In Darkness Bound by Fiondil

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Summary:

In the aftermath of the Darkening, three kings search for meaning in the midst of tragedy. One seeks absolution; another, vengeance, while the third merely endeavors to salvage what he can from the disaster and protect his people from future harm. All may find what they are looking for, though not necessarily in the way they expect, for, as always, the Valar have their own agenda. Many thanks go to my betas, Alassiel and Ellie.

Major Characters: Amarië, Anairë, Elenwë, Eärwen, Fëanor, Finarfin, Findis, Fingolfin, Fingon, Finrod Felagund, Finwë, Galadriel, Gandalf, Ilmarë, Indis, Ingwë, Maedhros, Maglor, Maiar, Melkor, Nerdanel, Olwë, Original Character(s), Turgon, Ungoliant, Valar

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Artwork Type: No artwork type listed

Genre: Drama

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Rating: Teens

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Chapters: 131 Word Count: 466, 786
Posted on 6 September 2010 Updated on 25 November 2011

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Table of Contents

Prologue: Lehta Mandostello
Chapter 1: Seeds of Darkness Sown
Chapter 2: A Discussion Among the Valar
Chapter 3: Reactions Among the Eldar
Chapter 4: The March of the Exiles
Chapter 5: Unrest Revealed
Chapter 6: The Handing Over of Authority
Chapter 7: Ingwë In Tirion
Chapter 8: Olwë
Chapter 9: The Twins at Ilmarin
Chapter 10: The Twins and Námo
Chapter 11: Deceptions
Chapter 12: Family Council
Chapter 13: Betrothal
Chapter 14: News from Vanyamar
Chapter 15: Muina Hostalë
Chapter 16: A Noldorin Prince in Vanyamar
Chapter 17: Findaráto Before the Valar
Chapter 18: The Betrothal Dinner and What Came of It
Chapter 19: A Relationship Renewed
Chapter 20: Deepening Currents
Chapter 21: The High King Returns
Chapter 22: Ingwë at Formenos
Chapter 23: A Matter of Record
Chapter 24: A Conspiracy Is Formed
Chapter 25: Consultations
Chapter 26: Lessons for a Noldorin Prince
Chapter 27: Recovery
Chapter 28: The Week Before the Wedding
Chapter 29: iVeryanwë Lirulin Intarionyë
Chapter 30: At the Wedding Feast
Chapter 31: Findaráto in Valmar
Chapter 32: Decisions
Chapter 33: Darkness Foreshadowed
Chapter 34: Darkness Rising
Chapter 35: Family Disputes
Chapter 36: Fateful Decisions
Chapter 37: The Ingaran’s Ambassador
Chapter 38: First Impressions
Chapter 39: At the Court of Tirion
Chapter 40: The Prince Returns
Chapter 41: Amilessi
Chapter 42: Of Births and Betrothals
Chapter 43: Seeds of Betrayal
Chapter 44: Further Discussions Among the Valar
Chapter 45: Invitations and Reactions
Chapter 46: Melkor in Avathar
Chapter 47: The Feast of Thanksgiving Commences
Chapter 48: The Last Days of Light
Chapter 49: iMaptalë Cálëo
Chapter 50: Grief Unbound
Chapter 51: First Sorrow
Chapter 52: At the Máhanaxar
Chapter 53: A Conspiracy Suspected
Chapter 54: Mahalmacundo
Chapter 55: The Queen’s Council
Chapter 56: Fëanáro’s Return
Chapter 57: The Crowning of Fëanáro
Chapter 58: Sië Quentë Fëanáro
Chapter 59: Finwë in Mandos
Chapter 60: After the Coronation
Chapter 61: Preparations for Departure
Chapter 62: Mission to Alqualondë
Chapter 63: Audience With Olwë
Chapter 64: Preparations Advancing
Chapter 65: Ingwë Alone
Chapter 66: Plots and Counterplots
Chapter 67: Persuasion Unavailing
Chapter 68: The Faring Forth
Chapter 69: A Deathness of Swans
Chapter 70: The Road North
Chapter 71: Prophecy and Doom
Chapter 72: Salvaging Hope
Chapter 73: Entulessë
Chapter 74: Ingwion Alone
Chapter 75: Ingwion in Vanyamar
Chapter 76: A Search for Answers
Chapter 77: Escape Plans
Chapter 78: Leaving Vanyamar
Chapter 79: Ilmarin
Chapter 80: Debate and Decisions
Chapter 81: Abdication and Acquiescence
Chapter 82: Ranyar
Chapter 83: Judgment
Chapter 84: Pityahuan
Chapter 85: Rebellion
Chapter 86: Arafinwë in the Chapel of Stars
Chapter 87: On the Road West
Chapter 88: Arafinwë at World’s End
Chapter 89: Unforging a Collar
Chapter 90: Repairing the Damage
Chapter 91: Noldóran
Chapter 92: Intarion and Lirulin in Tirion
Chapter 93: Four Nissi and a Nér
Chapter 94: Intarion Alone
Chapter 95: Ingaluarë Alone
Chapter 96: Ingalaurë Takes Command
Chapter 97: Who Watches the Watcher?
Chapter 98: Queen’s Gambit Declined
Chapter 99: Allies Unlooked-for
Chapter 100: On to Eldamas
Chapter 101: The Lindaran in Valmar
Chapter 102: An Audience with Lord Manwë
Chapter 103: The Making of the Great Lights and Other Matters
Chapter 104: Waiting Game
Chapter 105: Preparations for the Hunt
Chapter 106: The Hunt Begins
Chapter 107: To Rescue a King
Chapter 108: The High King Recovers
Chapter 109: Before the Tomb of Finwë
Chapter 110: What the Storm Revealed
Chapter 111: Confrontation
Chapter 112: The High King Returns
Chapter 113: Gathering Storm
Chapter 114: A Collision of Fates
Chapter 115: Ingwion Furioso
Chapter 116: The Hunt for Ingwion
Chapter 117: Aftermath
Chapter 118: Making Arrangements
Chapter 119: Return to Vanyamar
Chapter 120: The Trouble with Princes
Chapter 121: Funeral for a Prince
Chapter 122: Preparations for a Trial
Chapter 123: The Trial Commences
Chapter 124: The High King’s Justice
Chapter 125: Picking Up the Pieces
Chapter 126: Moonrise
Chapter 127: Return to Tirion
Chapter 128: The Noldóran Restored
Chapter 129: Epilogue: A New Age Begins
Chapter 130: Character List

Comments

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This was an interesting beginning; I look forward to reading what you do here. the potential for political and moral (or however Elves think of it) exploration is great in a story such as this. 

Thus far, I thought your representation of Melkor and the other Valar was effective and realistic. Melkor's hatred of the Children, for one, was well put. The writing and style seemed in keeping with Tolkien's own work, though there was a distinct personal element that I found to be refreshing.

Overall, an intriguing start!

Thank you, Adonnen. I'm glad you are looking forward to this story. The primary focus will be that of the Vanyar and their reaction to what is going on though we will see how the Noldor and Teleri respond to events as well. I'm glad you find my writing style refreshing. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it very much.

Hello, Eruraninon. I always thought this was a tale that should be told. Others might have different ideas of what may have happened during this time, but this is the way the Muse presented the story to me. I've written Melkor elsewhere, especially in my tale "Wars of the Valar". Thanks for taking the time to read and let me know how much you like the story. I appreciate it very much.