New Challenge: Crossroads of the Fallen King
Cross "The Silmarillion" with a second text or fandom in this month's crossover challenge.
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A Sense of History: Thálatta! Thálatta!
While he never climbs the stairs of this Elf-tower, in Lothlórien Frodo Baggins descends a flight of steps to look into Galadriel’s Mirror, wherein he first sees the sea. This post examines the view.
Choose a Name for Our New Column!
Our temporarily titled "location bio" will focus on the landscapes and locations of Middle-earth. We need your help naming it!
New Challenge: Tengwar
Each day for thirty-six days, we feature a randomly chosen letter from the Tengwar as a prompt.
New & Updated Fanworks
[Writing] Apprentice by Quente
Dior is in Menegroth learning to be his grandfather's heir -- but his grandmother decides to take him as apprentice too.
Written for the Tengwar Challenge, May 15: Súlë (spirit).
[Writing] Tengwar: To The Letter by cuarthol
For the Tengwar prompt challenge.
All 36 prompts plus bonus chapter
[Writing] A blip on the radar by daughterofshadows
Humanity took to the skies. Eärendil and Ilmarë adjust.
[Writing] History abandons us by AdmirableMonster
During his incarceration in Roderick Burgess' basement, Dream receives a strange, ancient visitor.
[Writing] Tengwar Acrostics by Himring
Responses to the Tengwar Challenge in which first letters spell out the name of a tengwa.
1) Early Encounter (Nerdanel, Indis)
2) Numenorean Lullaby (Almarian, Aldarion)
[Writing] Tengwar Drabbles by cílil
A collection of Silmarillion-centric drabbles written for the Tengwar Challenge. Short and sweet!
[Writing] If i get home before daylight by BloodwingBlackbird
a traveler meets a stranger at a crossroads.
Current Challenge
Crossroads of the Fallen King
Create a fanwork that crosses with a second text or fandom. Read more ...
Tengwar
A daily prompt of a Tengwar letter per day. Read more ...
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Songs of Arda
Create a fanwork about music. Read more ...
New in References
Thálatta! Thálatta! by Simon J. Cook
[]While he never climbs the stairs of this Elf-tower, in Lothlórien Frodo Baggins descends a flight of steps to look into Galadriel’s Mirror, wherein he first sees the sea. This post examines the view.
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With Gildor Inglorion we finally climb the stairs of Elostirion and look on the view, and what we see appears to reveal a hidden thread in the story of Frodo Baggins. This post reads two annotated translations of two Elvish songs to step through a crossroads in the narrative to arrive at the tower on the margin of the story, wherein is a stone that is a window onto Valinor.
Grief, Grieving, and Permission to Mourn in the "Quenta Silmarillion" by Dawn Walls-Thumma
[]In a book as full of death as the Quenta Silmarillion, grief and mourning are surprisingly absent. The characters who receive grief and mourning—and those who don't—appear to do so due to narrative bias. Grief and mourning (or a lack of them) serve to draw attention toward and away from objectionable actions committed by characters.
Beyond the Silmarillion
[Writing] Waybread (The Waybredlik) by Himring
[]Lembas speaks out.
[Series] Apr 1st Stories by Uvatha the Horseman
[]Once a year on April 1st, a canon character from LOTR or the Silmarillion gets pranked.
[Writing] Crossing Forest River by Dawn Felagund
[]Bilbo recounts, in verse, the attempt of Gandalf, Beorn, and him to cross the Forest River after the Battle of Five Armies. Written for the Hungarian Tolkien Society's 2024 Mailing Competition.
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Mythcon 53: Fantasies of the Middle Lands
Mythcon 53 will be held 2-5 August 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with the theme "Fantasies of the Middle Lands."
Teitho May/June Challenge: Joker
For the May/June Teitho challenge, you can pick ANY of our past challenges that stir your imagination and write a story or create art for it.
Monstrous May 2024
Monstrous May is a Tumblr event where, for each day of the month of May, there is a prompt involving and invoking the monstrous.
Fellowship of the Fics: Modern AU May
During May, Fellowship of the Fics offers modern AU prompt lists for setting, character occupation, and dialogue on Tumblr.
May challenge at tolkienshortfanworks
The May challenge has been posted to the tolkienshortfanworks community on Dreamwidth. Thematic challenge: name; formal challenge: acrostic. As usual, these can be filled independently and freely combined with other prompts such as the SWG challenges. New participants welcome!
New and Updated Fanworks
Include Beyond the Silmarillion Fanworks
Oaths Foresworn by Rhapsody
On the docks of the Mouth of Sirion, Maglor finds his brother Amrod injured. What transpired between them before Amrod passed away?
~ Mithril Awards 2005 finalist for 'Best Best Vignette or Short Story' and ' Best Silmarillion' ~
~ MEFA 2006 1st place in First Age and Prior: general. Thanks to Minuialeth for nominating it!~
| Major Characters: Amrod, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: Family Matters, From Evil Comes Good, Gift of a Story, Parting's Sorrow |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death, Mature Themes, Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 420 |
| Posted on 1 June 2007 | Updated on 1 June 2007 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Letters in the Sand by Rhapsody
Maglor is trapped within a circle regarding his fate and destiny.
~ MEFA 2006 nominee - Thank you Robinka! ~
| Major Characters: Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: You Can't Go Home Again |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 518 |
| Posted on 1 June 2007 | Updated on 1 June 2007 |
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Evening exercises by Rhapsody
Tuilinn watches Beleg Cúthalion while she is supposed to deliver a message.
| Major Characters: Beleg, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, Het, Romance | Challenges: Gift of a Story, Hot Summer, Hot Stories |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 438 |
| Posted on 1 June 2007 | Updated on 1 June 2007 |
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Capturing the moonlight by Rhapsody
For years Beleg asked himself how one can capture the moonlight.
| Major Characters: Beleg, Melian |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Erotica, Het, Romance | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 066 |
| Posted on 1 June 2007 | Updated on 1 June 2007 |
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Estranged by Dawn Felagund
The estrangement of Nerdanel and Fëanáro following his exile to Formenos.
| Major Characters: Fëanor, Maedhros, Nerdanel, Sons of Fëanor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: Parting's Sorrow, Gift of a Story, Family Matters |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 5 | Word Count: 4, 435 |
| Posted on 30 May 2007 | Updated on 30 May 2007 |
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The Inner Light by Rhapsody
A Noldor elf has all the reasons not to sail to Valinor after the Ringbearers left Middle Earth. Wrapped in grief and bound by loyalty, he starts his own journey of redemption by reliving the past and struggling to remain.
| Major Characters: Elrond, Erestor, Galadriel, Maedhros, Maglor, Nerdanel, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Romance | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Mature Themes, Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 557 |
| Posted on 29 May 2007 | Updated on 29 May 2007 |
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Devious Council by Rhapsody
Caranthir threathens the fragile alliances of the Noldor, but what is Maedhros’ move?
| Major Characters: Caranthir, Maedhros |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: Family Matters |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Expletive Language, Mature Themes |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 715 |
| Posted on 29 May 2007 | Updated on 29 May 2007 |
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The Essence of Fire by Rhapsody
Curufin's thoughts at Losgar.
| Major Characters: Curufin |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Mature Themes |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
| Posted on 29 May 2007 | Updated on 29 May 2007 |
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Needling pride by Rhapsody
Maedhros in Mandos, how will he answer to Mandos' judgement?
| Major Characters: Maedhros, Mandos |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Mature Themes |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 102 |
| Posted on 29 May 2007 | Updated on 29 May 2007 |
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Until fate reigns by Rhapsody
Celegorm and Curufin share a typical brotherly moment.
| Major Characters: Celegorm, Curufin |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
| Posted on 29 May 2007 | Updated on 29 May 2007 |
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Free Fall by Rhapsody
Amrod has a blissful afternoon. Written for Isil Elensar, who wanted an Amrod drabble.
| Major Characters: Amrod, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
| Posted on 29 May 2007 | Updated on 29 May 2007 |
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Looking Back, Looking Forward by Rhapsody
The thoughts on friendship between Celegorm and Aredhel when both leave Valinor behind on their journey into exile.
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Celegorm |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: Differing Perspectives |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 199 |
| Posted on 29 May 2007 | Updated on 29 May 2007 |
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Perturbation of Fate by Rhapsody
Maglor on the shores of Middle-earth while still remaining true to the Oath. This is another exploration of his reasons to linger on the shores while the jewel dwells in the ocean.
| Major Characters: Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
| Posted on 29 May 2007 | Updated on 29 May 2007 |
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Swan Dance by Rhapsody
The thoughts of one of Feänor's sons during the 1st kinslaying in Alqualondë.
| Major Characters: Sons of Fëanor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 102 |
| Posted on 29 May 2007 | Updated on 29 May 2007 |
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My Legacy by spookystoy
Celebrimbor doubts his father has any skill worthy of passing on.
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Curufin |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 99 |
| Posted on 28 May 2007 | Updated on 28 May 2007 |
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A Natural Talent by spookystoy
At an early age, Curufin shows a natural aptitude for his father's arts.
| Major Characters: Celegorm, Curufin, Fëanor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 101 |
| Posted on 28 May 2007 | Updated on 28 May 2007 |
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The Rising of Eärendil's Star by MithLuin
Maglor's foster sons learn about the meaning of the new star from the last two Sons of Fëanor.
| Major Characters: Elrond, Elros, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 879 |
| Posted on 26 May 2007 | Updated on 26 May 2007 |
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The question of being fair by Rhapsody
Celegorm overhears a group of maidens on a square in Tirion.
| Major Characters: Celegorm, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, Humor | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
| Posted on 25 May 2007 | Updated on 25 May 2007 |
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Dancing barefoot by Rhapsody
Dior meets Nimloth.
| Major Characters: Dior, Nimloth |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Mature Themes |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
| Posted on 25 May 2007 | Updated on 25 May 2007 |
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A Bard's fate by Rhapsody
Maglor watches how Daeron leaves for Valinor.
| Major Characters: Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Mature Themes |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 101 |
| Posted on 25 May 2007 | Updated on 25 May 2007 |
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A Mother's Wish by Rhapsody
Nerdanel cannot longer withstand a lament.
| Major Characters: Maglor, Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: Strong Women |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
| Posted on 25 May 2007 | Updated on 25 May 2007 |
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True Diplomacy by Rhapsody
Maedhros has passed on rulership of the Noldor to Fingolfin. This drabble relfects Celegorm's thoughts.
| Major Characters: Celegorm |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 99 |
| Posted on 25 May 2007 | Updated on 25 May 2007 |
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First Blood Spilled by Rhapsody
Fëanor races home to Formenos after the news of his father's death. What goes through him when he arrives on the scene?
| Major Characters: Fëanor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Character Death, Expletive Language |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
| Posted on 25 May 2007 | Updated on 25 May 2007 |
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A Mariner's heart by Rhapsody
Eärendil faces his first and big love...
| Major Characters: Eärendil |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
| Posted on 25 May 2007 | Updated on 25 May 2007 |
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United we wait by Rhapsody
Maglor's observation before they ride to war in the Nirnaeth Arnoediad (Battle of Unnumbered Tears).
| Major Characters: Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
| Posted on 25 May 2007 | Updated on 25 May 2007 |
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