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Master of Scrolls,
I write concerning the coming of age of the Prince Findekáno and its relevance to one of the oldest scrolls in your collection, ‘concerning the heir to the house of Finwë and Indis’. My King has begged me beg of you its retrieval for consultation and fulfilment. My King requests this scroll by Prince Findekáno’s time of begetting. He is quite adamant.
Affectionately,
Mólfinwë
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Master of Scrolls,
I understand it has scarce been long. My King is very adamant. Please send My King the scroll as soon as can be safely done.
Affectionately,
Mólfinwë
P.S. He is unhappy with my self-proclaimed epithet. If I may ask a favour between friends, please send with the scroll word that you approve. ‘Slave of Finwë’ is an accurate job title.
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Mólfinwë,
Your King need not fret longer. I send here the scroll, just in time, it would seem. I agree part ways with your epithet, but propose it be changed to Minyamól: I, of course, being Atyamól.
With love and exasperation,
Master of Scrolls, second slave (of Finwë)
Recording of the ruling of King Finwe, VY 1202, concerning the heir to his house
Scribe’s note:
It is a fact universally acknowledged that one should never disagree with one’s wife.
This is a suitable explanation, I think, for this particular ruling of King Finwë’s.
It took place as he sat with his lords, second wife, and newborn son, who’s entry to this world had begged the question, or rather, led the Lady Indis to beg the question, of Finwë’s true heir.
Unfortunately, the Lady then— and more so now— having a considerable stock in the family fortune, and now possessing a son of her own, she was unwilling to have it pass to Finwë’s eldest. As a professional, I was and still am unwilling to comment on this.
It was and still is complete bullshit.
Feeling it was unfair to discredit Prince Fëanáro’s claim completely, The King and his wife drafted the adjoining declaration, rewritten now in Tengwar as has been remembered by those present at the time, excluding the Prince Arakáno. (I myself held converse with each as to its legitimacy).
‘Concerning the heir to the house of Finwë and Indis
The firstborn son of Finwë’s firstborn son shall wed the firstborn son of Indis’ firstborn son when both become of age.
Their firstborn son shall be the true heir to the house of Finwë.
Should the duties of an heir be required prior to the coming of age of him aforementioned, they shall be decided by the majority of the court of the Noldor.’
It appears King Finwë is attempting to postpone this frightful headache.
This document shall be preserved until the law herein inscribed must be fulfilled.