Tolkien Elven Imagines and Headcanons Volume 1

37. Elves Reuniting in Valinor

- Rebirth or sailing reunions are always an emotional time

- For rebirth I've always pictured that the family is notified by someone- maybe a Maia of Mandos?- of the rebirth.

- Leaving the family to wait anxiously for reunion of their beloved family member as they wait in a small area for their arrival from the Halls of Mandos.

- Of course when elves who arrive from sailing, it's done in a similar fashion.

- Family is notified when the ships are spotted in the distance to gather everyone for their arrival at the docks.

- The reunions are done rather ceremoniously and done privately with only family, or close friends if the elf has no family waiting on them.

- Small tokens are given to the reborn or sailed elves, like flowers, favorite past items left behind, or small things of favorite foods. Something warm and meaningful.

- The reunions are always tearfully joyous, sharing in many and long embraces that are full of love and comfort.

- When the elves returned after the flight from Valinor, I've always pictured it being a grand re-welcoming of having their kin finally home.

- A large and joyous celebration is held to mark the day of their arrival home

- I picture that the families of the reborn and sailed share in the same thing with their loved ones.

- Each host of friends and family celebrating in a small feast or gathering for their loved ones that they've missed and longed for.

- When someone like Elrond and Galadriel arrives to be greeted by family, I've always pictured that they're both welcomed to a massive celebration.

- Maglor very quick to throw such a celebration in seeing his foster son- Maedhros too of course.

- Each reunion is always joyous and no elf is left without being so warmly welcomed to their new or former home.

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