Stigmas by Robinka

Son of Húrin

Saeros (...) had long begrudged to Túrin the honour he received as Thingol's fosterson; and seated opposite to him at the board he taunted him. (...) Then Túrin in great anger took up a drinking-vessel, and cast it at Saeros; and he was grievously hurt.

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If I may ask, why you are staring at me like that, Saeros? Why are your eyes so full of hate?

Eat, please. You ought not to watch if my miserable presence offends thee. Do not bother yourself too much. I shall sit at the other side of the table.

You do not have to answer. Your mouth is full of food. You are laughing... What is so amusing that you find it hard to breathe? Be careful though. Do not spill the wine.

Shall I pass you another glass? No...? Why, pray tell?

I told you to be careful.

Chapter End Notes

Many thanks to LydiaB for beta reading and to Rhapsody for help :)

Túrin, Beleg, Gwindor, Finduilas, Nienor and Saeros belong to J.R.R. Tolkien.

All quotes: The Silmarillion, “Of Túrin Turambar”, Unfinished Tales, “The Tale of the Children of Húrin”. This series was written before the release of "The Children of Húrin".

Agarwaen, “Blood-stained” was the name Túrin gave to himself when he came to Nargothrond.
Gorthol, “Dread Helm” was the name that Túrin took as one of the Two Captains in the land of Dor-Cúarthol.
Mormegil, “The Black Sword” was the name given to Túrin as captain of the host of Nargothrond.
Neithan was the name Túrin gave to himself among the outlaws, translated as “The Wronged” (literally “one who is deprived”).
Faelivrin was the name given to Finduilas by Gwindor.

1. Son of Húrin (gluttony)
2. Neithan (pride)
3. Gorthol (wrath)
4. Agarwaen (envy)
5. Mormegil (sloth)
6. Turambar (lust)
7. Túrin (greed)