The Silmarillion in the Vernacular

[Huinesoron]

Originally Posted by Galadriel55

You won't believe how happy it makes me to imagine you storytelling The Sil to little Huinesoronings. Turin will work out. It's sad, but it's ambiguous. And your kids seem like a really mature pair who can handle the good vs bad ambiguity.

I agree that they'll love it. I'm not sure /I/ can cope with that much Turinning.

Originally Posted by Urwen

And what of Gondolin? Will you tell them 'bout that one naughty Elf?

Of course! Every story needs a villain!



I'm still deciding whether to cover Maeglin's back story at all. It's an entire story completely out of sequence. Maybe if I merge it with Hurin and Huor's visit somehow? But on the other hand, maybe Aredhel needs some screen time...

hS