Rather than having Nolofinwe and Feanaro quarrel over who would forge me the ring, I decided to have an impartial smith do it. I snuck out of the Palace when nobody was paying attention and went to the first forge I found by the Market Place of Tirion. The smith was very young (about my age, I would say?) and he seemed surprised to see a son of Finwe interested in his work.
He forged the silver ring for me while I was waiting. I watched him work... I have never really liked forges, but I have to admit he made his best to make me feel welcome. He asked me why I did not have the ring made in Alqualonde with one of their silver smiths. It would have made more sense, certainly. However, I cannot really say I have mingled with the silver smiths in Alqualonde. The sons of Olwe do not seem interested in that, so I never met anyone who worked in the Teleri forges. I bet that would be the first thing Feanaro would do if he lived in Alqualonde. He would miss all the fun of sailing and dancing in the sand.
Arafinwe Ingalaure Community Member 
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