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.
Instadrabbling Sessions for October, November, and December
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New Challenge: Stars
Create a fanwork using star-themed prompts presented in a bingo board format.
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.
[Writing] This Last Shadow by Fuin
Even under the renewed Light of the Trees, after the Last Battle has been fought, Darkness has not fully passed from this world.
[Artwork] Menelmacar by Fuin
At the end of time, Beleg sets out on a search for Túrin once more. Menelmacar shines brightly in the sky.
[Multimedia] Menelmacar (Extended Edition) by Fuin
At the end of time, Beleg sets out on a search for Túrin once more. Menelmacar shines brightly in the sky.
Accompanied by additional snippets of the lore Beleg studied in the Library of Alqualondë.
[Writing] A Handful of Seawater and a Cheekful of Salt by Isilme_among_the_stars
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.
Written for TRSB 2026…
[Writing] A Quiet Moment by StarSpray
“Are you not warmer than you’ve ever been, right here?”
[Writing] Another Name for The Sickle by Himring
In the library of Imladris, Erestor copies a manuscript and has thoughts about the Valacirca, the Sickle of the Valar.
[Writing] The Day Transcending Night by StarSpray
The Rings have been forged. The armies of Mordor are marching into Eriador. Eregion burns.
Far away from it all, by the shores of the Sea, Celegorm remembers his name.
Stars
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Soap Opera
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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.
Speak Friend and Enter: Trends in Fandom Entry Year by Dawn Walls-Thumma
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.
[Writing] IN THE SHIRE-RECKONING by Diane Finnis-Robb
-This novel was completed for Hobbit Day 2026 and will be updated in serialized fashion here as I make final edits; so feedback is very much welcome.
-It is a multi-generational novel spanning the fgormation of the Shire to the Great Plague Year Thirty-six and focuses on the origins of an…
[Writing] For a Better World by Ellynn
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…
[Writing] Under Agate Skies by Isilme_among_the_stars
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…
Curufinrod Day 2026
Curufinrod Day welcomes fan creations centering any iteration of the relationship between Curufin and Finrod through the ages.
Trans Tolkien Exchange 2026
The Trans Tolkien Exchange is a gift exchange focusing on trans & gender diverse interpretations and explorations of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Arda Legendarium. Participants will create a gift for another fan, and receive a gift of their own!
Teitho Challenge October/November
Teitho is running a month long challenge around the theme of Oaths.
Oritober 2026
A gen and safe for work event celebrating Middle Earth's favorite dwarf scribe!
Erestober 2026
An event running throughout October, to show appreciation for Erestor!
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Description: A loremaster‘s rough sketch of the Elemmírë (Mercury), Eärendil (Venus), Carnil (Mars), Alcarinquë (Jupiter), Lumbar (Saturn), Luinil (Uranus) and Nénar (Neptune) aligned in the heavenly spheres above Arda (Earth). Major Characters: Eärendil Major Relationships: Genre: Type: Challenges: Rating: General Warnings: |
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