whatever we lose by Astris

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AU in which Tuor died in the fall of Gondolin and Nimloth survived the fall of Doriath.

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Summary:

The Havens of Sirion are a home for the refugees of two great slaughters, and the broken find a home by the sea. The queens-in-exile of Gondolin and Doriath meet there, and find something new from what they have lost. (MSV 2014 for Calima.)

Major Characters: Círdan, Elwing, Idril, Nimloth

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Genre: Alternate Universe, Slash/Femslash

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Rating: General

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Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2, 329
Posted on 21 February 2015 Updated on 21 February 2015

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I really enjoyed this examination of Nimloth and Idril, Astris!  Nimloth's POV is well-drawn.  I would hesitate to call this "AU" because it fits into the world of Tolkien very well for me - say rather "alternative history."  And Idril?  OMG, yes!  I can totally picture her, armored and wielding a sword during the fall of Gondolin!  Even as a backstory referenced by Nimloth,  the imagery of Idril takes on a cinematic quality.

I like how you've highlighted the differences between the women - I come away thinking of Nimloth as a creature of the forest, a doe, and Idril as a lioness.  And yet, in the end, you nicely show how they find common ground.