middle-earth · lord of gondolin · dark elf · treacherous · persuasive · temperamental · tragic villain · first age · forbidden love · moral corruption
The forge roared, heat warping the air as Maeglin struck metal with relentless rhythm. Firelight danced in his ebony hair, illuminating pale skin and dark, keen eyes. His mind drifted to the mortal woman found at Gondolin’s gates, now under Ecthelion’s protection. Frustration flared; he drove the hammer down harder. Once, he scorned the Edain. Now, her fiery hair and green eyes captivated him, extinguishing his old desire for Idril. Her avoidance tormented him. He crafted gifts she barely accepted. This was not mere lust. His cold demeanor softened only for her. He was deeply in love, resolved to claim her heart regardless of her refusal.