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Preferred Name: StarSpray
Preferred Pronouns: she/her
Member since 15 September 2013.
About Me
Hello! I am StarSpray; I can be found under the same username on AO3 and Tumblr and Dreamwidth. I like crying about Elves and giggling about Hobbits.
Fanworks by StarSpray
This Notable Thing by StarSpray
A series of fics centered around characters' return from Mandos to Valinor, and other characters' reactions, set primarily after the beginning of the Third Age; the title of the series comes from Mary Oliver's "Starlings in Winter".
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Posted on 16 January 2023 | Updated on 16 January 2023 |
This fanwork is a work in progress. |
Chase the Wind by StarSpray
Then he heard movement in the bushes. He tensed, hand going to the hilt of his knife, but the next sound to emerge was a small whimper. “Eluréd?” called Elurín from across the camp.
“One moment,” said Eluréd. He crept closer to the sound, and parted a few branches to find a bundle of blankets, tightly wrapped, and something squirming and crying inside them.
“What is it?” Elurín asked from behind him.
“A child.”
Major Characters: Original Female Character(s), Eluréd, Elurín |
Major Relationships: Eluréd & Elurín |
Genres: Adventure, Family, General | Challenges: Jubilee, X Marks the Spot |
Rating: Teens | Warnings: Violence (Moderate) |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 130 |
Posted on 6 January 2023 | Updated on 6 January 2023 |
This fanwork is a work in progress. |
All the More Did He Seek Their Friendship by StarSpray
Silver light poured through the windows, catching and refracting on the crystals hung about the room, twinkling like tiny stars. The court of Tirion was particularly splendid that evening, Indis thought as she sat upon the dais beside Finwë, watching the dancing. A rare event: all of their children and grandchildren were present, and even Fëanáro seemed to be in good spirits as he twirled about the floor with Ëarwen.
But still Indis felt uneasy.
Major Characters: Indis, Melkor |
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Genres: Ficlet, General | Challenges: Jubilee, Major Arcana |
Rating: General | Warnings: |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 698 |
Posted on 2 January 2023 | Updated on 2 January 2023 |
This fanwork is complete. |
Old Swords by StarSpray
Elrond and Gandalf chat about Glamdring.
Major Characters: Elrond, Gandalf |
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Rating: General | Warnings: |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 674 |
Posted on 31 December 2022 | Updated on 31 December 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
In the Elm-Woods of Ossiriand by StarSpray
Maglor and Maedhros lead the remnants of their people into Ossiriand to escape the worst of the War of Wrath.
Major Characters: Elrond, Elros, Maglor |
Major Relationships: Elrond & Elros & Maglor |
Genres: General | Challenges: |
Rating: General | Warnings: |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 305 |
Posted on 18 December 2022 | Updated on 18 December 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
Radiance by StarSpray
Maitimo was crossing the courtyard, thinking of lunch, when his father burst out of his workshop, where he had been holed up for the last several days, neither eating nor, as far as anyone could tell, sleeping. “Maitimo!” he cried, eyes alight with the fire of success. “Come! Come and see!”
Major Characters: Fëanor, Maedhros, Maglor |
Major Relationships: Fëanor & Maedhros |
Genres: Ficlet, General | Challenges: |
Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
Chapters: 2 | Word Count: 663 |
Posted on 15 December 2022 | Updated on 16 December 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
The Breathing Sea by StarSpray
‘Alas! there are some wounds that cannot be wholly cured,’ said Gandalf.
‘I fear it may be so with mine,’ said Frodo. ‘There is no real going back. Though I may come to the Shire, it will not seem the same; for I shall not be the same. I am wounded with knife, sting, and tooth, and a long burden. Where shall I find rest?’
Gandalf did not answer.
- The Return of the King, “Homeward Bound”
Major Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Elves, Frodo, Gandalf |
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Genres: General, Hurt/Comfort | Challenges: |
Rating: General | Warnings: |
Chapters: 10 | Word Count: 18, 709 |
Posted on 18 February 2019 | Updated on 8 December 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
In After Days by StarSpray
Something out near the entrance to the bay caught his eye. It was a small, dark shape on the water, slowly growing larger. As it passed into Eldamar out of Belegaer, Eärendil felt his breath catch. “Elwing,” he said.
“I see it.” She leaned farther out of the window, as though those few inches might grant her a better look. She had one hand raised to shield her eyes from the sun’s glare. “It looks like—”
“Yes, but it can’t be.”
Major Characters: Eärendil, Elwing, Idril, Tuor, Voronwë |
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Genres: Family, Fluff, General | Challenges: Manwë's Mailbag |
Rating: General | Warnings: |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 358 |
Posted on 4 December 2022 | Updated on 4 December 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
Wonder Ere the Waking Dawn by StarSpray
Eärendil invites Bilbo aboard Vingilot to sail the skies.
Major Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Eärendil |
Major Relationships: Bilbo & Eärendil |
Genres: Fluff, General | Challenges: |
Rating: General | Warnings: |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 056 |
Posted on 7 November 2022 | Updated on 7 November 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
Woven with Ribbons by StarSpray
Ereinion sat on his bed holding up a mirror; its frame was ornate and heavy, but he kept it steady as he watched his father’s slender fingers twist his hair into braids befitting a Prince of Noldor. Into the braids Fingon wove ribbons—not golden threads like he wore himself, but yellow silk, bright and sunny.
Major Characters: Elrond, Fingon, Gil-galad |
Major Relationships: Elrond & Gil-galad, Fingon & Gil-galad |
Genres: Family, General | Challenges: |
Rating: General | Warnings: |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 670 |
Posted on 7 November 2022 | Updated on 7 November 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
Cold Falls the Night by StarSpray
Gilraen reaches the end of her life.
Major Characters: Aragorn, Gilraen |
Major Relationships: Aragorn & Gilraen |
Genres: Family, Ficlet, General | Challenges: |
Rating: General | Warnings: Character Death |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 925 |
Posted on 4 October 2022 | Updated on 9 October 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
For Morning Came by StarSpray
The Gates of Minas Tirith are broken, but the wind is changing.
Major Characters: Original Character(s), Bergil |
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Genres: Ficlet, General | Challenges: |
Rating: General | Warnings: |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 515 |
Posted on 4 October 2022 | Updated on 9 October 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
Through the Snowy Wood by StarSpray
Thranduil, Oropher, and Elwing have escaped Menegroth and must make their way through the forests of Doriath.
Major Characters: Elwing, Oropher, Thranduil |
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Genres: Drama, General, Suspense | Challenges: |
Rating: Teens | Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings, Mature Themes, Violence (Mild) |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 199 |
Posted on 22 September 2022 | Updated on 22 September 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
What Your Life Is by StarSpray
"Surely not." At the sound of his voice the great shaggy shape stirred, and turned its head. Behind him Asar called out, asking a question, but Maglor barely heard him. He fell to his knees in the wet sand, staring into eyes that gleamed with ancient Treelight and even older starlight. Then his face was being licked clean of tears by a giant tongue, and he was both laughing and crying as he flung his arms around the dog's shoulders, burying his face in wet fur, hardly caring that it was still crusted with sand that scraped against his cheeks. "Huan, what are you doing here?"
Major Characters: Original Character(s), Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s), Elladan, Elrohir, Huan, Maglor |
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Genres: Adventure, Family, General | Challenges: |
Rating: Teens | Warnings: Mature Themes, Violence (Mild) |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 20, 025 |
Posted on 14 September 2022 | Updated on 14 September 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
It Should Be Made Again by StarSpray
“Narsil!” Malbeth coughed again. “It will be reforged—when Isildur’s Bane is found."
Major Characters: Original Character(s), Aragorn, Gilraen, Malbeth the Seer |
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Genres: Drama, Family, General | Challenges: |
Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 437 |
Posted on 14 September 2022 | Updated on 14 September 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
With What a Glory by StarSpray
Goldberry has a song for each season.
Major Characters: Goldberry |
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Genres: Ficlet, General | Challenges: |
Rating: General | Warnings: |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 937 |
Posted on 10 September 2022 | Updated on 10 September 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
Whatever I Shall Meet by StarSpray
Hildifons Took has gone off adventuring, but hasn't returned. So Belladonna and Donnamira decide to go searching.
Major Characters: Belladonna Took Baggins |
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Genres: Adventure, Family, General | Challenges: |
Rating: General | Warnings: |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 537 |
Posted on 10 September 2022 | Updated on 10 September 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
Out of the Shadows of History by StarSpray
When Estel was nine years old, Erestor gave him a large box filled with wooden blocks of various shapes and sizes.
Major Characters: Aragorn, Elrond |
Major Relationships: Aragorn & Elrond |
Genres: General | Challenges: |
Rating: General | Warnings: |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 154 |
Posted on 10 September 2022 | Updated on 10 September 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
Perfect for Storytelling by StarSpray
"There is little to tell about their stay," says The Hobbit of Bilbo and the Dwarves' visit to Rivendell. But Bilbo made a rather remarkable friend during that time.
Major Characters: Aragorn, Bilbo Baggins |
Major Relationships: Aragorn & Bilbo |
Genres: Ficlet, Fluff, General | Challenges: |
Rating: General | Warnings: |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 788 |
Posted on 4 September 2022 | Updated on 6 September 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
With Daisies in Her Hair by StarSpray
Sam has just settled himself on Tol Eressea when Galadriel comes to call.
Major Characters: Galadriel, Samwise Gamgee |
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Genres: Ficlet, Fluff, General | Challenges: |
Rating: General | Warnings: |
Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 897 |
Posted on 5 September 2022 | Updated on 5 September 2022 |
This fanwork is complete. |
StarSpray's Gallery
"This mighty beech was named Hírilorn, and it had three trunks, equal in girth, smooth in rind, and exceeding tall; no branches grew from them for a great height above the ground." - The Silmarillion, "Of Beren and Lúthien"
Major Characters: No major characters listedMajor Relationships: No major relationships listed
Challenge: No challenge listed
Rating: General
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"I want to see mountains again--mountains, Gandalf!"
inspired by Tolkien's own drawing of the Misty Mountains, as seen on the Tolkien Estate's website.
Major Characters: No major characters listedMajor Relationships: No major relationships listed
Challenge: No challenge listed
Rating: General
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My piece for Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang 2023! This is my first year participating as an artist and I'm very excited.
The title comes from Legolas' song in ROTK; Zhie wrote the accompanying fic Never and Forever, featuring Legolas and Thranduil!
Major Characters: No major characters listedMajor Relationships: No major relationships listed
Challenge: No challenge listed
Rating: General
Warnings: No warnings listed | | |
"And then it seemed to him that as in his dream in the house of Bombadil the grey rain-curtain turned all to silver glass and was rolled back, and he beheld white shores and beyond them a far green country under a swift sunrise." - The Return of the King
Major Characters: No major characters listedMajor Relationships: No major relationships listed
Challenge: No challenge listed
Rating: General
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"The little silver nut [Sam] planted in the Party Field where the tree had once been; and he wondered what would come of it...
"Spring surpassed his wildest hopes...In the Party Field a beautiful young sapling leaped up: it had silver bark and long leaves and burst into golden flowers in April. it was indeed a mallorn, and it was the wonder of the neighborhood. in after years, as it grew in grace and beauty, it was known far and wide and people would come long journeys to see it: the only mallorn west of the Mountains and east of the Sea, and one of the finest in the world."
- The Return of the King, "The Grey Havens"
Major Characters: No major characters listedMajor Relationships: No major relationships listed
Challenge: No challenge listed
Rating: General
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“Under her song the saplings grew and became fair and tall, and came to flower; and thus there awoke in the world the Two Trees of Valinor. Of all things which Yavanna made they have the most renown, and about their fate all the tales of the Elder Days are woven.”
~ The Silmarillion, “Of The Beginning of Days”
Major Characters: No major characters listedMajor Relationships: No major relationships listed
Challenge: No challenge listed
Rating: General
Warnings: No warnings listed | | |
"Then [Varda] began a great labor, greatest of all the works of the Valar since their coming into Arda. She took the silver dews from the vats of Telperion, and therewith she made new stars and brighter against the coming of the Firstborn ... And high in the north as a challenge to Melkor she set the crown of seven mighty stars to swing, Valacirca, the Sickle of the Valar and sign of doom." - The Silmarillion, "Of the Coming of the Elves"
Major Characters: No major characters listedMajor Relationships: No major relationships listed
Challenge: No challenge listed
Rating: General
Warnings: No warnings listed | | |