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New Challenge: Everyman
Create a fanwork about an ordinary character in the legendarium using a quote about an unnamed character as inspiration.
Cultus Dispatches: Fanworks, AI, and Resistance by Dawn and Grundy
The fan studies column Cultus Dispatches returns with a history of how Tolkien fanworks fandom has reacted and resisted generative AI by drawing strong boundaries in a way that is not typical for the fandom.
Instadrabbling Sessions for April, May, and June
Instadrabbling continues on the first Saturday of each month on our Discord server.
New & Updated Fanworks
[Writing] A Very Fire by Deborah Judge
Feanor and Fingolfin, from their youth to their fall.
"I will do this gladly," Fingolfin said, whispering into Feanor's mouth, grasping for reasons and sense. "Gladly, if it will bring peace between us. If it will end the madness."
"The madness will not end," Feanor…
[Writing] After the Kinslaying by Deborah Judge
A Teleri fishing boat captain turns to farming on abandoned Noldor lands after her ship is stolen. A Noldor farmer returns with Finarfin to find that his land belongs to the Teleri now.
[Writing] Add Another Stone by StarSpray
The thing about forgiveness, he thought, was that it was so much easier when the object of it was far away—or dead. It was so much easier to let it all go when those responsible were far away and unable to do any more harm.
[Writing] How Tolkien Presents Ordinary People in "The Silmarillion" by Dawn Felagund
Inspired by collecting the prompts for the Everyman challenge, this essay considers how ordinary people are subsumed and silenced in The Silmarillion, which begins a three-book arc that ends with the rise of the humble and ordinary.
[Writing] Blessed are the Leave-takers by Isilme_among_the_stars
As prince Curufinwë Fëanáro makes an historical speech from the high court of the King upon Túna, those at the back of the crowd strain to hear.
A silly little scene inspired by Monty Python's "Blessed are the Cheesemakers" scene from The Life of Brian, written for …
[Writing] I Sit and Think of Times There Were Before by Erdariel
In his old age, Isildur's former esquire Ruinamacil, known to later histories only as Ohtar, writes his own account of his escape from the ambush at Gladden Fields and journey to Imladris, and the history of his friend whom Isildur ordered to flee with him.
[Writing] Until the Stars are All Alight by Dagstjarna
Reembodied in Aman, Celebrimbor decides to return to Middle earth to help heal the darkness and hurt wrought by the ring.
Current Challenge
Everyman
Create a fanwork about an ordinary character in the legendarium using a quote about an unnamed character as inspiration. Read more ...
Random Challenge
Back To The Future
This month's challenge asks you to put a character, culture, or place in Arda in the Seventh Age. When the Seventh Age actually is--is it right now? in the future? or was Tolkien totally wrong and it's actually passed?--is completely up to you. Read more ...
New in References
Fandom Draws the Line: Fanworks, AI, and Resistance by Dawn Felagund, Grundy
By definition, fanworks fandom does not draw a lot of boundaries, but community archives and events have taken a strong stance against AI-generated fanworks due to ethical considerations and member input.
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.
Tolkien, Lunatic Physicists, and Abnegation by Cynthia (Cindy) Gates
This presentation for Mereth Aderthad 2025 discusses the parallels between the concept of abnegation in the scientific work surrounding the atomic bomb and in The Silmarillion. The relinquishment of self-interest in favor of the interests of others, abnegation was identified by Tolkien as a powerful act of spirit and reason. The legendarium has many examples of the complexities of abnegation, which parallel similar discussions held by physicists during and after World War II.
Featured Themed Collection
Beyond the Silmarillion
[Writing] Down the Long Years by Isilme_among_the_stars
Bilbo, the strange old hobbit with the wandering feet, senses something special in young Frodo the first time he sees the lad; as they become close, they find in each other a cameraderie not well understood by other hobbits. Five poignant moments between Bilbo and Frodo Baggins over the course…
[Artwork] The Mirror of Galadriel by skywardstruck
Smoke rises from the Mirror, where the Lady of Lothlórien awaits to share its visions.
[Writing] Bar-en-Eladar by Gabriel
Out of the shadow, light is born anew.
A Chieftain is dead. And whilst the events surrounding his death are unclear, a son tries to come to terms with his loss.
Around the World and Web
Week of Kiliel
A Tumblr event dedicated to the relationship between Kili and Tauriel.
Aspec Arda Week 2026
This week-long event celebrates asexual and aromantic spectrum interpretations and headcanons of Tolkien’s Legendarium.
April/May Teitho Challenge
Teithio is running a prompt challenge around the theme of "heartbreak."
Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang 2026
The Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang is back for another summer of collaboration between artists and writers!
Truly All Fanworks
This page includes all fanworks from the main SWG archive and the Beyond the Silmarillion section.
The Naked Elf. by hennethgalad
Glorfindel, whose father awoke at Cuiviénen, sees the perfect elf, and is compelled to undress him.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Ecthelion of the Fountain, Gandalf, Glorfindel, Ingwë |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Erotica | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Laurëlot by hennethgalad
Finrod and Glorfindel. golden flowers.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Finrod Felagund, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Erotica, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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In Time. by hennethgalad
Finrod and Galadriel in Doriath
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elu Thingol, Finrod Felagund, Galadriel, Melian |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Hador Lórindol. by hennethgalad
Hador and his relationships with Fingolfin, Gildis and others.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aegnor, Angrod, Fingolfin, Hador, Lalwen, Maedhros |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Concerning Dior. by hennethgalad
perspectives.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Original Character(s), Beren, Celegorm, Dior, Elu Thingol, Eluréd, Elurín, Ents, Gildor, Lúthien Tinúviel, Maedhros, Melian, Nimloth |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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W by Himring
Short pieces for the "Words of Wit and Whimsey" challenge.
I. Wains
II. The Walrus That Went South
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Men |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Crackfic, Family, Fluff | Challenges: Words of Wit and Wisdom |
| Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 2 | Word Count: 467 |
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| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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A Lament for Bridges by SilmarilsAndPeaches
While wandering, Maglor reflects upon his decisions.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 720 |
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| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Foundling Prince by chrissystriped
Fingon and Maedhros find a dead orc in the forest - and a baby.
A mother decides to do whatever it takes to keep her child save.
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My take on the parentage of Gil-galad.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Original Female Character(s), Fingon, Maedhros |
| Major Relationships: Fingon & Maedhros |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death |
| Chapters: 2 | Word Count: 3, 538 |
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| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Series: Beyond Doubt by Keiliss
Everything that belongs in the Even Quicker than Doubt \'verse.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celeborn, Círdan, Elrond, Elros, Erestor, Galadriel, Gil-galad, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: Gil-galad/Glorfindel |
| Genres: Drama, Family, Hurt/Comfort, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Waiting For the Ferry by Keiliss
There’s a ferry (eventually) and a sunrise, and two people with a lot of history between them talking while they wait.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Gil-galad, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: Gil-galad/Glorfindel |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 679 |
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This fanwork belongs to the series
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Musings in the Sky by Rhapsody
This is my collection of Silmarillion drabbles. Either drabbled as a present or written for a challenge. Ratings vary from General to Adult.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Amrod, Aredhel, Caranthir, Celegorm, Curufin, Dior, Eärendil, Fëanor, Isildur, Lúthien Tinúviel, Maedhros, Maglor, Nerdanel, Nimloth, Sons of Fëanor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Adventure, Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet, General, Humor, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Bard Rising by Rhapsody
In this series you will find all stories - be it short works and novel(la's) - connected to my Maglor novel series Bard Rising (work title, I probably will come up with something better).
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Original Character(s), Amras, Amrod, Fëanor, Maglor, Mahtan, Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Vanyar by heget
My stories, starting with Cuiviénen, that follow Ingwë\'s family and the other Vanyar.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: No major characters listed |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Seeds and Pearls by heget
All my stories where the character focus is on the Lindar, be they the Sindar or the Falmari across the sea. Many star Elu Thingol or other members of his family, including some original characters surrounding Elmo.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: No major characters listed |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Bór by heget
All my stories focused on the family of Bór, their descendents, and the first Queen of Númenor.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: No major characters listed |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Bëor and Nóm by heget
All of my stories focused at least in part on the relationships between members of the House of Bëor and the children of Finarfin.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: No major characters listed |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Band of the Red Hand by heget
Centered around a reoccurring cast of original characters - or at least characters unnamed in the text - from Nargothrond, namely the ten companions of Finrod and Beren and their friends who did not go. The name references two things: first the red hand in Beren\'s sigil, the second is the name of Matt Cauthon\'s army from The Wheel of Time. The other unifying feature of these stories is that they are often fusions or at least partly based on characters from other series (like WoT) adapted into The Silmarillion.
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Eventually I\'ll have at least a vingette for each of the ten who died in Tol-in-Gaurhoth; the other half of the project is Release from Bondage and any spin-offs or sequels.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: No major characters listed |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Series: Balar fics by Keiliss
Mainly about Gil-galad :)
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Círdan, Elwing, Erestor, Galadriel, Gil-galad, Gildor, Idril, Lindir, Tuor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Adventure, Drama, General, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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B2MeM 2018 Musical Terms Bingo by Zdenka
Fics written for the B2MeM 2018 Musical Terms Bingo Card, for the line: Ostinato, Scherzando, Fuoco, Estinto, Cadence.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: No major characters listed |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Artíreverse by WendWriter
Artíre the Watcher is an observer who likes drama for its own sake. He hates the thought of taking sides - he\'s more of a double agent. When Sauron inveigles him into a scheme against the Valar with the promise of a spectacle to enjoy, Artíre is forced to side with Melkor to satisfy his love of conflict. This kicks off a cycle of feuding that never really gets resolved and changes Artíre forever. Later on, he becomes the Watcher in the Water at Moria.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Original Character(s), Melkor, Men, Orcs, Sauron, Valar |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Horror | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Antonyms by Harnatano - Lithenna
This series is dedicated to the short things I\'ll write and which can be in relation to Anathema, although there are necessary to understand the main narrative, nor do they need the main narrative to be understood.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Curufin, Fëanor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Experimental | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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A Nerdanel Series by oshun
I am working on a few pieces about Nerdanel. So I will add them here as I finish. There is not nearly enough about her in The Silmarillion in comparison with her importance to the main storyline.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Anairë, Eärwen, Fëanor, Finarfin, Fingolfin, Finwë, Indis, Míriel Serindë |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, General, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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2019 Solstice Instadrabbling Challenge by lovelytimes
Short drabbles written for the 2019 Solstice instadrabbling challenge.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Orcs |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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A Wild Tangle of Stones and Vines by Independence1776
An attempt to write for all of SWG’s 2019 challenges in a ‘verse where Celebrían is rescued immediately and therefore doesn’t sail West and Maglor settles in Rivendell.
The series is complete. Nine of the eleven challenges were written in this series; the other two challenges appeared in other fics.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celebrían, Elrond, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Alternate Universe | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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Tyrant Spells by Independence1776
After an ambush by Morgoth’s army destroys the Fëanorian camp, the survivors seek refuge in the Havens. This is the aftermath, both immediate and later.
This is a dark AU (but not hopeless or grimdark), so the entire series functions under the "Choose Not to Warn" banner because I suspect I'd miss a warning if I attempted to list them all. The first story contains a ton of off-screen character death, on-screen suicide-by-battle, and no good answers. The rest of the series may have references to and graphic descriptions of torture.
This series is complete.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: No major characters listed |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Alternate Universe | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
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