Great Books of M-e
Challenge Details
Middle-earth had some literary cultures (Arnor, Gondor, the Noldorin kingdoms, post-Daeron Doriath, Númenor, the Shire, Erebor and Khazad-dûm). Sometimes, we do know the names of authors and/or works (Merry and his book on herbs, Barahir as the author of the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen, Pengolodh, Bilbo himself and Frodo) but otherwise, we don't have much by way of cultural landmarks other than wars or largely oral tradition poets.
So, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to make M-e some authors. What would they take as their inspiration? What would be their historical context? What would be their relation with the reigning authorities? What would be the issues of the day that drove them, irked them, intrigued them, etc?
Give the authors of Middle-earth a voice!
Questions? Ask in "Challenges: Story Discussions".
So, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to make M-e some authors. What would they take as their inspiration? What would be their historical context? What would be their relation with the reigning authorities? What would be the issues of the day that drove them, irked them, intrigued them, etc?
Give the authors of Middle-earth a voice!
Questions? Ask in "Challenges: Story Discussions".
Entries with Stories
The following authors have entered a story in the Challenge.
- faramir_boromir - Who Will Care?
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 12 Sep 04
- Faramir cleans up the Steward’s library, and wonders why he does so.
- Regina - Upon An Ocean Blue
- Adult Audience
- Last Updated: 17 Jan 12
Here is the tale of Isengar Took, youngest child of the Old Took, who ran away from home to see the sea, only to discover worlds he never imagined--proud sailors, wild pirates, cruel desert chieftans, and a woman of the Big Folk he cannot forget . . .
- Starlight - Strife
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 24 Mar 04
- For the Great Books of M-e Challenge: How did authors in Numenor contribute to the resistance? How did they oppose the ruling authorities? (At the time, only a fragment of chapter I. More to come soon)
- Thevina Finduilas - Speak, Friend, and Enter
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 17 Jan 12
A tale of Dwarves and Elves, of artisans, the creation of the great West-Gate at Khazad-dum, and unlikely authors. Both post-WR and Second Age; Legolas and Gimli, and Narvi and Celebrimbor. Written for the "Authors of Middle- Earth" challenge. Humor, but with a serious nod to Elvish/Dwarvish relations during their heyday as well as musings on Dwarvish culture in general.
- Werecat - You Will See Them at Night
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 30 Dec 06
- The tale of an orc bard. Seriously. Rated PG-13 for gore and violence, just to be safe.
2004 Galvorn Awards: Winner -Best Evil Character Trying to be Good
2004 Galvorn Awards: Winner -Best Characterisation (Improbable OC)
Mithrils 2005 - Finalist, Other Races
Mithrils 2005, Runner-up, Silmarillion
