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1. 'L' for Love
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Author: Tehta
Last Updated: 04/08/05 Original Post: 03/15/05
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 441
Era: 1st Age Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Daeron of Doriath is remembered for two things: his love of Luthien, and the invention of the Cirth script. In this vignette, Celeborn discovers that the two are not unrelated.
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- 2. 9/16 Elven
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Author: maeglin
Last Updated: 12/04/10 Original Post: 04/03/09
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 4 Word Count: 3,244
Era: Multi-Age Genre: General Completion: Work in Progress - A series of glimpses into the life of Elrond. Chapter 4: Newly arrived in Valinor, Elrond meets some new (yet old) family.
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- 3. A New Day
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Author: oshun
Last Updated: 12/08/08 Original Post: 02/25/07
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 11 Word Count: 55,404
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - The second in a series which begins with my story "Maitimo and Findekano." After Thangorodrim, Fingon and Maedhros resolve to heal the divisions among the Noldor. (Slash.)
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4. A Tree Grows in the Pass
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Author: Larner
Last Updated: 10/10/10 Original Post: 08/17/09
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 9,294
Era: 4th Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - During their first term of service with the Rangers of Ithilien the son of King Elessar and the son of the Prince of Ithilien, inspired by tales told of the visit by the Ringbearers, decide to seek certain relics within the Pass of Cirith Ungol.
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- 5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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- 8. 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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9. 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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- 10. 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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11. After Such Knowledge
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Author: Azalais
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 03/23/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,048
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - While the battle rages on the Pelennor Field, the aged Keeper of Minas Tirith's House of Lore remembers the last time Mithrandir came to the White City and sought his help.Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best New Author
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12. Aftermath of Fire
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Author: Aerlinnel
Last Updated: 08/14/02 Original Post: 08/07/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 5,522
Era: 2nd Age - Pre-Rings Genre: Romance Completion: Complete - Celebrimbor/Galadriel, with a different spin. Possibly AU, but who can really say? The Professor himself rewrote Galadriel’s story a thousand times, so perhaps my own humble version might not terribly offend him…
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13. Ailurophobia
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Author: Werecat
Last Updated: 12/27/05 Original Post: 03/14/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,153
Era: 1st Age Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Ailurophobia: "fear of felines". This story discusses the fate of one of Tolkien's abandoned characters from the Lost Tales - this of Tevildo, Prince of Cats. From a feline nazgul Vulgarweed tossed at me and could well be listed as "black humor". Mithril Awards 2004 - COMMENDED /Finalist - Best Humor 2004 Galvorn Awards: Winner - Best Cat MEFAs 2005: Second Place, Humor/Animals
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14. All These Wore Wings
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Author: fileg
Last Updated: 10/17/03 Original Post: 09/20/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 1,950
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - Random images from the siege of Gondolin haunt a small boy in another white city. A snapshot, based on the painting "Brothers" by Starlight. -- fileg
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15. Alqualonde
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Author: Joan Milligan
Last Updated: 09/05/02 Original Post: 06/26/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,005
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: General Completion: Complete - Upon the ruins of Alqualonde, Maglor finds beauty and horror intertwined
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16. 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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- 17. 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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18. As Kind as Summer
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Author: snowballjane
Last Updated: 02/23/03 Original Post: 02/22/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 2,215
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Vilya's powers fade after the One Ring is destroyed. Glorfindel looks for a way to help Elrond.
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19. 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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20. As Truly As The Arrow Flies
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Author: fileg
Last Updated: 07/07/11 Original Post: 05/18/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,707
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Faramir recalls how his grandfather taught him about the stars.
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21. Ballad of Isildur and Elendil, The
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Author: lindelea
Last Updated: 05/12/03 Original Post: 04/24/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 481
Era: Akallabêth/Last Alliance Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - A lullaby of Gondor, sung over the centuries: Training those who lived in Gondor started as early as the singing of cradle songs. Entered in the Mother Goose challenge. [If it seems a bit repetitious, just remember that the purpose of a lullaby is to put little ones to sleep...]
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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. 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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28. Between Crown and Mantle
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Author: marastar
Last Updated: 06/05/05 Original Post: 03/20/05
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,504
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Éowyn slays a few of her own demons with Gandalf's help, and that of a much-neglected figure in Gondor's history. Set in Edoras, 3019 of the Third Age, before the departure of the funeral host for the Shire. I've always thought it a shame we didn't get many conversations between Gandalf and Eowyn, especially after the Pelennor. I guess this is my ode to the small notes in the margins of history, and the things that go unmentioned.
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29. Beyond the Shadow
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Author: Gemgold
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 02/13/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,082
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A short story based on the Athrabeth Finrod ah Andreth, in Morgoth's Ring. In the Halls of Mandos, Finrod Felagund remembers the day his brother Aegnor confessed he was in love with a mortal woman.Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best story by new author
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30. 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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31. Beyond This World
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Author: Thundera Tiger
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 06/22/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 4 Word Count: 16,070
Era: 4th Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A Legolas and Gimli fic set long after Return of the King in the Undying Lands. Basically, a tale of the ultimate end to the Fellowship. Slightly AU but still rooted in canon.Mithril Awards 2003 - Runner-up - Best 4th Age Mithril Awards 2003 - Runner-up - Voter's Choice Best Gen
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32. Bitter Gift, A
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Author: Avon
Last Updated: 01/13/05 Original Post: 04/14/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,684
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - Elrond tries to explain Iluvatar's gift to a young Estel.
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33. Blood of Kings, The
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Author: Chris
Last Updated: 07/20/04 Original Post: 04/06/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 3,806
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - For the Father's Day Challenge... How do you face a rite of passage without your father? Theoden helps Eomer just after Eomund's death.
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34. Blue Book of Melleth: The Sky Wept Diamonds
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Author: Elen Kortirion
Last Updated: 06/21/10 Original Post: 08/28/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 2,637
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - The birth of Boromir, as witnessed and reported by a bonds-woman of Lady Finduilas. Birth involves many customs and superstitions; a vernacular report of the events and omens that surrounded Boromir's birth. Inspired by Tay's suggestion that Boromir 'is the poster-boy for Leo' and by the song 'When I Go' by the late Dave Carter, whose birthday also coincided with the Persied meteor shower, around the 12th and 13th August. MEFA 2005 : MINAS TIRITH AWARD: 1st Place: Gondor/Denethor & Findu...
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35. Boar and Steward
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Author: Thevina Finduilas
Last Updated: 03/28/05 Original Post: 03/11/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 3,480
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - An 8 year old girl of Rohan unwittingly uncovers a piece of history, but it takes a very unexpected visit from a stranger to give her the clues to discover its source. Inspired by some appendix notes in "Cirion and Eorl" in Unfinished Tales. Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best New Author
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- 36. Bonfires of Trust, Flash Floods of Pain
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Author: Klose
Last Updated: 04/08/10 Original Post: 02/05/07
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,656
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - The loss of innocence with the Kinslaying at Alqualondë, the invocation of Doom at the very edges of Arda... and then, the parting of Fingolfin and Anairë. [Written in honour of Fingolfin being character of the month at SilmarillionWritersGuild, and also because I refuse to believe Anairë's friendship with Eärwen was the sole reason for their separation.] MEFA 2007 - Third Place in Genres: Drama: Second Age or Earlier
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37. Both Beholden
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Author: Dwimordene
Last Updated: 12/15/06 Original Post: 07/21/05
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 7,334
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - The first step in any journey is letting go of what you're holding onto. Boromir, contemplating kings, discovers he's not the only one who needs to make that step.1st Place 2006 MEFAs—Drama: Pre-Fellowship
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38. Braided Heart, The
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Author: Thevina Finduilas
Last Updated: 03/03/04 Original Post: 09/27/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,450
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - A story about Eowyn. Oftentimes it is the simplest gifts that are the most profound.
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39. Branch and the Yew Tree, The
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Author: WatcherChild
Last Updated: 07/07/03 Original Post: 07/16/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 5,201
Era: Other Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Feanor leaves the Halls of Mandos at the bidding of his mother, and he has a long talk with Ingwe. Is he ready to face those whom he has hurt?
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40. Breathe
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Author: fileg
Last Updated: 07/15/03 Original Post: 03/29/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 3 Word Count: 2,214
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - Faramir and Boromir, swimming, and The Anduin This was begun for the 2003 "Quickies" challenge. It remembers meetings on the river. revised
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41. Bringing Gifts
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Author: Deborah
Last Updated: 12/20/02 Original Post: 12/17/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 829
Era: Other Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A Silmarillion-based Christmas story. Maglor gives a gift to the Child and receives something in return.
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42. Bronwe athan Harthad
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Author: Aratlithiel
Last Updated: 07/17/03 Original Post: 07/13/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 6,263
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Frodo deals with the loss of the Ring
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43. Brothers At Heart
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Author: Dwimordene
Last Updated: 11/27/02 Original Post: 07/12/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 5,101
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Aragorn "grew up elvish" and doubtless Elladan and Elrohir played no small part in his upbringing. A brief interlude.
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44. By the Light of Roses
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Author: Dawn Felagund
Last Updated: 06/04/08 Original Post: 08/21/07
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 15 Word Count: 71,444
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Erestor has earned a prestigious appointment as a student of the legendary Fëanor during the family's exile in Formenos. Family tensions and secrets abound as shy, young Erestor navigates politics, independence, and romance for the first time. Warnings: AU, slash, with graphic sex and violence.
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- 45. Candles
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Author: Dwimordene
Last Updated: 01/05/03 Original Post: 01/05/03
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,777
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - Written for the Solstice Challenge, which inspired thoughts of light and dark, and reminded me of Advent candles. Short, focused on the ceremony, and what families in the Angle do come Yuletide. Features Halbarad as a child, his OFC sister Dírlas, and mother.
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46. Captain and the King, The
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Author: plasticChevy
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 07/02/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 26 Word Count: 152,006
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - AU story - Saruman believes Isildur's Heir is carrying the Ring, so he sends his orcs to capture the Men of the Fellowship. Aragorn and Boromir are taken prisoner at Parth Galen.Print versions of this story are available from Carolyn at: cgolledge@tac.com.auMithril Awards Finalist 2003 - Best alternate universe or crossover
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47. Captain Tinkerbell
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Author: lipstick
Last Updated: 04/19/03 Original Post: 04/01/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,140
Era: Other Genre: General Completion: Complete - A response to the Maglor throughout history Silmfics challenge. Maglor is in the British trenches in WW1, and he gets to meet a certain young officer with a liking for ancient mythology.
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- 48. Cardolan's Legacy
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Author: Elora
Last Updated: 06/10/13 Original Post: 08/20/11
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 53 Word Count: 421,729
Era: 4th Age Genre: General Completion: Ongoing Serial - A fourth age tale about heritage, choices and the aftermath of war.
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49. Caruvanyes Alassenen
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Author: Darth Fingon
Last Updated: 09/10/06 Original Post: 08/08/06
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 7 Word Count: 14,786
Era: Akallabêth/Last Alliance Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - At the end of the Second Age, Thranduil is forced to come to terms with his own worth. He leaves Eryn Galen behind, sets out west, and learns more in one year away than in forty-nine at home.
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50. Case of Mistaken Identity, A
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Author: Coriel
Last Updated: 02/23/04 Original Post: 02/13/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 6,237
Era: Other Genre: Critical Essay Completion: Complete - The True Colors of Thranduil as Shown and Proven in Canon: An Essay.
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