Stories of Arda
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'He is the Bearer, and the fate of the Burden is on him. I do not think that it is our part to drive him one way or the other. Nor do I think that we should succeed, if we tried. There are other powers at work far stronger.'
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Stories
5,375 stories in the archive
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Purpose by Bodkin
How does Frodo learn to cope as the only remaining hobbit in the West? (Some minor revision.)
G · 1 chapter · 3,835 words · Complete · Published 4 May 2004 · Updated 4 May 2004 · Reviews (6)
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Promises to Keep by Nessime
The Third Marshal of the Riddermark and the Ranger who would be King meet for the first time on the plains of Rohan. Told from a slightly different viewpoint.
G · 1 chapter · 2,012 words · Complete · Published 4 May 2004 · Updated 4 May 2004 · Reviews (4)
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Thy Hand by Tialys
If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. Old scars bring dark nightmares for both ring-bearers and Frodo thanks Sam for being. Written for Marigold's Challenge #4.
G · 1 chapter · 1,409 words · Complete · Published 1 May 2004 · Updated 3 May 2004 · Reviews (1)
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Eucatastrophe by Dreamflower
A short AU story, that came to me in the middle of the night. What if the Three had not faded and failed when the One was destroyed? What if they had been set free, instead?
G · 2 chapters · 971 words · Complete · Published 3 May 2004 · Updated 3 May 2004 · Reviews (16)
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A Walk to Remember by LOTRFaith
The Patrol should have just been another normal routine, check the borders on the North edge of Mirkwood and return home. But something happened. Something that threatens the lives of everyone on the Patrol, including Prince Legolas. Will they find the courage and strength for A Walk to Remember? *Finished*
PG-13 · 28 chapters · 80,902 words · Complete · Published 14 September 2003 · Updated 2 May 2004 · Reviews (86)
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Through Shadow by Citrine
For Hai Took: Merry and Pippin reunited in Ithilien after the Black Gate. Short story, mild humor, very light angst. Rated PG for the bit of naughty humor, just to be safe, but no slash intended.
PG · 1 chapter · 2,828 words · Complete · Published 2 May 2004 · Updated 2 May 2004 · Reviews (13)
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Cool Waters by SilverMoonLady
Grief can be shattering and revealing, all at once, of strengths and secrets, that lie hid until called.
PG-13 · 4 chapters · 2,242 words · Complete · Published 2 May 2004 · Updated 2 May 2004 · Reviews (1)
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Osgiliath Revisited by Bodkin
A former soldier remembers the fighting in Osgiliath. Brought on by reflections on WW1 poetry.
G · 2 chapters · 1,273 words · Complete · Published 2 May 2004 · Updated 2 May 2004 · Reviews (4)
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Mayflies by Rose Sared
A postscript to Adagio and an introduction to Cadenza. Cultural clashes and a wedding.
PG · 1 chapter · 1,351 words · Complete · Published 1 May 2004 · Updated 1 May 2004 · Reviews (3)
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Letter From Elladan by Jay of Lasgalen
A letter sent by Elladan to his father, written on the eve of the Last Battle. What if that letter is received in error?
G · 2 chapters · 1,928 words · Complete · Published 28 February 2004 · Updated 1 May 2004 · Reviews (21)
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A Lone Child by Etharei
A day of bonding for Elrond and Estel, before Estel saw Elrond as his Adar. Young Aragorn learns his letters, and Elrond is haunted by the past. A multi-part vignette.
G · 6 chapters · 5,684 words · Complete · Published 22 April 2004 · Updated 1 May 2004 · Reviews (15)
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Legolas and the Olore Malle by Chathol-linn
The Olóre Mallë adventure explores the Elvish phenomena of memory, prophecy and dreams, and their importance to Legolas, one of the nine people who will help save the world. There are four parts. Part One scenes are "Strange Paths" (prophecy) and "Ale by the Fireside" (memory).
PG · 4 chapters · 11,470 words · Complete · Published 30 April 2004 · Updated 30 April 2004 · Reviews (3)
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Maeglin's Song to Idril by Nerdanel
Maeglin writes a love poem to Idril.
G · 2 chapters · 417 words · Complete · Published 30 April 2004 · Updated 30 April 2004 · Reviews (0)
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Adagio by Rose Sared
One Hundred Years into the fourth age, Legolas, Gimli and Aragorn remain true friends, but Middle-earth is still full of surprises. Gimli goes missing in mysterious circumstances, will Legolas find him in time? Cultural clashes, road trips, Trolls, Woses and Gleowyn, a force of nature all by herself. Meet Gimli's heir, and Samwise's thirteenth child.
PG-13 · 9 chapters · 34,006 words · Complete · Published 23 April 2004 · Updated 30 April 2004 · Reviews (36)
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Gaernil by Elerrína
Some of the thoughts passing through Legolas' mind as he prepares to leave Middle-earth for ever.
G · 1 chapter · 593 words · Complete · Published 30 April 2004 · Updated 30 April 2004 · Reviews (4)
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Flags by Nancy Brooke
A little musing on the nature of war and the nature of nature. A drabble.
PG · 2 chapters · 134 words · Complete · Published 30 April 2004 · Updated 30 April 2004 · Reviews (2)
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A Soul Contrite by SilverMoonLady
Stream of consciousness reflections of Merry and Pippin after Moria. A wee little gap filler.
G · 1 chapter · 752 words · Complete · Published 30 April 2004 · Updated 30 April 2004 · Reviews (1)
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For Pity's Sake by Zimraphel
The Mirkwood sentries assigned to guard Gollum take pity on him, with horrific results.
PG-13 · 1 chapter · 2,455 words · Complete · Published 29 April 2004 · Updated 29 April 2004 · Reviews (3)
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From Princeling to Warrior by Manderly
Mirkwood is under attack. A young Legolas learns what it is like to be a warrior.
PG · 15 chapters · 27,745 words · Complete · Published 14 April 2004 · Updated 29 April 2004 · Reviews (31)
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Simple Things by Pipfan
While Pippin lays recovering after the last battle, Merry contemplates a request made of him from when Pippin was a child. The first few paragraphs are from Marigold's Now and Then, and the subsequent story takes place thereafter.
G · 1 chapter · 1,578 words · Complete · Published 29 April 2004 · Updated 29 April 2004 · Reviews (5)