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Her mother-name was Nerwen 'man-maiden', and she grew to be tall beyond the measure even of the women of the Noldor; she was strong of body, mind, and will, a match for both the loremasters and the athletes of the Eldar in the days of their youth. Even among the Eldar she was accounted beautiful, and her hair was held a marvel unmatched. It was golden like the hair of her father and her foremother Indis, but richer and more radiant, for its gold was touched by some memory of the star- like silver of her mother; and the Eldar said that the light of the Two Trees, Laurelin and Telperion, had been snared in her tresses. Many thought that this saying first gave to Feanor the thought of imprisoning and blending the light of the Trees that later took shape in his hands as the Silmarils. For Feanor beheld the hair of Galadriel with wonder and delight. He begged three times for a tress, but Galadriel would not give him even one hair. These two kinsfolk, the greatest of the Eldar of Valinor, were unfriends for ever.

The Shibboleth of Feanor, Peoples of Middle-earth, HoME XII

 

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bullet My Birthday Mathoms by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 12/10/2025
As it is my birthday I thought I would follow in grand Hobbit tradition and give my stories as part of my birthday celebrations! Chapter 6: Estel receives a unique birthday gift! Chapter 5: A new story for my birthday this year. Eowyn witnesses a birth close to her heart. Chapter 4: is this year's Mathom. Celebrating her birthday in Dol Amroth Finduilas get an unexpected but cherished gift. Chapter 3: is new. Thranduil and Lasgalen move Northward so that she can birth further aw
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 6 Published: 12/9/2019
bullet The Way Home by Lindelea Last Updated: 12/8/2025
...or The Tenth Walker, Part 2. This is the continuation of Bill the Pony's story, from the Doors of Moria to Bree and beyond. (See The Tenth Walker for Part 1.)
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 42 Published: 1/30/2025
bullet Survival, Part 1 by Lindelea Last Updated: 12/8/2025
The Travellers learned much about survival in their travels in the Outlands, which came in handy upon their return to the Shire – and afterwards. (Part 1 is set during Pippin's early years as Thain, Part 2 takes place during Sam's early years as Mayor, and Part 3 features the Thain's son and Mayor's daughter).
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 13 Published: 3/21/2021
bullet Destiny's Child by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 11/28/2025
IT IS COMPLETE!! Éowyn finds herself away from the home of her birth and living at court. Orphaned with her brother, they go to live in Edoras, in the Golden Hall. She doesn't fit in with court life. She wants to fight and live a life people keep telling her can't be hers. This is her story. Eowyn has endlessly fascinated me The inspiration for the 1st chapter came from Lindelea during a discussion taking place the review section about how Eowyn became a shieldmaiden.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 43 Published: 1/20/2025
bullet All Work and No Play by Lindelea Last Updated: 11/21/2025
(or The Thrum of Tookish Bowstrings, Part 2) When the son of Thain Peregrin wishes to trace his father's journeys, trouble follows. (This story was long hinted at under the working title Farry and Ferdi Go to Gondor, and several excerpts were published earlier under various titles and will be incorporated as the New Walkers progress.)
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 26 Published: 1/26/2025
bullet Look to the future, always look forward by Mirkwoodmaiden Last Updated: 11/13/2025
In honour of Remembrance Day/ Veteran's Day, In Ithilien Faramir and Eowyn join with those who served to remember those who are no longer with us and made the ultimate sacrifice to insure the light continues and the world is made safe. Among those still with us wounds can linger even though they are not always visible. I meant to post this on Remembrance/ Veteran's day but time got away from me but I am posting it now.
Rating: G Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 11/10/2025
bullet Drabbles by Lindelea Last Updated: 10/10/2025
Drabble, by definition, a story told in exactly 100 words, plus an optional title of 15 words or less. Quite a challenge. New posting: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle. A companion piece to Family Matters.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 56 Published: 8/14/2003
bullet Eä's Redemption by AaronSecret Last Updated: 9/27/2025
This is my new poetical attempt to add my own interpretation to Tolkien's Cosmology as to Eru's Creation and the Valar's minds and behind-the-scene providence reasons and mechanisms.. I often review Eä as part of our own world, just in another dimension, this is why I have always seriously thought on the matter who the Ainur are, who Eru is, how he matches our own religious pantheon, and this has been conducted after serious research of many esoteric teachings of our own planet's heritage.
Rating: G Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 9 Published: 7/14/2024
bullet Cities and Wilderness by Larner Last Updated: 9/25/2025
Reconstructing this collection of stories that are Third- and Fourth-age and not necessarily Frodo-centric.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 10 Published: 7/25/2025
bullet darkness is more than the absence of light by Laikwalâssê Last Updated: 9/20/2025
REPOST!! The Peredhil Family visits Tharbad. What should be a joyful excursion ends in a tragedy.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 15 Published: 9/20/2025
bullet fate by Laikwalâssê Last Updated: 9/19/2025
REPOST!! When word reaches the great forest of Mirkwood that the Lady of Imladris had been attacked and badly wounded, resulting in her sailing to the Undying Lands, the youngest prince of the forest remembered when an elfling experienced the same horror of losing a mother.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 9/19/2025
bullet burden of a healer by Laikwalâssê Last Updated: 9/17/2025
REPOST!! This is a sequel to my former story “Shadows of the Past”. It is not necessary to have read it to understand this one. When the orcs roaming the High Pass in the Misty Mountains come up with a new malice, the Master of Imladris is hard pressed to counter it and his success or failure will not only affect his realm.
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 10 Published: 9/17/2025
bullet a love denied by Laikwalâssê Last Updated: 9/16/2025
REPOST!! Arwen left her home after the abduction and departure of her mother. Was the depressing atmosphere at the Last Homely House her only reason?
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 9 Published: 9/16/2025
bullet Doubts by Laikwalâssê Last Updated: 9/15/2025
REPOST!! After the twins have made their choice all should be settled, or?
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/15/2025
bullet Confusion by Laikwalâssê Last Updated: 9/15/2025
REPOST!! After Elladan´s death Elrohir struggles to go on. Why was this morning so different from all the others? Elrohir was going to find out……
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 5 Published: 9/15/2025
bullet Confession by Laikwalâssê Last Updated: 9/15/2025
REPOST!! After 300 year of hunting down orcs, the Lord of Rivendell dreads a revelation his sons want to make....
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/15/2025
bullet Flower of the Wave by Larner Last Updated: 9/5/2025
Written originally as a remix of the story "Anemone" by Armariel. Lord Ulmo, Vala of the Waters of Arda, asks one of his people if she would consider allying herself with a new inhabitant of Tol Eressea. She had dissolved her association with her last love when she realized he'd forsworn his allegiance to the Valar to follow Morgoth's lead into evil. The original was removed last winter by the infamous hacker.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 1 Published: 9/5/2025
bullet Relapse by Periantari Last Updated: 8/29/2025
What if Faramir used being busy as an excuse and cover to how he really felt during and after the time of coronation? What if PTSD weighs down on him far more than he cared to admit and others failed to notice? A story to give him some comfort from the hobbits, Aragorn, Imrahil & of course Éowyn. Appearances also from Gandalf, Galadriel, Arwen, Legolas, Gimli, Eomer , Beregond and OFC. UPDATE 7/12/25 Chapter 21 Moving on and Anniversaries UPDATE 8/29/25 The Great Wedding of 3020
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 23 Published: 8/22/2023
bullet Jewels by Lindelea Last Updated: 7/27/2025
From the "Scouring of the Shire" to the Grey Havens, and beyond... because the original Story ended much too abruptly. Originally published in March 2003 elsewhere; revised chapters are being posted here as beta comments are incorporated.
Rating: PG Reviews Status: In Progress Chapters: 51 Published: 8/13/2004
bullet Realizing Attractions by Larner Last Updated: 7/21/2025
What might happen when a Hobbit who recognizes he is aging and a young Elvish woman find themselves each drawn to the other?
Rating: PG-13 Reviews Status: Complete Chapters: 3 Published: 3/30/2025
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