Finwe replies to a letter from his regent and son in Tirion.

Finwe to Nolofinwe

Dear Nolo

Son, even more so that your brothers, you have sat at my side throughout many a tedious council meeting with only one or two attempts at escaping out the windows. I trust your judgment as regent in my absence. Please stop questioning my decision to leave with Curufinwe. Seriously, I needed a break from the tedium of court life or I might just be the next one holding a sword to someone's throat. Though I may empathize with you on the pompous jackass Vanya of an envoy, I must stress that in view of continued cordial relations with King Ingwe, you should refrain from expelling him from the city.

A word of advice on the problems you raised in your earlier letter – do not appoint Anaire's brother to the post of chamberlain as it is favouritism. The ner lacks the skills for the job no matter what Anaire says. A more suitable candidate will be Ethelwe despite his Telerin parentage. Secondly, award the contract for the fountain works to the guild of plumbers as I have decided prior to my departure. The masons can put the marble statues up after we get the water flowing without causing a flood in the market street.

I am proud to hear how well you have managed Tirion despite the upheavals of the past season. It was a sound decision to leave everything in your capable hands. Please also tell Finno and Turko how proud I am that they have stepped up in their roles on the city council during this difficult time. Understand it must be exceptionally difficult for Finno, who holds Nelyo dearer than a brother. Nelyo misses him just as badly but, like his brothers, he will not abandon Curufinwe to return to Tirion.

I trust Curufinwe meant you no harm. He simply let his temper get the better of him that day. I must commend you on your courage and restraint in the incident. I am heartened to learn that you have forgiven him. Knowing your brother's stubborn pride, it might take a while for him to come round. He is most likely regretting his actions in private even as I write this. Once more, I apologize on his behalf for any distress caused to you and your family.

Rest assured that once this misunderstanding is resolved and Curufinwe allowed back to Tirion by the Valmar, we will be one big happy family once more. Send your brothers, sisters and mother my love.

May the Valar keep you in their grace.

Finwe Noldoran

Author's Notes:

I am adding more to letters but not the overall gist should remain the same.

Nolofinwe - Fingolfin

Finno refers to Findekano (Fingon). Turko is Turukano (Turgon)

Ner(i) - male elf (elves)

Nis(si) - female elf (elves)