Cue 1:  Margaret Atwood once wrote: "We are learning to make a fire."

Begetting Fire

            Míriel’s eyes were glazed when her husband at last looked into them, their lovemaking having been completed in such a remarkable manner.  “Do you believe that we have created a new life, love of my heart?” he asked dazedly.

            Slowly, she turned her eyes to meet his, and her gaze came present.  “My love, there is such a fire you have lit within me!  I do not know if I will be able to survive it, and I fear it may indeed set all of Valinor alight!”

            Finwë could not begin to appreciate how terribly true her words would prove.