Dearest Lady,

Upon receiving this letter, your first inclination might be to burn it. I have no right to ask, but I hope you will read it first.

You see, I loved him as a son. I still do, and I think of him often. I always will. It might seem strange ... perhaps it is.

Although I do not know your name, I know that you are blessed beyond measure. I have known many great men, but Elrond… but it would waste my ink to tell you what your heart already knows.

Please take care of him. He is a treasure far more precious than anything my father made. Above all, I beg you do not leave him. He has seen far too much of that in his young life…his parents, us, and his brother if my foresight stays true.

I should never have left him. My Curse would have covered him if I had stayed. I could not take that chance.

It is customary on these occasions for the groom's parents to give the bride a wedding gift. You, no doubt, have already received gifts from Cirdan and the High King… maybe even Earendil. I shall give you mine anyway. I have left it in Lord Cirdan's care, I will have to trust in his kindness and his memory.

My father made it for me when I came of age. It was made for a prince, but you are marrying one, so I believe it is fitting. It is the only thing of value I have. I will understand if accepting it is against your conscience, wisdom, or diplomatic sense. Maybe I presume too much, but I am well-known for my arrogance.

I wish… but it is not my wish to make.

I would offer you a blessing if I thought the Valar would hear it. Instead, know that I shall sing for you, for your husband, that your love for each other would be buried deep within your hearts, like a valley hidden among mountains. I will sing for your children, laughing sons, and a daughter who will catch starlight in her hair as she dances in the evening.

With sincere regards,

Maglor

Maglor left this letter with Cirdan and Gil-Galad when he dropped the boys off at the Havens. This is why he did not know whether Elros stayed with his brother. It also explains why he mentioned Ereinion being alive at Elrond's wedding. He did not know the High King would die before then.

What was the gift? I will let you decide.

I like to think that Celebrian indeed read the letter, and that she was touched. I also believe that she accepted Maglor's wedding present, although her parents would probably be livid if they found out.