Story Summary
A love story set in a time of war and its aftermath. These canon characters, Men and Elves, are often presented as stereotypically attractive, noble, and gifted. In this tale, interaction with a dramatically changed Arda reveals them to be flawed, passionate, funny, and conflicted as well. (New chapter (34 The Rules) added 7 January 2013.)
Story art by Greywing.
2006 MEFA Second Place, The Lúthien and Beren Award: Romance-Incomplete
Chapter List
| Ch# | Title | Words | Com. | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Houses of Healing | 2,162 | 5 | 04 Sep 08 |
| 2 | Of Banners and Standards | 2,484 | 5 | 03 Nov 06 |
| 3 | Waiting in the Shadow of Doom | 1,683 | 4 | 03 Mar 06 |
| 4 | At the Morannon | 1,879 | 2 | 04 Sep 08 |
| 5 | In Dreams We Meet Again | 3,293 | 3 | 05 Sep 08 |
| 6 | The Field of Cormallen | 3,029 | 4 | 03 Mar 06 |
| 7 | The Celebration | 3,588 | 0 | 05 Sep 08 |
| 8 | Of Elves and Revelations | 3,044 | 0 | 05 Sep 08 |
| 9 | A Long Night | 4,715 | 1 | 26 Mar 06 |
| 10 | Dangerous Negotiations | 3,871 | 0 | 07 Sep 08 |
| 11 | Minas Tirith - The Coronation | 5,471 | 1 | 02 Jul 06 |
| 12 | After the Ball | 6,233 | 3 | 08 Dec 06 |
| 13 | Into the Glittering Light of Day | 2,728 | 0 | 17 Oct 06 |
| 14 | The Steward and the Princess | 3,173 | 4 | 02 Jul 06 |
| 15 | The Prince of Ithilien | 5,976 | 8 | 19 Sep 06 |
| 16 | A Betrothal | 7,137 | 4 | 07 Sep 08 |
| 17 | Forth Eorlingas! | 3,750 | 3 | 07 Sep 08 |
| 18 | The Golden Hall of Edoras | 3,065 | 2 | 07 Sep 08 |
| 19 | Rohirric Tales and Troubles | 4,835 | 2 | 29 Sep 06 |
| 20 | The King's Bedchamber | 2,771 | 3 | 08 Sep 08 |
| 21 | Éomer and The Mearas | 4,169 | 3 | 08 Sep 08 |
| 22 | Road to Lothlórien | 5,374 | 2 | 08 Sep 08 |
| 23 | Heart of Elvendom | 5,476 | 2 | 09 Sep 08 |
| 24 | Family Matters | 4,351 | 3 | 09 Sep 08 |
| 25 | Galadriel’s Mirror | 3,526 | 2 | 09 Sep 08 |
| 26 | To Dream or To Portend | 6,454 | 5 | 09 Sep 08 |
| 27 | The Letter | 3,787 | 1 | 10 Sep 08 |
| 28 | Rohirrim Return | 7,036 | 2 | 10 Sep 08 |
| 29 | Funeral Games in Minas Tirith | 3,109 | 9 | 07 Dec 07 |
| 30 | The Tournament Continues | 2,505 | 3 | 03 Sep 08 |
| 31 | Archery and Eating Dirt | 5,100 | 1 | 24 Mar 10 |
| 32 | Bloodied But Unbowed | 3,045 | 3 | 05 Jun 12 |
| 33 | Children of Starlight | 3,451 | 0 | 23 Sep 12 |
| 34 | The Rules | 3,138 | 0 | 07 Jan 13 |
| 35 | Author's Notes | 1,479 | 4 | 23 Sep 12 |
| 36 | The Characters | 1,155 | 5 | 23 Sep 12 |
| Appx. Word Count | 138,042 | 99 | ||
Comments
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oshun - 04 Feb 06 - 5:30 PM
Thank you so much for your challenging (as usual) comments on the story. First on Plot: 1) I am not 100% sure at this point that Eomer recognizes Lothiriel. 2) Imrahil arrives in Minas Tirith a few days before the Battle of Pelennor fields and I simply decided that she came and was put to work (by choice) when she got there. She wasn't any woman, but the motherless only daughter of four children of a warrior prince.
On Sindarin: IMO he would not necessarily have considered it first and foremost a language of Elves. See my updated (based on your points) Author's Notes chapter for more on use of Sindarin by men at that time.
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Ti'ana Luthien - 22 Feb 06 - 8:10 AM
Well, I've finally read every chapter thus far - and may I say that I am continuing to enjoy it immensely? This is really well done, oshun; I love the way you've expanded Eomer & Lothiriel, and yes, I continue to like your Faramir. And your Eowyn. :D I look forward to seeing more.
Cheers,
Ti :)
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oshun - 22 Feb 06 - 12:32 PM
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telpethoniel - 10 Apr 06 - 3:18 AM
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telpethoniel - 10 Apr 06 - 3:27 AM
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telpethoniel - 13 Apr 06 - 2:53 AM
Awesome! I could read this story forever, it's my fave on this site!
More more! we want more!
When are they going to be married?
THe language is soooo engaging
I've found nothing yet that I would clasify as Adult which you have specified, are you perhaps hanging out for the wedding night ;) :D
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telpethoniel - 31 May 06 - 3:25 AM
*squeals uncontrolably* Another chapter!!!!
I sooooooo love your stories!!!
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oshun - 01 Jun 06 - 2:53 AM
telpethoniel:
Thanks for the enthusiastic comments and for reading. I should be posting a new chapter within a week or so.
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Pen 52 - 08 Jun 06 - 7:11 PM
First of all, I would like to thank you for a wonderful reading experience. Your novel interpretation of cannon characters had me quite literally on the edge of my seat during my read.
This is not how I ever imagined Eomer and Lothriel's betrothal to be and, believe me, this is a good thing. You gave their story depth and meaning; passion, as well as love.
And there I was, all this time, thinking their marriage was more of a political arrangement then case of love at first sight. Well, you proved me wrong.
And the love triangle bit between the two of them and Ellohir was inspired.
By the way, I must say that your writing style has me a bit green with envy. Really smooth and flowing.
Great job.
Looking forward to the next installment.
Pen 52
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oshun - 08 Jun 06 - 10:09 PM
Thank you so much for the comment. I am glad that you like the story. The sport for me is try to have fun with story, while taking my research seriously--
Thanks--Oshun
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telpethoniel - 25 Dec 06 - 5:35 PM
*taps foot impatiently for next chapter 
*
I'm in love with this story! 
What do I click to get this story into this site's equivalent of a hall of fame?
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