Jubilee Instadrabbling 2025 by Lindariel

Prompt: a sky full of stars

Years of the Trees circa 1300, Menegroth

Elwë Singollo hesitated in the doorway. He settled his grey cloak more firmly on his shoulders; it was cool in this cavern, much cooler than the midsummer night outside.

The chief engineer called from inside, "come, lord, see what your treasure has bought you."

Elwë took a deep breath and stepped into his new throne room. His eyes followed the walls up, and up, and up to the domed roof. And then he gasped, for he could see the stars even more clearly than if he were standing in a clearing in Neldoreth.

"Here is your Menelrond," said the Dwarf.