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- 1. "They Are Called Man's Best Friend"
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Author: Still Anonymous
Last Updated: 01/13/05 Original Post: 01/12/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 990
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - The regretful thoughts and reflections of Huan, the Hound of Valinor, as he died.
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- 2. 'Twas Well After Midnight
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Author: Meril
Last Updated: 02/05/07 Original Post: 08/27/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 3 Word Count: 1,570
Era: Other Genre: Humor Completion: Work in Progress - An unexpected late-night encounter with certain Middle-earth denizens... Read the harrowing, humorous tale...
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3. ...To the Edge of Night: Seven Tells of a Moment
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Author: Elen Kortirion
Last Updated: 10/04/04 Original Post: 09/29/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 756
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - A set of seven drabbles, perceptions of the same moments in time. Return of the King movieverse
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4. 110
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Author: Aeneid
Last Updated: 10/20/05 Original Post: 10/30/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,093
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Boromir's journey from Gondor to Rivendell. An experimental mix of prose and poetry. Some stream-of-consciousness, some free verse. 2005 MEFA Award Winner: 3rd place, Men category
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- 5. A Good Home
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Author: EdorasLass
Last Updated: 04/06/08 Original Post: 10/14/05
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,340
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Elrond gives Boromir a present for Faramir. A 2005 birthday gift for JunoMagic
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- 6. A Kingly Gift
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Author: Russandol
Last Updated: 11/22/12 Original Post: 11/22/12
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 197
Era: Akallabêth/Last Alliance Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Ten years of faithful service are rewarded. A double drabble. A gift for elfscribe on her 10th Fandom Anniversary. Thank you IgnobleBard for the look-over.
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- 7. A/U Drabbles
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Author: EdorasLass
Last Updated: 04/06/08 Original Post: 06/04/05
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 8 Word Count: 812
Era: Multi-Age Genre: Other Completion: Work in Progress - These drabbles will not necessarily connect in any way, except for the fact that they'll all be A/U. Though all of them won't be "adult" I'm going to rate this that way, so I can write adult as I please. But I'll mark it in the title space, and update warnings as needed. Character death, probably disturbing situations.
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8. Aching
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Author: Arithwen
Last Updated: 06/06/03 Original Post: 05/20/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,441
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Maeglin's thoughts of Idril as he watches her. Mainly of Maeglin and Idril, featuring Ecthelion and Tuor.
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9. Across Dark Waters
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Author: Zimraphel
Last Updated: 07/13/04 Original Post: 08/12/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 2,777
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A look at the passage to Mandos, based partly on Greek mythology and Gypsy folklore, in which Maeglin gets what's coming to him. Runner-up for the 2004 Mithril Award: Best Silmarillion and Best Drama.
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10. Across Deeper Waters
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Author: Lady E
Last Updated: 09/10/06 Original Post: 09/01/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 986
Era: 3rd Age - The Kings Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Galadriel reflects on her daughter's fate and her own feelings after Celebrian has left Middle-earth. Parma Awards Year One - Nominee - Best story about Elves Parma Awards Year Two - Winner - Best story about Elves
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- 11. Across the Grinding Ice
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Author: Elvenesse
Last Updated: 11/03/05 Original Post: 10/30/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 287
Era: 1st Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - A young Idril remembers the arduous journey to Middle-earth, and the loss of her mother. A short vingette.
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12. Across The Ice
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Author: Deborah
Last Updated: 01/10/03 Original Post: 07/14/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,562
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - As Fingolfin's kin struggle to survive the icy crossing of the Helcaraxe, Galadriel tries to comfort Fingon -- and discovers his secret.
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- 13. Ad Sum
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Author: Dwimordene
Last Updated: 10/26/03 Original Post: 09/14/02
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,089
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Meet one of the 'charwomen' of Minas Tirith. Written in answer to a Quickie Challenge: a woman dragging corpses off the Pelennor to the funeral fires.
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14. Adraefan
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Author: Aeneid
Last Updated: 10/20/05 Original Post: 08/10/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 48 Word Count: 196,814
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - AU. One less arrow at Amon Hen and things go much differently for beloved good-bad son of Gondor. A veritable odyssey for Boromir ensues, complete with manipulative Valar, exiled elves, Radagast the Brown, and a helpful chorus. Action, adventure, angst, humor. Mixed writing styles (prose and poetry), with a Greco-Roman feel. Rated for violence and adult themes. A warning to the squeamish. 2005 MEFA Award Winner: 1st place, Alternative Universe category
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- 15. Adverts of Middle Earth, The
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Author: Cyberwulf
Last Updated: 08/10/04 Original Post: 08/07/04
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 3 Word Count: 5,122
Era: Other Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - It's exactly what it says in the title.
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16. Advice
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Author: Theresa Green
Last Updated: 10/20/03 Original Post: 10/11/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 7,729
Era: 4th Age Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Humorous vignette. Post ROTK. Aragorn turns to Legolas and Gimli for guidance on… ahem…a personal matter. Warnings: Adult theme. Lots of kinkiness. ‘Slightly-more-than-implied’ slash, Legolas/Gimli
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17. Advice Taken
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Author: Theresa Green
Last Updated: 12/07/03 Original Post: 11/23/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 5,399
Era: 4th Age Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Sequel to "Advice," and will make more sense if you read that first. Aragorn has a host of new ideas, but can he put them into action? Warning: Implied slash Legolas/Gimli.
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- 18. Affiliations
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Author: Dwimordene
Last Updated: 12/07/06 Original Post: 12/07/06
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,868
Era: 4th Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - "You were born 'Aragorn', your father was Arathorn, and through him, you are the Heir of Isildur—the last of your line." But the last no longer...
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19. Aftermath
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Author: Willow Wode
Last Updated: 07/29/02 Original Post: 07/25/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 4 Word Count: 9,425
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - The four hobbits each come to terms with awakening after Mordor.
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20. Aglarond
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Author: ErinRua
Last Updated: 11/19/04 Original Post: 03/09/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,534
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A dwarf, a cave and a claustrophobic elf. Wherein Gimli and Legolas venture into the Crystal Caves of Aglarond at the war's end, and Legolas is lost for words. NO slash. COMPLETE. * Mithril Awards 2003 - Winner - Best Fellowship story. * Mithril Awards 2003 - Commended - Best Story Focusing on Elves * Gathering of the Fellowship Toronto 2003 Writing Awards: 1st Place Prose Fiction (tied) * 2004 MEFAs, 1st place LOTR, FOTR Award
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21. All Hallows' Day
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Author: Marnie
Last Updated: 03/06/05 Original Post: 11/02/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 3,503
Era: Other Genre: General Completion: Complete - A tale of adventure on the high seas, mysterious presences on a Royal Navy Frigate, and the final entrance into Mandos' Halls of one very lonely houseless elven fëa.
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22. All in a Day's Work
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Author: Gwynnyd
Last Updated: 01/02/08 Original Post: 11/15/05
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 828
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Action Completion: Complete - A Corsair raid must have been a very frightening experience for the villages along the coast. It surely was reassuring to know that their sea-savvy Prince could be counted on to help them. A drabble series featuring a 'piratey Imrahil'. A birthday present for EdorasLass. Many thanks to Tanaqui and Maurita for the beta, and a passing nod to Kipling for some inspiration. MEFA 2007 - Third Place in Genres: Adventure: Fixed-Length Ficlet
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23. All That Was Beautiful
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Author: Citrine
Last Updated: 04/23/03 Original Post: 03/29/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,854
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - Eowyn's first meeting with Grima.
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24. Amid the Powers and Chances of the World
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Author: Azalais
Last Updated: 08/24/11 Original Post: 07/05/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 51 Word Count: 184,316
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Romance Completion: Complete - "Men..should have a virtue to shape their lives, amid the powers and chances of the world, beyond the Music of the Ainur, which is as fate to all things else" (Quenta Silmarillion, Chapter 1). A mortal woman is brought to Rivendell for healing in the summer of 3018, and thus becomes entangled with both Men and Elves in the events of the War of the Ring. How will destiny and choice shape the lives of the two Kindreds? This novel-length story travels from Rohan via Rivendell to Gondor and back ...
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25. Anadûnai
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Author: Darth Fingon
Last Updated: 11/14/09 Original Post: 08/03/09
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 28,461
Era: 2nd Age - Pre-Rings Genre: General Completion: Complete - 163 years after their parting in Middle-earth, Elrond travels to Númenor to see his brother again.
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- 26. And The Woods Responded
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Author: WindSurfBabe
Last Updated: 07/04/12 Original Post: 06/26/11
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 15 Word Count: 39,489
Era: Other Genre: Action Completion: Work in Progress - Aeve did not believe in elves - nor did she need to. But when war threatens to claim those she holds dear, she remembers the old stories. Are there truly immortal beings dwelling in the ruins nearby? Can they help her? And at what price?
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27. And These Pearls That Were Her Eyes
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Author: Regina
Last Updated: 01/17/04 Original Post: 09/14/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 4 Word Count: 9,954
Era: Akallabêth/Last Alliance Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - On the final two days of her life, Tar-Miriel, last queen of Numenor, reflects upon her unhappy marriage, her one moment of bravery, and her ultimate fate. Explicit non-con sex.
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28. Anessë
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Author: Sphinx
Last Updated: 05/16/04 Original Post: 05/07/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 2,650
Era: 1st Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - ‘After name’ Dior arrives in Menegroth after the passing of Elu Thingol, and recieves more than the throne of the Sindar. Featuring Dior, Nimloth, Celeborn, Galadriel.
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- 29. Another Man's Cage
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Author: Dawn Felagund
Last Updated: 08/08/07 Original Post: 06/28/05
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 53 Word Count: 354,559
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: General Completion: Complete - In the Years of the Trees, the family of Fëanor--and the Noldor--begins a slow move toward their eventual fate. This is a novel-length work-in-progress set in Valinor, during which I follow the young House of Fëanor over the course of an ordinary year. The main players are Fëanor, Nerdanel, Maedhros, Maglor, Celegorm, Caranthir, Fingon, Fingolfin, and Finarfin. Please see my story discussion for further introductory material. Rated for marital sex and consensual heterosexual situations.
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30. Anticipation
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Author: LOTR lover
Last Updated: 01/11/05 Original Post: 07/23/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,751
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - A Glorfindel story. How much does a twice-born Balrog killer have to put up with, anyway? Humor/romance. Not really slash, but with some slashy elements. Perhaps PG-13. Glorfindel, Rumil, Original Character
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31. Aragorn: The Owner's Guide and Maintenance Manual
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Author: Theresa Green
Last Updated: 08/19/03 Original Post: 08/11/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,576
Era: Multi-Age Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Thinking of buying an ARAGORN this summer? Own one already but can't find the button to turn him on? Then look no further than this authoritative guide to the operation and upkeep of your trusty Ranger.
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- 32. Arandil's Drabbles
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Author: Arandil
Last Updated: 08/19/05 Original Post: 07/13/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 11 Word Count: 8,053
Era: Multi-Age Genre: Other Completion: Work in Progress - A collection of random drabbles that I have written. Grouped by Age.
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- 33. Arandil, Princess of Mirkwood
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Author: Arandil
Last Updated: 12/05/12 Original Post: 11/24/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 16 Word Count: 27,878
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Humor Completion: Work in Progress - We've all seen the girl-falls-into-middle-earth story. But what happens when she's unexpectedly accompanied by...her husband? Humor. Not Mary-Sue bashing.
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34. Arwen Unbound
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Author: Theniel
Last Updated: 09/07/03 Original Post: 08/19/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 140
Era: 4th Age Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - A Lorien elegy of sorts—based on a familiar scene, but modern in style rather than traditional.
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35. As Little Might Be Thought
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Author: Deborah
Last Updated: 12/03/02 Original Post: 06/26/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 6 Word Count: 8,501
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - The development of the relationship between Maglor and his foster-sons Elrond and Elros, from the sack of Sirion to the loss of the Silmarils.
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- 36. As the Tide by the Moon
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Author: EdorasLass
Last Updated: 03/09/08 Original Post: 04/07/05
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 25 Word Count: 56,504
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Sequel to "Eclipsed by the Moon", in which a kitchen maid in Edoras is infatuated with Grima. This story follows her efforts to gain Grima's attention, Grima's plots to use her for his own ends, and Theodred's involvment in the whole tangled web. This story is told mostly from three POVs - Grima, Theodred, and Lathwyn. Explict het, possibly disturbing themes. Elements of both Book & Movie Verse.
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37. Ashes, East Winds, Hope that Rises
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Author: ErinRua
Last Updated: 10/30/05 Original Post: 12/05/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 4 Word Count: 17,314
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - EOMER - as seen through his eyes - the peril of Rohan, the duplicity of the Wormtongue, and the coming of hope to the Riddermark. Cast includes Eomer, Aragorn, Theoden, Grima, Eowyn, Hama, Gimli, Legolas and several good horses. Gap-filler. Drama, action, angst. Non-slash. * Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best Drama | * Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best Story Focusing on Men | * 2004 MEFAs, 3rd place LOTR Drama, Nimrodel and Amroth Award
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38. At the Rising of the Moon
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Author: Linda Hoyland
Last Updated: 01/28/07 Original Post: 12/21/06
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 5 Word Count: 9,507
Era: 4th Age Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Éowyn sends Aragorn and Faramir on a quest to find the missing ingredient for a Yule celebration. They soon face new challenges which test their resourcefulness to the limits. A light hearted story for the holiday season. Part of a series. With grateful thanks to Raksha for her help. MEFA Awards - 2nd place - Humour- Gondor
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39. At The Sammath Naur
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Author: Aratlithiel
Last Updated: 06/11/03 Original Post: 05/25/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,958
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Frodo claims the Ring.
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40. Athelas
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Author: Waltraute
Last Updated: 07/04/06 Original Post: 02/19/05
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,521
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Bergil searches ruined Minas Tirith for the last kingsfoil in the city.
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41. Athrabeth Elrond Ah Arwen
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Author: Elvasdottir
Last Updated: 01/02/04 Original Post: 12/12/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,373
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - Elrond is not yet reconciled to his daughter's choice.
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42. Ballad of the Hunter, The
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Author: finch
Last Updated: 01/10/03 Original Post: 11/10/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 703
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - Silmarillion-based. An ancient Elvish song.
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43. Battle of the Golden Wood, The
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Author: Marnie
Last Updated: 09/02/04 Original Post: 01/15/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 24 Word Count: 58,558
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - An account of the battles between Dol Guldur and Lothlorien during the Wars of the Ring. Mithril Awards 2004 - Winner - 'Best story focussing on Elves'.
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- 44. Beast of Burden
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Author: Werecat
Last Updated: 02/02/09 Original Post: 06/26/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,794
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Heroes come in all shapes and sizes; some of them not necessarily human. Meet Summerstraw, a horse of Rohan. MEFAs 2005 - Third Place, Drama Mithrils 2005 - Finalist, Drama
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- 45. Bedside Reflections of Bell Gamgee, The
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Author: Oselle
Last Updated: 03/23/03 Original Post: 03/22/03
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 10 Word Count: 24,572
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - An entry for the Mother's Day Challenge. Sam's mother is called upon to look after Frodo, who has fallen ill shortly after moving to Bag End.
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46. Bee-Elves
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Author: Darth Fingon
Last Updated: 03/09/10 Original Post: 02/01/10
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 21,028
Era: 1st Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - At the end of the First Age, Finarfin, political missionary, travels across Middle-earth and finds his way to Oropher's court. Much to his dismay. Written as part of a story swap challenge, using the following prompts: Finarfin and Mirkwood.
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47. Before Thangorodrim: The Last Fall of Himring Hill
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Author: Anna Wing
Last Updated: 01/19/06 Original Post: 07/02/05
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 10 Word Count: 13,126
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Finarfin, Finrod, Edrahil and the host of the Noldor come to Easterling-occupied Himring during the War of Wrath.
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48. Beleg's Doom
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Author: Tehta
Last Updated: 05/02/04 Original Post: 04/11/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 3,701
Era: 1st Age Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - It has been said that character is fate, and this certainly holds true for Beleg, whose single-minded focus leads him straight to his Doom. Warning: Although this story follows that of the Narn I Hin Hurin very closely, I suspect that Beleg's character, at least, is slightly AU. Also, there are slashy themes here, even if the whole is very, very LACE-compliant.
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49. Below the Skin
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Author: Kshar
Last Updated: 01/10/03 Original Post: 06/26/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 3 Word Count: 7,815
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Work in Progress - Arwen et al. in the years after The Return of the King.
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50. Beyond The Western Stars
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Author: Ëarmírë
Last Updated: 10/07/03 Original Post: 09/23/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,162
Era: 4th Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - A split-second ficlet in a mythic moment. Eldarion says farewell to Aragorn.
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