Stories of Arda
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Galadriel was born in the bliss of Valinor, but it was not long, in the reckoning of the Blessed Realm, before that was dimmed; and thereafter she had no peace within. For in that testing time amid the strife of the Noldor she was drawn this way and that. She was proud, strong, and self-willed, as were all the descendants of Finwe save Finarfin; and like her brother Finrod, of all her kin the nearest to her heart, she had dreams of far lands and dominions that might be her own to order as she would without tutelage. Yet deeper still there dwelt in her the noble and generous spirit of the Vanyar, and a reverence for the Valar that she could not forget. From her earliest years she had a marvellous gift of insight into the minds of others, but judged them with mercy and understanding, and she withheld her good will from none save only Feanor. In him she perceived a darkness that she hated and feared, though she did not perceive that the shadow of the same evil had fallen upon the minds of all the Noldor, and upon her own.
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Stories
5,375 stories in the archive
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Be Fruitful and Multiply by Linda Hoyland
Two families await the birth of a child.
PG · 1 chapter · 1,348 words · Complete · Published 9 March 2010 · Updated 9 March 2010 · Reviews (3)
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In the Shelter of Destroyed Dreams by Thevina
After several days, even Gimli is ready to leave Khazad-dûm. A short gap-filler set during the Fellowship's trek through Moria. Part of my fanfic100 table, prompt of "Breakfast."
G · 1 chapter · 1,294 words · Complete · Published 7 March 2010 · Updated 7 March 2010 · Reviews (8)
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A Most Unlikely Gift by Marethiel
Nursing a case of the sniffles, shivering in the wet and cold, Aragorn passes what promises to be a miserable birthday… until he remembers a gift given him long ago from a very unlikely source! Written for Cairistiona’s birthday.
G · 1 chapter · 1,226 words · Complete · Published 4 March 2010 · Updated 4 March 2010 · Reviews (5)
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Miss Dora Baggins' Book of Manners by Dreamflower
Or The Shire Hobbit's Guide to Proper Behavior for Every Occasion "Dora was Drogo's sister and the eldest surviving female relative of Bilbo and Frodo; she...had written reams of good advice for more than half a century..." In S.R. 1403, at the age of 102, she presented her life's work to the Shire...NEW CHAPTER: "When Mistakes Are Made".
G · 14 chapters · 29,717 words · In progress · Published 26 June 2006 · Updated 22 February 2010 · Reviews (188)
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It by White Wolf
There are many dark places that exist in Middle-earth. Legolas and Aragorn find one of them.
PG-13 · 18 chapters · 38,935 words · Complete · Published 18 December 2008 · Updated 22 February 2010 · Reviews (56)
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Interrupted Journeys: Part 6 Journeys Out of Grief 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 Six: This story immediately follows Journeys In Mirkwood and deals with the aftermath of the deaths of Legolas's uncle and aunt.
PG · 8 chapters · 57,985 words · Complete · Published 27 September 2009 · Updated 21 February 2010 · Reviews (46)
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Brother Mine by Eärillë
They say, even in the darkest of times and nightmares there is always a light, a silver lining, a hope… It comes in many forms and often in the most unexpected places, events and situations. It was well known by Erestor and Ereinion, as they were struggling to find their places and roles in the dying society of Elves in Beleriand and making an effort in order to stay alive, starting in the end of the First Age and continuing to the ages beyond. (Thanks for MysteriousJedi and KyMahalei for beta-reading this story! It is being revised now, by help of WendWriter. (Thanks too, Wendy!))
PG-13 · 7 chapters · 22,177 words · In progress · Published 1 August 2009 · Updated 20 February 2010 · Reviews (14)
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Sacrifices by Eärillë
For Teitho January 2010. "The Price of Freedom." Nominated on MEFAwards 2010. Sacrifices buy freedom, but at what price? “In this tainted world the measure of the worth is determined by the measure of the sacrifice, son of Arathorn.” A tiny gap-filler before the Fellowship left Rivendell.
PG · 1 chapter · 1,488 words · Complete · Published 19 February 2010 · Updated 19 February 2010 · Reviews (3)
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Melyanna by Eärillë
For Teitho December 2009. "Giving Gifts, Receiving Gifts." She was a bright, dear gift for everyone in her life. Three winter yules were witnesses and evidence to that.
G · 1 chapter · 2,825 words · Complete · Published 19 February 2010 · Updated 19 February 2010 · Reviews (1)
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Brother, where art thou? by Laikwalâssê
While doing a simple errand, Elladan vanishes without a trace.
PG-13 · 12 chapters · 29,172 words · Complete · Published 21 November 2009 · Updated 18 February 2010 · Reviews (50)
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Before it was Broken by Linda Hoyland
Arwen has a difficult letter to write
G · 1 chapter · 1,067 words · Complete · Published 17 February 2010 · Updated 17 February 2010 · Reviews (4)
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Go Not to Aunt Dora for Advice by Dreamflower
Go Not to Aunt Dora for Advice, for She Will Give It at Great Length... Frodo's Aunt Dora reacts to a very welcome Bit of News!
G · 1 chapter · 1,681 words · In progress · Published 16 February 2010 · Updated 16 February 2010 · Reviews (7)
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To See the Light by Mirach
We are trapped in eternal shadow. Who shall call us from the grey twilight? Who shall give us freedom? Will he dare to walk our paths – the Paths of the Dead? (1st place in Teitho – The Price of Freedom)
PG · 1 chapter · 2,270 words · Complete · Published 16 February 2010 · Updated 16 February 2010 · Reviews (4)
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Orcs At School by Virtuella
Because little orcs need to learn, too. MEFA 2010 First Place
PG · 1 chapter · 1,843 words · Complete · Published 15 February 2010 · Updated 15 February 2010 · Reviews (5)
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Hues of Middle-earth by Linda Hoyland
A Rainbow of Drabbles. With thanks to Raksha for editoral assistance and Wormwood for the title. Featuring Aragorn,Arwen, Faramir,Eowyn, and Eldarion.
G · 8 chapters · 1,149 words · Complete · Published 30 November 2009 · Updated 14 February 2010 · Reviews (23)
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The Measure of Love by Antane
An essay defending the purity of Sam's love for Frodo. An expanded/updated version of other one I wrote some years ago.
G · 1 chapter · 2,283 words · Complete · Published 13 February 2010 · Updated 13 February 2010 · Reviews (10)
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Gilraen, the Fair by Gwynnyd
Even if you are fated to marry, you still have meet somewhere. If you are "fair," is that enough to attract the man you want? Sequel to Planning Ahead Many thanks to my wonderful betas - especially Vilwarin, Adaneth, Haarajot, Lia, Allasante, Lissa, Ragnelle, Willow and DrummerWench - over at the Garden of Ithilien for encouragement after a long dry spell.
G · 1 chapter · 1,668 words · Complete · Published 12 February 2010 · Updated 12 February 2010 · Reviews (11)
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The Findaráto Diaries by Fiondil
A hundred years before Glorfindel was released from Mandos, Finrod Felagund, once King of Nargothrond, was reborn to walk with his father in Eldamar. This is his story. A companion tale to Elf, Interrupted. As always, my sincerest thanks go to Alassiel for the beta.
PG-13 · 38 chapters · 124,749 words · Complete · Published 2 June 2009 · Updated 11 February 2010 · Reviews (348)
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The Journal of Alatáriel, Missionary by Clodia
Being a fantastical account of the Lady Galadriel’s journey to Middle-earth by an unknown author; edited and with critical comments by Erestor and Melinna of Ered Luin; preface by the Lord Celeborn of Lórinand, formerly of Doriath, Sirion and Eregion. MEFA 2010 Third Place (Times: First Age and Prior: Noldorin Elves).
PG · 7 chapters · 11,023 words · Complete · Published 17 January 2010 · Updated 10 February 2010 · Reviews (28)
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Half-Brother by Ellie
At the birth of her latest child, Indis recalls how her first child was received by family, fearing history will repeat itself. Winner ALEC Memories competition.
PG-13 · 1 chapter · 1,656 words · Complete · Published 8 February 2010 · Updated 8 February 2010 · Reviews (6)