Maglor the Mighty

[ignoblebard.livejournal.com]

B2MeM Challenge:I18 Sons of Feanor: Maglor the Mighty, N43 Four Words Drabble: Smith, Consonance, Cradle, Mantle
Format:Drabble
Genre:Vignette
Rating:G
Warnings:None
Characters:Nerdanel, Maglor
Summary: A mother's thoughts

Nerdanel rocks the cradle with a loving hand. In the distance she hears the consonance of metal striking metal.

She strokes Macalaurë’s midnight locks. Her beautiful, brave boy. When Fëanáro holds him he tugs his father’s hair, boldly meeting the piercing gaze that compels others, even little Maitimo, to look away. His chubby arms are already able to hold a hammer. Will he be a great smith? Deceptively delicate fingers curl at his rosy cheek. An artist of eminence?

Nerdanel picks up the tiny mantle she sews for his begetting day, choosing thread to match the color of his eyes.

Comments

[ignoblebard.livejournal.com]

I know how much Nerdanel means to you so I was hoping you'd like this one. :-)

[heartofoshun.livejournal.com]

Oh, I like this! I picture him as being somewhat of a surprise to his family as well--you were inspired by his mother name: forging gold? Maglor the mighty singer. I love it actually.

[ignoblebard.livejournal.com]

I actually took the idea from your rec of Sian's poem where you talk about how Maglor wasn't the sensitive type he's portrayed as, so I'm especially glad that you think I nailed it here. :-)

[keiliss.livejournal.com]

That's a perfect mother/child moment, watching a sleeping babe and wondering what his future holds - and being a bit off with the guesses.

[ignoblebard.livejournal.com]

Thanks for your comments Keliss. Babies represent so much potential a parent can't help but wonder what lies ahead. It's even more poignant when the baby is a child of Feanor.

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

Already he has stolen the heart of one woman, even if she is his mother. Perfect images this evokes.

[ignoblebard.livejournal.com]

Aw, that's so true. Thanks Larner, I appreciate your comments.