Stories of Arda
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From their beginnings the chief difference between Elves and Men lay in the fate and nature of their spirits. The fear of the Elves were destined to dwell in Arda for all the life of Arda, and the death of the flesh did not abrogate that destiny. Their fear were tenacious therefore of life 'in the raiment of Arda', and far excelled the spirits of Men in power over that 'raiment', even from the first days protecting their bodies from many ills and assaults (such as disease), and healing them swiftly of injuries, so that they recovered from wounds that would have proved fatal to Men
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Stories
5,369 stories in the archive
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Maglor's Return by Calairiel Malromiel
Follow-up to the Return of the Bards detailing how Fingolfin Convinced Maglor to Leave the Halls of Mandos. To say he talked the bard's ear off would be an understatement.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 7 July 2021 · Updated 7 July 2021 · Reviews (3)
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Maglor's lament for the lost Silmaril by losselen
What Maglor, in both obdurate pride and grievous lament, might have sung of the Silmaril. In blank verse unrhymed, after Paradise Lost.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 5 July 2021 · Updated 6 July 2021 · Reviews (1)
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Return of the Bards by Calairiel Malromiel
When a mysterious stranger finds his way to the Home of Melodic Musings he inadvertently begins a series of events that culminates in yet another assault upon the Halls of Mandos. Mandos WILL have words with Fingolfin this time.....!
G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 25 June 2021 · Updated 25 June 2021 · Reviews (1)
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Glamdring's Return by Calairiel Malromiel
Olórin makes a journey to the Realm of Fingolfin to return something that he's been holding onto for many years now. And it's time to return it to its original owner - the sword Glamdring. Sword of Turgon, King of Gondolin.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 27 May 2021 · Updated 10 June 2021 · Reviews (2)
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Time For Another Jailbreak! by Calairiel Malromiel
Emboldened by their recent successes and that of a certain Elvenking, Fingolfin decides it's time to stir up some more trouble. Of course, he has to drag his newly reconciled brother along for the ride!
G · 4 chapters · Complete · Published 7 June 2021 · Updated 7 June 2021 · Reviews (1)
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Hobbits and Dwarves and Woodelves, Oh My! by Calairiel Malromiel
News spreads that the last Elvenking of Arda has finally sailed, bringing the last of the Eldar with him. But they are not all he has brought; His large fleet includes Hobbits and Dwarves, of all things! Olórin and Elrond are quickly dispatched to investigate...
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 4 June 2021 · Updated 4 June 2021 · Reviews (1)
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The Brink by Aldwen
Smoke rises over the Havens of Sirion. The Silmaril is lost at Sea, and the shadow of the Third Kinslaying lies heavily on the hearts of those who committed it. Has that shadow taken over? Or maybe atonement is still possible? This is Maglor’s story of those days.
G · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 21 May 2021 · Updated 31 May 2021 · Reviews (7)
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Of Aegnor and Arwen by Calairiel Malromiel
In the Tale of Lúthien and Beren it is said that when Melian beheld the mortal eyes of her daughter she knew a parting beyond the end of the world had come between them and no grief of loss had ever been heavier than the grief of Melian the Maia in that hour. Or What happens when Arwen finds herself in Mandos after she faded in her grief over the death of her beloved Estel. There she learns her fate was set in stone with the choice of her father and she will never be reunited with her husband. Enter Aegnor - who discovers this same truth when Arwen arrives and tells her story. What will two lost and forlorn elves do?
G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 29 May 2021 · Updated 29 May 2021 · Reviews (1)
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The Great Escape by Calairiel Malromiel
Fingolfin enters the Halls of Mandos after his battle with Morgoth. And Mandos learns that when you give a Noldo an inch they take everything! PG-13 for language
PG-13 · 5 chapters · Complete · Published 23 May 2021 · Updated 23 May 2021 · Reviews (2)
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Like a Blade Forged in Fire by Lialathuveril
How do you court a woman without her noticing? Bartered away to a Harad prince by her uncle Denethor, Lothíriel is left a widow by the War of the Ring. Disillusioned with love and men, the last thing she wants is another alliance for political reasons. Which presents Éomer of Rohan with a slight problem… (AU)
PG-13 · 20 chapters · Complete · Published 9 January 2021 · Updated 22 May 2021 · Reviews (92)
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The Fall of the Falas by perelleth
“But in the next year, ere the winter was come, Morgoth sent great strength over Hithlum and Nevrast, and they came down the rivers Brithon and Nenning and ravaged all the Falas.” In the autumn when the Falas fell Ereinion killed his first orc, began to earn the name by which he would be best known all his life and learnt Círdan’s first rule of leadership. This is the tale of those fateful days.
G · 6 chapters · Complete · Published 10 April 2021 · Updated 7 May 2021 · Reviews (12)
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Olorin's Journey by abbott411
Olorin's journey through the Silmarillion & Unfinished Tales.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 18 April 2021 · Updated 18 April 2021 · Reviews (1)
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The Stronghold by Aldwen
After receiving disturbing news, Celebrimbor travels to Himring. But he finds there something he did not expect.
G · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 20 March 2021 · Updated 1 April 2021 · Reviews (10)
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My Drabbles from Tolkien Weekly by Mirkwoodmaiden
Written for today March 25. A remembrance of Joy. These are a collection of drabbles for I have been posting for Tolkien's Weekly Challenge. Enjoy the drabbly goodness! :-)
G · 24 chapters · In progress · Published 21 January 2020 · Updated 25 March 2021 · Reviews (57)
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Unusual Friendship by Nurayy
A collection of one-shots exploring the unusual friendship between a particular elf and a particular dwarf. Legolas and Gimli, who are so very different and yet so strongly bonded. (Ch 4: "Tender Green Leaves" placed 1st at Teitho Challenge 'Renewal' last year.)
G · 4 chapters · In progress · Published 2 February 2021 · Updated 21 February 2021 · Reviews (9)
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Of Closed and Opened Doors by WhiteTree
The aftermath of Faramir's retreat from Osgiliath.....with twists. Set in the Houses of Healing. COMPLETE *1/22/24: I have updated this story to include images here: https://archiveofourown.org/works/61917949/chapters/158324317 I made these with the help of AI. Please understand that I am aware of inconsistencies with these images. AI has proven to be fickle, and I have devoted many hours and utilized multiple websites and tools to try to bring this tale to life. I realize that AI is controversial, and I certainly mean no offense, especially to true artists. But for me who was born without such a gift, I think it is helpful in enhancing my work. Some images depict the aftermath of battle and may be graphic to some. If this is disturbing and worrisome, or if you are offended by the use of AI-generated images, please read the original piece here on this site.
PG · 12 chapters · Complete · Published 15 February 2021 · Updated 15 February 2021 · Reviews (6)
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The Silence by Aldwen
Young Celebrimbor's story of the time after the return of the Noldor to Middle-earth for the Silmarils and during their abiding by the Lake Mithrim. A story of sorrow and despair, but also a story of hope. Canonic gap-filler.
PG-13 · 20 chapters · Complete · Published 1 February 2021 · Updated 11 February 2021 · Reviews (10)
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The World of Green Leaves by Ellynn
In the end of the Third Age, after the War of the Ring, Celeborn and Thranduil meet in Mirkwood after the final victory against the orcs, and something extraordinary happens with the forest.
PG · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 23 December 2020 · Updated 23 December 2020 · Reviews (6)
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In Remembrance and In Song by Mirkwoodmaiden
Third in a Series. Midwinter is upon Middle Earth. In celebration of the Winter Solstice. I am writing and posting on the Solstice. The year 3019 is coming to a close. In Minas Tirith the City remembers. On the Seventh Level Aragorn and Arwen are among those they love and they mark the Solstice of a year that saw pain and loss, but also joy and hope. Others in Series: In the Midwinter and A Light in Midwinter.
G · 1 chapter · Complete · Published 22 December 2020 · Updated 22 December 2020 · Reviews (2)
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Honour by Lindelea
On this Veterans Day, it is my wish to honour veterans everywhere, especially those who have lived through the horrors and still remember, and those who fell but are still remembered.
G · 2 chapters · Complete · Published 11 November 2020 · Updated 11 November 2020 · Reviews (10)