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Mother and Daughter by Deborah Judge

On Elven gender, Maedhros, textual transmission, and the parentage of Gil-galad.

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Arrows of Love by Erulisse

 

It is written that Fëanáro first met Nerdanel when working in the forge of her father, Mahtan, as an apprentice.  Did she fall in love with him right away?  Here is one possibility.  Written for Tolkien Weekly prompt “archery”.  

 

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Too Long a Winter by clotho123

Mid-winter at Himring was never going to be all peace and goodwill

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Mother and Friend by Erulisse

In the days of their youth, Huan's rescue turns into a lifelong friendship and a family legend. A story for ALEC - winner of 2nd place, May 2011

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Fair and Foul by DrummerWench

Here's a tale for the "With a Bit of Fairy Dust" Challenge. It's part of my ongoing series "Fairy Tales of Middle-earth", which can be found here. I hope you enjoy it!

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Helcaraxë by Erulisse

 

In response to Tolkien Weekly’s prompt “part” a quick look at a long journey across the Helcaraxë with Turukáno, Elenwë and Itarillë.  A turning moment for Turukáno, and one of the most grief-laden moments of his life.  A true drabble.  

 

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Through the Darkness Unescapable by Valiniel

The Alkallabeth was written as a history, but histories rarely reveal the whole truth. What was the truth behind the life of Tar Miriel, last queen of Numenor?

 

 

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For the Ladies by Erulisse

 

A question is posed when Erestor observes Glorfindel’s wife teaching their daughter how to plait her hair.  A drabble written in response to TW prompt “plait”.  

 

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Passing the Test by Erulisse

 

Returning to a place that she used to love, Helyanwë experiences doubt.  Written for Tolkien Weekly's drabble challenge "condition".  

 

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The Difference Between a Seagull and a Phoenix by Lipstick

Maedhros lives, and my is he bitter and twisted. That's about it for plot really, more of a character study or perhaps more accurately character assassination.

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To Gaze Upon Stars by Caunedhiel

 Before the sun and the moon, when only great powers wandered the wilds, the Eru-begotten woke. The First Born of Illuvator. In a land lit by starlight the journey of one person will help to mould the fate and doom of an entire people...

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The Hildor by Odinsbard

An original story based on the Ardaen Mythology, set in the more southern parts of West Beleriand: A young man from a southern city below Taur-im-Duinath travels northward to said Forest often on long travels; this time, makes an unexpected encounter with a mysterious Wisard, who was sent to redeem the Men of the South from Morgoth's Tyranny, and the young man (called 'the Hildor') has been chosen by the Gods to lead this rebellion!

Written in blank verse.

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Naming the Stones by Deborah Judge

Elrond and Galadriel remember the First Age, the Silmarils, and the guilt of their people.

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The Dower of Dol Amroth by Dwimordene

Once upon a time, Dol Amroth was elven land. So how did "Dol Amroth" come to name a city ruled by Princes of Men? Imrazor receives an unusual gift.

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Making Colored Light by Erulisse

A grandchild of Fëanor finds her niche in his forge.  Winner of Honorable Mention in ALEC April 2011.  

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The Deepest Cut by Erulisse

 

Some decisions cut deeply.  A response to Tolkien Weekly Challenge prompt “cut”.  

 

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Lasciate Ogne Speranza? by Finch

A meeting in early 14th-century Italy between a condottiere and a poet

 

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Love by Moonlight by Erulisse

A drabble for Tolkien Weekly Challenge - Curl.  A mother's love in Gondolin.  

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Once Were Ours by Himring

Celegorm and Curufin learn of the Fall of Nargothrond--how do they react?

A "gap-filler", if you like, except that, this being the Silmarillion, there is almost more gap than story...

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Laughter of the Valar by Erulisse

 

Why does Tulkas laugh, and is he the only Vala who does?  A response for HASA Nazgul of the Month for May - Heroes and Demons.  

 

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Morning Song by Erulisse

On its final day, a woman awakens to face her fate in the doomed city of Ost-in-Edhil.  A response to the prompt "comb" in Tolkien Weekly Challenge.  

 

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Lady of Colored Light by Erulisse

A challenge that assigned the phrase:  "Are you mad?"  This fictlet places my OFC, Helyanwe, into an early part of her childhood.  

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Moving Apart by Marnie

Cultural differences among Elves did not sink with Beleriand

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Reflections by helenjones

A friend told me that according to one place in HoME, Feanor gave the Elessar to Maedhros just before his death. If the gem was so important as being able to come into Feanor's mind in his last moment, that Maedhros should (casually??) send it to Fingon later would seem strange - unless he was instructed to. 

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Wind Song by Erulisse

Before the waves bury Beleriand, the wind returns for a last visit to the destroyed hidden city of Goldolin.  

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