Stories of Arda

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• The Making of a Ringbearer II: Anchored by Henna Gamgee

  Pre-LOTR. Frodo couldn't have succeeded on the Quest without the help of some very loyal friends. Samwise left his home and family to go with him. Merry and Pippin insisted on joining the Fellowship without a moment's hesitation. Bilbo loved him like a son. How did these powerful relationships develop? What was it about Frodo's character that engendered such love and loyalty?

  PG · 61 chapters · 160,469 words · Complete · Published 6 September 2003 · Updated 5 May 2008 · Reviews (308)

• The Mariner's Son by Cairistiona

  The One Ring is not the only ring that brings peril to Heir of Isildur.

  PG · 4 chapters · 9,518 words · Complete · Published 5 May 2008 · Updated 5 May 2008 · Reviews (15)

• Sam-and-Frodo by Katrine

  That's how they're meant to be, never one without the other. But not all things that are meant to be survive. Rosie watches and reflects.

  PG · 1 chapter · 1,357 words · Complete · Published 5 May 2008 · Updated 5 May 2008 · Reviews (5)

• Just A Cold by Aelaer

  It is just another day in Minas Tirith and the King does not feel too well. He has never let a little cold stop him before, though. Completed.

  PG · 7 chapters · 15,691 words · Complete · Published 20 April 2008 · Updated 5 May 2008 · Reviews (69)

• Songs 'n' Rhymes by Endaewen

  Poems and songs of Middle Earth. Collected from the various lands.

  G · 2 chapters · 566 words · Complete · Published 23 January 2008 · Updated 4 May 2008 · Reviews (7)

• One and One is Two by Katrine

  Sam meets Frodo for the first time, and Frodo learns a thing or two.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,353 words · Complete · Published 4 May 2008 · Updated 4 May 2008 · Reviews (6)

• The Ruling House of Dol Amroth by Elea24

  A series of ficlets focused on the family of the prince of Dol Amroth. Not in chronological order. Chapter 3: Learning Curve Amrothos is desperate to impress his brothers, but his attempts lead to trouble.

  G · 2 chapters · 3,149 words · In progress · Published 11 April 2008 · Updated 4 May 2008 · Reviews (11)

• A Lesson in Lineage by Misty

  A young prince discovers part of his heritage on a camping trip with his father.

  G · 1 chapter · 1,609 words · Complete · Published 3 May 2008 · Updated 3 May 2008 · Reviews (11)

• A Dainty Dish by Linda Hoyland

  Merry and Pippin are disappointed to find their favourite food is not on the menu when they visit Aragorn in Gondor. MEFA 2008 Third Place

  G · 1 chapter · 921 words · Complete · Published 2 May 2008 · Updated 2 May 2008 · Reviews (11)

• A Lesson in Swordplay by Nilmandra

  Sixteen year old Estel learns a lesson about more than swordplay from his father. An early birthday gift for Radbooks.

  G · 1 chapter · 3,499 words · Complete · Published 2 May 2008 · Updated 2 May 2008 · Reviews (19)

• Flotsam and Jetsam by Rowan

  Once upon a time there were some drabbles, droubles, and ficlets. And they all settled down and lived together happily ever after. New: "Secrets" (Pippin discovers how difficult conspiracies can be). Also, I am moving "Stone of the King" here.

  G · 37 chapters · 6,086 words · In progress · Published 18 March 2007 · Updated 29 April 2008 · Reviews (180)

• I Can't by Antane

  A tribute and a meditation on the power of perseverance shown by Bronwe athan Harthad and Harthad Uluithiad, Endurance Beyond Hope and Hope Unquenchable & on the power of tales. Originally inspired by Elanor Silmarien's birthday gift to me & then the hobbits themselves as they wrote down their part of the Story. "Stories we tell will cast their spell, now and for always." Hantanyel for the bunny, my dearest three, & you didn't even know you were giving it! *hugs* NOMINATED FOR A 2008 MEFA!!

  PG · 1 chapter · 13,725 words · Complete · Published 27 April 2008 · Updated 28 April 2008 · Reviews (3)

• The Autumn of His Discontent by jodancingtree

  Frodo's birthday has come again, for the fifth time since Bilbo went away. Frodo is happy as Master of Bag End, enjoying his inheritance. Or he should be happy. He has every reason to be happy. But he's restless, discontented - and an autumn camping trip with his cousins seems like the perfect cure. But not with Sam! Sam has been a bit too helpful - Frodo is feeling smothered as well as restless, and the young gardener is left behind, much to his dismay.

  G · 2 chapters · 3,487 words · In progress · Published 9 March 2008 · Updated 28 April 2008 · Reviews (19)

• Randomness by Elanor Silmariën

  This is my random shorter stories and/or drabbles. A few of these will include Elves and Men and maybe dwarves, as well as my usual hobbits. New: Birthday mathom for Antane! I hope you like it!

  PG · 31 chapters · 15,972 words · In progress · Published 11 March 2006 · Updated 26 April 2008 · Reviews (166)

• To Risk It All by White Wolf

  Legolas believes there’s a higher purpose to the sea voyage he and Aragorn undertake, and the elf is willing to risk unleashing the sea longing to accomplish that purpose.

  PG · 2 chapters · 5,634 words · Complete · Published 18 April 2008 · Updated 25 April 2008 · Reviews (11)

• The Visitor by Rowan

  Elanor receives an unusual visitor. Note: This was written for Baranduin, for the 2008 Frolijah Fic Exchange. And a pretty tall order it was, too!

  G · 1 chapter · 2,784 words · Complete · Published 21 April 2008 · Updated 21 April 2008 · Reviews (4)

• Dangerous Folk by Budgielover

  Chpt. 11 - COMPLETE. Gimli's plan succeeds, but the aftermath results in Gandalf's decision to retrace their steps rather than continue on. Frodo is subjected to Aragorn's prescriptions and Merry to Boromir's growing understanding of hobbit-behaviour.

  PG · 11 chapters · 28,025 words · Complete · Published 9 July 2007 · Updated 20 April 2008 · Reviews (109)

• Playing with Fire by Linda Hoyland

  Young Eldarion's fascination with fire causes problems for Aragorn and Arwen. A tale of Telcontcar. MEFA 2008 Honourable Mention

  PG-13 · 1 chapter · 873 words · Complete · Published 18 April 2008 · Updated 18 April 2008 · Reviews (16)

• Avon's Drabbles by Avon

  An assortment of drabbles (100 word fics) with the occasional double drabble thrown in. Chapters 37 to 39 newly added 16/4/08

  PG · 39 chapters · 4,784 words · In progress · Published 2 October 2003 · Updated 17 April 2008 · Reviews (89)

• The Road Not Taken by Jay of Lasgalen

  Elladan agonises over the choice of the Peredhel between mortality and immortality - but haunted by a prophetic dream, he fears he has left his decision too late. A companion piece to Elrohir's letter on the same subject, which I've reposted at the end.

  G · 2 chapters · 1,361 words · Complete · Published 16 April 2008 · Updated 16 April 2008 · Reviews (13)