With All Due Respect... by cuarthol
Fanwork Notes
A teaser from the Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang fic with the additional inspirational quote: "I'm not insulting you, I'm describing you" from the Zinger challenge
Fanwork Information
Summary: Caranthir pens a letter to his cousin, seeking assistance for the People of Haleth.
A teaser from the Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang 2022 fic Wanderlust which is now available to read in full on AO3 Major Characters: Caranthir, Finrod Felagund Major Relationships: Caranthir & Finrod Challenges: Zingers Rating: General Warnings: |
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Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 194 |
Posted on 10 August 2022 | Updated on 4 September 2023 |
This fanwork is complete. |
Yávië, Year 376 of the Sun per Sindarin Reckoning
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Unto Findaráto Arafinwion, who hath seen fit to style himself King in Nargothrond,
From thy half-cousin, Carnistir Morifinwë Fëanorion, Prince of the Noldor by blood, who holds Thargelion in siege of our Foe, guardian of those lands which lay beyond the Gelion:
Regards,
I write thee to request that thou wouldst undertake on my behalf a matter which concerns the Aftercomers who now cross the mountains in ever greater numbers.
As thou hast cunningly installed thyself in the good graces of King Thingol of Doriath, and seem to have some claim on his attentions; and as thou holdest a general inclination toward friendship with the Edain, I ask that thou wouldst speak on behalf of a people who have suffered great losses at the hand of our Enemy and seek to remove further west into those lands claimed by either Doriath or thyself.
Their leader, Haleth, hath proven herself a valiant and capable warrior, and I would see them well-settled if it can be contrived.
I am certain some compensation for thine effort could be negotiated should the House of Haleth find thy lands accommodating.
With all due … etc.
Moryo
lmao
This is hilarious. Even the title is an insult (per Sindarin reckoning). And the greetings: "who hath seen fit to style himself King in Nargothrond" hahaha. (He has a point honestly).
Say what you will about Caranthir, he's clever with his insults. I bet Finrod can appreciate that.
Oh he does - not one slight…
Oh he does - not one slight was lost on him, but he finds the whole thing amusing, honestly. ?
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Oh yes.
Oh this is beautiful and I love letters...???
A teaser indeed. Consider me thoroughly teased ?
??? I hope you enjoy the…
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I hope you enjoy the full fic when it's revealed!
Hm, sounds like there might…
Hm, sounds like there might be a little less than all due respect there, or the letter writer considers there isn't much respect due - "who hath seen fit to style himself"?
(Interesting way to start a letter asking for a favor, Carnistir...)
Oh, I'm sure he does not…
Oh, I'm sure he does not feel any greater respect is *due* the son of Finarfin... though I do wonder whether this is considered polite by his standards, given the circumstances? ?
Bwahaha!
Oh Moryo, you pompous ass!
I love the way he styles Finrod, and then himself. And the "with all due ... etc." made me snort!
Looking forward to enjoying the rest after TRSB reveals.
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I'm so glad you liked that! There's even a very subtle insult in insisting on using his Quenya name, though from Caranthir's POV that might be the only thing he didn't actually *intend* to be insulting ?
Oh goodie! I get to read the…
Oh goodie! I get to read the full fic at last!!
*heads over to the TRSB collection*
(You might like to add a link to it too, or will you post it here as well?
ETA: what's your handle on AO3? I couldn't find your fic.)
link is in the summary -…
link is in the summary - handle is 'cuarthol' - I'll drop the link in your discord lol <3