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bullet The Struggle Nought Availeth Last Updated: 7/29/2023
Second Age, around 1370. After chasing Annatar off his lands, Gil-galad is overcome with doubt. Dark things awake everywhere as shadows settle across the lands to the East. Elves travel to Mithlond in growing numbers seeking passage to the West, burdened by a mounting despair they call sea-longing. Meanwhile, Tar-Anárion rules in Númenor and Celeborn and Galadriel -with Celebrían in tow- have left Nenuial and settled in Ost-in-Edhil, where Celebrimbor and the Mírdain have welcomed Annatar.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 6 Published: 6/14/2023
bullet The Fall of the Falas Last Updated: 5/7/2021
“But in the next year, ere the winter was come, Morgoth sent great strength over Hithlum and Nevrast, and they came down the rivers Brithon and Nenning and ravaged all the Falas.” In the autumn when the Falas fell Ereinion killed his first orc, began to earn the name by which he would be best known all replika klockor his life and learnt Círdan’s first rule of leadership. This is the tale of those fateful days.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 6 Published: 4/10/2021
bullet …And a Great Yearning Filled his Heart. Last Updated: 9/21/2020
In which we learn how Tuor and Idril finally reached Valinor, and how Tuor came to be numbered among the elder race. cheap nike air max “In those days Tuor felt old age creep upon him, and ever a longing for the deeps of the Sea grew stronger in his heart. Therefore he built a great ship, and he named it Eärrámë, which is Sea-Wing; and with Idril Celebrindal he set sail into the sunset and the West, and came no more into any tale or song.”
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/16/2020
bullet Beauty Pierces Through Last Updated: 6/24/2020
An unexpected family reunion in the Isle of Balar helps Ereinion make peace with his legacy and find his purpose. A sequel of sorts to “Resist not Evil” Note: This pandemic has pulled the rug from under everyone in manners we cannot yet fathom. Thinking of unexpected losses and replicas de relojes rebuilding against all hope drove me back to this tale and this site.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 6/24/2020
bullet Droplets Last Updated: 7/17/2016
Chapter Eighteen: "Good News" After Finrod's death Fingon writes a letter to Ereinion, being fostered at the Havens, telling how he met Gil-Galad's mother. This was going to be a long tale I'm not sure I'll ever finish, so I'm giving you the Epilogue
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 18 Published: 6/23/2006
bullet Afraid Of Beauty (Don't Be) Last Updated: 12/23/2012
This is a tale of almost losing hope, and gaining some perspective, and always, always struggling forth –even when you’re going back. In the aftermath of the Council of Elrond Glorfindel recalls several conversations around beauty and fate. For Redheredh's unbirthday
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/23/2012
bullet The Seagoing Eagle Last Updated: 8/15/2009
Thorongil often counselled Ecthelion that the strength of the rebels in Umbar was a great peril to Gondor, and a threat to the fiefs of the south that would prove deadly if Sauron moved to open war. At last he got leave of the Steward and gathered a small fleet, and he came to Umbar unlooked for by night and there burned a great part of the ships of the corsairs. He himself overthrew the Captain of the Haven in battle upon the quays and then he withdrew his fleet with small loss.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 3 Published: 7/25/2009
bullet Resist Not Evil Last Updated: 5/29/2009
A piece of parchment, a wooden box and a ray of hope. Ereinion receives Fingon’s legacy…and Círdan’s support
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/29/2009
bullet ...Does Not Glitter Last Updated: 3/26/2009
After leaving Bag End, Bilbo travelled to Dale and Erebor before settling down in Imladris, where he remained a guest until Elrond took ship. A kind of sequel to “Mathom” and “All that is Gold…” a very belated birthday story for The Karenator and an early one for Dot; with spiders, ghosts, Mirkwood elves, rangers and whatnot.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 2/19/2009
bullet In the Woods of Ossiriand Last Updated: 10/11/2008
The Woods of Ossiriand were too crowded for Oropher’s liking during the last months of the War of Wrath. This is the tale of several fateful meetings that took place then. Chapter 11: "Till We Meet Again." Now complete.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 11 Published: 8/7/2008
bullet Stewards of Arda Last Updated: 5/10/2008
Chapter 6: The Last Debate. Where is Thranduil? Four elves meet deep in the forest for a belated New Year celebration
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 6 Published: 1/2/2006
bullet Do not Meddle in the Affairs of Wizards... Last Updated: 10/7/2007
It is time for storytelling in Imladris. A forgotten History Lesson from the early Third Age told by Celebrian, to celebrate Nilmandra's birthday. nike air max classic bw Last Chapter: "Necessity" Because someone asked to know the true tale of the Guardian.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 4 Published: 6/22/2007
bullet Sing My Worth Immortal Last Updated: 7/21/2007
Galadriel reveals the secret origins of beer making. On occasion of Daw the minstrel's birthday!
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/21/2007
bullet They Did Not Take Root In That Land Last Updated: 7/14/2007
How did the mellyrn trees got to Lórien? What was going on in Lindon and Eriador while the Rings were being forged in Eregion? Second Age politics as seen by a certain Sindarin King and a newly arrived, reborn balrog-slayer. A sequel of sorts to "New Beginnings." Chapter Nine: "Lest Our Friendship is Forgotten."
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 9 Published: 12/10/2006
bullet All that is gold... Last Updated: 2/23/2007
A fateful first meeting in Imladris. A kind of sequel to “Mathom”, for Dot’s birthday.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/23/2007
bullet Mithrim Last Updated: 11/29/2006
The events in Mithrim drabbled by Idril and Huan. Chapter 4&5: "Reunion" Now Complete.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 4/11/2005
bullet What's left behind Last Updated: 9/19/2006
At the end of the War of the Ring Legolas decides to found an elven settlement in Ithilien. This story explores how his choice affected those who awaited his return in Eryn Lasgalen. Epilogue: "The Memory of Trees." Legolas and Thranduil go fishing.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 11/7/2005
bullet Mathom Last Updated: 4/2/2006
Erestor has a difficult day trying to keep unexpected guests away from certain residents during Midsummer’s celebrations, with Elladan and Elrohir’s enthusiastic support. Meanwhile, Glorfindel only wants a well-earned repose and Elrond fears for his wine.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 3/26/2006
bullet New beginnings Last Updated: 10/17/2005
Settling down -and departing- becomes an entangled -and somewhat hilarious- family matter in Lindon, first years of the S.A. Epilogue:"New Beginnings" In which Finarfin practices the noble art of gaping and Celeborn experiences his king´s unique way of ruling.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 12 Published: 7/26/2005
bullet A chance meeting Last Updated: 7/6/2005
A one-shot prequel to "Many fruitless victories"
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 7/6/2005
bullet Many fruitless victories Last Updated: 6/26/2005
Follow Lord Celeborn and Lord Thranduil as they experience the End of Arda as it went, not exactly as recounted by Vanyarin and Noldorin lore masters. A tale of the selfless courage found in unsung heroes, those who face every day’s lost battles, even when there shall be none left to sing of their deeds. Last Chapter and Epilogue: "The End of Arda"
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 6 Published: 6/4/2005
bullet The long defeat Last Updated: 3/21/2005
A weary Celeborn tries to find the Straight Road and sail to Valinor. A short vignette for today's much neglected World Forestry Day.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 3/21/2005
bullet Last Goodbyes Series Last Updated: 3/20/2005
In Middle Earth, during the First and Second Ages, many goodbyes were said, intended, due or forsaken. Loss is a difficult feeling to cope with when you’re an elf with long life span and endless memory. But even the saddest moments can hold some spark of hope for those left behind. Series of short vignettes hinting at some well-known partings. COMPLETE!. The Gift of Men.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 13 Published: 3/6/2005
bullet The True Story of Amárië and Finrod Last Updated: 3/6/2005
Amárië's account of what happened in Valinor the day the trees went out. In her own words,"Elven scholars are mostly male, and so their accounts tend to be more than slightly biased on the heroical..." Want to know about Gildor's ancestors? Glorfindel's exploits? The truth behind Finrod's departure? Give Amárië a chance...
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 3/6/2005