To Place Oneself above Loyalty or Betrayal by oshun

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Nargothrond Passport Stamp

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Summary:

Write a story where the characters have to decide between loyalty or betrayal. Celebrimbor makes his choice at Nargothrond. I’m pushing a little here to squeeze out a few more passport stamps for myself. For March 9, B2MeM 2011, Nargothrond.

Major Characters: Celebrimbor

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Artwork Type: No artwork type listed

Genre: General

Challenges: B2MeM 2011

Rating: General

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This fanwork belongs to the series

Chapters: 1 Word Count: 152
Posted on 5 April 2011 Updated on 5 April 2011

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Chapter 1

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Only a child who understood nothing of the loss to our people of my great grandfather Finwë, I swore no oath in Aman. Yet, more than many of the staunchest supporters of Fëanáro, I understand the violence inherent in the theft of one’s heart’s dearest creation and the deep craft embodied in his greatest work. I admired the wisdom and shining soul of my beautiful cousin Finrod Felagund, but even he rashly made pledges that ruled out rational thought and the fulfillment of which turned into tragic folly. I am tired to my very bones of the seduction of pride, the ranting about betrayal, honor, and revenge. Abhorring the dusty taste of loss and the metallic flavor of death, I finally will refuse to follow my blinded father into his ignominious exile from these walls. I turn my back on their melodramas of political intrigue and dedicate my life to my art.


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I don't believe Celebrimbor was capable of placing himself completely beyond either loyalty or betrayal. Not sure which was the right thing to do at Nargothrond, however. The problem with choices in epic tales is one is usually screwed whichever choice one makes. Annatar just happened to be there in the right place at the right time. One could say that lack of interest in Annatar's gifts would have made one safe. But that would be a rotten backward-looking way to live also.