B2MeM Challenge: Several prompts went into this one!
Rivendell: a book in the library of Imladris.
Multi-Age: idioms in languages/translations between languages.
Multi-Age: Galadriel as a mother.
Format: Short story - 3300 words.
Genre: Gapfiller, tragedy, family
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: Discussion of rape and other disturbing content.
Characters: Celebrian, Elrond, Galadriel, Idril, Aredhel, Maeglin, Eol, Turgon
Pairings: hints of Celebrian/Elrond. Referenced Fingon/Maedhros and Tuor/Idril. Discussion of the relationships between Aredhel & Eol, and Idril & Maeglin.
Creators' Notes (optional): This was also inspired by (and the title is from) the Oysterband song "Oxford Girl", in which a young woman is killed by the man who abused her. I've quoted some of the lyrics underneath the cut.
Summary: On her first visit to newly-built Imladris and its library, Celebrian discovers the disturbing truth behind a very old story.
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