AU: Melkor has a harem/events of the First Age happen differently "Even before you touched me, I belonged to you; all you had to do was look at me." -Louise Glück The Arda is riddled with whispers of the five brides of Morgoth: a Maia that serves as his most devoted servant, another Maia that commands legions of vampires, a Vala who has tears of diamonds, a halfling that heralds joy with every step, and a Maiarindi who is known as the most beautiful being to ever exist. What the rumors do not know is how each bride came to the Dark Lord's side and the repercussions that followed. Inspired by "Come Not Between the Dragon and His Treasures" by ContraryIzybel on Ao3.