The Dragon Helm of Belegost by oshun

Chapter 1

But in truth this helm had not been made for Men, but for Azaghâl Lord of Belegost, he who was slain by Glaurung in the Year of Lamentation. It was given by Azaghâl to Maedhros, as guerdon for the saving of his life and treasure, when Azaghâl was waylaid by Orcs upon the Dwarf-road in East Beleriand. Maedhros afterwards sent it as a gift to Fingon, with whom he often exchanged tokens of friendship, remembering how Fingon had driven Glaurung back to Angband. –Unfinished Tales

“That is one of the ugliest artifacts that I have ever seen.”

“But it’s magic! Spelled with some sort of enchantment that is supposed to protect the wearer from the fire drake. You’ll need it the next time you run across him.”

“You’re still angry with me about that, aren’t you?”

“No . . . angry is a strong word. I simply don’t trust you not to pick another fight with the beast.”

“Ha! I couldn’t wear it if I wanted to. It would break my neck. But thank you anyway. Where did you get the abomination?”

“It’s a long story . . .”