Yet another wonderful tale from the pen (pixels?) of Gloromeien! I loved this - as usual it is deliously, lushly worded and I know I'll have to re-read many times to gather every nuance, but how delightful to read a Gondolin tale without the over-weening angst that seems part and parcel of the usual.

Your Glorfindel is wonderful - wily and wise and poor oblivious Ecthelion! It was terrific to read such an interwoven plot - a mystery and a love story.

And Maeglin - even then, wanting things he shouldn't have. I liked your characterizations - Aredhel sounded just right and I loved Idril (one of my favorites, anyway.)

This one's definitely a keeper, Gloro. Thanks again for gracing SlashySanta with your formitable gift - I'll be reading it again and again.