Quote Prompt
“Thus he [Fingolfin] came alone to Angband’s gates, and he sounded his horn, and smote once more upon the brazen doors, and challenged Morgoth to come forth to single combat. And Morgoth came.”
Summary Prompt
Men have been multiplying, and the Noldor are not doing well when it comes to retaining their fortresses. The sons of Feanor are particularly besieged by Morgoth’s forces. In this chapter there are numerous deaths, including Aegnor and Angrod, culminating with the battle between Fingolfin and Morgoth, which leads to Fingolfin’s end.
Thematic Prompt
This chapter includes a long-time conversation piece: Who is the father of Ereinion Gil-galad? There are other characters where their origins have questions, or, where a ‘what if?’ consideration could lead to an interesting character study. Consider character origins as your prompt today when you create.
“Thus he [Fingolfin] came alone to Angband’s gates, and he sounded his horn, and smote once more upon the brazen doors, and challenged Morgoth to come forth to single combat. And Morgoth came.”
Summary Prompt
Men have been multiplying, and the Noldor are not doing well when it comes to retaining their fortresses. The sons of Feanor are particularly besieged by Morgoth’s forces. In this chapter there are numerous deaths, including Aegnor and Angrod, culminating with the battle between Fingolfin and Morgoth, which leads to Fingolfin’s end.
Thematic Prompt
This chapter includes a long-time conversation piece: Who is the father of Ereinion Gil-galad? There are other characters where their origins have questions, or, where a ‘what if?’ consideration could lead to an interesting character study. Consider character origins as your prompt today when you create.
Each day, three prompts will be offered. These are influenced by the story The Silmarillion. The first prompt will be a direct quote from the book, the second will be a micro tidbit from that particular section, and the third will be a more generalized prompt inspired by the happenings, but meant to allow for creations outside of the realm of The Silmarillion.
You can create and share anywhere; we suggest using the tag B2MEM2021 or just B2MEM if you're running out of characters. You are also encouraged to add your creation to the Back to Middle-earth Month 2021 Collection at AO3.
You can create and share anywhere; we suggest using the tag B2MEM2021 or just B2MEM if you're running out of characters. You are also encouraged to add your creation to the Back to Middle-earth Month 2021 Collection at AO3.