freedom for first timeAredhel Ar-Feiniel and Eöl, elven smithFound wonder in the woods, between branches didn’t breatheAs she in the shade stood he saw her beauty bloomLove piercing as a lance in the gathering gloomHer freedom loving heart in shadows shimmers lightGo
Shades of GreySummary: Manwë visits Melkor in the Void, and finds pity for the former enemy in his heart. Sometimes, there are shades of grey between white and black...Rating: K+Disclaimer: Just Retelling Reuel's TalesBeta reader: Cairistiona--------------------------------------------------------------It was cold here, upon Taniquetil. The air was thin, and the snow on the peak never melted. The wind didn't blow. It was peaceful, serene a white silence stretching through the halls of Ilmarin. There, high above all, Manwë sat on his throne, and his sight was directed to the east. The threat to Middle-earth has been destroyed. The
Maedhros: Son of FireHe was the fireDevouring flameWine until bottomAnd pain of fameHe was my fatherHis anger like floodWe sealed our OathIn fire and bloodThe flame extinguishedBy Oath we're still boundThrough tears and painNo rest to be foundThe blood on my handsAnd my hand in chainsWhat was it forWhen nothing remains?The Light we sought, burnsSo close, yet so farWe are not worthyTo touch a starBurning flame, take meAnd clean the stain Take the cursed JewelAnd end my pain!In fire it startedIn fire it endsJust like my fatherThe fire in my veins
Eala EarendelSleep, my child...Close your eyes under the blanket of nightA little longerA little more timeUntil you know how unfair the fate has been to youUntil you know what time you have been born intoSleep, my child...In sweet ignorance of dreamsJust for a while longer you can beLike the Lords of the West who do not careFor you, for usFor your unfair fateSleep, my child,And please...Do not be angry at meFor bringing you into this dark worldWhere hope is far and future dimmedBy the black wings of smokeFrom Thangorodrim***Look, my child!A new star is rising!Sailing on the waves of skyGil-EstelA holy flameA spark to ignite new hope for tomorrowThey did not forget...Éala Éarendel engla beorhtast Ofer middangeard monnum sended!