Tolkien Elven Imagines and Headcanons Volume 1

5. Dating Caranthir Headcanons

Updated - 04/23/2021

- When in a relationship with Caranthir, you are extremely precious to him and he holds you in the highest regard compared to anyone else and treats you with the respect you undoubtedly deserve.

- He respects you more than he does anyone else and trusts you explicitly, more so than he does his own brothers.

- Caranthir is a fair and just ellon, he will listen to everything you have to say to him. Be it, it is something that may be your opinion on a person, how he's treated someone or perhaps you have feelings about something he has done.

- While usually that kind of criticism would infuriate him coming from his brothers, he takes your words heavily into consideration.

- And while he may be considerate and thoughtful with you most of the time, that doesn't mean that you aren't going to run into issues.

- The biggest challenge you will have to face (aside from the oath) is dealing with his temper.

- Such as you may have brought up a topic you thought was trivial but Caranthir felt particularly heated about it. Or maybe it was important and he felt you weren't taking it seriously, or perhaps you both butted heads very hard about it.

- While things can get heated, rest assured, he is aware of how distressful it is for you too and does his best to learn to get a better handle on it or communicate with you better.

- He doesn't like upsetting you, no matter how inevitable that may be and is quick to make amends with you and means it.

- Especially in the form of affections!

- Caranthir, is though he'd never admit it- especially with such a tough and harsh reputation to uphold- he adores cuddling with you.

- He lives for the moments where you are both in bed at the end of your long days, with you cuddled up to his side, and you lay in comfortable silence together.

- Cuddling is strictly for you both in private, but kisses and hand holding are always welcome.

- Caranthir not only likes to dote on you affectionately, but materialistically too.

- He is the Lord of Thargelion and a booming trading partner with many peoples. He can get you anything you want or anything he decides he wants to get you just because.

- From fine fabrics, unique books, shoes, gems, or wine and food even if you don't ask, Caranthir will still get you something just because he can. He loves to see your excitement.

- He doesn't overwhelm you with them, but chooses accordingly times to spoil you.

- I also love the headcanon that Caranthir's hobby is embroidery and stitch-work, so expect a few gowns or tunics that are hand embroidered by him.

- I do think he is a very confident person, unless it comes to certain matters in courtship as being in this intimate of a relationship intimidates him.

- He wouldn't ever show he lacks any confidence or that it intimidates him but it mainly stems from he thought it would never happen.

- Caranthir knows without any doubt that he is brooding, that he has strong flares in his temper, that he can be aggressive and looks positively terrifying when he's angry.

- He quietly worries, especially on days when keeping his cool is hard, that you will one day grow tired of it and decide it is too much for you to handle. Leaving him and trading him in for someone who is more agreeable in more ways than he is.

- It's always the most satisfying thing to hear you say "I love you" when you next see him as you come to hold his hand or embrace him, soothing those fears and worries.

- Even though it may not seem like it to others, you have Caranthir wrapped tightly around your finger.

- Trust too, that because you are so important and precious to him, that anything in relation to your safety is well taken care of and handled.

- There is no one better in Beleriand that could possibly keep you safe from naysayers to those who would bring you harm as he is a force to be reckoned with in the name of protection.