A Bard's fate by Rhapsody

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Written for the Open Scrolls Archive Drabble Challenge #38 Common Ground.

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Summary:

Maglor watches how Daeron leaves for Valinor.

Major Characters: Maglor

Major Relationships:

Artwork Type: No artwork type listed

Genre: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet

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Rating: Teens

Warnings: Mature Themes

This fanwork belongs to the series

Musings in the Sky
Chapters: 1 Word Count: 101
Posted on 25 May 2007 Updated on 25 May 2007

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A Bard's fate

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Mightiest singer of all. Right. And on what are they basing that? What reach does the voice of this Sindar minstrel have? Can he reach out over lands and sea? Can he keep his tone steady, firm, and encouraging when singing to strengthen your men during battle? Did he ever touch arms at all? What might granted him to sing at the Valar's court? Suddenly, my heart shrinks and I remember. For a moment, I cannot breathe, think, or stand straight. The punishment and bereavement of all that I once held strikes true and leaves me both bitter and alone.

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Just for fun and because you already know I am a heretic and defend the Noldor against the Valar. (No doubt, Tolkien would be disappointed in me.)

Daeron's answer to the unsought honor of Mightest Singer of all in 100 words:

Mightiest singer of all? I graciously accept praise without explaining my opinion. I save my argument for Manwë Súlimo alone. I do not say that my own choices were wrong. How can one judge the answer, if one did not know the question? Mighty Maglor sang for justice, for freedom, and in defense of the weak and beleaguered of Middle-earth. His magnificent voice scored his pain into my heart. His Noldolantë stands unequaled. I refuse this honor. Look to yourself, Manwë. The One will judge who were the victims and who must accept responsibility for the pointless loss of lives.