Weaver of Gloom by

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Fanwork Notes

This poem contains a number of the Tengwar character name meanings (book, bridge, spirit, hollow etc).

The acts of violence and self-destruction described are consistent with the story of Ungoliant in the Silmarillion, but from her point of view..

Fanwork Information

Summary:

Ungoliant gets a chance to have her say.

Written for the Tengwar challenge, with the prompts silmë nuquerna (starlight reversed) and ungwë (spider's web).

Major Characters: Ungoliant

Major Relationships:

Genre: Poetry

Challenges: Tengwar

Rating: Teens

Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings

Chapters: 1 Word Count: 230
Posted on 21 May 2024 Updated on 21 May 2024

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Oh my, this is fabulous! Of course there's always the other view ... and hers is so desperately tragic.

Clever use of the prompts.

I really appreciate this perspective on Ungoliant! Even dreadful dark spider-monsters can have introspective moments, and you've made this so elegant and believable. I love the elements of the spider-ladder and how this is her weaving and creation -- and she resents the weaver for taking the name rightfully hers. Oh, Ungoliant! How sad, to know your fate. Lovely!