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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.
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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] 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.
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Crossroads of the Fallen King
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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.
[]
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
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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
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Fellowship of the Fics: Modern AU May
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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
The Law of Attractive Nuisance by Rocky41_7
Amarie would appreciate Finrod being less of a distraction. At least he's willing to help fix the problem he caused.
| Major Characters: Amarië, Finrod Felagund |
| Major Relationships: Amarië/Finrod |
| Genres: Erotica, Het, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 821 |
| Posted on 3 October 2023 | Updated on 3 October 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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But what are YOU doing here? by Rocky41_7
Maglor encounters Maedhros in an unexpected place. His explanations are not satisfactory.
| Major Characters: Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Ficlet, Humor | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 413 |
| Posted on 2 October 2023 | Updated on 2 October 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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I Loved You Once in a Dream by Rocky41_7
Anaire forgives Fingolfin in pieces.
| Major Characters: Anairë, Fingolfin |
| Major Relationships: Anairë/Fingolfin |
| Genres: Erotica, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 810 |
| Posted on 2 October 2023 | Updated on 2 October 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Hold On To That Feeling by StarSpray
Since the debacle of Master Baggins and his companions’ first stay at the Prancing Pony, Barliman had been less quick to invite strangers out to the common room. But everyone loved a good song and a bit of news, and he said so as he left the room. “You’d be right welcome if you wanted to join us,” he added.
| Major Characters: Barliman Butterbur, Daeron |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fluff, General | Challenges: Turgon's Rock Opera |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 000 |
| Posted on 30 September 2023 | Updated on 30 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Lay My Curses Out to Rest by ohboromir
They would all suffer for this. But at least the elf was gone.
If only that had been true.
(Beleg and Andróg deal with feelings. Badly.)
| Major Characters: Andróg, Beleg |
| Major Relationships: Andróg/Beleg |
| Genres: Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 6, 976 |
| Posted on 17 October 2021 | Updated on 30 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Doubts by ohboromir
Reborn in Valinor, Glorfindel prepares for a momentous decision with the support of an old friend.
(For hennethgalad.)
| Major Characters: Finarfin, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 245 |
| Posted on 23 December 2023 | Updated on 30 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Cúthalion by ohboromir
Before there was anything, there was Nothing.
...
He remembered this. The memory of Nothing had faded, lost, but the impression of starlight through his eyelids and the dazzling shine when he opened his eyes was unforgettable. It was Him, now, though he would not choose a name for many years. He knew who he was, but he did not have the words for it yet.
| Major Characters: Beleg |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 895 |
| Posted on 11 October 2021 | Updated on 30 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Wax by ohboromir
“Now, my lord, you must keep still.”
Melkor was not entirely certain how he had gotten himself into this situation. No, that was not true. He knew what he had said; he had complained to Mairon of some inconsequential matter, and the Lieutenant had responded sharply that he needed to learn some patience. And of course, he had not been able to hold his tongue, and he had demanded that Mairon teach him.
(Tolkien Secret Santa Advent (NSFW) Calendar Day 19: Wax Play)
| Major Characters: Melkor, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: Melkor/Sauron |
| Genres: Erotica | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 550 |
| Posted on 19 December 2021 | Updated on 30 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Ice Cubes by ohboromir
"You look admirable indeed like this, Zigûr."
Mairon goes to great lengths to get on the King's good side.
(Tolkien Secret Santa Advent (NSFW) Calendar Day 22: Ice Cubes)
| Major Characters: Ar-Pharazôn, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: Ar-Pharazon/Sauron |
| Genres: Erotica | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 590 |
| Posted on 22 December 2021 | Updated on 30 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Amlach by Himring
A dissenting voice in Marach's alliance with the Elves of Beleriand, Amlach experiences a change of mind after a mysterious twist in the story reorients his priorities toward enmity with Morgoth.
An Element of Noldorin Design by Himring
Melimo, Fingon’s architect, defending the fortress he built against overwhelming force, after the Nirnaeth Arnoediad.
| Major Characters: Original Character(s), Noldor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: Restoration and Rebuilding |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 102 |
| Posted on 29 September 2023 | Updated on 29 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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First Date by ohboromir
Annatar sets up a meeting with Telperinquar and it goes much better than he expected.
For Sally_the_Sunflower.
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: Celebrimbor/Sauron |
| Genres: Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 673 |
| Posted on 24 December 2021 | Updated on 29 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Flowers After Spring by ohboromir
This was why he hated riding; most of the time it was dull and soggy and messy. Though he did have a nice view of Glorfindel’s hair, the waves of Valinorean gold tumbling down his back. Glorfindel almost never wore it up - at most, Erestor had seen the front sections adorned and braided for special occasions. Erestor didn’t know how he coped; his own hair constantly got in his way.
Erestor’s mind drifted. Glorfindel’s hair was like silk over his skin, brushing against him when he leaned over Erestor, smooth and soft and…
For platinum_firebird for My Slashy Valentine 2022
| Major Characters: Erestor, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: Erestor/Glorfindel |
| Genres: Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 958 |
| Posted on 26 January 2022 | Updated on 29 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Hotsprings & Onsens by ohboromir
There was nothing better after a hunt than a soak in the springs. Hidden deep in the caves of Oromë’s forests, the hollow was thick with steam, and so warm that sweat beaded on Tyelko’s brow in moments.
He wasted no time, his tunic and trousers dumped in a heap, boots thrown haphazardly on top. Ammë always said he was less house trained than Huan.
(Tolkien Secret Santa NSFW Advent Calendar Day 6: Hotsprings & Onsens)
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Celegorm |
| Major Relationships: Aredhel/Celegorm |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 919 |
| Posted on 6 December 2022 | Updated on 29 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Winter's Kiss by ohboromir
Winter snows blanketed the forests. The trees bent under its weight, the leaves sparse, the shrubs bare. Shimmering crystals of ice formed out of the dew, glittering in the white starlight. In these deep dark hours, the mist gave the woodland a dreamlike haze, curling around the bare feet of the two elves, but its chill did not disturb them.
~
Beleg, Mablung, and winter in Nan Elmoth.
(For Tolkien Secret Santa 2022, for tumblr user lycheesodas)
| Major Characters: Beleg, Mablung |
| Major Relationships: Beleg/Mablung |
| Genres: Fluff, General, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 357 |
| Posted on 24 December 2022 | Updated on 29 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Whither Lies the Heart by cuarthol
The story of Ernis, wife of Fingon, and Erien, their daughter.
| Major Characters: Unnamed Female Canon Character(s), Erien, Finbor, Fingon |
| Major Relationships: Fingon/Unnamed Canon Character, Erien/Orodreth |
| Genres: Family | Challenges: Hidden Figures |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 018 |
| Posted on 20 September 2023 | Updated on 23 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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More, More, More by sallysavestheday
Fëanor tolerates his brothers' children. Aredhel, however, he enjoys.
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Fëanor |
| Major Relationships: Aredhel & Fëanor |
| Genres: | Challenges: Turgon's Rock Opera |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 604 |
| Posted on 22 September 2023 | Updated on 23 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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As You Wish by Rocky41_7
Maglor had not, in fact, lost the capacity to care for another.
| Major Characters: Maglor, Thranduil |
| Major Relationships: Maglor/Thranduil |
| Genres: Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Slash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 029 |
| Posted on 22 September 2023 | Updated on 22 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Book of Lore by Anérea
Pages from a book of ancient Edain lore, including an illustration of their creation myth.
| Major Characters: Legendary/Mythical Character(s), Original Character(s), Arien, Manwë, Tilion, Ulmo, Yavanna |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Artwork Type: Drawble/Finished Sketch, Illustration |
| Genres: General, In-Universe Artifact | Challenges: Roaring Twenties |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Posted on 7 September 2023 | Updated on 21 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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A New Day in Valinor by Lferion
Non-angsty ficlets set in Valinor (and one or two in Middle Earth), many featuring Feanor.
| Major Characters: Fëanor, Fingon, Maedhros, Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: Fingon/Maedhros, Fëanor/Nerdanel |
| Genres: Crackfic, Family, Fixed-Length Ficlet, Fluff, General | Challenges: Crackuary, Naturalist's Guide to Middle-earth, New Year's Resolution, Roaring Twenties, Soundtrack, Turgon's Rock Opera |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 4 | Word Count: 819 |
| Posted on 5 February 2021 | Updated on 21 September 2023 |
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Picking up the pieces of my life without you on my mind by between_thepages
Aredhel has returned to Gondolin, but she desires more than to be bound to a place and a person again.
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Idril |
| Major Relationships: Aredhel & Idril |
| Genres: Alternate Universe, Ficlet | Challenges: Turgon's Rock Opera |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 479 |
| Posted on 19 September 2023 | Updated on 20 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Hold me in your arms by firstamazon
Celegorm loves. Aredhel does, too - but not quite.
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Celegorm |
| Major Relationships: Aredhel/Celegorm |
| Genres: Drama, Romance | Challenges: Turgon's Rock Opera |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 021 |
| Posted on 18 September 2023 | Updated on 19 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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your smile tells me I'm safe by EchoBleu
“I’m in love with you,” Fingon says one morning in September.
Maedhros is perched on the couch’s armrest, bent down, struggling to tie his laces. He looks up at Fingon as the words sink in. His unbound hair makes a curtain in front of his eyes, and he can only see parts of him, the hand on his shoulder bag, the golden beads in his perfectly braided hair, his hesitant, expectant smile.
His face falls the longer Maedhros takes to answer. They’re running late for the meeting, and there’s a lead weight in Maedhros’s gut that pulls painfully as words fail to form on his lips. I’m in love with you too, the words are right there, but it’s like someone has sucked all the sound out of him.
| Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros |
| Major Relationships: Fingon+Maedhros |
| Genres: Fluff, Hurt/Comfort | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 245 |
| Posted on 16 September 2023 | Updated on 16 September 2023 |
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on that tree I'll carve your name by EchoBleu
Modern AU with Russingon QPR.
I have a full background for everyone and everything, though I envision this as a series of one-shots, rather than a linear story. Russingon QPR will be the main focus, but other characters will make appearances and maybe steal the light. It's a bit lighter on the trauma in the sense that everyone (beside Finwë and Míriel) is alive, but they each have their own issues.
For practical reasons (aka I didn't want to have to deal with it in-universe), Fëanor is only Míriel's son and was adopted by Finwë at a young age, so Maedhros and Fingon are not biologically cousins, and don't really consider themselves as such, though they have known each other since they were kids.
| Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros |
| Major Relationships: Fingon+Maedhros |
| Genres: Fluff, General, Hurt/Comfort, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
| Posted on 16 September 2023 | Updated on 16 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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[podfic] Comfort Food by Himring by Anérea
Breakfast with the Feanorians, late in the First Age featuring Himring's OC Narye, ex-housekeeper of Himring.
| Major Characters: Elrond, Elros, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Podfic | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Posted on 9 September 2023 | Updated on 15 September 2023 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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