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Post by Glorfindel on Mar 15, 2010 9:12:26 GMT -5
FINAL VERSION: Scene 2
Scene: 2 - House of Finwë
DISSOLVE: INT: Finwë’s mansion MED SHOT: Finwë enters slowly into a second story room with a large balcony viewing the street and square. Indis is seated on the other side but rises and walks to greet him.
Indis: (to Finwë) Greetings my love; preparations for the celebration will be completed by the end of today.
CUT TO: TWO SHOT: Finwë stops and looks out at the people on the street below with a concerned look
Indis: CONT’D (to Finwë) The great hall has the seating finished and...Finwë, my love, what is on your mind?
Finwë: (to Indis, concerned) There is strange news from the “Ring of Doom”. It seems that the Valar have forgiven one of their own and are now reconciled as a people. It is a great act of mercy that High King Manwe Sulimo has displayed by putting aside such grievous error of one of his kindred.
Indis: (to Finwë) I have heard some talk about the council at the Mahanaxar and of Lord Melkor’s release…is this event saddening your spirit my love?
TWO SHOT CONT'D: He turns and holds both her hands in his
Finwë: (to Indis) No dear wife, yet it does make me ponder even more on the relationships within my own family. I wish that I could foster reconciliation in my own house. It would seem that my past decisions and efforts have been counterproductive to say the least.
Indis: (to Finwë) Finwë, you are very kind and have a loving heart towards your family and all the Noldor people as well.
TWO SHOT CONT'D: MOVING SHOT: Finwë looks out the window once more and then they both walk slowly away to sit on an ornate love seat.
Finwë: (to Indis) I have tried to teach and lead them the best I could and many have found peace and joy, but for me...my bliss seems diminished, though I should be overjoyed as they are. There is little doubt; there is at least a semblance of division in my own house, and at worse, a great rift.
Indis: (to Finwë) My husband, my King, put your troubles away. You have not faltered in your guidance of the Noldor nor your family. Finwë…I have long known that I could never...wholly replace Miriel, but you can put your mind at ease with the knowledge that I love you and I will always do what I can to bring peace to you.
Finwë: (Indis) My love is yours sweet Indis. There was no attempt to replace a wife when I sought after you. I desired to be with you because of who you are; one so fair, kind and loving. My wish is that our love would bind our family together. I love all of my children, I wish for them to love each other as family should in the Blessed Realm.
Indis: (to Finwë) Then perhaps this coming celebration could serve a purpose that was not planned for. We will celebrate the coming of the host from Middle Earth to Aman, but let us also make this a time to renew our family bonds, with honor and love.
TWO SHOT CONT'D: They look tenderly at each other. She touches his face and runs her fingers through part of his dark hair. He slowly pulls her close to embrace her but is interrupted by knock on the door.
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: Fingolfin appears in the doorway and speaks with authority and respect as he bows
Fingolfin: (to both) Father, Mother, peace to you and blessedness. All is nearly ready, but your presence is needed to approve a few of the final arrangements.
CUT TO: TWO SHOT: Finwë and Indis
Finwë: (to Fingolfin) Yes, of course Fingolfin my son. We will go to the great hall. Please lead the way and explain the matters at hand.
MOVING SHOT: The two rise and walk to the doorway and join Fingolfin. They all leave out together.
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Post by Glorfindel on Mar 15, 2010 9:27:04 GMT -5
If you noticed, I've cut the Valar scenes. This was done for two reasons; 1. to shorten the film by about 15 to 20 minutes 2. to make the story revolve around the Eldar more closely The only screen time the Valar will have will be in the Prologue, the Epilogue, Finwe's flashbacks at the celebration, and when they directly interact with Eldar (Aule at the forge, Melkor telling half-truths to the Noldor, Manwe hollowing the Silmarils, Ring of Doom with Feanor, etc.) I did not like the idea of cutting the Valar dominate scences at first but after thinking it through, it works well. It adds mystery to the Valar. It makes them more...Vorlon! LOL! HV, I know that you know what I mean.
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Post by hiddenvalor on Mar 18, 2010 19:05:34 GMT -5
Vorlons! Yay! Now we just need one of them to say "You have always been here" or something Kosh-like.
I agree with you about the Valar though. They need to have some kind of mystique. Seeing them too much would probably desensitize the audience to their phenomenal power and what-not. And we certainly wouldn't want that.
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Post by Glorfindel on Mar 18, 2010 22:18:19 GMT -5
Mandos to the Eldar, "You have almost...always been here". You see, JMS just graphed Silmarillion lore;
The first one "Lorien" - The One - Eru Illuvatar The Vorlons - The Valar Valen - Vala
Minbari - Eldar
3 Minbari castes (worker, worrior, religious) - 3 host of Eldar (Vanyar, Noldor, Teleri)
"There is a hole in your mind", anyway... ;D
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Post by hiddenvalor on Mar 21, 2010 5:00:25 GMT -5
We could start a whole thread on all the material JMS borrowed from Tolkien to create Babylon 5. Take Delenn's transformation, for instance. Totally inspired by Luthien.
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Post by Glorfindel on Apr 7, 2010 12:24:52 GMT -5
FINAL VERSION
Scene 3: Family in the Square of Tirion
WIPE: EXT: Outdoor sitting area close to the square MED. SHOT: Maglor leans on the wall inside an archway playing the harp. Caranthir stands near with a frown on his face. Noldor maidens stop, listen, and smile before moving on. He smiles and tries to get them to notice but is ignored. Celegrom comes out of a door nearby.
Caranthir: (to Celegrom, to Maglor) Let us be off, anything but standing around here! Maglor, tell mother that we went to the wood workshop!
Celegrom: (to Caranthir) What do you mean "we" Caranthir?
Caranthir: (to Celegrom) Get a new bow or something…anything is better than wasting time here.
MED. SHOT CONT'D: MOVING SHOT: Caranthir passes by the white tree with Celegrom behind him. Finrod and Galadriel enter the square. They greet the two brothers but only Celegrom replies in kind. They walk over to Maglor
Finrod: (to Maglor) Greetings cousin Maglor; it seems that your brothers make haste away from Finwë’s house with the celebration drawing near?
Maglor: (to Finrod) I am afraid that Caranthir and Celegrom have restless spirits and lack some patience Finrod. How are you and Galadriel this day?
Galadriel: (to Maglor, blurting out) I am well cousin, but I understand your brothers desire to leave. I wish that I could run off somewhere. I too have been very restless lately and have yet to discover a remedy for it.
Maglor: (to Galadriel, chuckle) Restless?
CUT TO: CLOSE UP: Galadriel
Galadriel: (to Maglor) Yes. I know it may sound odd, but do you ever wish there was more than the normal serviceable routines to occupy your time...more to discover or explore?
CUT TO: CLOSE UP: Maglor
Maglor: (to Galadriel) What more should I desire? I have my music, the beauty of the land, and the light of the Trees of Valinor. (Smiles) hmm…maybe the hand of a Noldor maiden with a beautiful voice? (Pause) Oh well, where are your other brothers?
CUT TO: TWO SHOT: Finrod and Galadriel
Finrod: (to Maglor) Orodreth is on errand for father to get something for the celebration. Angrod and Aegnor are off with cousin Fingon.
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: MOVING SHOT: Turgon enters into view coming across the square.
Turgon: (to All) Greetings, I apologize for interrupting but King Finwë is requesting that I start gathering the family into the hall.
Finrod: (to Turgon, to Galadriel) Greetings cousin Turgon; we will gladly comply. I suppose that we need to hunt for our missing brothers. It may take some time to find them so let us be off. (Smiles) Come Galadriel, here is an adventure to break your routine.
Galadriel: (to all, sarcastically) My heart is overjoyed. Farewell cousins and kin. Do not start the fun without us!
ZOOM OUT SLOW: Galadriel smiles and all raise their hands to signal farewell to each other and then depart.
DISSOLVE:
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Post by Glorfindel on Apr 26, 2010 7:31:36 GMT -5
Don't worry, no one post, but Zathras still here. Zathras is care-taker of great board and will not let it die.
Been very busy but I hope to get some post up this week.
- G.
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Post by tamitha on Apr 26, 2010 10:24:59 GMT -5
Hello from the abyss. I've been imprisoned with Gandalf and wounded for life by a morgoth blade. Even Elven medicine will never fully heal my wound, but I'm alive. Awesome work the two of you are doing. I've wafted a message or two your way G on your wk e-mail. I will send you a PM soon and catch you up, but just know that I have been in an all out war with my family (new, improved and enhanced Uraki), trying to work and stay caught up in school and trying to move since my lovely daughter nearly bankrupted me so I can no longer afford the apartment. No offense intended, but trying to edit the script requires more mental energy than I have and working through all the disagreements requires more emotional diplomacy than I have these days due to the ongoing war between myself-alone on the battlefield and my mother, my daughter, her boyfriend and his mother who have all joined forces against me. They literally wore me down so far that I tried to retreat at which point they criticized me for backing away and told me that I didn't love them and how could I abandon them like that and all about how I wasn't being a Christian because Jesus would just stand there and take it and keep coming back for more because of His great love and mercy. So basically that is the bottom line. They want me to just stand there and take all of their abuse and keep coming back for more and never say anything back because that is how in their opinion I show them the love of Christ. I'm soon to be moving in with a Christian family who has basically adopted me-I'm going to Lothlorian where hopefully I can rest and recover and get back on my feet mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. My choices are fight or flight and I've fought until I haven't anymore strength so now I'm choosing flight. My Christian family is support. They are encouraging me to retreat and will not let the enemy anywhere near me during my stay. In fact part of the bargain is not only will they not allow them near me, but neither am I to initiate contact with them. It is to be a clean break.
Keep up the good work here on the script, it's developing nicely. I'm proud of you and admire all the work you have done. BTW who is Zathras? I looked and didn't see a member by that name. I know I've been gone for a long, long time, obviously I'm missing something.
Send prayers and lembas bread and I will send a PM with all the gory details soon enough. I'm still cheering you on in the background, even if I'm not strong enough to assist in the journey right now.
I miss everyone here!
Tamitha
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Post by Glorfindel on Apr 26, 2010 22:35:06 GMT -5
Wow, sorry to hear about all your trials and troubles but I'm glad to hear from you nonetheless. We will continue to toil here while you recover in the Golden Wood. I will pray for you and your situation. Take care and post when you are in a better state of being.
As for Zathras...everyone always over looks poor Zathras. It's a joke between me and HV. He and his kin were the sole care-takers of a powerful machine on an abandoned planet. If you ever have the chance to watch the Sci-Fi series Babylon 5, you'll enjoy the joke.
Peace to you and yours,
G.
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Post by hiddenvalor on May 3, 2010 1:36:02 GMT -5
*sigh* Oh Zathras. He's a pretty cool guy. His kin were also named Zathras...and they all looked alike too, lol. I'll be praying for you also, Tamitha. My up-coming finals seem like a slice of cheesecake compared to what you're going through. I know you feel like you have no strength left; take comfort in that, for it's in our times of great weakness that God demonstrates the full measure of His strength. Our God is a warrior, like Aragorn; He'll fight for you, especially when you can't fight for yourself. Love you, girl. HV
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Post by hiddenvalor on May 3, 2010 1:37:48 GMT -5
Galadriel: (to Maglor) Yes. I know it may sound odd, but do you ever wish there was more than the normal serviceable routines to occupy your time...more to discover or explore?
CUT TO: CLOSE UP: Maglor
Maglor: (to Galadriel) What more should I desire? I have my music, the beauty of the land, and the light of the Trees of Valinor. (Smiles) hmm…maybe the hand of a Noldor maiden with a beautiful voice? (Pause) Oh well, where are your other brothers?
Lol...Is Maglor trying to put the moves on Galadriel or something? I kinda chuckled at that when I first read it. Anyway, looks fine to me! Keep up the good work!
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Post by Glorfindel on May 4, 2010 14:34:52 GMT -5
Lol...Is Maglor trying to put the moves on Galadriel or something? I kinda chuckled at that when I first read it. Anyway, looks fine to me! Keep up the good work! That's funny, but no, I wasn't trying to get Maglor to wink at Galadriel on that bit. He is just thinking out loud. I guess I should have had a Noldorian maiden waltz by at that moment and have Maglor momentarily focused on her when he made the statement. For him to have meant it for Galadriel would be too Maeglin like.
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Post by Glorfindel on May 4, 2010 14:48:21 GMT -5
FINAL VERSION
Scene: 4 - Fëanor’s Forge
DISSOLVE: INT: FEANOR'S FORGE - CONTINUOUS CLOSE UP: A furnace full of flame. ZOOM OUT SLOW: There is a container in the flames that is connected to a long thick handle with a hand gripping it. Fëanor's voice is heard.
Fëanor: O.S.V. Heat is at the right level. It will have to stay constant.
INT: Fëanor’s free hand is seen reaching to the container and dropping something in it. There is a puff of colored smoke which Fëanor fans away.
Fëanor: By Aulë’s beard…too much color! Alright then, I will have to start from the beginning…again.
CUT TO: CLOSE UP: Contents of the container are dumped out on nearby workbench and tumble loudly. They look like thick, glob like pieces of glass. They lands near some of Fëanor’s tools on the table.
ZOOM OUT SLOWLY: Open books and notes are scattered on the table. He scoops some green powder from a bowl on a high self. A few completed works are seen (jewels, lanterns, palantir, etc.). He pours the power and other items into container. He mumbles elvish, low and almost indiscernible
Fëanor: (low) Garo, garo godref, dartha, we will see now.
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: He places a few small clear crystals into the container with a strange tool. There is a hissing and a light is shown getting brighter, changing colors, and shining out of the furnace in front of Fëanor as he speaks more low and almost indiscernible elvish
Fëanor: (low) Calen, malen, elu...it is almost there.
CLOSE UP: Fëanor’s face is lit with the furnace fire and the light coming from the container
Fëanor: It will hold this time. Yes, yes, finally, I have achieved the first part, now...
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: He takes the container out of the furnace and places it on the table. He takes out the contents which are barely in view. White light shines from the bench, and it dims and then brightens off and on. It starts to flicker.
Fëanor: (upset) No, no, no!
CUT TO: EXT: OUTSIDE FEANOR'S FORGE LONG SHOT: Nerdanel approaching while small explosions and yelling can be heard. She knocks on the door
AUDIO/FX: SMALL EXPLOSIONS, YELLING, KNOCKS ON THE DOOR
Fëanor: O.S.V. (to Nerdanel) Just a moment!
AUDIO/FX: Clanking noises; sound of a great lock being unlocked
CUT TO: INT: FEANOR'S FORGE DOORWAY MOVING SHOT: The door opens and Nerdanel comes in. Nerdanel enters and sits on the edge of table
Nerdanel: (to Fëanor, curious) Fëanor, is there some trouble, here?
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: Fëanor talks as he puts tools away
Fëanor: (to Nerdanel) No, just setbacks. I am finished for now. I was about to go for walk to clear my head.
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: Nerdanel sitting
Nerdanel: (to Fëanor) You, stop working, and leave? Now that sounds very odd. Are you sure that you are alright?
CUT TO: TWO SHOT: Fëanor facing Nerdanel
Fëanor: (to Nerdanel, frustrated) Just why are you here Nerdanel?
Nerdanel: (to Fëanor) I did not mean to disquiet your spirit. There was once gladness that I was here.
TWO SHOT CONT'D: Both are silent, as if they were trying to remember the past
Nerdanel: (to Fëanor) I am in search of those you seem to value less than your endeavors here; our sons. Have you seen any of our children Fëanor?
Fëanor: (to Nerdanel) I have not, but they are probably out exploring, as I once did. I use to spend long days wandering and seeking new things to learn about. They will be back soon enough.
Nerdanel: (to Fëanor) I wish that you would now seek to know more about your sons.
TWO SHOT CONT'D: She walks closer to Fëanor and takes his right hand in hers
Nerdanel: (to Fëanor, soft, kind) You speak half truth Fëanor. You have stopped wandering on foot, but you are ever wandering in your mind; going places where you do not ask me to accompany you. Lately, many of your thoughts have kept from me.
TWO SHOT CONT'D: He slowly pulls away with a cold look
Fëanor: (to Nerdanel) Nerdanel, some paths are meant to be traveled in solitude and perhaps there are a few beyond your ability to traverse.
Nerdanel: (to Fëanor) Many paths we have walked together, from the making of fair things to ones that lead to seven sons. You have chosen to forsake those paths for ones that require locked doors.
Fëanor: (to Nerdanel, upset) You were the one that first... (Sigh) it matters little now. Nerdanel, for what need are you attempting to gather all my sons?
Nerdanel: (to Fëanor, sharply) You have not forgotten about the celebration? The time is drawing near.
Fëanor: (to Nerdanel, grim) No, I have not forgotten. I have marked it well and have calculated hard on how to avoid it!
Nerdanel: (to Fëanor, upset) Fëanor! You don't mean to disappoint your father?
Fëanor: (to Nerdanel, sarcastic, loud) Shall I disappoint my father? No; he has two other sons that are proficient in doing that!
LONG SHOT: DOORWAY Maglor and Maedhros open the door, quickly walk in on either side of Nerdanel and bow
CUT TO: FOUR SHOT: MAEDHROS, MAGLOR, FEANOR, NERDANEL
Maedhros: (to parents) Father, Mother.
Nerdanel: (to Maedhros, then to Maglor) Hello Maedhros, Maglor; where are your other brothers?
Maedhros: (to Nerdanel) That is an excellent question mother; one for which we have no answer. We have been searching but with no success thus far.
Maglor: (to all) Celegrom and Caranthir were near the square earlier…
Fëanor: (to Maedhros) Maedhros, as the eldest, your watch over your brothers must be more diligent. It has come to my ears that you spend more time with your cousin Fingon than your own brothers. This is not acceptable…make sure that you correct this matter.
Maedhros: (to Fëanor) Yes father.
Nerdanel: (to Maedhros, then to Maglor) Maedhros, see if Curufin is at Aulë's forge. Maglor, please inquire at Lord Oromë's mansion to see if Celegrom has been there, and try to find Caranthir along the way.
Fëanor: (to Maedhros and Maglor) Find your brothers and do not be late to King Finwë’s hall.
FOUR SHOT CONT'D: Sons bow, leave; Nerdanel turns to Fëanor
Nerdanel: (to Fëanor) Since you were leaving for a walk, could you locate our twin sons? You will be in your father’s hall at the appointed time Fëanor?
Fëanor: (to Nerdanel) But of course, I will be there. I will sit at my father’s table, as eldest of my father’s sons, less Fingolfin and Finarfin forget their places.
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: She bows slowly and leaves
PAN TO: Fëanor ZOOM IN SLOW: His face looks grim
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Post by Glorfindel on May 19, 2010 9:21:28 GMT -5
FINAL VERSION: SCENE 5
As always, please help out with spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
Scene: 5 - Final Preparations
FADE IN: INT: Finwë's Mansion LONG SHOT: Large hallway opens to a heavily decorated seating area with elves in conversations with each other. MOVING SHOT: Finwë, Indis and Fingolfin walk down the hall together. Finarfin leaps up from a seat in the seating area and walks quickly to the group as they walk by
Fingolfin: (to Finwë and Indis) The honored guests should be arriving shortly. Lord Aulë accepted the invitation and will be in attendance but Lord Oromë’s intentions have not been made known to me. One of his servants said that Oromë was aware...
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: Finwë notices Finarfin coming up quickly and causes Fingolfin to pause
Finwë: (to Finarfin) Ah, Finarfin, glad to see that you are already here my son.
Finarfin: (to Finwë and Indis) Greetings father, mother; it was my intent to be here sooner but I was delayed by a small errand.
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: Finarfin bows quickly and joins them as they make their way into another section of long hallway.
Finwë: (to Finarfin) Do not worry Finarfin. You have arrived with plenty of time to spare.
MED. SHOT CONT'D: The group continues down the hallway to a large balcony at the end of the hallway that is connected to a vast stairway leading down. The balcony looks out over a large atrium that starts on the first floor but ascend three stories. Orodreth is coming up the stairs.
Finarfin: (to Orodreth) Orodreth, are your brothers and sister in the great hall?
CUT TO: CLOSE UP: Orodreth on stairs
Orodreth: (to Finarfin, bows to all) No father; I pasted Finrod and Galadriel near the edge of the city. They are off looking for Aegnor and Angrod. I have come to tell you that King Olwë has arrived.
CUT TO: TWO SHOT: Finwë and Indis
Finwë: (to Orodreth) Good news Orodreth, thank you grandson. I am glad to have King Olwë here... (To Indis) but I do wish that King Ingwe would have been able to attend. Having him back in Tirion would be an honor.
Indis: (to Finwë) My wish also, but during this time of the year he prefers to stay near to Lord Manwë.
Finwë: (to Indis, to sons) Yes, of course. Fingolfin, Finarfin, have you seen your brother Fëanor?
CUT TO: TWO SHOT: Fingolfin and Finarfin have moved out to the stairs and are silent for a moment
Fingolfin: (to Finwë) I have not seen…your son, but he will surely be here at least by the appointed time.
Finarfin: (to Finwë) Yes father; he will be here soon enough.
Fingolfin: (to Finwë) King Finwë, there are still a few outstanding issues that need your attention. Please continue with me to the great hall.
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Post by Glorfindel on May 28, 2010 6:58:15 GMT -5
FINAL VERSION: Scene 6
Scene 6: Aulë’s Mansion
FADE IN: EXT: COURTYARD - FRONT OF AULE'S MANSION LONG SHOT: Group of elves are gathered listening intently to someone. The speaker is seated and can’t be seen clearly. Fëanor comes up the path with his twin sons behind him.
Fëanor: (to the group) Hail fellow Noldor, I am in search of two of my sons. Has Maedhros the tall been by? He should have been through here sometime ago to gather my son Curufin to Tirion.
CUT TO: CLOSE UP: Melkor stands and turns toward a surprised Fëanor; Melkor towers above the elves.
Melkor: (to Fëanor, boldly) Indeed I have beheld your strong sons. Both are in company of Aulë in the forge. How go thou, son of Finwë?
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: Fëanor and the twins
Fëanor: (to Melkor, coolly) Well.
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: Melkor
Melkor: (to Fëanor) Glad is my heart to finally see thee here, for I know that thou seldom come hither to this place. I have experience with crafting, so Aulë suffers me to sit and teach a portion of my knowledge to all who wish to learn. I hope to see thee again soon in after days.
CUT TO: LONG SHOT: Fëanor nods grimly and walks down a path on the side the mansion towards the forge. Wide-eyed, Amrod and Amras bow and follow Fëanor.
CUT TO: INT: Inside Aulë's forge MED. SHOT: Maedhros stands next to Mahtan talking, Curufin works on a metal piece at a table and Aulë walks towards the entrance as Fëanor comes in with the twins
Aulë: (to Fëanor, happy) Well surprises happen in Aman! How art thou Fëanor son of Finwë?!
Fëanor: (to Aulë) I am well Lord Aulë.
CUT TO: CLOSE UP: Aulë
Aulë: (to Fëanor) Two more of thy sons grace my forge; well this is a surprisingly great day. I have had in my hearing that thou will be at thy father’s celebration. Rare for Finwë to have all his sons together, quite rear indeed!
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: Fëanor frowns because of Aulë's comments
Aulë: (Thinking out loud; to Fëanor) ...Hmm, I have a matter to attend to with Yavanna before I depart for Finwë’s hall. Farewell and anon Fëanor; may grace and great skill be upon thee!
MED. SHOT CONT'D: Aulë leaves and Mahtan walks toward the twins smiling and embraces them. Maedhros approaches to the group
Mahtan: (to twins, pleased) Blessed is this hour to have seen so many of my grandsons at the forge in such a short space of time. Amrod, Amras, will your adventures and wanderings always keep you from me?
CUT TO: TWO SHOT: AMRAS AND AMROD
Amras: (to Mahtan) No grandfather Mahtan -
Amrod: (to Mahtan) but exploring and hunting quickens our souls.
Amras: (to Mahtan) To stay home would be to us as troubling -
Amrod: (to Mahtan) as staying away from the forge would be to you.
CUT TO: MED SHOT: Twins, Fëanor, Mahtan and Maedhros
Mahtan: (to twins, then to Fëanor) Yes, I know. Fëanor, I am happy to hear that you will leave your solitude and be present at the celebration.
Fëanor: (to Mahtan) I see that you are well Mahtan, and keeping Curufin busy.
CUT TO: MED SHOT: Curufin at a table working on a silver cup
Mahtan: O.S.V. (to Fëanor) Yes, he is excelling in the broad concepts but needs some work on the finer points. Maybe a lack of imagination is the problem. It is time you to take him under your wing Fëanor.
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: Fëanor and the others
Fëanor: (to Curufin) Curufin, you will have to finish that later. You must off to Finwë’s Hall to help with the preparations.
CUT TO: LONG SHOT: Rising from his seat, Curufin speaks
Curufin: (to Fëanor) Father, I have almost completed it. I just need to...
Fëanor: (cutting Curufin off) Always do as I advise.
CUT TO: CLOSE UP: CURUFIN
Curufin: (to Fëanor, submissive) Yes, always Father.
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: Fëanor turns slightly and notices some gems on a nearby table. Curufin walks up and stands next to him
ANGLE ON: Small amounts of white/blue power; gems, light of the trees shines on the table BACK TO SCENE: Fëanor walks over and feels the powder and looks out the far window.
Fëanor: (to Mahtan) Tell me Mahtan, why does Lord Aulë have this other...Vala, stay in his stead when he is off on errand?
Mahtan: (to Fëanor) Lord Melkor? He visits often and has been a help.
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: CLOSE UP: Fëanor takes two gemstones from his belt and mumbles to himself
Fëanor: (to himself, low) It may work. Yes...maybe I too suffered from a certain lack of imagination, but no longer.
Curufin: O.S.V. (to Fëanor) Father, what is the matter?
Fëanor: (to Curufin, then to all sons) Nothing Curufin; all of you, bid your grandfather Mahtan farewell and be off.
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: Maedhros, the twins and Mahtan
Maedhros: (to Fëanor) Father, are you coming with us?
CUT TO: MED. SHOT: Fëanor
Fëanor: (to Maedhros) No, I must tend to an urgent matter, but I will be there.
MED. SHOT CONT'D: Fëanor leaves out MOVING SHOT: The others follow and stop near the path as he leaves for his forge. Melkor stands up again from his place
MED. SHOT: The four grandsons bow to Mahtan and Melkor and leave
Melkor: (to Mahtan) Thy daughter’s husband is truly impressive; quite sure of himself.
Mahtan: (to Melkor) Fëanor’s skills have long surpassed all of the Noldor and there is little left of crafting for him to learn. Nerdanel use to labor with him, but now he works alone in his forge.
Melkor: (to Mahtan) I deem that he has conceived some new brilliant idea of craft to achieve. Fëanor, yea, spirit of fire most assuredly.
Mahtan: (to Melkor, somber) Yes, most assuredly.
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