I have to admit I skipped 1 and 2 because I just couldn't decide. When looking at a lot of fanfics it would probably be Maglor, reading the Silm without thinking further on it, it would probably be him, too. But considering my perception of the sons of Feanor (and that's just a personal thing, nothing of the "if-you-had-read-the-book-more-thoroughly-you'd-be-of-my-opinion-too" sort) it would probably be none. I think all of them probably had their kind moments (and in my version of the event that's mostly stemming from the fact that blood is so much thicker than water among Feanorians), but you don't hold land or command armies by being such a nice guy. I mean, my Haleth and Carathir are being nice to each other too. But that doesn't change the fact that Caranthir doesn't like people and that Haleth is of the rather bitchy sort. ;) (Damn, it's time I re-wrote that story!) So really, considering question 1 and 2, I just couldn't answer... hope that doesn't mess up your poll! ;)
Considering your last question I'm recently beginning to realize that my conception of Maglor is more and more based on more obscure events than the obvious, like the reason he went to Himring when the Gap fell and didn't flee South like his other brothers. It's hard for me somehow to describe that with certain character traits, but those facts somehow shape him for me as a character more than the musician and Silmaril bit do (and the wandering the shores thingy and all happens at a point where everything is fallen to pieces anyway, so it's not that important for my conception of Maglor as a character throughout the events of the First Age). I actually seem him as a diplomatic and rational person (did I choose the latter or did I forget?), which may probably make him seem softer than his brothers but I don't think he is. Not anymore, at least.
Wow, I think it's time I put all of my thoughts into a story once more. I seem to think a lot more these days and write a lot less. It's a pity, somehow. :(
Well, and now I'm going to read the other comments. I bet that's going to be interesting.
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Date: 2009-04-21 08:45 am (UTC)Considering your last question I'm recently beginning to realize that my conception of Maglor is more and more based on more obscure events than the obvious, like the reason he went to Himring when the Gap fell and didn't flee South like his other brothers. It's hard for me somehow to describe that with certain character traits, but those facts somehow shape him for me as a character more than the musician and Silmaril bit do (and the wandering the shores thingy and all happens at a point where everything is fallen to pieces anyway, so it's not that important for my conception of Maglor as a character throughout the events of the First Age). I actually seem him as a diplomatic and rational person (did I choose the latter or did I forget?), which may probably make him seem softer than his brothers but I don't think he is. Not anymore, at least.
Wow, I think it's time I put all of my thoughts into a story once more. I seem to think a lot more these days and write a lot less. It's a pity, somehow. :(
Well, and now I'm going to read the other comments. I bet that's going to be interesting.