Stories of Arda
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"Now I will make you an offer. I have got my ring and will creep down this very noon-then if ever Smaug ought to be napping-and see what he is up to. Perhaps something will turn up. 'Every worm has his weak spot,' as my father used to say, though I am sure it was not from personal experience."
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Stories
5,378 stories in the archive
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On Becoming an Adventurer by Pipfan
What was the price of leaving the Shire, and everything they had known behind? Written for Marigold's challenge 6.
G · 1 chapter · 2,022 words · Complete · Published 4 August 2004 · Updated 4 August 2004 · Reviews (2)
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A Ray of Hope by Tinnuial
Glorfindel's party of warriors is ambushed and takes refuge in Greenwood, realm of his old friend, Thranduil. Young Legolas makes an appearance.
PG · 4 chapters · 6,875 words · Complete · Published 25 October 2003 · Updated 4 August 2004 · Reviews (19)
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A Father's Concern by White Wolf
Thranduil laments the dangerous future his youngest son, Legolas, is likely to face.
PG · 1 chapter · 2,362 words · Complete · Published 3 August 2004 · Updated 3 August 2004 · Reviews (8)
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The Fourth Son by The Ent
At the beginning of the third age, Valandil, fourth son of Isildur, is coming of age. Raised in Rivendell, he struggles with the pressures of everyday life, as well as learning the responsibilities of a King. He must stand up for himself and the people of Arnor against loved ones and enemies. He must find the truth in a message of death from a relative, stop a war between Orcs, Rock Trolls and Stone Giants and recover a stolen Palantir. Holds to canon. Thanks for the reviews! Big Thanks to my Beta!
PG · 11 chapters · 42,395 words · In progress · Published 20 January 2004 · Updated 3 August 2004 · Reviews (7)
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The Dark Night of the Soul by Ellisande
Denethor has to come to terms with Finduilas' death. A strange mixture of poetry and vignette.
PG · 4 chapters · 1,014 words · Complete · Published 2 August 2004 · Updated 2 August 2004 · Reviews (7)
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Finduilas' Song by Ellisande
The shadow growing in her heart, Finduilas makes a promise she will fail to keep.
G · 1 chapter · 110 words · Complete · Published 2 August 2004 · Updated 2 August 2004 · Reviews (2)
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Aged to Perfection by Lindelea
Companion story to "Birthday Present". Frodo's version of Merry's rescue, the day after Bilbo's infamous Birthday Party.
G · 1 chapter · 2,523 words · Complete · Published 2 August 2004 · Updated 2 August 2004 · Reviews (7)
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Legolas's Begetting Day by daw the minstrel
Legolas is turning 20 (about 8 in human years). His friends spend the night and his family remembers the day he was born. Story complete.
G · 6 chapters · 24,889 words · Complete · Published 20 July 2004 · Updated 1 August 2004 · Reviews (169)
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Payment Put Off by PIppinfan1988
From the battle at the Black Gate, a young spirit approaches the Grey Curtain.
G · 1 chapter · 992 words · Complete · Published 1 August 2004 · Updated 1 August 2004 · Reviews (3)
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The Pathway of Dreams (II) by Nerdanel
This is a poem about a young boy who travels on the Olórë Mallë, Pathway of Dreams, and goes to the Gardens of Lórien in the Hidden Lands. Upon his return, however, he is not sure whether his journey there was just a dream, or reality ... (revised version).
G · 1 chapter · 675 words · Complete · Published 31 July 2004 · Updated 31 July 2004 · Reviews (3)
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Midnight Excursion by Bodkin
Returning on a hot summer's day from their first patrol, Elladan and Elrohir crave the pleasure of a refreshing swim. Because Jay wanted to know what happened when Elrohir nearly drowned.
G · 1 chapter · 4,448 words · Complete · Published 31 July 2004 · Updated 31 July 2004 · Reviews (8)
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Connections by Dreamflower
Summary: My very first attempt at a drabble. Musings of two cousins.
G · 1 chapter · 125 words · Complete · Published 29 July 2004 · Updated 29 July 2004 · Reviews (13)
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Birthday Present by Lindelea
A Genuine Shirebound Plot Bunny: The day after Bilbo leaves the Shire, Merry stays at Bag End helping Frodo distribute Bilbo's gifts and handle the crowds. That night, as Merry prepares for bed, he discovers in his room the wrapped gift that Bilbo left for him. Note: The original Chapter 4 has been carefully and painlessly removed and transplanted to its own new setting, entitled: Aged to Perfection. Thanks to the readers who commented on the "Reader Poll"!
G · 4 chapters · 5,136 words · Complete · Published 9 July 2004 · Updated 28 July 2004 · Reviews (44)
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I Might Fall by LOTRFaith
Legolas is mortally wounded but sends no word to Thranduil. Curious Aragorn probes, and finds out that Thranduil and Legolas are no longer on speaking terms... Digging into the past, Aragorn realizes Legolas' painful secret and his terrible guilt awoken by Gollum...
PG-13 · 8 chapters · 14,077 words · Complete · Published 21 June 2004 · Updated 28 July 2004 · Reviews (26)
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A Letter from Frodo to Rosie by Iorhael
Written for a ‘Letter Writing’ challenge set by Shirebound. Many blessings for the beloved Gayalondiel who has helped me a lot with the first draft.
G · 1 chapter · 572 words · Complete · Published 28 July 2004 · Updated 28 July 2004 · Reviews (1)
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Fit for a Took by Pipwise Brandygin
A recovering Pippin celebrates his birthday in Ithilien. In progress.
PG · 2 chapters · 3,653 words · In progress · Published 23 July 2004 · Updated 28 July 2004 · Reviews (9)
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Lanëa Nyérë by BittenBuggy
What is it to lose your husband to madness? To lose your sons to an oath? What comfort in the world is left to you when all that you love has passed? The story of Nerdanel.
R · 2 chapters · 5,549 words · In progress · Published 27 July 2004 · Updated 27 July 2004 · Reviews (9)
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Final Journey by Lily-Annabeth
Pippin must say goodbye to his cherished cousin. Non-slash, no violence, no sex.
PG · 1 chapter · 557 words · Complete · Published 27 July 2004 · Updated 27 July 2004 · Reviews (1)
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The Purple Dress by Avon
Purple is the colour of deepest mourning, but in the last days of Numenor a young woman chooses to defy convention. This was written to form part of a trilogy about colour for a HASA Challenge. In addition I decided to limit myself to 500 words. May well be the only Silm I'll ever write. Still beta - all advice welcome.
G · 1 chapter · 571 words · Complete · Published 27 July 2004 · Updated 27 July 2004 · Reviews (5)
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A Rohan Ghost Story by Katzilla
"An unexpected enemy has come to the battered kingdom of Rohan and threatens everything their culture is based upon. It is the first challenge for the Mark’s new, young king after the Ring War, and with the Rohirrim greatly reduced and not knowing what lies ahead of them, Éomer cannot be certain to emerge as the winner."
PG-13 · 6 chapters · 98,353 words · Complete · Published 28 June 2004 · Updated 27 July 2004 · Reviews (2)