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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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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.
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…
“Yes,” snaps Maitimo , though in truth he is not so sure. His bladder is ridiculously full, swollen and aching, jostling around uncomfortably with every step he takes. It takes a concerted effort of will not to squirm around awkwardly or grab…
But Aredhel knew better than her mother; she was stronger, she was more willful, she was enlightened. She would not make the same mistakes Anairë had made. She would find a way to do it all differently.
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Re-embodied in Aman, Aredhel struggles to come to terms with all that has…
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.
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.
Across three surveys and ten years, the Tolkien Fanfiction Survey has document when authors began writing. These data reveal trends in how film promotions, the films themselves, the books, and other historical contexts have influenced not only who writes but how long they stay.
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…
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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Thanks so much for the review, Erulisse-with-one-l. :-) I am glad that you liked the different view point. I like to find stories that are yet to be told.
I am very impressed by this series, although I haven't managed to comment properly so far. I hope to manage to do so later.
Just a small nitpick with regard to this one (and the notes on it): there seems to be a bit of confusion with regard to names (sons of Feanor getting slightly mixed up, working in a hurry)?
I'm glad to know you're enjoying them. Please feel free to review any time it is convenient.
And thank you for catching my mistakes. I don't usually write Silmfic so it's entirely possible I mixed up some names. Can you tell me where I made the mistake(s)? If not, I will try to read through it again when I get the chance, and will fix it.
Feel free to email me privately if you prefer - marta.fandomATgmailDOTcom.
This is a very interesting way of handling that particular decision: the idea that Maedhros had been rehearsing it to himself for a long time and then chose to do it in such a way. There is an intriguing mixture of formal and informal elements in the interaction between the two cousins here...
I really enjoyed this look at Caranthir, who I barely remember from the Silm. You've established a believable voice and character here; he reminds me a bit of Eol, but not as sinister or bitter.
I was confused by the use of the name Celegorm in the last two paragraphs - did you mean Celegorm or Caranthir?
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