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Western Duty, Eastern Desire

Author: Adonnen Estenniel
Rating: General
Chapters: 1
Genre:  General
Era: 2nd Age - Pre-Rings
Summary: The impossible choice comes to all: a time when the balance of the scales depends upon whether or not one does the right thing. But the 'right thing' is often subjective, as two Istari must learn.

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Where no Birds Sing

Author: Linda Hoyland
Rating: General
Chapters: 1
Genre:  General
Era: 4th Age
Summary: When Roheryn goes lame, Aragorn and Faramir are stranded in a stormand forced to seek shelter. A story for Halloween.

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Tales of the Steward

Author: Itarille1
Rating: General
Chapters: 5
Genre:  General
Era: 4th Age
Summary: Short pieces concerning the seven-and-twentieth (Ruling) Steward of Gondor, as recorded by one of his grandson. Book-verse, late Third Age - early Fourth Age Gondor.

Overview | Chapter One

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From the Ashes

Shandris - 03 Feb 12 - 3:47 PM

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A very good story! Short and sweet. I like the personification of the land; how one can feel its heartbeat with their fingers.

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Re: January 2012 Birthday Cards

Posted On: 02/03/12 7:46 PM
By: Starlight
In: 2012 - HASA Birthdays

Exactly a month late-- Happy Belated Birthday, Imhiriel! I hope it was a nice birthday, and sorry my little offering is so incredibly late. It's not particularly beautiful, but at least it has Ithilien in it ;-) Thanks for all your work in the forums!

"Why does your silence always say so much?" Isildur asked, skipping a pebble. "Why still afraid? <I>He</> is gone!"

"Maybe, but not the strife he bred, as you have lately seen. Unless that wound is a farce?" 

Isildur looked away. 

"And you would build here, where his minions still lurk?"

"I wonder what they call these springs?" Isildur asked, stooping as a bluejay flew above him. "Listen. You, more than anyone, should know how evil festers unless fought."

"I had wished the fighting over."

"We can either cower and let it spread. Or uproot it. Which will it be?"

<I>Elendil was the High King and dwelt in the North at Annúminas; and the rule in the South was committed to his sons, Isildur and Anárion. They founded there Osgiliath, between Minas Ithil and Minas Anor, not far from the confines of Mordor."</I> (The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A: Annals of the Kings and Rulers)

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Re: Middle-earth Orc Fanfiction (middleearthorcfic)

Posted On: 02/01/12 7:50 AM
By: Lynx of Isengard
In: Here Be Orcs

I have an old one that was a complete wreck when I first posted it, but I've gone back, gutted the thing, and given it a shiny remodel. The old story went under the name "Foul Dips Into Fair," but that was back in me olde days, when I tried to insert a tryst in every other fanfiction I wrote.

This newish one is called When Fair Crosses Foul. It's basically the same story but far-improved, thanks to my finally researching the Tolkien legendarium. When I looked back at the old story, I thought: "My heavens, how old was I when I wrote this?"

So now, the elf-warrior is more in-character. The reader receives expanded insight into the mind of my anti-hero. Most of all, my Elvish, though still scant, is markedly improved. Laugh out loud

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Re: January 2012 Birthday Cards

Posted On: 01/26/12 12:05 PM
By: Aruthir
In: 2012 - HASA Birthdays

Glad you enjoyed it, Imhiriel- and who knows, perhaps next year will see a happier tale, eh? Smile

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Re: January 2012 Birthday Cards

Posted On: 01/26/12 11:56 AM
By: Imhiriel
In: 2012 - HASA Birthdays

Possibly not the good or happy or beautiful that was asked for... but I hope you will accept this fic and my apologies for its lateness anyway, Imhiriel.


You could say that Grin! On the other hand, it was beautifully spooky Eeeek!! And when I have this idea of a beautiful Doriath in my mind (for example the one Nath gifted me with), the shudder-inducing effect of the scene you painted is even greater. So I thank you very muchfor that wonderful juxtaposition, Aruthir, and for giving me such a rare and different PoV of Doriath.

Imhiriel

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February 2012 Birthday Cards

Posted On: 01/26/12 11:41 AM
By: Imhiriel
In: 2012 - HASA Birthdays


I thiiiink I got all the links updated and correct by now, but if you spot any mistakes, please let me know!


Birthday folks: Is your birthday in February and you would be delighted by a little story gift from your fellow HASA members? Then state your request here in this thread. Create a birthday workshop story to collect your birthday cards in one place, and enter it into the 2012 Birthhday Cards Challenge.

Authors: Let yourselves get inspired by the suggestions - a chance to be creative and to make a fellow HASA member happy at the same time! And don't forget to add your birthday cards to the birthday workshop story the recipient of your birthday card has - hopefully - created.

In case you need help or have a comment, question or suggestion, please post it here or send me an e-mail - I'll do my best to help.

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Valacirca

The Plough, or Big Dipper, in Ursa Major; set by Elbereth in the sky as a warning to Morgoth.

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Best Stories following the House of Finwë
Updated: 08 Jan 12 - 10 stories
Owner: Aeglos

Another Man's Cage
Such a vivid and realistic portrayal of the House of Finwe. The characters are wonderful, and the plot is great too.
A Further Shadow Despite the Darkness
The characters in this are really, really well-done, and has a very interesting backstory to the main plot.
Never Speak Nor Sing
The same reasons as before, beautifully written, wonderful, dynamic characters.
Dream a Bitter Style
Again, another wonderfully written, interesting story. The characters are great.
When the Stars Smile
Very witty and interesting, great portrayal of the characters.
Paper
Brilliant characters, and lovely writing style.
The Old Ways
Wow - loved the child-Elrond as the viewpoint. Characters, as always, are great. I'm not sure if this really counts as following the House of Finwe, but I loved it all the same and well-deserving of a place.
The Sins of the Fathers
First story I ever read on HA and remains to this day one of my favourites. Great characters and clear plot.
Horses and Hounds
House of Finarfin - great.
Oak and Willow
Galadriel and Celeborn - love it.

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Valentine's Day 2004 Nuzguling


Author: HA Writers Group
Rating: General
Status: General
Chapters: 2
Word Count: 1,997
Genre: Romance
Era: Multi-Age
Last Edited: 21 Feb 04


Summary

Various offerings for the HA On-list challenge by the same name. List members had five days to write stories on one of two prompts:

(1) The couple celebrates their first anniversary.
(2) What first attracted one character to the other? When did it become clear this was the person s/he wanted to marry/court, and why?

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