Celebrimbor Was Tortured And Killed By Sauron For Not Telling Where The Elven Rings Were Hidden. That

Celebrimbor was tortured and killed by Sauron for not telling where the Elven Rings were hidden. That stopped Sauron from binding all of them and ultimately led to his defeat.

As a child, Celebrimbor was utterly captivated by his father.

His young eyes watched in awe as Curufin adorned himself with shimmering jewelry, each one meticulously crafted by his hands.

“Why do you wear so many jewels, atya?”

Curufin glanced down at his son and offered a smile.

“These jewels are emblems of our family’s talents, Tyelperinquar. I wear them not merely to shine, but to honor our legacy and the unique potential we have to create.”

Celebrimbor didn’t fully grasp his father’s words, but a deep desire stirred within him to craft something just as wonderful by himself.

“One day I shall create jewels as beautiful as yours.”

“You shall speak Quenya as a highborn prince first,” Curufin chuckled. “Now, what is more beautiful than beautiful?”

Celebrimbor thought for a moment. “...Glorious.”

“Indeed,” Curufin replied, lifting Celebrimbor into his lap. “In time, you shall surpass me and create your own glorious works. But remember, beauty alone is not enough." (...)

"But how can I be as good as you?"

"Well, what is greater than good?" Curufin prompted.

"...Fantastic?!"

“Fantastic." Curufin declared. "The fire of our house already burns within you, Tyelperinquar. The light in my eyes is reflected in yours.

Now, come, let us attend to your hair,”

As Curufin began to brush his son’s long hair with gentle, practiced hands, Celebrimbor’s thoughts drifted to the evening’s festivities.

“Tonight is the Starlight Festival,” he said with earnest intensity. “I must adorn myself with a multitude of jewels.”

“And why is that?” Curufin inquired with amusement.

“I wish to be more beautiful than you so Finrod will dance with me instead!” the child replied with determination. Then, anticipating his father’s correction, he added, “Not only beautiful—more beautiful than beautiful: magnificent.”

A warm laugh escaped Curufin. “Then I shall make you magnificent to ensure he cannot refuse you.”

@rosenrotstuff

Tolkienverse fandom is wild. I can’t help but remember how much my BeeCurufin fic was BASHED, to the point where I had to close the comments on all my works. Also when my drawing of Narvi, the twink dwarf, ended up on an "Ugly Art" forum just because his proportions didn't match traditional human expectations.

In response, I kept drawing and writing silly stuff XD

I just wanna say that if you ever feel like you don't belong in fandom because your art or writing isn't "up to par," by certain standards, fucking do it anyway. Because it's fandom. There shouldn't be any standards other than to have fun.

Don't talk yourself out of drawing that picture or writing that goofy fic because you're worried it's too much of a crack idea. Don't worry about how it's going to be received. If it makes you happy, do it.

You can play in the sand box however you want. Just don't be a dick.

A young Fëanáro