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- 1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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- 4. Between Ages
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Author: Pete Zaitcev
Last Updated: 12/26/05 Original Post: 11/06/05
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,594
Era: 4th Age Genre: Other Completion: Complete - "A sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic," they say. What if the writers of the Red Book had no words to convey the actual events? NOT an AU. ((Many thanks to all reviewers, who had the patience to read through, but especially #8 & #9.))
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5. 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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- 6. Downfallen
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Author: pandemonium_213
Last Updated: 05/31/10 Original Post: 08/17/08
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,928
Era: Akallabêth/Last Alliance Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Sauron recounts the first human sacrifice in the temple of Armenelos. MEFA 2009 Winner; First Place Villains. Rated Adult for mature concepts, imagery and expletive language (single word). Thanks to oshun, Jael and Ignoble Bard for their encouragement. ETA: And thanks to Raksha for some logistical tweaking.
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- 7. 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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8. Falcon, The: The Adventures of Peregrin Took
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Author: Chip of Dale
Last Updated: 08/20/04 Original Post: 04/16/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 17 Word Count: 99,434
Era: 4th Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - His father named him "wanderer"; but everyone called him Pippin. He was the youngest Companion of the Fellowship of the Ring, an innocent and foolish lad who walked heedlessly into legend. Twelve years after the War of the Ring, feeling trapped by responsibilities he doesn't want, Peregrin Took struggles with a restlessness he can no longer deny. Now, traveling amidst the vast and unexplored vistas of Far Harad, caught up in a war against a tyrannical Magician and the quest for a legendary Jewel...
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9. 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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10. Glitter of Metal, The
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Author: Ithilwen
Last Updated: 04/14/03 Original Post: 12/13/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 4,648
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Wounded in both body and spirit by Morgoth, a now-crippled Maedhros struggles to redefine his sense of identity. A Silmarillion-based tale, also featuring brief appearances by Maglor, Amrod and Curufin.
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11. 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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- 12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. Leithian Script: Act I
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Author: Philosopher At Large
Last Updated: 01/25/03 Original Post: 06/20/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 5 Word Count: 8,120
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Lay of Leithian Script Treatment: AN APPOINTMENT IN MENEGROTH. Retold in the vernacular with grateful apologies to Tolkien & Shakespeare. Luthien, Beren, Melian, Thingol, Mablung, Beleg, Daeron. (12/08/02 - Oversight corrected: the Afternotes have been posted.)
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- 16. 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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17. Lord of Carrion
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Author: Philosopher At Large
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 09/11/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,393
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Action Completion: Complete - The Witch-king's thoughts in that critical moment on the Pelennor. LOTR:ROTK, Silm references. (Written for the Eowyn Challenge.)Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best Vignette or Short Story
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18. Maedhros' End
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Author: Ceana
Last Updated: 05/19/06 Original Post: 01/30/06
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 14 Word Count: 93,649
Era: Multi-Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - We were all told it ended in the fiery chasm. Maedhros' end was actually quite different. Sometimes living can be the worst punishment of all.
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19. Magnetic Force
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Author: Marnie
Last Updated: 07/27/03 Original Post: 06/15/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 5,735
Era: Other Genre: General Completion: Complete - Rivendell always was a hidden valley, so how can we know it no longer exists? This is a strange blend of Fortean Times meets Middle Earth, and I would appreciate advice as to whether it works or not. :)
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20. Messages
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Author: Shakes
Last Updated: 05/20/07 Original Post: 06/13/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 25 Word Count: 142,363
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Drama Completion: Work in Progress - Would you like to take a look at life in Gondor's army prior to the War of the Ring? This story explores Henneth Annun, Osgiliath and Minas Tirith (soon), concentrating on boys, messengers, Rangers and soldiers as well as Captains Boromir and Faramir. Work in progress
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21. 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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22. Official Fanfiction University of Middle-earth, The
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Author: Camilla Sandman
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 06/18/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 64 Word Count: 65,852
Era: Other Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Will the Dark Lords agree to disagree? Will the students ever learn not to stampede? Will Elrond’s campaign succeed? Gimli and Lina - true love? These and other vital questions will probably not be answered in OFUM’s final semester. Mithril Awards 2003 - Runner-up - Best novel/serial Mithril Awards 2003 - Commended - Best humour or parody
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- 23. Remedial Smithery
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Author: Darth Fingon
Last Updated: 03/21/07 Original Post: 03/01/07
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 9,554
Era: 4th Age Genre: Humor Completion: Work in Progress - The worst smith in Aman tries to learn from Aulë. Additional unlisted character: Gilfanon (Book of Lost Tales)
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24. Seeds of Old Trees
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Author: Marnie
Last Updated: 02/22/05 Original Post: 11/02/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 8 Word Count: 32,328
Era: Other Genre: General Completion: Complete - Suppose Celeborn eventually did go to Valinor - would he like it there? And would Galadriel really be meekly waiting for him at the dock?
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25. 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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26. Sting, The
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Author: Tyellas
Last Updated: 04/28/03 Original Post: 03/26/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,815
Era: 1st Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - Maeglin, filled with hatred and anger, uses his talents as an elf-smith to create one small thing – an item we should all recognize. A fanfic with aspects of The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, LOTR, and United Cutlery’s movie prop reproductions.
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- 27. 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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28. The White Tower
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Author: Anna Wing
Last Updated: 06/16/07 Original Post: 05/15/07
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 7 Word Count: 11,598
Era: Other Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Amrod and Amras, reborn in Valinor, come calling on Elwing again.
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29. Thread of Fate
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Author: Forodwaith
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 02/25/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,482
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - "No cord nor cable can so forcibly draw, or hold so fast, as love can do with a twined thread." As Arwen weaves a banner for Aragorn, the ties binding her to her people begin to weaken.Mithril Awards 2003 - Runner Up - Best story focusing on Elves
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- 30. Unworkable A/U
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Author: dragonlady7
Last Updated: 05/01/04 Original Post: 05/01/04
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,017
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: Humor Completion: Work in Progress - I admit, this was inspired by most uncharitable sarcasm. Another of my stories was criticized for being an unworkable A/U because it was predicated on Eomer not knowing of Theodred's death before he rode out after Ugluk's band of Orcs in Two Towers. What follows is my amused and slightly hung-over imaginings of the spread of news across the Mark. Strongly, wackily, hopefully amusingly A/U, but I can't classify this strictly as a humor piece because in the end, it's not really that funny. ...
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31. Who Knackered Aragorn's Catamite?
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Author: earthspot
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 03/02/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 22 Word Count: 79,079
Era: 4th Age Genre: Action Completion: Complete - Set in Minas Tirith, Minas Ithil and Mordor, nearly 50 years after the Ringwars, Goswedriol, the bastard son of Gandalf, teams up with Goldberry to investigate the frightful murder of Morfindel, the King's Favourite and arch wheeler-dealer, treading on toes all the way. JRR Tolkien Meets James Bond and Agatha Christie. Crime thriller, whodunnit, bestseller, superficially satire, but with some angst & mystery, extends canon but avoids bending it. Canonical characters are faithfully portrayed (sic...
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