Thank you to everyone who participated in the Silm Remix 2022! We’re so thrilled to have inspired so many fantastic works. Please, go forth and enjoy these marvelous creations!
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Aipilosse remixed jouissant's mock your own grinning into As Hush as Death
arriviste remixed HewerOfCaves' We Live a Lie into the world to come
asterisq remixed swanmaiden's post mortem into what remains
BaccaratBlack remixed I_did_not_mean_to's Night like this into Through the Darkest Night
Brievel remixed kitkatkaylie's Light from the Dark into Dawning Light
Drag0nst0rm remixed Brievel's Nightmares into Dawn
Grundy remixed asterisq's Flashing fire - cold as ice into Smoke & Ashes
HewerOfCaves remixed BaccaratBlack's Desperation and Defeat into Maiar Hate This Simple Trick
I_did_not_mean_to remixed SpaceWall's The Second Rebellion of the Noldor into A key change
Idrils_Scribe remixed LadySternchen's Goodbyes (chapter 33) into The Lark That Rises
JazTheBard remixed TheChasm's in the breaking into Wait for the Dawn, Wish on a Star
jouissant remixed undercat's To the Land of the Forsaken into In Forsaken Lands
kitkatkaylie remixed Drag0nst0rm's Like Tomorrow Won't Arrive into Round and round and round again
LadySternchen remixed Idrils_Scribe's Shadows Laid Before the Sun into Beyond The Mists
lonelyvisitor remixed JazTheBard's You Belong Among the Wildflowers into when a flower grows wild it will always survive
maglor_my_beloved remixed reindeer_pizza's First Meetings into See this Task to its End
reindeer_pizza remixed welcoming_disaster's eggshell into Expectations
searchingforserendipity remixed maglor_my_beloved's Lilac into Love, Caution
searchingforserendipity remixed maglor_my_beloved’s The Harper into Singing Sweet Songs As They Went
SpaceWall remixed arriviste's Some brief yet hopefully instructive notes on sexual differentiation between the Eldar and the Atani, by Finrod Felagund into From the Archives: “Warmth and Kindness,” an Interview with Nerdanel Mahtaniel
starlightwalking remixed steadfastalysanne2022's In This Mad Season, I Come Undone and Her Father's Daughter into His Daughter's Father
steadfastalysanne2022 remixed searchingforserendipity's Ahead, above, across, here into here is the deepest secret nobody knows
swanmaiden remixed Aipilosse's Family Pulled From a Flood into Ebb and Flow
TheChasm remixed Ancalimë (Cymbidia)'s Breadgiver into keep it in remembrance
undercat remixed lonelyvisitor's A Mistress Of Her Own Lust into the first filament
welcoming_disaster remixed starlightwalking's a most faithful vassal into smoke signals
I wrote a sequel to @elentarial‘s Desperation and Defeat for @tolkienremix. Big thanks to @welcomingdisaster for beta! Please make sure to check out the original fic too (and the rest of fics in the collection!)
2234 words, T, background Celebrimbor/Narvi and Celeborn/Galadriel
On Ao3
Compilation of miscellaneous notes and letters sent between the high lords and ladies concerning a particular incident of note occurred in Ost-in-Edhil in the eleventh century of the Second Age.
From Prince Celeborn of Doriath to Lord Celebrimbor of Eregion
Dear Celebrimbor,
You might not be aware of it (I lay no blame on you for ignorance born from inexperience), but when you assumed the leadership of Eregion, you also took upon yourself the burden of responsibility for the safety and comfort of all its citizens.
Regretfully, my safety and comfort were threatened when the Maia, who hails himself Annatar, chose to visit me uninvited to inquire of the whereabouts of my beloved wife and, most disturbingly, to complain about certain facets of your Dwarven colleague. (I have made my views of your association with that individual perfectly clear, so I shall not repeat myself here.)
Celebrimbor, mayhap the Noldor seek knowledge everywhere, but we, the Sindar, have certain reservations. Thanks to your Maiarin suitor, I now know more of Dwarven anatomy than I ever wanted or needed to know.
I beseech you to keep this Annatar creature on a short leash if he ever returns (which I doubt as the Dwarf’s physique seems to have thoroughly intimidated him). Perhaps more importantly, I implore you to advise your Dwarven friend to dress modestly. I shudder to think of the response an unexpected encounter similar to what he had with Annatar might elicit in your Sindarin citizens.
I remain at your disposal if you ever need advice concerning governing the realm.
Yours in friendship,
Celeborn
Celebrimbor’s notes:
???
Ask Narvi
Could he not walk for a few minutes and speak to me?
Find out when and why Annatar left
From Lady Galadriel in Lothlórien to her cousin
Celebrimbor,
I will keep this brief. I am happy that the pretender has been ousted from Eregion. However, I am very unhappy that he had the gall to come to me with his lies. With all the ousting experience that you have, would it be so difficult to dissuade him?
But perhaps I give you too much credit. The deceiver likes to add a kernel of truth to his lies to make himself seem more trustworthy, and from what he did not say, I reasoned that Narvi played a great part in his exile. I hope you understand that you should always keep Narvi by your side. Even when the time comes for him to pass to Aulë’s Halls, I strongly advise you to acquire another Dwarven companion after the appropriate mourning period.
Please convey my most cordial greetings to Narvi. Aside from my husband, he is what I miss most of all about Eregion. But if you believe you can come begging me to return now that the imposter is gone, I must disappoint you. I have left for good.
Keep Narvi away from Celeborn, but do try to visit him from time to time. He is lonely, and you are his kinsman, however distant.
Your cousin,
Galadriel
P.S. Celebrían sends her love.
Celebrimbor’s notes:
[a sketch of a ring]
From Lady Galadriel to her beloved husband Celeborn, Prince of Doriath
Dearest,
How fare you alone, without your wife and your daughter? Enough time has passed for my wrath to abate and allow me to admit that I miss you. Oh, if only you were not stubborn as a Noldo* and joined us in Lothlórien! It is reminiscent of Doriath of old, or it could be one day if we both put our minds to it. Were you here, we could run bare and free as we did in our youth under Melian’s singing trees.
Do you remember, beloved, how I took your hand and asked you to show me the magical corners of your home? You wove a garland from the golden beech leaves in Neldoreth and put it over my hair. Your touch was as soft as the grass beneath my feet. In the cold waters of Esgalduin, we pledged our eternal love to each other, witnessed only by the nightingales and Eru himself.
In Lothlórien we may regain some of what we have lost. The song of the trees is different but no less sweet. When the mellyrn seeds grow into trees, we shall have something even Melian did not. If you close your eyes, do you see you and I walking under their bright leaves? Do you see yourself taking my hand and asking me to show you my best-loved part of the forest? I see it, beloved, I do.
[omitted two pages of descriptions of Lothlórien and three pages of intimate nature]
Incidentally, the detested Maia paid me a visit recently. I will not tire you by repeating what he said. It was the same old lies he had bored me with in Ost-in-Edhil. I am surprised he insisted yet again he was an apprentice of Aulë, knowing that I knew for certain he was lying. He seemed rattled, for the lack of a better word, as much as someone like him can be rattled. I am quite sure it was due to his expulsion from Eregion.
Dearest, I need to know exactly what happened, what affected him so, and how it can be turned against him and those of his ilk. I have already written to Celebrimbor, but it is highly unlikely he will write back or be aware of the details of the events that transpired. Thus, it falls to you to find out. Begin with Narvi the dwarf. If you are fortunate, it will end with him. I suspect he has played the greatest role in the pretender’s defeat.
Once more, I want to emphasize the importance of your task. I care not what you have to do. Even if you have to grovel before Narvi, do it. I need every detail. I know you find his dalliance with Celebrimbor offensive, but if you wish to have any chance for us to live as a husband and wife again, you will do this for me. If you are successful, I might even consider returning to Ost-in-Edhil with our daughter. I have not told her I am writing to you again. It upsets her greatly not to have you with us. I have no desire to remind her of it.
If you have any doubts, reread my letter, dearest. I know you will do what is best for our family.
Your loving wife,
Galadriel
* Margin note from Celeborn։ the Noldor do not own the concept of stubbornness
From Elrond, King’s herald, to Lord Celebrimbor in Ost-in-Edhil
My dear Celebrimbor,
Are you as surprised as I am to realize that ages have passed since our last meeting? I cannot lament my duties, and I know that you, too, bear yours gladly, but surely we should strive to find more time for those we hold dear. More and more frequently, I find myself wanting to turn to you for advice or for a simple conversation like the ones we used to have so long ago. I am not the only one who misses you for you have touched the hearts of many people before you moved East.
[omitted five pages of detailed reports on mutual friends]
Dear Celebrimbor, please do not think this is the only reason I am writing to you, but I need your help with a matter that might prove greatly significant. I must begin with a story that will certainly sound very familiar to you. Several years ago, a Maia came to Lindon, claiming to have been in the training of Aulë and offering his aid and counsel. The King was tempted, as was I, and as I am sure anyone would be. However, soon I came to mistrust the Maia and his words for the promises he made seemed designed to gratify his listener and often changed depending on who he was talking to, but in such a way that the listener failed to notice. Moreover, I perceived he did not favor me much, which would not trouble me, as you certainly know, if he did not speak so sweetly to my face and then whisper to the King’s ear that I was contemplating usurping him.
Fortunately, this was what made the King reconsider accepting the Maia’s offer for Ereinion Gil-galad knows me better than I know myself and has never questioned my loyalty. The Maia was asked to leave Lindon, and we did not hear of him again until weeks ago when he reappeared in Lindon and flung himself, repentant, at the King’s feet. He swore he regretted his mistakes and had come to atone as well as reiterated his offer to help preserve the beauty, power and youth of the Eldar for ages to come. Presently, I received a letter from Lady Galadriel, cautioning me against trusting the Maia and recounting a compelling story about a Dwarven friend of yours, who is seemingly unperturbed by Maiarin wiles. I shall copy her letter here, so you can read it for yourself.
[omitted Galadriel’s letter]
My dear Celebrimbor, I fear the Maia has truly learned from his mistakes and shall henceforth be even more careful in his actions. Even if he does not sway the King, there are others he may influence, and if his intentions are verily as malicious as I suspect, we might be facing a disaster once he succeeds. Therefore, I ask you to share the tale of your Dwarven companion with me and the King, so we can know how to fight this evil. Please spare no details. Perhaps you may not agree or may think I am exaggerating, but finding out how to counteract a rogue Maia might be the most noteworthy discovery of our age.
The King and I shall await your response eagerly.
Forever your friend,
Elrond
Celebrimbor’s notes:
Ask Narvi
Ask Elrond to get to the point at least by the third page
[a sketch of a ring]
[a sketch of Narvi unclothed]
From Celebrimbor to Narvi
My love,
Celeborn has finally taken his leave. What a strange speech he gave! Unnecessarily belligerent too if I may say so. And how long! I could have worked instead or spent time with you. I must remedy the time missed. Consider this note an invitation to dinner. I am going to have it in the forge, so we can work as well as eat.
Besides, I have a favor to ask of you. I have received several letters, all concerning the same matter. I suspect you are more knowledgeable about it than I am. Perhaps you could draft an answer and subtly remind my friends and kin how occupied with work you and I are.
However, I should ask you to explain to me first exactly what happened. The letters suggest an odd sequence of events, although amusing. But I should like to hear from your lips how you banished poor Annatar.
Is it a long story? If so, perhaps you should not wait until dinner and come to see me immediately. I have truly missed you. All of you.
Your Shorty
From High King Ereinion Gil-galad to his herald Elrond Peredhel
Greetings Elrond,
I hope you are well. I am puzzled. I have received a strange letter from Celebrimbor. It contains drawings and measurements detailing the anatomy of a Dwarf. Celebrimbor claims it can be used as a weapon. It was sent at your request. Care to explain? I am not interested in any genitals, including Dwarven. I have no idea why Celebrimbor thought it a good idea. I have little time for it.
The letter is enclosed. Do what you will with it. Please keep me uninformed.
Ereinion Gil-galad
High King of the Noldor
No notes left on the letter, but contemporaries speak of one of the loudest sighs ever uttered by Elrond Peredhel.
From Narvi in Ost-in-Edhil to King Durin III
Esteemed Sovereign,
As per your request, I am sending my regular report on the happenings in the Elven realms. Not much has changed since my last letter. My collaboration with the elf is going smoothly. The work on the Doors is nearly complete. Some Elves here remain as conceited as they have been when it comes to Dwarves, but I never fail to answer them in kind.
Celebrimbor has proven himself an excellent partner in all senses. With your permission, I would like to invite him to Khazad-dûm, so you can make sure of it yourself. I do hope he will not be too popular. I have no desire to spend my life fighting off competitors.
In related news, the sacrilegious villain I have written about in my previous letters is gone from this realm, hopefully for good. I did not want to take credit for it, but some elf-lords have realized it was my doing and are now clamoring for my advice.
My king, I find it necessary for you to know how to dispose of him too. If the elves continue denying this miscreant, he may appear before the doors of Khazad-dûm, trying to get into your good graces. Forgive my forwardness, my king, but in that case, I suggest you and your guards welcome him in the nude. I assure you the sight is guaranteed to make him flee to the shadows he has come from, never to return.
my @tolkienremix fic, a remix of @last-capy-hupping‘s incredible fics In This Mad Season, I Come Undone and Her Father’s Daughter !!
Rating: M | Graphic Depictions of Violence | Major Character Death
Relationships: Finwë & Lalwen
Characters: Finwë, Lalwen, Curufin, Melkor, Fëanor
Word count: 1k
Well, @tolkienremix gave me an awesome excuse to try out a new pairing!
Thank you so much to @searchingforserendipity25 for giving me the opportunity to remix their amazing Míriel/Indis fic! I definitely recommend reading theirs first.
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the
Organization for Transformative Works
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: The Silmarillion and other histories of Middle-Earth - J. R. R. Tolkien
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Elros Tar-Minyatur/Elros Tar-Minyatur's Wife, Celebrían/Elrond Peredhel
Characters: Elros Tar-Minyatur, Elros Tar-Minyatur's Wife, Elrond Peredhel, Celebrían (Tolkien)
Summary:
“Yet my forefathers were not only Elves, nor even only speakers of Quenya,” he said, “and I think perhaps we have done the past enough honor! We must look to the morning as well as to the evening: to the future we are building, even yet.”
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On the naming of children.
(A remix of and homage to @undercat-overdog‘s lovely story, Last Year's Words Belong to Next Year's Language, for @tolkienremix).
