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• The Time of Probing by Larner

  It was several days after their arrival in Rivendell before Elrond was able to remove the shard from Frodo's shoulder. Those days as experienced from Sam's point of view.

  PG-13 · 16 chapters · Complete · Published 1 July 2013 · Updated 22 August 2013 · Reviews (109)

• Light on the Way by Larner

  On the death of the King Elessar and the Lady Arwen. Rated for character deaths and the treatment of bodies. A work in progress.

  PG · 14 chapters · Complete · Published 20 November 2004 · Updated 6 August 2013 · Reviews (61)

• A Sense of Wonder by shirebound

  While in Rivendell, the discovery of one of Aragorn’s childhood toys gives Pippin an idea.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 August 2013 · Updated 6 August 2013 · Reviews (11)

• And Then There Were None by Estel_Mi_Olor

  Why does King Thranduil imprison Thorin & Company in his dungeons? This story is told from the elves' point of view and seeks to provide the backstory to one of the more infamous decisions in "The Hobbit."

  PG-13 · 13 chapters · Complete · Published 22 October 2012 · Updated 26 July 2013 · Reviews (71)

• Sea Song by Fadesintothewest

  The Feast of Reuniting finds the House of Fingolfin relaxing around a fire. Fingon is bold, Turgon is reserved, and Fingolfin loves his sons. A short character study that I hope to eventually flesh out into a larger story centering Fingon.

  R · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 July 2013 · Updated 25 July 2013 · Reviews (1)

• A Thousand Lutes by MP brennan

  In the aftermath of the War of the Ring, a captured Haradri encounters a healer who is more than he appears. A timestamp to "Ransom" featuring Ayman.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 July 2013 · Updated 23 July 2013 · Reviews (9)

• Two Poems for Daeron by losselen

  Daeron sings of Doriath in the days of his youth, and of Eriador when he strayed there. Two sonnets.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 20 July 2013 · Updated 20 July 2013 · Reviews (0)

• Songs for the Seasons by losselen

  Prose-poems of loss. 1. "The Kingfisher's Wing" - Aegnor for Andreth 2. "Late November" - Elrond for Arwen 3. "The Tolling Bell" - Arwen for Aragorn 4. "Midwinter Spring" - Daeron for Lúthien

  G · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 20 July 2013 · Updated 20 July 2013 · Reviews (0)

• A Blessed Journey by shirebound

  A small but significant moment during the Fellowship's final day in Rivendell. Characters: Frodo, Merry, Strider, Sam, and Pippin.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 July 2013 · Updated 19 July 2013 · Reviews (10)

• Living Flame by Linda Hoyland

  Aragorn, Faramir and a mighty sword.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 July 2013 · Updated 17 July 2013 · Reviews (3)

• The Years Returning by losselen

  A series of character sketches. Multi-Age. 1. The Sea Returning: Eomer in his twilight years. 2. A Spell of Music: Voronwe in Nan-tathren. 3. The Fading Crown: Galadriel receives Aragorn. 4. The Green Lands: Faramir wakes.

  G · 4 chapters · In progress · Published 16 July 2013 · Updated 16 July 2013 · Reviews (8)

• Gacela of the stolen Sun by losselen

  Faramir for his lady. Poem.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 16 July 2013 · Updated 16 July 2013 · Reviews (3)

• A Scion of Eärendil's House by MP brennan

  Elladan and Elrohir think it's time their foster brother saw more of the world. Elrond distrusts their motives--and his own.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 11 July 2013 · Updated 11 July 2013 · Reviews (6)

• Interrupted Journeys 10: Finding the sun 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. Legolas struggles to find his way after the events in "Bitter Paths."

  PG · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 17 March 2013 · Updated 10 July 2013 · Reviews (47)

• The Journey Home by Fiondil

  Sometime after the end of the Fourth Age there was an Ice Age, destroying the great civilizations of Middle-earth. Unfaded and with nowhere else to go, an Elf walks out onto the ice seeking death, but finds something else instead. My thanks to Alassiel and Ellie for the betas and to Sunny for her suggestions and support. This one is for you, my friend.

  PG-13 · 44 chapters · Complete · Published 1 February 2013 · Updated 1 July 2013 · Reviews (648)

• A White Shell by Celeritas

  Being a continuation of the doings of the hobbits of the Shire as the Third Age slips out of memory and into legend.

  PG · 12 chapters · In progress · Published 25 March 2009 · Updated 29 June 2013 · Reviews (47)

• The Greatest Sacrifice by Linda Hoyland

  Aragorn is in a relectlive mood. Posted today in honour of Aragorn and Arwen's wedding Anniversary.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 June 2013 · Updated 23 June 2013 · Reviews (3)

• Tales from Vairë's Loom by Fiondil

  A collection of ficlets, vignettes and short stories inspired primarily by prompts from a variety of different sources. Rating is for later stories. My thanks to Alassiel and Ellie for the beta.

  PG-13 · 46 chapters · In progress · Published 5 June 2009 · Updated 18 June 2013 · Reviews (446)

• The Cruelest Kindness by MP brennan

  When he captures a young raider, Aragorn's concepts of duty and mercy are put to the test. Written for the May Teitho Challenge "Capture." A tale of Thorongil.

  PG-13 · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 17 June 2013 · Updated 18 June 2013 · Reviews (7)

• The Depths of Memory by Cairistiona

  A young Chieftain discovers that sometimes healing isn’t always about restoring the mortal body, but reaching the lost spirit. Rated for themes of aging and end-of-life issues, though this isn’t a death fic. Tissues may or may not be required. Tied for 2nd place, Teitho "Capture" challenge.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 17 June 2013 · Updated 17 June 2013 · Reviews (10)