Founded in 2005, the Silmarillion Writers' Guild exists for discussions of and creative fanworks based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion and related texts. We are a positive-focused and open-minded space that welcomes fans from all over the world and with all levels of experience with Tolkien's works. Whether you are picking up Tolkien's books for the first time or have been a fan for decades, we welcome you to join us!
"Move farther north," Caranthir says to her a month after the attack, gaze steady on her even as his hands continue briskly gutting fish. "There is plenty of land closer to my fortress, and my people can help protect yours if there is another attack."
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…
Borondir carries Steward Cirion's urgent request to Eorl the Young, with the help of his horse but at great personal cost.
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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…
A Chieftain is dead. And whilst the events surrounding his death are unclear, a son tries to come to terms with his loss.
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Beautiful. I love the fireworks that seem to make up Varda's body, and the way in which you painted her breathing the stars into the sky. There's a real sense of tenderness, but also of motion. Great use of contrast and colour!
What an amazing image! I love how she is gently blowing the stars to the sky and how the impressionistic flowers form her body. You have shown a lot of movement in a beautiful simple way.
This is absolutely stunning! So gorgeous! I love the blue of the background contrasted with the red--breathtaking. The highlights, of course, make the piece. Thank you so much for contributing this to the collection.
(1) Comment by Lyra for Star Kindler
Beautiful. I love the fireworks that seem to make up Varda's body, and the way in which you painted her breathing the stars into the sky. There's a real sense of tenderness, but also of motion. Great use of contrast and colour!
Re: (1) Comment by Lyra for Star Kindler
Eeeee! Thank you!
(2) Comment by StarSpray for Star Kindler
Ohhhh, this is so beautiful!
(3) Comment by Robinka for Star Kindler
This is a beautiful piece! Thank you so much for sharing :)
(4) Comment by hennethgalad for Star Kindler
:) i like the inhuman thing, and i really like the background, but most of all i like the way she's blowing then like thistledown ! marvellous !
(5) Comment by Hrymfaxe for Star Kindler
What an amazing image! I love how she is gently blowing the stars to the sky and how the impressionistic flowers form her body. You have shown a lot of movement in a beautiful simple way.
(6) Comment by oshun for Star Kindler
This is absolutely stunning! So gorgeous! I love the blue of the background contrasted with the red--breathtaking. The highlights, of course, make the piece. Thank you so much for contributing this to the collection.
(7) Comment by Himring for Star Kindler
"O stars that in the Sunless Year With shining hand by her were sown, In Windy fields now bright and clear. We see your silver blossom blown!"
Thank you for sharing this. It's lovely!
(8) Comment by Grundy for Star Kindler
Lovely! I like the sense of whimsy, with Varda blowing the stars into the air like a dandelion puff, and the vivid color.
(9) Comment by Independence1776 for Star Kindler
This is gorgeous! I love the colors.
(10) Comment by Athrabeth for Star Kindler
This is great!