"Essecarmë," for frenchpony

[dawn_felagund]

frenchpony shares my difficulty in expressing specifics as to gifts, so her request for "something Tolkien that you think I'd like" is one that I sympathize with. :) I hope I've done an acceptable job!

A while back, we had a discussion about the father-names of the Fëanorian boys and how it might have been received with fifth-born Curufinwë was given the

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[frenchpony]

Thank you! That was lovely, especially the bit right at the end where it's so clear that Feanor knows exactly what he is doing. Proud Maedhros has been tumbled indeed, and Maglor is there for him. I'm at my parents' home right now and don't have much time to say a whole lot more, but thank you so much!

[dawn_felagund]

You're welcome! Yes, there's a little conflict going on between Feans and Maedhros, but I think Feanor is definitely the one playing dirty.

I hope you are enjoying your Hanukhah and have fun on your upcoming trip! :)

[frenchpony]

Am enjoying Hanukkah muchly. I don't know that I'll have much time for uninterrupted AMC reading until I get back to Grad School Town, so I might just save up all the chapters for one big go. That's just to say don't be surprised if you don't hear from me for a few chapters. I'll not forget you.

[dawn_felagund]

No problem. :) I didn't figure that you would keep up, what with being at home and going away. Have fun!

food for thought

[ann_arien]

Is this part of AMC to come? And if it's not, could it be? Reading it, I felt like AMC had just fast-forwarded in to the future by a few years. This story has the same vivid emotion flowing all the way through it, the same connection between Feanaro's eldest sons. And the same kind of Feanaro

Re: food for thought

[dawn_felagund]

Is this part of AMC to come?

Actually...yes! I probably won't use this exact piece, but this is what I envision. This story was actually born of a discussion with frenchpony a while back about Feanaro's naming of "Curufinwe" after himself, and she brought up the notion that I had yet to consider of how this must have looked to Macalaure, to see his god of a brother toppled in this way. I tried to keep it in the style of AMC as a result, so that you said this makes me feel like I accomplished this purpose. Thanks! :)

Before now, I have not given much thought to the actual process of naming the Elven children.

I had to read up on Essecarme prior to writing this. I'd always thought it was a bit of a kick to Maitimo to have the fifth son named after the father and acknowledged as Feanaro's favorite. Which is why I tend to think that there had to be a little something extra to the name "Curufinwe" than the dual recognization of Curvo's skill with craft.

I mean, it's obvious that Feanaro does no seek his approval when he looks at him and names

[tarion_anarore]

Lol! Makalaure on Ritalin!!

in the case of Carnistir, who has discovered a certain joy in irking our father-it.

Haha, ohhh Carnistir...*hugs & ruffles hair*

Ouch, Feany. Poor Nelyo. *cuddles*

I think this needs a follow up. Screw "we'll never know"! >;)

[dawn_felagund]

It was actually written to be part of the whole AMC epic, so maybe you'll get your wish. ;)

And come back here with my Carni! Oh, the heck with it...I get Nelyo then! :^D

[tarion_anarore]

Goodie!!! I'll have to pester you about it then! ;P

And come back here with my Carni!

Nevah! >;D