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1. 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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- 2. 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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3. Bare Feet and Beer
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Author: Gwynnyd
Last Updated: 11/01/05 Original Post: 12/11/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,941
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Faramir is happy. Eowyn loves him. He's doing a good job as Steward. Things can't get better, can they? Written for the Happy Faramir Challenge. With many thanks to Tanaqui not only for her insistence that I could write this, but her beta help with the process. 2005 MEFA Awards 1st Place (Post-Ring War - Gondor)
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4. Bargaining for Beginners
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Author: Honesty
Last Updated: 01/10/03 Original Post: 08/02/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 3 Word Count: 17,825
Era: 2nd Age - Rings Genre: Romance Completion: Complete - This is about Celebrimbor and Narvi, the two craftsmen who made the Doors of Moria. Narvi, a young and rebellious dwarven stonewright meets the elven smith Celebrimbor. About life in Khazad-dum, dwarven culture and the beginning friendship of two master artisans. Very, very mild slash.
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5. Beloved of the Valar
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Author: Lalaith
Last Updated: 08/28/04 Original Post: 05/06/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,606
Era: 1st Age Genre: Other Completion: Complete - Ingwë speaks about his life from the Awakening to the end of the First Age.
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6. Care and Feeding of Hobbits, The
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Author: Baylor
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 12/14/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 11 Word Count: 18,334
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Ruminations on the Little People by Boromir, Man of Gondor. Humor Non-slash.Mithril Awards 2003 - Winner - Voter's Choice Best The Hobbit/Lord of the Rings Mithril Awards 2003 - Winner - Voter's Choice Best General
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7. Courting the Lady
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Author: Celandine Brandybuck
Last Updated: 09/21/04 Original Post: 08/23/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 18 Word Count: 52,534
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Romance Completion: Complete - How did Denethor ever end up married to Finduilas of Dol Amroth? And given that Aragorn was in Gondor at the time, under the name Thorongil, might he not have been interested in this courtship? This romance is told partly through the eyes of each of the three individuals involved (plus Imrahil), and partly through the medium of letters between them all. First of the Steward's Family sequence. No objectionable content. By Celandine. Mithril Awards 2004 - Runner-up - Best novel/serial
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8. Cursed Queen of Angmar, The
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Author: Khazar-Khum
Last Updated: 02/28/05 Original Post: 03/05/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 52 Word Count: 106,199
Era: 3rd Age - The Kings Genre: Romance Completion: Complete - Ariashal of Rhudaur is the unwitting lynchpin of her father's machinations with the Witch-King of Angmar. And she's cursed, too. Work in progress. Rated Adult for consensual BDSM, violence, torture, and mature themes. Yes, it's now finished!!!!
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9. Dream a Bitter Style
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Author: Darth Fingon
Last Updated: 08/14/09 Original Post: 01/20/07
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 5 Word Count: 29,890
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - 'Lauron-Nama', part (two). As a servant to Fingon in the court of Eithel Sirion, Glorfindel learns what is expected of him, what he must endure, and how he can turn it to his advantage. Slash. Adult rating has been applied for graphic sexual exploitation and coercion, drug and alcohol use, objectionable language, violence, brutality, and overall mature and very dark subject matter.
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- 10. Easterling, The
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Author: Scribe
Last Updated: 04/07/03 Original Post: 04/03/03
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 12 Word Count: 102,973
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Action Completion: Complete - When Legolas Greenleaf decides to aid the Ranger Melia on a quest to find her mother, they stumble into a search that is more than anything imagined when they discover that Saruman was not the only one who sought to create an army of evil. As this long dormant power emerges to cast its shadow upon Middle Earth, Melia discovers she may have the key to its destruction and perhaps the key to the Prince of Mirkwood's heart. (STORY 2)
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11. Fair Folk and Foul
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Author: Adaneth
Last Updated: 02/26/11 Original Post: 12/10/06
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 17 Word Count: 93,869
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Fell fiends still prowl the mountains, and now there is an elven ship offshore. Will Saelon and the remnants of the Dúnedain of Srathen Brethil find refuge near the sea, or will they be forced to seek vengeance in alliance with the Dwarves, to return to their homes in safety? The Dûnhebaid Cycle, Part II.MEFA 2007: Honorable Mention in Races: Cross-Cultural: General.
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- 12. Fairer Sex, The
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Author: Scribe
Last Updated: 04/07/03 Original Post: 04/03/03
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 10 Word Count: 89,762
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Action Completion: Complete - On the eve of a signing a historic treaty with the Easterlings that will ensure peace, Aragorn and the other leaders of Middle earth find themselves trapped by a spell that bends their will to the purpose of the beautiful Easterling queen. As enemy troops began to move into Minas Tirith, it is up to Arwen, Eowyn and the newly arrived Lothiriel of Dol Amroth to find a way to break the spell before the enemy accomplishes what Sauron could not, the talking of the White City and Middle earth with it...
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13. Father and Sons
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Author: Dwimordene
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 06/05/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 17 Word Count: 64,360
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Insight into LOTR's most famous dysfunctional family that covers a span of years, from Faramir's adolescence through Sam and Frodo's journey through Ithilien. The personal is political when you're the Steward and his family. Starring: Boromir, Faramir, Denethor, and (to a lesser extent) Imrahil.Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best Drama
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14. For Eyes to See as Can
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Author: Larner
Last Updated: 11/29/04 Original Post: 10/11/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 28 Word Count: 76,445
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Frodo Baggins through the eyes of Samwise Gamgee and the King Elessar—first meeting to the aftermath of his sailing, with a focus on expressing frustrations, fear, and anger.. No slash; deliberate angst; mostly book canon.
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- 15. Geopolitics at the end of the Second Age
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Author: Mardil
Last Updated: 03/21/09 Original Post: 01/17/03
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 5,199
Era: Akallabêth/Last Alliance Genre: Research Article Completion: Complete - A research article that examines the strategic and geopolitical situation towards the end of the Second Age, prior to the Downfall of Numenor. Includes a (brief) introduction to geopolititcal themes. Focus on Numenor and Mordor, though the question of the Elven realms and the influence of the Valar is also examined.
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16. Gimli: The Owner's Guide and Maintenance Manual
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Author: Theresa Green
Last Updated: 09/07/03 Original Post: 08/20/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,103
Era: Multi-Age Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - This text, recently discovered in the Chamber of Mazarbul, is the ultimate guide to Gimli, son of Gloin. This is the user guide that was described by “The Khazad-dum Times” as “Worth its weight in mithril”.
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17. Goodhobbits
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Author: Baylor
Last Updated: 05/30/04 Original Post: 05/16/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 4,141
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - In which Merry and Berilac disgrace the family, and Pippin ends up with the spoils
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18. Hands of the King
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Author: Anglachel
Last Updated: 07/01/09 Original Post: 02/23/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 88 Word Count: 880,192
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Finduilas of Dol Amroth married Denethor, future Lord Steward of Gondor, for some very specific reasons. A different take on their marriage. By Anglachel Final chapter posted 06 April 07.
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- 19. Hearth and Home
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Author: Molly Littlefoot
Last Updated: 06/22/05 Original Post: 06/22/05
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 5,758
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - A Hobbit wife uncertainly wonders what the future will bring. Based on both Book and Movie verse. Written for both the "Confessions to the Sleepless Night" and the "All OCs all the Time" challenges and my first public story in over twenty years. Be gentle or no cake for any of you.
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20. In His Brother's Shadow
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Author: Celandine Brandybuck
Last Updated: 03/09/03 Original Post: 07/09/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 6 Word Count: 26,125
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - At Henneth Annun, Faramir mentioned that he had first met Gandalf as a boy in Minas Tirith. That time must have been a turning point in his life. The present story also explores the relationships between Faramir, Boromir, and Denethor. Last of the Steward's Family sequence. Some mildly adult themes, but no violence, sex, or language. By Celandine.
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21. In the Hall of the Wood Elf King
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Author: TreeHugger
Last Updated: 09/08/02 Original Post: 09/05/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 30 Word Count: 75,557
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - The Hobbit AU. While the Dwarves are imprisoned in Thranduil's dungeons, Bilbo meets Legolas quite by accident. We find out why Elves don't smoke pipeweed.
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22. Land of Light and Shadows
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Author: Thundera Tiger
Last Updated: 04/04/05 Original Post: 06/22/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 38 Word Count: 279,105
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Action Completion: Work in Progress - A meeting of trade deep within the deserts of Harad takes a sharp turn for the worst when politics, history, and power struggles become involved. Featuring Aragorn, Eomer, Gimli, Legolas, Imrahil, and the Haradrim in all their scheming glory.
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23. Last Hope
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Author: AfterEver
Last Updated: 01/08/04 Original Post: 07/28/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 12 Word Count: 22,961
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - Of Gilraen's arrival in Rivendell following Arathorn's death, and adjustment to an Elven realm, with glimpses of interracial politics and complex histories in the foreground. Features Gilraen, Elrond, Elladan, Elrohir, OC Rangers/Elves, young Aragorn, (briefly) Glorfindel and Lindir.
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24. Legacy
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Author: Anglachel
Last Updated: 04/09/05 Original Post: 08/19/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 14 Word Count: 59,581
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Ten days in Buckland as Bilbo tries to convince his relatives that Frodo belongs with him. Mature themes in all chapters, descriptions of sexual activity and violence in later chapters. Significant speculation about minor LOTR characters, and gap-filling on Shire culture, society, politics and economics. Bilbo, Frodo, Rory, Gilda. By Anglachel.Mithril Awards 2003 - Winner - Best story about HobbitsThis story is followed by On Merry Yule...
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25. Leithian Script: Act III
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Author: Philosopher At Large
Last Updated: 01/25/03 Original Post: 08/16/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 70 Word Count: 108,832
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Lay of Leithian Script Treatment - TINUVIEL AT BAY: A CACCIA OF BELERIAND - retold in the vernacular as a dramatic script. Humor/Drama. Celebrimbor Celegorm Curufin Finduilas - 1st Age Gwindor Huan Luthien Tinuviel Original Character(s) Orodreth (11/22 updates completed)
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- 26. Life More Ordinary, A
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Author: Scribe
Last Updated: 04/07/03 Original Post: 04/03/03
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 8 Word Count: 62,588
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - The War of Ring is over and life settles to a normal pace for the Fellowship or does it? In the White City, while Arwen is away, Aragorn decides to spend some quality time with Eldarion, with amusing results. Gimli decides that it is time for a dwarf to embark upon that great unknown adventure –learning to ride a horse. Faramir finds that living in a dead brother’s shadow is more vexing than it seems and the rest of the Fellowship learn that sometimes a normal life is not as easy to lead as any ...
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27. Little Nudge Out of the Door, A
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Author: Jocelyn
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 07/09/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 32 Word Count: 251,767
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Legolas's adventures and trials as he reaches the Warrior's Coming of Age. Begins around the time of "The Hobbit." Now complete and revised!Mithril Awards 2003 - Commended - Best story focusing on Elves
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28. Magda's Tale
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Author: Meg Thornton
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 07/30/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 5 Word Count: 13,691
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Work in Progress - What does the barmaid at the Prancing Pony do to earn a little extra coin? Read on, and find out. Features Breelanders, Rangers, Dunedain, Barliman Butterbur, Bill Ferny, Nob, Bob, and the various humans, dwarves and hobbits and other creatures who inhabit or pass through Bree.Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best Characterisation - Original Character
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29. May the Valar Protect Them
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Author: Nilmandra
Last Updated: 11/21/04 Original Post: 01/07/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 30 Word Count: 122,170
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - This story tells of the tragedy and amazing circumstances surrounding the birth and early years of Legolas, son of King Thranduil of the Woodland Realm.
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30. Mother of Horsemen
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Author: Rociriel
Last Updated: 12/28/07 Original Post: 06/29/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 26 Word Count: 90,856
Era: Multi-Age Genre: Drama Completion: Work in Progress - The story of Readfah, the legendary and immortal 'Mother of the Rohirrim.'
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31. Never Speak Nor Sing
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Author: Darth Fingon
Last Updated: 02/27/08 Original Post: 11/15/06
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 10 Word Count: 49,804
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - 'Lauron-Nama', part (one). Early in the First Age, Glorfindel arrives in Fingolfin's court at Eithel Sirion with one purpose in mind: to find his father.Adult rating has been applied for dark themes and non-graphic slash.Winner, 2004 Galvorn Awards: 1st place for "Worst Character Assasination"!Nominee, 2007-8 Pushuruk Awards: Most Offensive Portrayal of a Canon Character (all).
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- 32. No Man's Child
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Author: Anoriath
Last Updated: 07/08/07 Original Post: 07/30/06
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 47 Word Count: 181,452
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Work in Progress - What happens when you turn your back on fate, when the intellect of the mind overrides the intuition of the heart? When hope withers in the winter of approaching night, is it an act of courage or cowardice to foreswear the word you had given in its spring? When do you lay aside the dreams for the self in the service of the needs of others? ' "Then bitter will my days be, and I will walk in the wild alone," said Aragorn.' LOTR: Appendix A Book-verse based AU WIP: 1st draft written, posting ch...
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33. Of Like Passion
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Author: Adaneth
Last Updated: 02/26/11 Original Post: 05/31/07
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 21 Word Count: 88,078
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - The fiends have been slain, and the Men and Dwarves of Dûnhebaid are hoping for peace and prosperity. Yet monstrous foes make other irritations seem trifling. Out of that shade, quarrels are like to bloom . . . and Lindon takes steps to deal with the interlopers. The Dûnhebaid Cycle, Part III.
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34. Old Friends
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Author: Eledhwen
Last Updated: 11/21/02 Original Post: 11/19/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,352
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Aragorn rides down to the Harlond to visit an old friend, someone who once helped him
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35. On Merry Yule
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Author: Anglachel
Last Updated: 04/09/05 Original Post: 12/09/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 25 Word Count: 176,058
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Two weeks in Buckland as Bilbo and Frodo visit during Yule and attend the Wintermark celebration. Takes place in late-December, 1388, and early January 1389 SR, during the Yule season. Contains a great deal of speculative information about Shire social structure, politics, and economic activity since Bilbo returned from his adventures. Bilbo and Frodo are main characters. Brandybuck, Took, Bolger, and Burrows relatives show up, and many original characters (OCs), including Dalin, a Dwarf. Mature...
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36. One Ring to Bind Them
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Author: Tyellas
Last Updated: 01/11/06 Original Post: 07/12/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 10 Word Count: 44,291
Era: 2nd Age - Rings Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - An adult Tolkien fanfic pairing Celebrimbor and -- Sauron in fair form. How Sauron once seduced the Elves, the making of the Rings of Power, and the downfall of Eregion. Series Warnings: Rated NC-17. This series darkens as it progresses. It includes graphic sex, slash (male/male) eroticism, consensual BDSM, violence, torture, and character deaths.Mithril Awards 2003 - Winner - Voter's Choice Best Silmarillion Mithril Awards 2003 - Runner-up - Best Silmarillion Mithril Awards 2003 - Runner...
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37. Ranga of Wool, A
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Author: Zimraphel
Last Updated: 10/31/03 Original Post: 06/07/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 3,104
Era: 2nd Age - Pre-Rings Genre: General Completion: Complete - When a sixteen year old boy is sent to the market of Romenna to buy wool to make a warm cloak for his mariner brother, he finds first love else instead. Written for the Market Day in Númenor Quickies Challenge.
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38. Refraction
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Author: Darth Fingon
Last Updated: 11/26/09 Original Post: 10/29/09
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 6 Word Count: 23,357
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Romance Completion: Complete - After an unexpected turn for the worse, Legolas finds himself having to repay a debt he never knew existed. Slash.Written as part of a fiction swap.
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39. Sam's Rose
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Author: jodancingtree
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 02/09/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 34 Word Count: 63,917
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - The girl he left behind him -- and came home to. His thoughts go back to her again and again, even in Mordor. But when they return, can he make a life with her -- and Frodo?Mithril Awards 2003 - Winner - Best Novel/Serial
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- 40. Secret Chambers of the Heart
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Author: Adaneth
Last Updated: 10/14/12 Original Post: 07/05/12
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 14 Word Count: 58,290
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Work in Progress - Dwarves seldom speak of what is in their hearts . . . but that doesn't mean there's nothing there but a lust for gold. The Dûnhebaid Cycle, Part VI.
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41. Shadow of Himself
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Author: EdorasLass
Last Updated: 05/26/07 Original Post: 04/02/05
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 6 Word Count: 6,648
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - In Pelargir, 20 years after the Ring War, Gimli and Legolas uncover a secret. Complete.
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42. Sheathing Sting
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Author: Celandine Brandybuck
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 12/14/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 946
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - While visiting the Dwarves in Erebor after his Birthday Party, Bilbo goes to Dale to buy a new scabbard for his sword. Vignette written for the Bilbo's Birthday Challenge. No objectionable content. By Celandine.Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best The Hobbit
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43. Squirrels and Mud Puddles
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Author: Karri
Last Updated: 08/30/03 Original Post: 05/07/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,450
Era: 3rd Age - The Kings Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Between thieving squirrels, mud puddles, and over-helpful elf lords, little elfling Legolas and big elf Glorfindel are having a very upsetting day.
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44. Tales of the Innkeeper
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Author: Allee
Last Updated: 12/01/07 Original Post: 09/13/06
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 10 Word Count: 7,647
Era: 4th Age Genre: General Completion: Work in Progress - An ongoing series of vignettes in which a simple innkeeper (OC) reflects on his encounter with King Elessar and life in Fourth Age ME in general. Although the Innkeeper vignettes began as entirely separate entities, the series took on a life of its own, and the vignettes subsequently became chapters of a larger work. Tales of the Innkeeper, therefore, is now not only an ongoing series of vignettes and ficlets but also a WIP short story.
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45. Tell This Mortal
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Author: Chathol-linn
Last Updated: 01/02/07 Original Post: 06/29/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 14 Word Count: 11,053
Era: 4th Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Winner, Best Drama, Mithril Awards 2005. How Legolas left Middle-earth: what he felt, and why. The story also addresses the nature of the sea-longing, why Thranduil stayed, why he exhibited some of the characteristics we see in The Hobbit, the name of Legolas's grey ship, and other mysteries.
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- 46. The Circles: Book 2: Journey of Sorrow
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Author: Angmar and Elfhild
Last Updated: 08/24/09 Original Post: 05/02/08
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 24 Word Count: 82,914
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - After arriving at the ruins of Minas Tirith, the Rohirric captives are handed over to a group of Haradric slavers led by Esarhaddon uHuzziya, one of the owners of a slave trading business in Nurn. A man of might and mastery, this handsome, rakish Southron symbolizes everything that the women dread. Orphaned, their land destroyed, twins Elfhild and Elffled struggle to remain defiant against their foes. Goldwyn, stern and proud, refuses to surrender to despair's throes like so many others have do...
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- 47. The Old Ways
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Author: Darth Fingon
Last Updated: 10/15/07 Original Post: 02/06/07
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 5 Word Count: 37,924
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Work in Progress - Near the end of the First Age, Maedhros and Maglor are driven out of Beleriand and end up in the only remaining safe haven: the Isle of Balar. They bring with them the eight-year-old sons of Eärendil. Implied slash and AU aspects. Newest chapter: Glorfindel and Ereinion attempt a reconciliation. Foul language.
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- 48. The Sword of Elendil
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Author: Gandalfs apprentice
Last Updated: 12/17/10 Original Post: 06/05/05
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 35 Word Count: 125,074
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A tale of the young Aragorn facing the challenge of his new name and identity: what does it mean to be the Heir of Isildur? A story of personal growth, friendship, love and betrayal. A canon-mindful AU. Adult themes and battle scenes. Winner, Second Place, Longer Works, MEFA 2010.
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- 49. Threshold
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Author: mechtild
Last Updated: 07/21/06 Original Post: 07/10/04
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 19 Word Count: 149,159
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Work in Progress - As Frodo grows up, so does his childhood affection for a grown-up friend. Adolescent desire becomes passion, and passion deepens into love. Note: Adult content for somewhat explicit sexuality, although not tasteless or extraneous.
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50. To The Waters And The Wild
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Author: Jael
Last Updated: 09/01/07 Original Post: 09/20/06
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 14,701
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - Year 2951, Third Age. After a disappointment in love, Aragorn journeys into Rhovanion and rekindles an old friendship.
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