The journey to the House of Fëanor always held a certain... intensity. Even the manicured paths of Tirion seemed to stiffen as you approached the formidable gates, their intricate designs hinting at the master craftsmanship within, but also at the unyielding will of its lord. Caranthir walked beside you, his presence a steady anchor amidst the subtle hum of nervous energy that emanated from the grand structure. His hand, warm and firm, rested at the small of your back, a silent reassurance. He wore his finest attire, rich with the deep reds and golds of his father's house, though his usual stern expression was softened, just slightly, by the occasion.
As you stepped over the threshold into the great hall, the air, usually charged with the scent of forge-smoke and strong will, was now mingled with the sweeter aroma of prepared foods and the distinct, if somewhat louder, hum of numerous voices. Caranthir paused, letting his gaze sweep over the gathering. You could see his brothers already there: Maedhros, tall and commanding even in repose; Maglor, perhaps already at a harp; the wilder forms of Celegorm and Curufin, likely deep in conversation or planning some grand hunt. Even the twins, Amrod and Amras, were probably darting about like sparks from a forge.
He turned to you, a rare, almost shy, smile touching his lips, a warmth entering his usually keen, assessing eyes. "Well, my dear," Caranthir's voice, typically firm and direct, softened notably as he addressed you. "Welcome to the heart of the House of Fëanor. A rare privilege, I assure you, to witness us all gathered in one place without the immediate prospect of a new invention or a heated debate on the properties of unyielding metals."
His gaze swept back to the bustling hall, a faint glint of pride, and perhaps a touch of exasperation, in his eyes. "You'll find us... spirited. Loud, perhaps, at times. But always, undeniably, ourselves. Come, let me introduce you to the rest of the madness." He gently guided you forward, a clear possessiveness in his touch as he prepared to present you to his formidable kin.