Quickies Qtr 4, 2003
Challenge Details
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The story should be at least one type-written page long, but not more than 3 type-written pages. Definition of page - 1" margin all the way around, Times 12 pt. font., standard size paper.
There should be one viewpoint or one character as the main focus
It should be one continuous scene
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An Elf's thoughts when the star of Earendil first appears in the
night sky.
The refugees of Gondolin trade possessions to the Dwarves
Why the Dunlendings were right to fight.
"Teaching his grandmother to suck... "Eggses!""--write this sorry, possibly funny, episode in Smeagol's life.
A scene from one of those two oh so happy weeks at Elrond's on the way to Erebor
Forming the conspiracy to watch Frodo.
Faramir's first day in charge of his company in Ithilien, How do
Mablung, Damrod, and/or Anborn view their new commander?
Aerial reconnaissance: become one of the crebain. Did you notice that pony hanging out in Hollin? Or anything else unusual?
What did Gandalf "see" lying on the mountaintop after casting down the Balrog?
Hama's last stand
A child evacuated from Minas Tirith.
Gimli sees Fangorn Forest
Legolas figuring out where he wishes to live in South Ithilien
The slaying of Moria's watcher
Butterbur meets Elessar (and Arwen, too, if you like)
A shipbuilder teaching an apprentice in Dol Amroth
Entries with Stories
The following authors have entered a story in the Challenge.
- Arquen - Olórin I Was, Olórin I Am
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 16 Dec 03
- Gandalf's journey after death. Written for the Quickies Qtr. 4 Challenge.
- Ehtele - My Captain
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 26 Nov 03
- Faramir overhears a conversation on his first day in Ithilin. For Fourth Quarter Quickies.
- Eledhwen - Butterbur and the King
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 26 Dec 03
- Entry for the Quickies 2003, quarter 4 challenge: Barliman Butterbur welcomes some rather special guests to the Prancing Pony.
- gilwen - Singing of the Trees, The
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 30 Dec 03
- Gimli sees Fangorn Forest. Written for the Quickies, Qtr. 4 Challenge.
- Marta - Sucking Eggses
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 14 Jun 04
- Whilst trying to figure out one of Bilbo's riddles, Gollum remembers a Yule celebration long ago and his attempts to teach his grandmother a new year's custom he learned from a human friend. Semi-finalist at the 2004 Mithril Awards for Best The Hobbit.
- Thundera Tiger - Seas of Fate
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 28 Jan 05
- Written for the Quickies Qtr 4, 2003, challenge. This was supposed to be a scene between a shipwright and his apprentice. It turned out a little differently than I'd planned, but not all the words of a shipwright are going to be strictly about the ship. Features Imrahil and Legolas. Mithril Awards 2004 - Runner-up - Best Story Focusing on Elves Mithril Awards 2004 - Finalist - Best Vignette or Short Story
- Zimraphel - Jewel Above Rubies, A
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 28 Jul 04
- While passing through Doriath, the refugees of Gondolin are forced to trade their treasures for much-needed supplies, yet not all are willing to give up the last reminders of their home.
