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Leithian by Himring

I seem to remember a note of Christopher Tolkien's saying that his father never etymologized the word Leithian or explained exactly what is meant by the title Lay of Leithian. This may well be wrong, but meanwhile here's this - well, you might call it a meditation.

Intended for the "To Be Free" challenge, although perhaps it doesn't really fit...

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Back to Middle-earth Month 2010 Stories by Dawn Felagund

Fixed-length ficlets written in response to the Back to Middle-earth Month 2010 challenges. Please see the Table of Contents for summaries and warnings for each.

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The Pendant in the Stream, in which Nerdanel considers her life had she never married Fëanor.
Delvers, in which Maedhros recalls a superstition of the captives in Angband (warning for dark themes).

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A Waiting Game by Elfique

Love, no matter how wicked, always finds a way.

A slightly strange something I wrote for Jan/Feb's ALEC 'Forbidden Love' theme.

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Myth and Legend by Aria

Ælfwine/Eriol on his way back to England after visiting Tol Eressea mourns.

 

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In Terror He Reigns by Beatrisu

A lone inhabitant of Angmar reflects on its terrible king.

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The Journal of Alatáriel, Missionary by Clodia

Being a fantastical account of the Lady Galadriel’s journey to Middle-earth by an unknown author; edited and with critical comments by Erestor and Melinna of Ered Luin; preface by the Lord Celeborn of Lórinand, formerly of Doriath, Sirion and Eregion. 

MEFA 2010 Third Place (Times: First Age and Prior: Noldorin Elves).

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At The Precipice by Beatrisu

Maedhros stands at the precipice and ponders his choices, his folly, and his release.

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Like Toy Soldiers by wind rider

The host of the Valar who marched to Middle-Erth to vanquish Morgoth were wreathed in valorous splendor. But what were they like before they set foot on the Hitherlands? A short piece; Thanksgiving present for Ellfine, Fiondil and KiMahalei.

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Through Sorrow to Find Joy by Dawn Felagund

This series will include small thinglets that do not fit in my other series.

New: Speak Faster. Nerdanel meets Ælfwine on Tol Eressëa. A double drabble.

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Shades of Black and Grey by Minviendha

Huan considers his former master; his boy.

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A Beleriand Treasury of Childish Tales by Clodia

This is a mere collection of frivolous experiments in literary mimicry; credit (so far) goes to Rudyard Kipling, Lord Dunsany, JRR Tolkien, HP Lovecraft, Terry Pratchett, CS Lewis, Gogollescent and Saki (HH Munro).  MEFA 2010 Honourable Mention (Genres: Drama: Incomplete) for chapters 1-8.

(1) The children's version of the fall of Gondolin.

(2) Nevrast lies abandoned.  Where did the king and all the people go?

(3) On the road to Rivendell, Bilbo, Thorin and Gandalf discuss dwarvish singing.

(4) Beneath Barazinbar, Sleeping Beauty... awakes.

(5) Trolls, tea parties and a touch of literary theory.

(6) Uncle Gorthaur has some words of advice for his dear Thuringwethil.

(7) Maglor confronts his ghosts on the beach.

(8) Domestic discontent in Lothlórien.

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Bedtime Tales of the Sun by Dawn Felagund

A young daughter in the House of Anárion asks how the world came to be rounded.

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Flawless by Feta

AU.  Thorondor never came to the Thangorodrim, and Fingon, in Mithrim, is stranded in the aftermath.

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Changing Lights by Elleth

Nerdanel's journey. From her marriage to Fëanor to coming full circle, and the recurring choice along the way: Tomorrow, or yesterday? A fic inspired by this year's B2MeM prompt 31: As a citizen of Middle-earth, one day you wake up with a choice: yesterday or tomorrow. Which would you pick and why? MEFA Nominee 2009. Thank you, Whitewave! Won First Place in Times: First Age and Prior: House of Finwe.

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No Regrets by clotho123

An Eärendil vignette exploring why he was fated to sail the skies.  A little odd, and a little bleak.

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Illuminations by Dawn Felagund

For Back to Middle-earth Month 2009: scenes from the life of young Pengolodh, the loremaster of Gondolin whose writings brought us The Silmarillion.

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Truth for Day Eight: Beauty/Ugliness

The Mountains and the Sea, for Day Nine: Anti-Heroes

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Tales of Middle-Earth by tinni

A set of stories that retell Greek, Indian, Chinese and Japanese myths and legends, not to mention Brother's Grimm fairy tales, in Middle-earth with Tolkien's characters. Current selection include Iadel, The Mighty Singer, Living Stone, Minstrels,  The Woe of a Maiden who loved Legolas, The day the sun didn't rise and Gemini.

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Cultural Differences by Keiliss

Cultural differences, a young king, an arrogant Maia, and rather too much wine.

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Five Fires by Elleth

Ambarussa is afraid of fire to this day. There were four instances in life that made him fear.

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Flawed by Feta

AU. In earlier drafts, Tolkien had Morgoth send Maedhros back, but maimed. This is my take on that. Fingon is just as much in love as ever.

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Noldolantë by Dawn Felagund

For Oshun, how Maglor devised the Noldolantë. 2008 MEFA nominee.

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A Greater Fire by Elleth

For the Anniversary Contest: An AU of the what-if persuasion.

Chapter One: After the Darkening, the Kinslaying and the Flight of the Noldor, Nerdanel retreats to Alqualondë. What and whom will she find there, and where will her steps lead afterwards?

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In-Betweens by Elleth

The story (or stories) of Nerdanel and Fëanor. The little things, the in-betweens that are not mentioned in the Silmarillion or History of Middle-earth, starting with the beginning of their romance.

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Divine Intervention by Meril

“For you are goddesses, inside on everything, know everything. But we mortals hear only the news, and know nothing at all.”

-Homer

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Many Journeys by Elleth

A gathering place for ficlets of varying length written in response to prompts, prods and as gift ficlets.

New (added February 15/16, 2025): Instadrabbling fics from various SWG server sessions in early 2025 (marked in the respective chapter notes) as well as a few spontaneous drabbles. 

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