New and Updated Writing

Noldorin journeymen and masters of the Gwaith-i-Mírdain discuss the secrets of lembas with a Sindarin apprentice to the Yavannildi/Ivonwin.

This was written as a lark in response to the Lembas SWG challenge, but I suppose it could also address the Secret Knowledge challenge. It was meant primarily for SWG site owner’s entertainment, but since I have already embarrassed myself thoroughly via The Apprentice and other self-indulgent hackery, what the heck…I may as well toss this up here on the SWG.

MEFA 2008: Honorable Mention, Elves, General.

An attempt at writing a drabble or other short fiction every day, based on the Dictionary.com Word of the Day. Please see the story notes for more information. ETA: This project is on indefinite hiatus. I am working on my second degree as well as working full-time and so have had to tell the muses to take a hike. Hopefully, once my classes end, I'll be able to get back into writing.

Short stories about Beren and Luthien. Filling the Doom'n'Gloom prompt set from the arda100 Challenge.

The Void Beyond the Stars becomes rather crowded.

after almost an age on middle earth many things still linger, and how could one forget whom one most loved and left behind?......   maedhros remembers and talks to maglor. 

My first silm. fan fiction ever ( actually my first fiction at all ) so please be kind and review. constructive criticism WANTED!

Melian has reasons for staying.

For Oshun, a story about the time (in my personal storyverse) where young Maedhros worked as a royal scribe. He is forced to consider his role as his father's heir and how his decisions might worsen the disintegrating relationship between Fëanor and Fingolfin. 2008 MEFA nominee.

Written for the SWG July 2007  "The Terrible Twos!" Challenge.

An ambitious young Noldorin man of Ost-in-Edhil lands a coveted appointment as an apprentice to the most skilled master smith of the Gwaith-i-Mirdain: Istyar Aulendil. The apprentice's mentor, a prodigy of the Aulënossë, has been sent to Middle-earth by the Valar and has knowledge of exotic and wondrous technology. Istyar Aulendil also has notoriously high standards. The apprentice must meet his mentor's expectations if he is to become a journeyman and work on an important new initiative.

MEFA 2008: First Place, Villains, General.

What if Erestor had been part of the House of Fëanor from the beginning, in Aman? An AU look at the crumbling house of Fëanor through the eyes of one of Middle-earth's loremasters.

Second fic in my arc about a certain Númenorean family of notorious traitors. This time I give you Melkorbazer, a character who also gets mentioned in my fic Full of Wisdom.

Maglor, and Elrond and Elros, and their tutor enjoy an afternoon sailing on a lake.

Young Maglor and Celegorm come to an understanding that they will always be the sons most unlike their father.

The watch fire is lit.

MEFA 2008  Races: Elves: General: Honorable Mention

Their first showdown.

 Glorfindel's first meeting with Idril's grandson.

MEFA 2008  Races: Elves: House of Elrond: Third Place

Gil-galad is told of the destruction of Gondolin.

MEFA 2008  Races: Elves: House of Finwe: Third Place

The night of the infamous oath-swearing; seen through the eyes of a Feanorion. 

How Caranthir's strange temperament, the sea, and his love for his mother changed the fate of Middle-earth. A strange tale about a strange Elf. 2007 MEFA winner: 2nd Place in First Age and Prior.

After the destruction of Sirion, Maglor took pity on Elrond and Elros and cared for them. It's known that love grew between them, but how long can one remain ignorant?

At the end of the War of the Last Alliance.

Four-story arc, centered on Míriel the Broideress, queen of the Noldor. Those four stories have also been published separately.

Gondolin - the reality of a gilded cage.

Response to the Slashy Santa (Jingle Bells in June) request by Ennorwen for a story “Set sometime after The Flight of The Noldor, and despite everything at least somewhat hopeful in tone." The story is slash and the pairing is Finrod and Fingon.

**MEFA 2007 Nominee**

Vignette based on Full of Wisdom and Perfect in Beauty. No spoilers.
Alissha, entombed in her prison, surrenders to desperation.