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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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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 reading and for the comment. I am glad you appreciate the interpretation of Maedhros' character and the pressures upon him and accepting that Celegorm could have seen and appreciated those.
I like this Tyelco, who is aware enough to see the pressure his older brother is under and decide he doesn't want to play that game. (Although I suspect Irissë has a point as well...)
Thanks for reading! This was truly a flash-fic! I've probably not written anything that fast since I worked for a wire service in another era/another lifetime! I had fun though.
What wonderful characterization! I can really feel the way these characters have established their relationships just from this short snippet. I do feel bad for Nelyo - although I'd like to think he often succeeds at being all that, I've always thought the enormous pressure must have really taken its toll after Angband and later on in the First Age. A lovely fic as always!
Thanks for reading! I was afraid this was borderline crack fic and those you have commented have been so nice about it! Thank you. I had fun writing it and I obviously have the world's biggest crush on Maedhros. He so did not deserve the hand he was dealt.
Great response to the prompt. I can see Tyelco being envious of Maitimo but at the same time he recognizes how much he has to live up to to want to be truly competitive with him. He also recognizes the competition Irissë has with her brothers. It's a sibling thing, transending gender really.
It's always a pleasure to read M/F enjoying their intimate moments together too. Lovely bit of fiction here saying a lot in a little space. Fun descripton of Tyelco's bad haircut too. Sounds like it suits him.
Hey! Wow! Thanks for the nice comment! I've missed you lately. (I know that is my own fault.)
I never felt very competitive with my numerous siblings, but I have to admit, as an adult, I have occasionally envied them their stability and comfort--with their big, beautiful houses and gardens. Then I remember that they live in the boondocks and I've always lived in much more interesting places. A conscious tradeoff on my part!
So happy you liked the bad haircut. She's a rebel too. That's why I like her--haring off out of Gondolin to hang out with her disreputable Feanorian cousins. I'd have done the same thing.
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