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• Worthy of the Valar by Ellynn

  Modern-day Maglor discovers one new drink invented by humans. He is doubtful at first, but after he tries it, the result will shock him.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 7 September 2022 · Updated 7 September 2022 · Reviews (5)

• Of Isildur and the White Tree by PSW

  Being a part of the Lay of the House of Amandil, found in the vaults of Minas Tirith early in the Fourth Age. (An attempt at Tolkien-style alliterative verse.)

  G · 3 chapters · In progress · Published 7 November 2021 · Updated 27 August 2022 · Reviews (1)

• The Light is still there by Aldwen

  Do wars start with the first fired arrow and end with the last? Or maybe they start already with the realization that they need to be fought? And never truly end, as long as the memory of them haunts those who took part? Arafinwë’s story of the War of Wrath.

  PG-13 · 31 chapters · Complete · Published 24 July 2022 · Updated 20 August 2022 · Reviews (3)

• Upon Amon Sûl by PSW

  "They will come on you in the wild, in some dark place where there is no help. Do you wish them to find you? They are terrible!" ... For a while he sat with unseeing eyes as if walking in distant memory or listening to sounds in the Night far away. "There!" he cried after a moment, drawing his hand across his brow. "Perhaps I know more about these pursuers than you do." (The Fellowship of the Ring, 'Strider')

  PG · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 5 October 2021 · Updated 14 August 2022 · Reviews (22)

• The Last Story by Aldwen

  Only stones now remember the Elves or Eregion… Is it true? A Silvan Elf learns better as he listens to the story of an ancient holly-tree.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 June 2022 · Updated 4 June 2022 · Reviews (7)

• The Hands of the King by Larner

  Two foreign visitors to the Citadel see for themselves the use of the Hands of the King.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 14 April 2022 · Updated 14 April 2022 · Reviews (9)

• Origins by Ellynn

  In a small Orcish village in Mirkwood, a young Orc-boy is about to learn about the origins of his kin.

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 March 2022 · Updated 22 March 2022 · Reviews (1)

• Of Finrod and Bëor by losselen

  Here is a song called Of Finrod and Bëor, also called by some, Of Finrod and the Coming of Men, as was still sung in Rivendell in the Third Age of the world. It is but a fragment from the Lay of Felagund, which told the story of Finrod Felagund in full. It was first cast into Sindarin in Imladris by some of the High Elves who dwelt there for a time, and later into Westron.

  G · 8 chapters · Complete · Published 22 March 2022 · Updated 22 March 2022 · Reviews (8)

• Reunion in Mirkwood by Mirkwoodmaiden

  Thranduil reflects on the actions that caused Legolas to leave Mirkwood to travel to Imladris to deliver the news that Gollum has escaped. It has almost been a year since he seen his son. Much has happened in the North during the Ring War. Most of all he is heartsick awaiting a reunion with his youngest son. CAUTION: Chapter 6, 11, 13 & 17 contain a small amount of battle violence. UPDATE: I will finish this story. It hasn't been forgotten.

  PG · 21 chapters · In progress · Published 8 July 2020 · Updated 9 February 2022 · Reviews (47)

• Like Her by Ellynn

  Ten-years-old Eowyn discovers an interesting book, but also discoveres so much more: a hero and a role-model.

  PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 7 January 2022 · Updated 7 January 2022 · Reviews (5)

• The Healer by Soledad

  After the White Council turns Sauron out of Dol Guldur, Elrond and Thranduil have a conversation.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 19 December 2021 · Updated 19 December 2021 · Reviews (3)

• The Last Fruits by Ellynn

  Telperion wakes up after the passing of Melkor and Ungoliant. Although he is mortally wounded, something extraordinary happens. Sequel to "Arrival of Darkness".

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 21 November 2021 · Updated 21 November 2021 · Reviews (6)

• The Steel by Aldwen

  Some things seem strange to Aldanwë as he visits his friend Fëanor in Formenos, still a mere country house, not a fortress. But there are secrets now. And there are locked doors. Why would someone lock doors in the Blessed Realm? This is Aldanwë’s story, from the end of the Noontide of Valinor.

  PG · 7 chapters · Complete · Published 22 October 2021 · Updated 4 November 2021 · Reviews (2)

• Hunting the Spider by Ellynn

  Three years after the War of the Ring, settlers from Ithilien villages start to disappear. Faramir and the Rangers have to discover what this new threat is, and have to overcome this terrifying enemy in a dangerous quest.

  PG-13 · 16 chapters · Complete · Published 1 August 2021 · Updated 2 November 2021 · Reviews (40)

• The Return of Elrond's Precious! by Calairiel Malromiel

  This directly follows Wedding Woes, but can be read as a stand alone. King Thranduil wants the Noldor gone so he gives permission to his kin, Eluréd and Elurín, to help them along. Meanwhile, Elrond is trying to speed up the courtship of his son and is told to mind his own business. And he finally makes his peace with his Grandsire, Fingolfin. This is the Last in my Fun With Finwëans! Series. There may or may not be more.

  G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 3 August 2021 · Updated 3 August 2021 · Reviews (3)

• The Lion and his Lady by Lialathuveril

  How did Éomer, King of Rohan, meet his wife? This is a series of oneshots describing different scenarios, some long some short, some serious some less so. No connection with each other or any of my other stories. Number 9: Flotsam

  PG-13 · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 22 October 2007 · Updated 1 August 2021 · Reviews (76)

• Wedding Woes by Calairiel Malromiel

  With the advent of the wedding of the Ambarussa, it seems the entire clan of the Noldor descend on Tol Kimbalear, the Teleri Isle founded by Círdan and settled by his Falathrim and Thranduil's Woodland Realm - including the Dwarves and Hobbits he'd brought with him! And when the denizens understand the reason for the Noldorin interest, panic ensues....

  G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 29 July 2021 · Updated 29 July 2021 · Reviews (1)

• The Flowers of Finduilas by losselen

  The courtship between Éomer, King of Rohan, and Lothíriel, Lady of Dol Amroth, told through flowers, riding, and a song. Or, how in the garden of Finduilas, Lothíriel tests Éomer.

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 25 July 2021 · Updated 25 July 2021 · Reviews (4)

• The Return of Maeglin by Calairiel Malromiel

  The first time Mandos calls Fingolfin since he'd become the Doomsman's lackey was to convince his daughter to rebirth Maeglin. This was NOT in his job description!

  G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 20 July 2021 · Updated 20 July 2021 · Reviews (1)

• Reclaiming Khazad-dûm by Ellynn

  In the seventh century of the Fourth Age of Middle-earth dwarvish King Durin VII leads his people to reclaim their greatest kingdom ever – Moria, or Khazad-dûm – just like it was written in the ancient prophecy. There are many adventures during the journey from Erebor to Khazad-dûm, and once the dwarves arrive there, they have to win the war against the orcs to reclaim their old home. The story goes through three POVs – King Durin and two original characters (F & M).

  PG-13 · 39 chapters · Complete · Published 1 December 2020 · Updated 18 July 2021 · Reviews (124)