Thranduil: the true story
Challenge Details
Based on the recent Thranduil poll, I'd like to suggest a Thranduil Nuzgul that depicts him in a way faithful to Tolkien canon, and not as the cold, abusive bastard that seems to have become so popular in fandom.
Entries with Stories
The following authors have entered a story in the Challenge.
- Arandil - Captain of the Guard
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 04 Oct 04
- Mirkwood's prisons are considered impenetrable. Yet in the span of 75 years, 13 dwarves, a hobbit and Gollum all escaped. Couldn't the captain of the guard during these two incidents also have been the elf to bear the news to Rivendell?
- Avon - To Sing of War
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 03 Jun 04
- A short piece on Thranduil's view of war.
- Chathol-linn - Elsila's Eyes, Thranduil's Song
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 09 Jan 05
- How Thranduil met the love of his life. Elsila is an original character, whom I have portrayed in stories as Thranduil’s queen and mother of Legolas and his older sister Elwen.
- Chathol-linn - Thranduil's Midsummer Night's Peace Offering
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 24 Oct 04
- When Legolas's escapade infuriates sister, mother, and guests. Thranduil takes him fishing in an attempt to calm the womenfolk's tempers. Such an admirable goal; you would think it would go smoothly.
- Cheryl - Minuial
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 06 Jul 04
- On the morning of his first scouting trip as a warrior of Mirkwood, Legolas has a conversation with his father. A response to the Thranduil Challenge to portray him true to canon.
- Jay of Lasgalen - Telparian
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 11 Jan 04
- No mention is made in The Hobbit or Lord Of The Rings about Legolas's mother. Why not? This is a sad tale about a tragic death, and a grieving father and son. Set Third Age 145, Legolas is aged ten.
- Jera - Under Mirkwood´s Trees
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 02 Apr 04
- response to one-liner challenge. How does Thranduil react to the enemies besieging his home?
- Karri - Wonder
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 15 Feb 04
- Thranduil's mother contemplates her son. Young Thranduil experiences one of Arda's greatest wonders.
- NessaAr-Feiniel - Sworn Brothers
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 28 Mar 05
- Elrond and Elros discover that their friend prince Thranduil (who is 25 years younger than them) is the victim of Ophoror's anger. Can the twins help him cope with memories? PG for mention of child abuse just to be safe. There is NO SLASH! sumbited to the Thranduil: the true story Challenge
- Thundera Tiger - Father, Captain, and King
- General Audience
- Last Updated: 22 Oct 04
- Thranduil fills many roles, but one night after a surprise attack, he finds himself assuming the job he loves most. Written in honor of Father's Day, here's a look at the father and son relationship between Mirkwood's greatest king and its most famous prince.
- winterhawk - Tale of The Greenwood, A
- Adult Audience
- Last Updated: 03 Mar 06
- A series of vignettes featuring the various members of Thranduil's house.
Placeholders
The following authors have entered a placeholder in the Challenge.
- Lady Aranel
- Entry Date: 04 May 04
