Stories of Arda

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• East of the Moon by IceAngel

  Faramir, Eowyn and Legolas journey east to Rhun to rescue Eomer from a mysterious threat. A short post-ROTK adventure with sand, sun, deception and intrigue. One chapter per character. Complete.

  PG-13 · 5 chapters · In progress · Published 15 June 2012 · Updated 9 March 2016 · Reviews (15)

• Heart of Darkness by Linda Hoyland

  Old wounds are reopened for Aragorn and Faramir.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 8 March 2016 · Updated 8 March 2016 · Reviews (4)

• Interrupted Journeys 12: To Fall into Shadow by elliska

  As we look back on the journey of our life, certain moments stand out as ones that defined the course of that journey. At the time, we rarely recognize their significance, but at the end of the journey they become clear. These are the incidents that defined the lives of Thranduil Oropherion and Legolas Thranduilion throughout the Third and Fourth Ages. Part 12: Thranduil attempts to put an end to one source of evil in his realm.

  PG-13 · 11 chapters · In progress · Published 20 January 2014 · Updated 6 March 2016 · Reviews (116)

• Stone Soup by TolkienScribe

  In Early Third Age, after the Battle of Five Armies, a cook finds an Elf lingering among the refugees and offers him food. The traditiona telling of "stone soup" with a twist. Originally written for Teitho October Challenge "Stones". Divided into two chapters. Part of Green Leaves Universe. Please read and review! :)

  G · 2 chapters · In progress · Published 22 February 2016 · Updated 6 March 2016 · Reviews (6)

• Seeds of Greatness by Conquistadora

  Master Beleg Cúthalion sees a great deal of potential in some of the young nobility he mentors, but they seem fatally distracted by the vanities of court life in Menegroth. There may yet be a way to teach the best among them compassion and responsibility. ((An origin story for "We Were Young Once."))

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 2 March 2016 · Updated 2 March 2016 · Reviews (3)

• Petal by Armariel

  Drabbles and ficlets featuring the Fairy ancestress of the Tooks, who appears in "Once Upon a Midsummer's Morn." Probably pretty much a G rating throughout, but I give it a PG just to have some wiggle room:D

  PG · 59 chapters · In progress · Published 9 July 2011 · Updated 4 February 2016 · Reviews (90)

• Shadow and Flame by quodamat

  For Men and Elves haunted by the memory of shadow and flame, unexpected conversations bring unforeseen comfort.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 31 January 2016 · Updated 31 January 2016 · Reviews (8)

• Sons of Fellowship by Conquistadora

  The homeward journey for Legolas and Gimli, from Gondor to Greenwood and beyond, and their subsequent efforts to achieve acceptance in opposing worlds. (Author's Note updated.)

  G · 40 chapters · Complete · Published 22 December 2003 · Updated 25 January 2016 · Reviews (443)

• How Does Your Garden Grow by shirebound

  How did the Gamgees come to live in Number 3, Bagshot Row?

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 January 2016 · Updated 4 January 2016 · Reviews (8)

• Fairy Tales of Middle-Earth by DrummerWench

  Here is a collection of fairy tales for the various races of Middle-Earth. I hope you enjoy them. Chapter 18, "Trickster", added 01-02-2016.

  G · 19 chapters · In progress · Published 14 June 2006 · Updated 2 January 2016 · Reviews (81)

• Points of Light by Larner

  My winter solstice offering for 2015. For Baranduin for her birthday, and on a prompt given me by Tallis. It's not precisely as you'd suggested, my friend, but I hope it still gives you pleasure!

  PG · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 11 December 2015 · Updated 25 December 2015 · Reviews (34)

• Of Bakers and Bears by Linda Hoyland

  Aragorn and Faramir get more than they bargained for when they visit a bakery. With thanks to Raksha for the plot idea and title.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 December 2015 · Updated 23 December 2015 · Reviews (5)

• Hobbit-Style by PSW

  Frodo and Sam wonder about what awaits them in Mordor.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 December 2015 · Updated 16 December 2015 · Reviews (8)

• Houseless by PSW

  Faramir and Legolas find more than they bargained for in the deep woods of Ithilien.

  PG-13 · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 21 November 2015 · Updated 15 December 2015 · Reviews (24)

• The Way to a Dragon's Heart by Yeade

  "For centuries, he could not understand the pang of envy that rose in his gullet whenever he thought of that man, crowned with a star. Only in his age did he realize what his younger self had yearned for was a worthy match, and by then it was too late." // Smaug finally meets his match and, shortly thereafter, his end. Mainly movie-verse, with book elements.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 December 2015 · Updated 12 December 2015 · Reviews (5)

• You Better Watch Out... by Ellie

  An ancient origin story for a modern Christmas tradition involving Elves. -- This is the last story Fiondil beta-ed for me and his only comment was to ask if I was off my meds again. So, I dedicate this to him to give him some exercise rolling over in his grave.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 10 December 2015 · Updated 10 December 2015 · Reviews (14)

• The Dwarves' Secret by shirebound

  Someone needs cheering up, and Frodo decides that he’s just the one to do it. Characters: Frodo, Elrond, Aragorn

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 6 December 2015 · Updated 6 December 2015 · Reviews (11)

• Smoke Rings and Pipe Dreams by PSW

  Aragorn visits the Seat of Seeing on Amon Hen.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 November 2015 · Updated 16 November 2015 · Reviews (4)

• Sweet Silver Bells by PSW

  Glorfindel takes a short rest as he rides against the Nine in search of the halflings.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 7 November 2015 · Updated 7 November 2015 · Reviews (12)

• Reunion by PSW

  During the Fourth Age, Eilian and Celuwen reunite with someone dear to them. Characters borrowed with permission from daw the minstrel.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 7 November 2015 · Updated 7 November 2015 · Reviews (4)