Stories of Arda
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It was the Arkenstone, the Heart of the Mountain. . . The great jewel shone before his feet of its own inner light, and yet, cut and fashioned by the dwarves, who had dug it from the heart of the mountain long ago, it took all light that fell upon it and-changes it into ten thousand sparks of white radiance shot with glints of the rainbow.
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Stories
5,380 stories in the archive
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If I had a Hammer by Grey Wonderer
Seventeen-year-old Pippin is taking lessons from Tobias Tunnely in carpentry over the summer but things don't go as planned. Sam Gamgee somehow finds himself in the middle of things while Frodo has his hands full with Merry.
PG · 21 chapters · 74,099 words · Complete · Published 4 September 2005 · Updated 1 November 2005 · Reviews (246)
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The Harpist's Redemption by Coreinha
Valinor is attacked by an unknown force, Legolas and the twin sons of Elrond, manage to escape by an odd twist of fate. Now it's up to them, along with the 'help' from some long lost companions, to save Valinor, and possibly all of Middle Earth! (You never know who might make a cameo)
PG-13 · 14 chapters · 26,348 words · In progress · Published 1 September 2003 · Updated 31 October 2005 · Reviews (36)
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Oh Father by Etharei
Elendil and Isildur share a quiet moment on the morning after Amandil's departure, in which father and son discuss the nature of lies and responsibility during a time of turmoil. A short vignette set in Numenor, Second Age of the Sun. [REVISED: January 2006]
G · 1 chapter · 2,623 words · Complete · Published 29 October 2005 · Updated 31 October 2005 · Reviews (4)
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Trick or Treat by SlightlyTookish
A fluffy Halloween ficlet that takes place in Shirebound's "Quarantined" universe, with her permission. The lads carve pumpkins with a certain Ranger's help and then dress up for trick-or-treating.
G · 1 chapter · 1,667 words · Complete · Published 30 October 2005 · Updated 30 October 2005 · Reviews (9)
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Dragons and Sailboats by Acacea
A quiet moment by the river. Aragorn and Faramir talk, mostly of Boromir and Thorongil. A birthday ficlet for Lady Branwyn
G · 1 chapter · 1,367 words · Complete · Published 30 October 2005 · Updated 30 October 2005 · Reviews (5)
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Long Lost Dreams by Armariel
Sam's sisters, Daisy and May, develop a crush on a certain newcomer. Guess whose help they enlist? From a Shirebound plotbunny.=:3
G · 1 chapter · 1,405 words · Complete · Published 29 October 2005 · Updated 29 October 2005 · Reviews (11)
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A Hobbity Halloween by shirebound
A teensy bit o' hobbity Halloween fluff from the "Quarantined" universe, featuring Aragorn, Frodo, and wee!Pippin. Aragorn visits Bag End just in time for Halloween. Warning: Ummm, did I mention the fluff?
G · 1 chapter · 594 words · Complete · Published 28 October 2005 · Updated 28 October 2005 · Reviews (23)
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Shadowed Rain by Garnet Took
Originally written for Marigold's Challenge 16. A rainy day at Crickhollow, and things aren't going well for Merry or Pippin.
PG · 1 chapter · 1,418 words · Complete · Published 28 October 2005 · Updated 28 October 2005 · Reviews (4)
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Hot Summer Night by Garnet Took
Originally written for Marigold's Challenge 15. It's Summer. It's Minas Tirith. It's Hot. Someone just wants some relief.
G · 1 chapter · 2,546 words · Complete · Published 26 October 2005 · Updated 26 October 2005 · Reviews (4)
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Small Comfort by SlightlyTookish
On the way to Minas Tirith, Pippin discusses his fears for Frodo with Gandalf.
G · 1 chapter · 1,160 words · Complete · Published 26 October 2005 · Updated 26 October 2005 · Reviews (4)
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The She-Orc by Wordweaver
For years beyond count, Ghash has lived as a slave to the realm of Darkness. She can remeber no home but Angband, no life but the incessant misery of a breeding she-Orc. Only the self-sacrificial love of one who is more than he appears can break the spell that binds her and restore her long forgotten true identity. A parable.
R · 4 chapters · 7,210 words · Complete · Published 1 November 2004 · Updated 24 October 2005 · Reviews (9)
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The Long Night by Garnet Took
Originally written for Marigold's Challenge 13. Merry and Pippin spend a frightening night at Crickhollow during one of the worst storms the Shire has ever seen. Rated PG just to be on the safe side.
PG · 1 chapter · 4,087 words · Complete · Published 22 October 2005 · Updated 24 October 2005 · Reviews (1)
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A Healer's Tale by Lindelea
Pippin's story, from the viewpoint of one who knew him perhaps better than he would have wished... (a companion story to "At the End of His Rope") Final chapter posted. Chapter 51: Epilogue.
PG · 53 chapters · 108,834 words · Complete · Published 22 March 2005 · Updated 23 October 2005 · Reviews (464)
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The Kiss by Anso the Hobbit
A double drabble I wrote for Marigold's Challenge 21 where Estella kisses it all better...
PG · 1 chapter · 214 words · Complete · Published 23 October 2005 · Updated 23 October 2005 · Reviews (2)
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A Grimm Evening in the White City by TithenFeredir
The peace of Minas Tirith is threatened. Arwen tries to help.
G · 1 chapter · 1,178 words · Complete · Published 20 October 2005 · Updated 21 October 2005 · Reviews (13)
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Caught Between the Light and Dark by Budgielover
Chapter Fifteen. Luck turns in the Fellowship's favor and provides an escape from the Ringwraith, but danger follows fast on their heels as they try to flee before the goblins can pursue them. COMPLETE.
PG-13 · 15 chapters · 44,484 words · Complete · Published 27 February 2005 · Updated 20 October 2005 · Reviews (150)
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Remember Me by Antane
A poem inspired by that loving look Frodo gives his friends after he boards the ship to leave for the West.
G · 1 chapter · 117 words · Complete · Published 20 October 2005 · Updated 20 October 2005 · Reviews (5)
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A Length of Haradric Silk by annmarwalk
A visit to the markets of Minas Tirith results in an impulse purchase by Sam. A birthday ficlet for Branwyn.
G · 1 chapter · 496 words · Complete · Published 19 October 2005 · Updated 19 October 2005 · Reviews (11)
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Trivial Matters by Thundera Tiger
A bit of inanity cleverly disguised as a vignette in which Legolas loses his patience, Aragorn makes an unsubstantiated claim, and Faramir outmaneuvers them both.
G · 1 chapter · 1,428 words · Complete · Published 19 October 2005 · Updated 19 October 2005 · Reviews (18)
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A Perfect Present by SlightlyTookish
Young Pippin is dismayed that he is not allowed to see Merry while his cousin is ill, but manages to find the perfect present to cheer up Merry - and also himself.
G · 1 chapter · 2,036 words · Complete · Published 18 October 2005 · Updated 18 October 2005 · Reviews (11)