Steward and the King, The
Story Summary
What if Boromir didn't receive the dream-summons and so stayed in Minas Tirith and Faramir went north instead? PG warning: this is a hard AU, but not a dark one. Oct. 08 updates: After 2+ years of writer's block, I'm back writing. The ch. 4 draft is no longer incomplete; minor changes & tweaks in most other chapters. The completed story will be 30 chapters and an epilog. Currently, the draft is in the final stages, two chapters past the coronation. Beta suggestions are welcome.
Chapter List
| Ch# | Title | Words | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prolog, The Council of Elrond | 2,267 | 27 Oct 08 |
| 2 | The Road South | 2,114 | 27 Oct 08 |
| 3 | Moria | 2,790 | 27 Oct 08 |
| 4 | The Tests of Lorien | 1,785 | 27 Oct 08 |
| 5 | Questions on the River | 1,049 | 27 Oct 08 |
| 6 | The Parting of the Fellowship | 1,146 | 17 Oct 08 |
| 7 | Attack of the White Hand | 1,106 | 17 Oct 08 |
| 8 | Gollum (incomplete) | 673 | 17 Oct 08 |
| 9 | Rohan Wakes | 2,309 | 24 Oct 08 |
| 10 | A Meeting in Henneth Annun | 3,544 | 16 Oct 08 |
| 11 | Of Oaths | 2,242 | 16 Oct 08 |
| 12 | Dernhelm | 700 | 16 Oct 08 |
| 13 | Crossroads to a Trap | 1,635 | 16 Oct 08 |
| 14 | The Siege of Minas Tirith | 2,256 | 20 Oct 08 |
| 15 | The Battle of the Pelannor Fields | 3,029 | 20 Oct 08 |
| 16 | Aftermath | 1,431 | 21 Oct 08 |
| 17 | The Last Debate | 2,179 | 21 Oct 08 |
| 18 | The March to the Black Gate | 1,653 | 21 Oct 08 |
| 19 | Prayers in Darkness | 1,536 | 22 Oct 08 |
| 20 | Mount Doom | 2,647 | 22 Oct 08 |
| 21 | Of Those that Live | 1,428 | 22 Oct 08 |
| 22 | The Time of Gifts | 1,672 | 22 Oct 08 |
| 23 | Inheritance | 2,492 | 23 Oct 08 |
| 24 | Negotiations | 1,441 | 24 Oct 08 |
| 25 | The Coronation | 2,471 | 24 Oct 08 |
| 26 | Celebrations | 2,209 | 24 Oct 08 |
| 27 | The Road North | 1,741 | 24 Oct 08 |
| 32 | Afterword (Plot Spoilers) | 262 | 21 Oct 08 |
| Appx. Word Count | 51,807 | ||
Challenge Entries by julifolo
Does not include placeholders or non-viewable stories.
| Challenge | Type | Title | Entered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change One Thing, See What Happens | Closed | Steward and the King, The | July 28, 2005 |
| HASA 2005 Birthday Challenge | Closed | Hobbit and Fox | July 31, 2004 |
| Quickies: 2002 | Closed | Light Gone Out, The -- in beta state | October 27, 2002 |
