Stories of Arda

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• Ring Around the Rosie by shirebound

  King Elessar and Queen Arwen discover that the Gamgee children celebrate the deeds of the Ringbearers.... in their own way.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,194 words · Complete · Published 18 September 2012 · Updated 19 September 2012 · Reviews (14)

• Magical Moment by Ellynn

  Across distance the eyes of a man meet those of a woman and the world falls away from them. Second place on August Teitho contest, theme "First Meetings".

  G · 1 chapter · 679 words · Complete · Published 17 September 2012 · Updated 17 September 2012 · Reviews (3)

• Horatio's Philosophy by Thundera Tiger

  One year before the Council of Elrond, in the midst of fracturing alliances and rising darkness, a Black Rider came to the dwarves with a terrible offer. A story of why the Lonely Mountain ultimately sent Glóin and Gimli to Rivendell for help. Features primarily the dwarves with guest appearances from the men of Dale as well an elven prince or two from Mirkwood.

  PG · 1 chapter · 10,442 words · Complete · Published 16 September 2012 · Updated 16 September 2012 · Reviews (7)

• What Comfort You May Find by sheraiah

  Valilis, queen of Greenwood dies tragically. How will Thranduil cope with being left to raise his son alone?

  R · 6 chapters · 9,419 words · In progress · Published 20 July 2003 · Updated 13 September 2012 · Reviews (21)

• Snowfall by sheraiah

  Legolas and Gimli travel from the Elvenking's halls to the Lonely Mountain for Yule following the Ring War. Things, as usual, do not go as planned.

  PG · 5 chapters · 14,741 words · In progress · Published 3 February 2011 · Updated 12 September 2012 · Reviews (26)

• Amidst the Ruins by Linda Hoyland

  Three Rangers make camp amongst the ruins of Fornost, hoping for a peaceful night.

  PG · 1 chapter · 1,132 words · Complete · Published 4 September 2012 · Updated 4 September 2012 · Reviews (3)

• Knife Edge by Lady Bluejay

  Gimli thinks the Lady Galadriel the most beautiful woman in Middle-earth, but does Éomer agree? This is the part Tolkien did not tell us about. A humorous little oneshot. Complete.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,765 words · Complete · Published 1 September 2012 · Updated 1 September 2012 · Reviews (4)

• August in Bree by Linda Hoyland

  Three Rangers spend a hot afternoon in Bree.

  PG · 1 chapter · 908 words · Complete · Published 29 August 2012 · Updated 29 August 2012 · Reviews (5)

• Sailing Stormy Waters by Linda Hoyland

  Faramir is adrift in a small boat, or is he?

  PG · 1 chapter · 1,024 words · Complete · Published 24 August 2012 · Updated 24 August 2012 · Reviews (4)

• Summer Sports by Linda Hoyland

  A series of drabbles written for the "Tolkien Weekly" "Summer Sports" Challenge.

  PG · 6 chapters · 871 words · Complete · Published 28 July 2012 · Updated 24 August 2012 · Reviews (9)

• Interrupted Journeys 8: Through Shadow and Flame 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 Eight: Durin's Bane was, in fact, the bane of many.

  PG-13 · 8 chapters · 62,858 words · Complete · Published 5 September 2011 · Updated 22 August 2012 · Reviews (39)

• The Language of Heart by Mirach

  The king of Gondor is also a High Priest. For a long time, Gondor had no king, and nobody ascended to the holy places upon Mindolluin, where the kings used to commune with Ilúvatar. But now, it changed, and the land rejoices…

  G · 1 chapter · 501 words · Complete · Published 21 August 2012 · Updated 21 August 2012 · Reviews (7)

• Reading Tolkien Chronologically by Linaewen

  A method for reading Tolkien's legendarium in chronological order.

  G · 1 chapter · 809 words · Complete · Published 18 August 2012 · Updated 18 August 2012 · Reviews (1)

• The World Ahead by Linaewen

  Boromir must decide which road to take in his journey to Rivendell. Written for an anniversary challenge where the element was a line from Tolkien's song, "Upon the Hearth the Fire is Red."

  G · 1 chapter · 837 words · Complete · Published 18 August 2012 · Updated 18 August 2012 · Reviews (2)

• Golden Flower by Ellynn

  While on a trip in Ithilien, Legolas meets someone special, and tries to save her life. Third place on July Teitho contest, theme "Stars".

  G · 1 chapter · 3,836 words · Complete · Published 17 August 2012 · Updated 17 August 2012 · Reviews (3)

• The Revenger's Tragedy by Linda Hoyland

  A woman from Harad plans to avenge her family.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 1,918 words · Complete · Published 3 August 2012 · Updated 3 August 2012 · Reviews (5)

• In Need of a Wife by Linda Hoyland

  Aragorn walks beneath the birches

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 615 words · Complete · Published 30 July 2012 · Updated 30 July 2012 · Reviews (5)

• Dreamflower's Mathoms II by Dreamflower

  This will be a place where I will put most of my short pieces, such as ficlets, vignettes, and other short stories. STORY #100! "Standing Stones"... Bilbo and young Frodo come across an astonishing sight in the Northfarthing.

  G · 100 chapters · 174,354 words · Complete · Published 20 March 2006 · Updated 30 July 2012 · Reviews (788)

• Hidden Paths by Linda Hoyland

  Aragorn's thoughts as the Fellowship prepare to depart on their quest.

  G · 1 chapter · 569 words · Complete · Published 28 July 2012 · Updated 28 July 2012 · Reviews (2)

• Mirror of World and Time by Ellynn

  Galadriel finds one very special place in her new homeland.

  G · 1 chapter · 829 words · Complete · Published 27 July 2012 · Updated 27 July 2012 · Reviews (3)