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Nieriel Raina
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Biography:   A Note To My Readers

I am currently in the process of editing and moving many fics in an attempt to make them all fit within the Undying Friendship Series. So you may see some familiar fics being posted; this is due to their having been deleted while the editing is being accomplished.

It should be noted I have several different series, but all posted at SoA are connected in some manner except those belonging to There's No Knowing Where You Might Be Swept Off To or unless otherwise noted in the summary.

Not all my work is posted here, but can be found at here: Nieriel Raina

My Series

The Undying Friendship Series - Stories of friendship, humor, mystery, angst, adventure, even some romance. All stories in this series are in the same story arc, and often are sequels or prequels to other tales in the series (though not always). The common denominator is this series is the theme of friendship. Most of the author's writing fits into this series unless otherwise noted. A Chronological List of the stories can be found here.

Heart of the Elvenking - A character study on Thranduil. Part of the Undying Friendship Series, though some elements may be AU to the series.

Golden Lord of Gondolin - A character study on Glorfindel and his life in Imladris, especially his relationship to Aragorn/Estel. Part of the Undying Friendship Series.

Find The Sun - A collection of short stories (1000 words or less) set in the Undying Friendship Series. The stories posted here are posted together due to SoA's rule regarding stories 500 words and under, which states that such stories must be posted as a collection, rather than separately.

A Light From The Shadows Shall Spring - A collection of poetry based on Tolkien's writings from humorous to serious and some in between.

There's No Knowing Where You Might Be Swept Off To - A collection of unrelated stand alone ficlets that don't seem to belong anywhere else. The stories posted here are NOT part of the UFS.

The Greenwood Prince Series (GPS) - The story of Legolas and Cellinn from their romance to their growing family as well as the many rather ridiculous situations that arise in the Greenwood. Series is set stretching from the early 3rd Age into the 4th. This series can be found under my alternate account: NiRi's Narrations

About me: I'm just a single mom who is in love with all things Tolkien, especially the Elves, and most especially, Glorfindel. My life has not been the same since I got on this roller coaster called Tolkien Fan Fiction four years ago. I have no desire to get off, so keep reading and writing!

~ NiRi
bullet Trenern Thint o Ennorath Last Updated: 2/2/2010
Short Accounts of Middle-earth: A collection of drabbles and double drabbles as counted by MS WORD, focusing on various characters in Tolkien's legendarium.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 23 Published: 9/7/2009
bullet The Son of Glóin Last Updated: 2/1/2010
Glóin had known it was not a good idea to allow Gimli to go on the Quest, but never had he imagined it would come to this. A tale of the Fellowship and of the forming of the great friendship between Legolas and Gimli...with a slight twist. AU. NOT a romance. 1st Place August 2009 ALEC
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 4 Published: 9/30/2009
bullet From The Jaws Of Death Last Updated: 1/31/2010
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: When Elrond agrees to let little Estel go on an outing with Glorfindel, a peaceful day turns to disaster. Some wounds go much deeper than skin and bone, and some lessons are learned through much pain and sorrow. Will a family come together in such crisis, or will a household be ripped apart by tragedy?
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 5 Published: 2/3/2008
bullet This Side of Paradise Last Updated: 1/22/2010
Aragorn discovers nothing is simple about a simple bath, while Arwen finds that lending a helping hand has unexpected rewards. Too bad there's an evil Ring to be destroyed and an overprotective father in Imladris. What really happened while Frodo was recovering from the attack of the Witchking...
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 3 Published: 12/6/2009
bullet Never Again Last Updated: 1/22/2010
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: Tormented by the sea longing, Legolas visits Minas Tirith. But when he is caught in a cave in, will friends he cannot remember be able to help him, or will he sail, having forgotten why he remained?
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 7 Published: 8/15/2009
bullet The Last Gift Last Updated: 1/17/2010
Elrond had given him many gifts over the course of his life. Looking back, Aragorn remembers… 1st Place December 2009 Teitho Contest 'Giving Gifts, Receiving Gifts'
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 1/17/2010
bullet The Trees Were Burning Last Updated: 1/17/2010
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: Wishing to fight with his people and disappointed to be instead sent as a messenger to Mirkwood, young Blákári, a dwarf of Erebor, finds himself beneath the trees, forced to join in a battle that is not his and to fight alongside a race he has been taught to despise. A birthday gift for Thundera Tiger
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 11/19/2009
bullet Silver Bells Last Updated: 12/21/2009
Falling snow, a warm fire and haunting memories. A grieving Elrond determines to skip the holiday festivities, not realizing how much he is needed, especially when it comes to his devastated sons. When a mysterious trunk is uncovered, the contents help return hope to the Lord of Imladris and his household.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 12/21/2009
bullet There's No Knowing Where You Might Be Swept Off To Last Updated: 11/22/2009
A collection of unrelated stand alone ficlets that don't seem to belong anywhere else. These are ficlets and short stories that are unrelated to any of my series. They are mostly stand alone character studies.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 6 Published: 12/29/2007
bullet The Prince and the Shepherdess Last Updated: 10/13/2009
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: Elrohir discovers that sailing West alone does not bring healing. He must find purpose in a new life, and finds healing and peace in an unlikely place and the arms of an unlikely maiden. A prequel to Don't Say Goodbye. Elrohir/OFC
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 12 Published: 8/15/2009
bullet Seemingly Forbidding Crags Last Updated: 10/8/2009
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: An Elf wakes to excessive heat and pain and finds himself in the clutches of a vile enemy! Or is all as it seems? Inspired by the Middle-earth Express Prompt 38: Heat.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 12/19/2008
bullet Heart of the Elvenking Last Updated: 6/26/2009
A series of vignettes that focus on Thranduil in his role as a father and king. This is a subseries in the Undying Friendship series.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 10 Published: 1/21/2008
bullet The Last Green Leaf Last Updated: 6/24/2009
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: Immortal life is not granted to all, and death oft comes sooner than anticipated. But even in death, a legacy lives on. A look at the friendship of Aragorn and Legolas from the perspective of an unusual source - a dying oak tree
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 4 Published: 6/18/2009
bullet A Trickle of Green Ribbon Last Updated: 5/25/2009
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: When Sam and Rosie visit Minas Tirith with Elanor in the year 21 of the Fourth Age, they also bring four-year-old, Ruby. But Ruby disappears and it's up to a certain elf to find the child who has longed to meet him. Slightly AU. Nominated for the 2009 Middle-earth Fanfiction Awards
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 1 Published: 5/25/2009
bullet Dance of the Deer and Műmak Last Updated: 5/7/2009
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: By all that is stone, how did he talk me into this!? A dwarf at an elvish merry making!?
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 5/7/2009
bullet What's For Dinner? Last Updated: 4/18/2009
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: Gimli always knew that wood-elves were strange, but just how strange, he never fathomed. Can he make it through the feast without insulting the Elvenking and his people? Or will the outlandish customs of the elves be too much for a stout dwarf like Gimli? Slightly AU. 2ND PLACE 2009 TEITHO CONTEST
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 4/18/2009
bullet Morndel Last Updated: 2/22/2009
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: Gimli finds himself in a most unlikely location courtesy of Eldarion's gift from the ambassador of Harad....much to a certain elven prince's amusement.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/21/2009
bullet Don't Say Goodbye Last Updated: 3/12/2008
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: "I do not abandon you. Ever will I be in your heart, as you are in mine. But I must meet my fate. You know this. You know it is the right path for me…"

Elladan must come to terms with his brother's choice for the future.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 2/28/2008
bullet A Horse For Finda Last Updated: 2/20/2008
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: Young Findaráto is reminded of his first horse and receives a gift from his friend Amarië while visiting the stables in Tirion.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/20/2008
bullet Fulfilling Oaths Last Updated: 2/17/2008
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: Finrod doubts his strength after falling before Sauron's throne at Tol-in-Gaurhoth. After Finrod's death, Beren considers the Ring of Felagund given to his father and over the years it is passed down until a mysterious messenger arrives in Aman. Silm/LOTR
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 2/17/2008
bullet Fungal Follies Last Updated: 1/29/2008
UNDYING FRIENDSHIP SERIES: Hobbits seem to be quite taken with mushrooms, but not everyone they come into contact with concurs, as Pippin finds out during the Quest in Taste the Fungus and again after the War in Feast on Mushrooms. A pair of related vignettes.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 2 Published: 1/29/2008
bullet A Light from the Shadows Shall Spring Last Updated: 1/21/2008
A collection of poetry based on Tolkien's writings.

Chapter Two: Drawn Westward - Legolas struggles with the call of the Sea.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 2 Published: 1/3/2008
bullet Golden Lord of Gondolin Last Updated: 1/15/2008
The stories posted here are a series of ficlets and vignettes set in the 'Surviving Death' universe. They are related to the 'Undying Friendship Series'.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 4 Published: 12/30/2007