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Cultus Dispatches: Trends in Fandom Entry Year The films inspired a lot of fanfiction, yes, but exactly how fanfiction authors interacted with them predicts who remains in the fandom for long durations.
Character of the Month: Marach There are few details in the texts about Marach, but he is noteworthy for his allegiances and his descendants, who would become pivotal to the history of Middle-earth and the eventual defeat of Morgoth and Sauron.
Fëanor shrugged, studying the contents of his wine glass. “Something must be done about that house. It will fall down eventually.” “It does not follow that it must be you that tears it down single-handedly. Are you sure you do not want help?” “It’s not as though I…
When uneasy dreams bring him back into Beleriand, Daeron finds a pair of twins who have lost their home, and an enemy who has lost himself. The Shadow's reach is growing ever longer, and if they are to survive, they must do it together.
Rescued from a brutal Angband hunt, an ex-thrall with a strange and powerful artifact embedded in his spine is brought to Himring, for it is one of the only places in Beleriand which welcomes such folk. Though he has no memories of his life before, Anniavas slowly becomes accustomed to his new…
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There are few details in the texts about Marach, but he is noteworthy for his allegiances and his descendants, who would become pivotal to the history of Middle-earth and the eventual defeat of Morgoth and Sauron.
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.
Erestor finds himself thrust into adventure when Elrond requests his company escorting Arwen to Minas Tirith after the War of the Ring is won. All too aware of the chronic illness that has bound his friend to Rivendell for the past several centuries, Glorfindel has some concerns. Erestor, aware…
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Excellent! Love the beefed up confrontation between Anairë and Fëanáro. That really works well. Characterization is well-crafted per your usual. Anairë and Nolo are both compelling, and I eagerly look forward to reading their continued tale. You're on a roll with this!
Thank you! I had misgivings at first, but it just fit! Your comments and encouragement are to be blamed for this end result (blamed in a good way, of course!).
I found Aiken by accident, and I am in awe of his poems. The way he draws a theme and image throughout a collection is fantastic! *swoons with!*
Long and flimsy banners of sheer grey linen curled in the wind between the columns. When Anairë had been a child, she had run among them, smiling at the soft touch-kisses the material had pressed to her cheeks. Now, she pushed them aside carelessly.
Oooooh, nice! This is a great example of your talent for taking a simple material object, like a curtain, and turning it into something meaningful. Brava!
Excellent portrayal of Ana's indignation at Nolo's undermining her. Really felt her frustration and I could identify with her.
And the wrestling scene? OMG. That is hot! Fantastic work with ratcheting up the sexual tension between them
I like it a lot. It is vibrantly alive and feels true and authentic to me and is filled with youth and promise (which like most Silm fics makes it poignantly bittersweet in light of our knowledge of the future of this charming couple). I really am growing to like Anairë and Fingolfin more and more with every chapter.
Thank you, oshun. I am glad that these two are growing on you! Your encouragement keeps me churning out the chapters. So, thank you for your kind words here and at LC!
Playing catchup today, I've just torn through your last few chapters quite happily. Really enjoying the way you've characterized people as well as the descriptions - and really enjoying the story!
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