A Wax-sealed Letter by Independence1776
Fanwork Notes
Written also for Legendarium Ladies April. Triple drabble.
Fanwork Information
Summary: Veryë, wife of Arahad I, receives the invitation for Elrond's council about the orcs in the Misty Mountains. Major Characters: Original Character(s) Major Relationships: Genre: Alternate Universe, Fixed-Length Ficlet, General Challenges: Hidden Figures Rating: General Warnings: This fanwork belongs to the series |
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Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 304 |
Posted on 8 April 2019 | Updated on 8 April 2019 |
This fanwork is complete. |
A Wax-sealed Letter
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Veryë looked out the window at the sound of jingling of tack and horses. Elves-- in full armor, too. She dusted her flour-covered hands off on her apron and met the Elves at the front door.
“Lady Veryë,” the captain said, “we bring an urgent message from Elrond of Rivendell.”
“Please, enter. Arahad will return from patrol in two days, but I will give him the message when he is home.” The captain nodded and two of the six Elves trooped into the small living room. Neither one of them sat on the chairs scattered through the room, so she stepped in front of the lit fireplace and clasped her hands in front of her. “What is Elrond’s message?”
The captain sighed and pulled out a wax-sealed letter from his bag. She took it, broke the seal, and read the missive. Celebrían almost captured, orcs infesting the Misty Mountains, a council at Midsummer to discuss everything with as many as could attend.
This could not wait for her husband, not with that serious a message. Arahad trusted her to lead in his absence; she had both the legal and moral right to respond. Furthermore, orcs in the Misty Mountains meant a grave increase in danger here; they would not stay in the mountains. She met the Elf’s gray eyes. “My husband and I will attend.”
“Thank you,” the Elf breathed out.
She looked the Elves over: tired, dirty from the road, and their horses likely needed the rest, too. “We have several rooms in the town available for guests if you wish to remain overnight.” The captain glanced at the other, who nodded. “This way, please.”
Veryë put the letter on the desk in the corner of the room to write a proper reply later and led them back outside.
(1) Comment by oshun for A Wax-sealed Letter
Very dramatic and believable. An event like this one certainly must have had reverberations throughout the area.
Re: (1) Comment by oshun for A Wax-sealed Letter
Thank you! Yes, absolutely.
(2) Comment by StarSpray for A Wax-sealed Letter
Ooh, I like Verye. I can't wait to see what happens at the council!
Re: (2) Comment by StarSpray for A Wax-sealed Letter
Thank you! Neither can I, honestly; I don't have any idea of what happens at this point or when the challenges will let me write it!
(3) Comment by Lyra for A Wax-sealed Letter
Like Oshun, I really enjoy how you write about the effects these events must have had on the other characters and settlements in the area! It's not just about hidden figures, but about hidden history as well. Veryë comes across as competent and collected - as the wife of a Dúnadan chieftain would doubtlessly be!
Re: (3) Comment by Lyra for A Wax-sealed Letter
Thank you! That's one of the great things about fic: you can show other perspectives and what's going on there due to canon events. (Or almost-canon in this case. Psuedo-canon? Something undoubtably happened given Elladan and Elrohir rode out with the Dúnedain in canon.)