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Character of the Month: Eönwë This month's biography focuses on Eönwë, who started with a variety of identities but settled into the role of Manwë's herald, exemplifying the values of strong leadership and justice.
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This is my new poetical attempt to add my own interpretation to Tolkien's Cosmology as to Eru's Creation and the Valar's minds and behind-the-scene providence reasons and mechanisms.. I often review Eä as part of our own world, just in another dimension, this is why I have always seriously…
The last of the Elven ships are sailing and Maglor’s feet are restless. In the surreal version of reality his mind supplies there are ghosts to wrestle and hard truths to confront. In Tol Eressëa, Nerdanel swallows her own hurts in order to care for her son.
Across the history of the "Silmarillion," Eönwë's role settles on a character who leads without taking upon himself the power to mete out justice and who acts with equanimity across some of the most harrowing conflicts in the early legendarium.
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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.
Thirteen years before the War of the Ring, an orcling — more intelligent and more curious than most — is born in Mordor. His curiosity will lead him to both incredible discoveries and perilous situations, all of which will shape him into a leader unlike any Mordor has ever known. But to become…
“Oh.” Frodo’s voice was soft, almost more sigh than sound. “Sam, look.”
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Hi, glad you liked it! I had to have an archer!Legolas story, of course, and though one day I am planning to write a more serious one this one had to be written. Naughty?? Me??? *** looks behind...***
He, he, I had a big giggle writing it, so I am very happy it causes the desired effect! Thanks for reading and for your review, it's always a nice surprise to get one!
*** Evil cackle *** I just LOVE getting Manwe into trouble. If you have not read my Kinslayer and you wish to spare the time, you will find more of the same there. Thanks for the comment!
Ahhh, it's great you like my Legolas! Before I read the Silm I had this thing about him (well before the movies), so that I had a picture of him in my mind, with rather a wild and stubborn streak. With Gimli playing troublemaker, and both of them bored, what can you expect but mischief? And yes, Manwe is always going to get some stick in my stories... Thanks a lot for reading and for your comment, oshun!
Ha, ha, very amusing. I have often wondered what they got up to in Valinor in the fourth age and now I know! :) It was probably a good thing that Tulkas didn't get involved as well. Great stoy, keep writing and I will look forward to reading more, Ham!
Glad you enjoyed it, Hamfast Gamgee! I think it was Mark Twain who said paradise would be boring. I hoped to make it a bit more lively, with a bit of help. Tulkas was off fishing at the time, I think, but there will be more trouble when he hears about it, I reckon...
Thanks a lot for posting a review. Much appreciated!
Livinlavida indeed, lol! Crazy and so much fun to read; I'm definitely growing fond of your witty sense of humour! I couldn't help noticing a certain interest in Thranduil, and thus hope to see him in an entertaining fic of yours some time :)
Good things come to those to wait. I certainly wish to write something with him, I am just shy. Of course it would help if he came for a visit, had a coffee with cakes and showed me his ring. At the moment, his only cameo has been in Five Things, but I will plan a proper appearance for him.
I am glad you like my humour, but yes, it is crazy.
Ah, yes, I like my elvish archers naked... and so does Manwë, it seems. Gimli certainly knows how to liven up the boredom of Valinor. I'm glad you giggled. Thank you for reviewing!
Thanks for popping by, what a lovely surprise! It's a bit of a romp, but I'm glad you enjoyed it. No writing done lately, sadly, but I hope I'll find time to get back to it in the future. Likewise, I hope you're inspired.
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