Finrod Felagund

Independent, semi-selective rp and ask blog. Mun is 21+. Blog under construction

[friendofmen]

Boop

-Boops back-

[friendofmen]

😠 ANGRY FACE — how easy or difficult is it for you to express your emotions? if you find it difficult, what do you think is holding you back?

It depends on the company and the context. Although we did grow up away from the court in Tirion, we did learn early that note veryone around you had always your best interests at heart. Nevertheless, I generally am capable of verbalising my emotions with my loved ones, whenever it is needed that I externalise them. It is merely a matter of me deciding who I consider worthy of my trust, and the parameters for such a decision have changed considerably troughout the years.

[friendofmen]

🌙 CRESCENT MOON — what would you say is your current biggest dream and/or career aspiration and why?

"My people's continued safety and wellbeing are my greatest concern", Finrod answers gently. Now that Nargothrond has been established, and even if there are a few things here and there that need polishing, his mind is focused on holding a safety perimeter around his kingdom. Not to mention the required trade to bring all the goods they cannot procure themselves.

[friendofmen]

*a strangely erotic portrait of Finrod being killed by the wolf is left on his desk*

Finrod picks the painting curiously, before seeing the subject and dropping it again, livid.

"What the fuck?"

He prods at the frame, glancing a second time before swiftly looking away. He is beginning to feel sick. He thinks. At least, he is positively sure that his ears are red with rage and humiliation, and the flush is beginning to extend to his cheeks and nose. The worst moment of his long immortal life, unspeakable anguish and physical pain, depicted in a painting for... for arousal. He feels nauseous just thinking that his death at Sauron's hands is the object of erotic thought for some.

"So tasteless," Finrod mutters as he takes the frame off the canvas.

[friendofmen]

“   Power belongs to those who take it. ”

(@ofthevanyar - your honor, I’ve missed them)

"And what would you have me do? Put my cousins in chains and throw them into a dungeon?" Finrod sighed heavily. "We don't even have dungeons in Nargothrond."

@ofthevanyar

[ofthevanyar]

Amarië paced, long white dress following her footsteps. She didn’t like it. She may not have the Sight like her husband or his Father, but she wasn’t stupid either.

“I would have you send them away. Let their people in, and send them to their brothers.”

[friendofmen]

"In chains?" A brief smile flickered across his face. "I fear the damage has already been done, melda. The poison is already in. I swore an oath, much like they did."

[ofthevanyar]

“You swore an oath to me, too.” Amarië stopped in front of him, unable to help the words - no matter how selfish they felt in retrospect - from falling from her lips.

[friendofmen]

"I owe Beren a debt, melda." Finrod met her eyes and felt his heart breaking. "One paid in blood."

[ofthevanyar]

Amarië turned away from him, blinking tears away.

“You promised me you would protect me.” And you leave me with your cousins, the kinslayers? Those who would still our kingdom?

Later, Amarië would regret her words. She knew this, but spoke anyway.

[friendofmen]

"You are protected here," Finrod replied urgently. "And I have made arrangements." He pressed a scroll of parchment to her hand. "Should I not return, go South and West. The Shipwrigt is our kin. He will take you in. Take Gil-Galad with you too."

[ofthevanyar]

“Of course you have.” Amarië murmured, closing her eyes again.

She did not want to leave her people, her Nagothrond, but, she knew she could not stay. The people would not be inclined to follow her. She had not right of her own to rule - coming from very minor Vanyar nobility. She had no child she would be ruling as regent of. Her only right to the throne was her marriage to Finrod.

She didn’t even have any Noldor blood, like Finrod and Orodreth.

No. She could not make any claim to the throne on her own merit. Staying would only split the supporters Orodreth had.

And, someone needed to protect Gil-Galad. She would not leave the heir to the house of Nolofinwë here, not when the Feanorians had grown so bold.

“What else would you have me do?” She asked, opening her eyes, but not quite meeting Finrod’s.

[friendofmen]

"Amarië, please..." But words died down in his mouth. Of course she was upset, she had every right to be. Nargothrond was her home every bit as it was his. It was the home they built together.

"You will have an escort. They will be ready to go at a moment's notice, at your command." Some of his soldiers had approached him in the aftermath of Beren's arrival and the revelation of the Oath. They were not quite so bold to offer to accompany their King in his doomed quest, but they reassured him of his loyalty, and that they would be of assistance in any capacity he ordered.

"I just... remember that I love you," he said, and gathered her hands in his. "And I will love you until my last breath."

[friendofmen]

🏹 BOW AND ARROW — if there's something from your past that you'd give anything to go back in time and redo, what is it?

I am not generally one to dwell on such thoughts - what is done is done, we have no more power to change the past than to ask the Sun to dim her light. However, there are several instances in which I believe I would have acted differently, had I known everything I know now:

-I would have asked Amarië to come with me. The Darkening obscured all our minds and I could scarcely spare a moment to speak with her of my intentions. She knew of my desire to see Middle Earth, and perhaps, had I insisted, or negotiated, I could have persuaded her to come.

-In that note, I am unsure of how I could have acted to prevent it, as the Song pulls us all in and does not allow for personal feelings, but I do wish I could have avoided the events at Alqualondë. Maybe I should have offered to mediate between my cousins, or I should have tried to speak to my grandfather. I still believe a sort of agreement could have been reached, had my uncle not been so rash in his words and actions, and so quick to anger.

-And even though I do not regret the assistance I gave Beren, nor my role, however small, in the success in their quest, I do wish I could have stayed in Nargothrond and protected my people. I did not expect my cousins to turn on me and mine so swiftly, and even though I do place part of the blame on them, I will never forgive myself for leaving.

There is little to gain in these thoughts, but Elven memory is long, and you asked.

[friendofmen]

[ STUN ]: the sender, having been apart from the receiver for some time, makes an unexpected return and greets the unaware receiver with a hand on their shoulder.

(@anthxlogy - LOOK at the restraint I’m showing, only two memes!)

Finrod, absorbed as he was in his music, did not hear the footsteps at his door. A hand fell ond his shoulder and he jumped, startled.

"Mother," he greeted her warmly once he realised who it was. He stood up to wrap his arms around Eärwen's. "I trust your trip has been good? How fare my grandparents?"

@anthxlogy

[anthxlogy]

Eärwen had arrived home a half hour prior, taking a moment to see her husband. She hadn’t announced her arrival, preferring to see the look of surprise on her beloveds face when she walked in.

Then, she went to Findarato, who would know all that had transpired in her absence.

“Ingoldo,” Eärwen kissed her eldest’s forehead, taking a step back to look him over.

“It was rainy, as it always is at this time. And you? Have you and your siblings stayed out of trouble?” She doubted it.

[friendofmen]

Finrod put his arms around his mother's waist and rested his forehead on her chest. Once a child, always a child. He had been an only child for few precious years, and in their busy household he rarely got a moment to speak to her mother alone.

"Of course we have," he said, and raised his head away from her in mock indignation. He would not tell her about his sister's escapades, or his brothers' fights with their cousins. Nothing serious had come out of if anyway, but for a few bruises and cuts, and torn clothes that had been hastily mended by Arafinwë. "I was just working on a song here." He put on his most innocent expression. "I believe Aika and Anga are at the beach, and Nerwen rode out earlier this afternoon."

[anthxlogy]

Eärwen gave an entirely disbelieving hum. Aikanáro and Angaráto were…hot headed, to say the least. The slightest insult would send them into a rage - and there were plenty of those with so many siblings and cousins. No matter. Anarië would fill her in on the details later, if Findaráto did not want to.

“Whatever transpired, I’m sure they deserved it.” She squinted at a hastily patched hole in the wall - and then decided to ignore it. It was only a wall. And at least the perpetuator had tried to fix their mistake.

[friendofmen]

"I told you, nothing happened," Finrod frowned for a moment, then offered her a knowing grin. "Nothing at all that needed to be smoothed out by Atar and Uncle Nolo. Nothing at all that required stitching. No ruined gowns or black eyes."

Eärwen would find out in no time, he was certain, but Finrod would never betray his siblings. His father would do his best to scold them, but he knew how ineffective that was. Finrod himself would rather stay out of the fight and hang out with his more agreeable cousins.

"I am almost done," he turned to his harp again and plucked a string distractedly. "Would you like to hear it after dinner?"

[friendofmen]

“The biting will continue”

Promise?

Smiles showing his canines.

"Promise."

[noahsresources]

IN CHARACTER CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS .

send an emoji/series of emojis for my muse to answer any of the following questions in character! for some questions, there are fields italicized and bolded for you to fill in with the name of a person/place/event/etc in the muse's life. please remember to fill in these spaces in order for the question to make sense! each emoji is described in case you can't see them, and they are listed alphabetically. ♡

✈️ AIRPLANE — have you traveled anywhere that helped you discover something about yourself and/or about the world?

😠 ANGRY FACE — how easy or difficult is it for you to express your emotions? if you find it difficult, what do you think is holding you back?

🎨 ARTIST PALETTE — what are some hobbies that you like to partake in? do you think they're just to pass time or to distract yourself, or do you believe some of them potentially have therapeutic outcomes for you?

🎈 BALLOON — what is something you've created and/or accomplished recently that you're proud of?

🖤 BLACK HEART — what would you say is the darkest thought you've ever experienced? what do you think caused you to have that thought? have you ever planned on or fantasized about acting on it?

🏹 BOW AND ARROW — if there's something from your past that you'd give anything to go back in time and redo, what is it?

💔 BROKEN HEART — is there anyone in your life you wish you had a better relationship with? if so, how come? what makes this person important to you?

🎄 CHRISTMAS TREE — what is your favorite holiday and why?

🌙 CRESCENT MOON — what would you say is your current biggest dream and/or career aspiration and why?

❌ CROSS MARK — how would your life be different if [name of person] had never been in it? would it be better or worse?

⚔️ CROSSED SWORDS — do you have any skills that you are absolutely grateful you have and that mean a lot to you? how do you usually use these skills? would they come in handy if someone you cared about was in trouble?

🔮 CRYSTAL BALL — what is a core memory from your childhood that you think defines you today?

🗡️ DAGGER — what is something or someone you know you can't afford to lose? how far are you willing to go to make sure you don't lose it/them?

💧 DROPLET — are you grieving something or someone? do you feel like you lost something or a part of yourself with it/them?

😶‍🌫️ FACE IN CLOUDS — is there something you're hiding from the people you love? if so, how urgent is it for them to hear it? what's holding you back from sharing it?

🍂 FALLEN LEAVES — how would you metaphorically describe your life and the journey(s) you've been on?

👻 GHOST — is there someone or something that you feel is missing from your life? do you know if there's any way to find it/them?

🩶 GRAY HEART — what kind of friend do your friends consider you to be (mom friend, uncle friend, funny friend, etc) and why? what do you think this says about your personality?

🤝 HANDSHAKE — do family or platonic relationships mean more to you? or do they mean different things to you?

❤️‍🔥 HEART ON FIRE — what angers you the most? what triggers this anger, and how do you cope with it? what does this anger feel like, if you had to describe it?

💋 KISS MARK — if you had to share a romantic kiss with a loved one, where would you share that kiss and why? are you thinking about giving this romantic kiss somewhere other than the other person's lips?

✝️ LATIN CROSS — are you a religious person? did you grow up religious? does your faith mean anything to you today?

🩵 LIGHT BLUE HEART — what do you fantasize about the most often (generally/sexually/etc)? are there any people that are significant to or that you can see in this fantasy and why?

⚡️ LIGHTNING BOLT — how has [significant event in muse's life] impacted you? what has it made you realize about yourself? about others? about the world?

💄 LIPSTICK — have you had any romantic or sexual experiences that made you realize something about yourself?

🪄 MAGIC WAND — would you describe yourself as a superstitious person (someone who believes in superstitions)? do you believe in luck?

❤️‍🩹 MENDING HEART — how strongly do you experience your emotions? does it depend on who you're interacting with and/or the context of the situation?

🎶 MUSICAL NOTES — what song lyrics do you think most accurately describe you? your journey through life? who you are as a person?

🫂 PEOPLE HUGGING — generally speaking, do you feel very supported by the people in your life? how strong and cohesive is your support system, if you have one? do you often feel like you're at the front of the line or pushed to the side by the people in your life?

❤️ RED HEART — what is/are your love language(s)? how do you use it/them to communicate your feelings about others?

💞 REVOLVING HEARTS — who and/or what are you most grateful for in your life?

🎀 RIBBON BOW — how confident are you with your physical appearance? is there anything about it that you are insecure about? is there anything about it that you are happy about or gives you confidence? how do you think people perceive you based on your physical appearance?

🧪 TEST TUBE — if you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what is one thing you absolutely have to resolve and/or do before then?

🤔 THINKING FACE — what three emotions tend to dominate your mindset? do you know why they do?

💭 THOUGHT BALLOON — is there something or someone you find yourself thinking about more often than other things? if so, why do you think you do this?

💀 SKULL — how has [name of person] 's death influenced your outlook on life, if anything?

☀️ SUN — would you describe yourself as more of an introvert or extrovert, or are you somewhere in between? how come?

🪽 WING — if you could choose to have one superpower for a day, what would it be and why? what would you do with it?

✍️ WRITING HAND — what is one thing you wish you were better at? this can be a tactical skill, social skill, hobby, etc.

[magicinavalon]

Finrod, Friend of Men

[deviantplum]

The biting will continue until morale improves. The biting will also continue after morale improves. The biting will continue, regardless of the state of morale. [biting noises]

[crownmemes]

Discussing Relationships Sentences, Vol. 3

(Sentences for friends discussing their love lives. Adjust phrasing where needed)

"I'm beginning to think that I don't understand women at all."

"You should be nice to him - he likes you!"

"Don't all husbands lie to their wives?"

"A smart guy who's steady is hard to find."

"Do you want to talk about it, or should we just pretend like we already did?"

"I think he's handsome, and I like his dog!"

"I admit I have an attraction to a certain type of older man."

"It's better to feel something than nothing."

"I've always liked the bad boys. Got a weakness, I suppose."

"When you finally meet a nice girl, I would avoid bringing her home for as long as possible."

"You're more like him than you want to admit."

"Tonight I met the most beautiful girl I have ever seen in my entire life."

"Love makes us vulnerable, but it also makes us human, I suppose."

"So, you two are friends now?"

"When did you turn into an old married couple?"

"Do you think two people can be perfect for each other?"

"Love is not finite. It's not confined to marriage. There are so many ways to love."

"I wasn't in love with him. I know everyone thought I was, but I wasn't."

"What's the possible upside to asking a question like that?"

"I only met her once, and already she's thinking about me."

"Do you think he'll be jealous?"

"When have you ever had a lasting relationship?"

"I thought you had a way with women?"

"I don't have a relationship with him, okay?"

"I loved him, but was I 'in love' with him?"

"So you have no expectation that any relationship you enter into will last?"

"Is there not going to be a wedding?"

"Are you in love with him?"

"I knew it was a great mistake for a man like me to fall in love."

"Still alone, are we?"

"Do you know what I'd like? Really like?"

"Dating was simpler when I was younger."

[friendofmen]

How many shots would it take you to sleep with Andreth?

There isn't enough alcohol in the world. I love Saelind like a sister. And my brother would never forgive me.

[friendofmen]

She might. Besides, Angrod would also be there. May I remind you that you two volunteered for the post?

[friendofmen]

How many shots would it take you to sleep with Andreth?

There isn't enough alcohol in the world. I love Saelind like a sister. And my brother would never forgive me.

[anthxlogy]

I thought of her anyway.

Are you telling me if you hadn’t married Amarië, you would have thought about her less?

[friendofmen]

I would know her safe in Valinor, not here, wondering when our Doom will catch up with us.

[anthxlogy]

Valinor was never an option. Else I would have sent her there.

Aegnor shook his head.

She was caught in our Doom the moment I saw her. I should have taken the other road that morning.

[friendofmen]

Men have their own fate, Aegnor. One we cannot change. Or touch.

Perhaps you two should have tried to reach Aman. It worked for our cousins.

[anthxlogy]

“Thank you, Ingoldo. That’s very comforting. Yes, I’m sure Andreth would have abandoned everything she ever knew to sail west.”

[friendofmen]

"Are you saying Andreth would not have enjoyed the chance to berate the Powers herself?" A small smile formed on his lips. "We both know that's untrue."

[anthxlogy]

“And leave you to defend the front line?” Aegnor snorted. “Please.”

[friendofmen]

Do you have anything to say about my martial abilities?

[friendofmen]

How many shots would it take you to sleep with Andreth?

There isn't enough alcohol in the world. I love Saelind like a sister. And my brother would never forgive me.

[anthxlogy]

I thought of her anyway.

Are you telling me if you hadn’t married Amarië, you would have thought about her less?

[friendofmen]

I would know her safe in Valinor, not here, wondering when our Doom will catch up with us.

[anthxlogy]

Valinor was never an option. Else I would have sent her there.

Aegnor shook his head.

She was caught in our Doom the moment I saw her. I should have taken the other road that morning.

[friendofmen]

Men have their own fate, Aegnor. One we cannot change. Or touch.

Perhaps you two should have tried to reach Aman. It worked for our cousins.

[anthxlogy]

“Thank you, Ingoldo. That’s very comforting. Yes, I’m sure Andreth would have abandoned everything she ever knew to sail west.”

[friendofmen]

"Are you saying Andreth would not have enjoyed the chance to berate the Powers herself?" A small smile formed on his lips. "We both know that's untrue."

[friendofmen]

“Are you cold?”

(@ofthevanyar)

Finrod shook his head. He had never felt truly cold until the Ice, and he would never know its like again. But the chill had penetrated to his very bones, and sometimes, even deep in the bowels of Nargothrond, it was hard to stay warm.

"A little," he volunteered before Amarië could get more concerned.

@ofthevanyar

[ofthevanyar]

Amarië reached into the end table by the fireplace and pulled out a blanket. She wrapped it around herself and her husband, resting her head on his shoulder.

“Better?”

[friendofmen]

"Always better with you," he said sweetly, and held her hands between his, gently rubbing them together to warm them up.

[ofthevanyar]

“Flatterer.” She smiled, content. “How was your visit to Dorthonion? I trust your brothers are well?”

[friendofmen]

"As good as always," Finrod shrugged. "Quite content to sit at the frontlines and watch all our backs." At great personal cost, at least for his youngest brother, for Edhellos would not be parted from Angrod, and she manned the fortress.

[friendofmen]

“   Power belongs to those who take it. ”

(@ofthevanyar - your honor, I’ve missed them)

"And what would you have me do? Put my cousins in chains and throw them into a dungeon?" Finrod sighed heavily. "We don't even have dungeons in Nargothrond."

@ofthevanyar

[ofthevanyar]

Amarië paced, long white dress following her footsteps. She didn’t like it. She may not have the Sight like her husband or his Father, but she wasn’t stupid either.

“I would have you send them away. Let their people in, and send them to their brothers.”

[friendofmen]

"In chains?" A brief smile flickered across his face. "I fear the damage has already been done, melda. The poison is already in. I swore an oath, much like they did."

[ofthevanyar]

“You swore an oath to me, too.” Amarië stopped in front of him, unable to help the words - no matter how selfish they felt in retrospect - from falling from her lips.

[friendofmen]

"I owe Beren a debt, melda." Finrod met her eyes and felt his heart breaking. "One paid in blood."

[ofthevanyar]

Amarië turned away from him, blinking tears away.

“You promised me you would protect me.” And you leave me with your cousins, the kinslayers? Those who would still our kingdom?

Later, Amarië would regret her words. She knew this, but spoke anyway.

[friendofmen]

"You are protected here," Finrod replied urgently. "And I have made arrangements." He pressed a scroll of parchment to her hand. "Should I not return, go South and West. The Shipwrigt is our kin. He will take you in. Take Gil-Galad with you too."