she walks in starlight in another world

Molissë was born around Y.T.1300 a few hours outside of Tirion in a rural community, born to Ñoldorin parents of a lesser tribe, her grandmother was unbegotten and a distant relative of Nerdanel's mother. Her father was a blacksmith, and a pillar of their community, her mother was a baker. From a young age, Molissë was expected to join her mother in the bakery like her older sisters, but it was soon apparent she had much more interest in joining her father in the forge instead.

In Tirion it was not unheard off of women taking up "manly" crafts such as forging, building and sculpting, but in the islated community such things were much rarer. It soom became clear that Molissë had a great talent in the smithy, especially when working with silver ore. Her father's shop focused much more on practical means, such as tools, construction material and horseshoes, but Molissë soon grew interested in the forging of trinkets and jewelry and other decorative items.

When she was nearly fully grown, she left her family behind to seek apprenticeship in Tirion upon hearing rumors that the High Prince Fëanáro had opened up a spot in his workshop. This was a very rare opportunity, as the Prince rarely took on apprentices. (Nerdanel had insisted he take at least one if he were going to be teaching their fifth son himself, so that he may not miss out on socializing because he didn't go to a traditional school.)

During the trials, Molissë failed to make what she had invisioned and had kicked over a bucket of water before storming outside and crying tears of anger. Seeing her passion, Fëanáro decided to take her on and work with her, for she seemed so much like his own son. He had been right, for Curufinwë and Molissë got along swimmingly and soon became close friends. Rather than staying in the guest house, Molissë soon joined the Fëanorian houshold, dining with them, looking after the twins and helping out in and around the house. It wasn't long before she and Curufinwë had fallen in love.

They wed soon after Curufinwë had reached majority age, but rather than moving out of the parental household, Nerdanel and Fëanáro converted the guest house into a home for the newlyweds, so that they may continue using the forge unhindered. Not three years later they welcomed a son of their own, whom she would name Tyelperinquar and by her husband he became the third and last Curufinwë. Parenthood had come easy to Fëanáro and Nerdanel when they were still young, so Molissë and Curufinwë had expected the same to be true for them, but they had been mistaken.

Motherhood had been hard for Molissë, not being able to give up her passions to care for a baby, she often grew frustrated to the point of tears, becoming quick to anger and unpleasant to be around. Curufinwë didn't fare much better, though they both loved their son intensely. So for the first years of his life, Tyelpë was mainly cared for by his grandparents. Fëanáro and Nerdanel doted on their grandson and rejoiced at getting the opportunity to care for the baby. They knew Curufinwë and Molissë would not ever have a second child.

Because of the short separation from his parents in his formative years, Tyelpë was not very close to his parents at first, but when he grew interested in smithing, the rift was swiftly healed, for this was something they could do, and do well.

Her favourite brother in law had ever been Caranthir, she enjoyed his quiet nature and they shared a love for chess, and like her, Caranthir favoured silver over gold. They often had hot-headed arguments though, because they shared a similar temper. She also enjoyed the company of Maitimo and Tyelkormo, but found Makalaurë's constant signing a great annoyance. She found it hard to get along with the twins until they had grown up.

Molissë got along great with Irissë, Findekáno, Findaráto, Angaráto and Aikanáro, but never liked Artanis or Turukáno and made her distaste known. She was indifferent about Arakáno. She had great love for Lalwendë and Finwë, but not for Findis and her other children.

After Melkor was released and tensions rose in the Fëanorian household, Molissë firmly picked Fëanáro's side, much like her husband. When the tension with Ñolofinwë boiled over, Molissë went into exile to Formenos, which strained her relationship with Nerdanel and ended her relationship with her parents, their relationship had suffered ever since she moved to Tirion and only rarely visited or wrote. Her parents and sisters as such developed a distaste for the House of Fëanor, believing they kept their daughter away, though Molissë acted out of her own will.

When the darkening occured, Molissë was with a squad sent to prepare rations and essentials to take with them to Middle-Earth, and as such was not present for the first kinslaying, but arrived in Alqualondë after the fighting had stopped. She was shocked at the scene she saw, but did not waver in her loyalty to Fëanáro and her husband.

In Middle-Earth she stayed with her family, as such living in Himlad, and took the name "Moleth". There she worked in the forges and helped Curufin, her son and the other smiths with the crafting of weaponry and armor for the Ñoldor. Like Curufin, she had a great admiration for the Dwarves and had their friendship.

She perished in the Dagor Bragollach, being overtaken during the flight toward Nargothrond. Her body was trampled by the other survivors in their panic and pursuing forces from Angband. Her family never knew what happened to her, whether she had died or had been taken to Angband.

Moleth reembodied in the early second age, after the Exile was lifted. She resided for a time on her own, doing forgework in cities that needed it in anonymity, for despite having been the wife of a prince, Moleth never gained much fame or renown. After a while, she reconciled with Nerdanel and started a job as a blacksmith under Mahtan. She lives in a small stone cottage in the hills together with 3 cats.

When she learned of Tyelpë's fate, she went to Lorien to find healing, and strong as she had always been, she recovered in time and went back to her home. There she still awaits the return of her beloved son and husband, Star of Fëanor still etched into her front door.