Story Downloaded from Open Scrolls Archive (https://www.openscrolls.net) Title: Cursed Commitment (#3374) Author: Alassante Chapters: 2 Archive: Tolkien Category: The Silmarillion Description: Celebrimbor's final conversation with his mother in Aman. OSA Drabble Challenge #76: Commitment Published: 26 Mar 2007 Updated: 26 Mar 2007 Warnings: Type: General Characters: Celebrimbor Chapter 1 - Cursed Commitment “Please…” his mother pleaded. “Do not follow your father on this path.” His dark eyes met hers for barely a moment before he looked down, unable to face her tears. “I must go with him,” Celebrimbor said softly. “You did not swear this oath. It is not too late for you to…” Her eyes turned angry, as she said spitefully, “And what of your loyalty to me? You will never be able to restore your father’s honor. It will be the death of you.” Picking up his sword, Celebrimbor turned away replying, “I must go; he needs me. Farewell mother.” Chapter 2 - Author's Notes A/N Since I don't have access to the Silmarillion or HoME right now (at work), I'm taking this from Tokien Gateway. This does appear to be consistant with all of the books.(Rhapsody was kind enough to let me know that Tolkien's Gateway did have something on it that conflicted with the Unfinished Tales so I have ed that section out Celebrimbor followed his grandfather into exile, though little is said of his deeds during the First Age. His unnamed mother remained in Valinor. He probably fled to Nargothrond after the Dagor Bragollach. However, he took no part in the deeds of Curufin and Celegorm regarding LĂşthien, Beren, and Finrod. He even repudiated his father's deeds and did not follow him when the two brothers were cast out from Nargothrond by Orodreth. During the Second Age, he was lord of the elves of Ost-in-Edhil in Eregion. He was also the head of the Gwaith-i-MĂ­rdain, a guild of elven craftsmen. They skill was so reknowned that they gained the admiration and friendship of the Dwarves of Khazad-dĂ»m. Together with the dwarf Narvi, Celebrimbor crafted the Doors of Durin that guarded the West-gate of the Dwarven kingdom. Around Second Age 1200 a mysterious craftsman arrived at Ost-in-Edhil offering his knowledge to the Gwaith-i-MĂ­rdain. This was Sauron, in the guise of Annatar the "Lord of Gifts", who had come to subvert and destroy the elves. Under the guidance and instruction of Annatar, Celebrimbor and the Gwaith-i-MĂ­rdain made sixteen rings: seven for the Dwarves, and nine for Men. And Celebrimbor created the three Rings of the Elves, the greatest and fairest of the Rings of Power. These rings were thus free of Sauron's corrupting influence, for only Celebrimbor himself touched them. Celebrimbor named the rings Vilya, Narya, and Nenya after the principal Middle-earth elements of air, fire, and water, respectively. At this time, Sauron was secretly forging the One Ring in Orodruin, which would enable him to rule Middle-earth by claiming dominance over all the Rings of Power and their bearers. Celebrimbor and the elves defied Sauron by withholding the other rings from him. Sauron retaliated by attacking Eregion, laying waste to the realm. Celebrimbor was killed in the sack, and the Rings of Men and Dwarves were taken. He had already sent the three rings away for safekeeping: Vilya and Narya to Gil-galad in Lindon, and Nenya to Galadriel in LothlĂłrien. Sauron captured the lesser rings and used them as instruments of evil in later years, particularly against Men. Celebrimbor died from his torment, the last direct descendant of the line of FĂ«anor. I believe, like others may agree, that in addition to his desire for power, Celebrimbor also wanted to restore some of the honor of the House of Feanor when he created the rings which is why he took the three elf rings to two elves who were not only powerful Noldo elves, but also his blood relatives of the House of Finwe. Curufin was his father and both Galadriel and Fingon were Curufin's cousins. Gil Galad is Fingon's son. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Downloaded from Open Scrolls Archive (https://www.openscrolls.net) on Sun Nov 15, 2026 2:45 am