Silhouettes of Doom by Ecthelion

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Disclaimer: Arda and all that is in it belong to Professor Tolkien. I own only the mistakes.

Nine POVs, one matter - a story about the kinslaying in Doriath.

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Summary:

Completed. 

"At least we have learned that the sons of Fëanor can die too." Nine POVs, one matter - a story about the kinslaying in Doriath.

Major Characters: Curufin, Maedhros, Dior, Caranthir, Amrod, Celegorm, Amras, Nimloth, Maglor

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Genre: Drama

Challenges:

Rating: Teens

Warnings: Character Death, Violence (Moderate)
Chapters: 9 Word Count: 13, 263
Posted on 20 December 2024 Updated on 30 December 2024

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Table of Contents

Curufin
Maedhros
Dior
Caranthir
Amrod
Celegorm
Amras
Nimloth
Maglor

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This is such a good piece! The way that you portrayed the Sons of Fëanor is pretty different from other works I've read. Probably like many other Silmarillion fans, I've wrestled with the morality of sympathizing with these characters. I've also found that many people have a habit of watering them down for general consumption, softening them so that we do not feel as guilty about liking them. However, your story paints them in all of their ugly glory, a portrayal that is quite different, but somehow feels so very right. I also enjoyed how you deviated from the usual perspectives. People tend not to venture very far into the Ambarussar or Caranthir, preferring instead the comfortable and established POVs of Maedhros or Maglor. Overall, I think your characterization was awesome throughout, and I really enjoyed how you made each perspective unique, yet complimenting the others to create a well-rounded story.

I really appreciate your kind words, and I’m so glad that you found the characters and their perspectives compelling! I aimed to portray them in a “different” way, as you put it, without glossing over their flaws or downplaying the consequences of their actions. I believe we can embrace characters, even the deeply flawed ones who commit unforgivable acts, in all their complexity—and I certainly love the ones in this story, all of them. Writing their POVs was fascinating for me, because it allowed me to delve into, and sometimes surmise, their motivations, their internal conflicts, their rationales, their values, their weaknesses, their loves, and their hatreds. I also wanted to show what connected the sons of Fëanor, despite their distinct personalities: a deep (perhaps complex in some cases) love for one another, which only intensified the tragedy of their story. Thank you again for your thoughtful review and your encouragement—it's truly appreciated.