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Exactly! This is what I've always thought of Gondolin, a gold cage. You make a very good description of the city and even more, this bleak future that opens up in front of Glorfindel of spending eternity locked up. That's why I think I've always sympathized with Aredhel and disliked Turgon.

I'm really sorry it took me so long to find this story.

I'm very glad you found it in the end and reviewed, because this has left me smiling. It's great to meet someone who sees Gondolin as I do --- pure claustrophobia. When I originally posted this elsewhere, I received some very startled comments from people who all assumed that it must have been a wonderful place to live…  Like you, I never had trouble understanding Aredhel's urge to leave.

Thanks very much for the review :)