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1. Alqualonde
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Author: Joan Milligan
Last Updated: 09/05/02 Original Post: 06/26/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,005
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: General Completion: Complete - Upon the ruins of Alqualonde, Maglor finds beauty and horror intertwined
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- 2. Another Man's Cage
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Author: Dawn Felagund
Last Updated: 08/08/07 Original Post: 06/28/05
Status: General Rating: Adult Chapters: 53 Word Count: 354,559
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: General Completion: Complete - In the Years of the Trees, the family of Fëanor--and the Noldor--begins a slow move toward their eventual fate. This is a novel-length work-in-progress set in Valinor, during which I follow the young House of Fëanor over the course of an ordinary year. The main players are Fëanor, Nerdanel, Maedhros, Maglor, Celegorm, Caranthir, Fingon, Fingolfin, and Finarfin. Please see my story discussion for further introductory material. Rated for marital sex and consensual heterosexual situations.
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3. Bargaining for Beginners
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Author: Honesty
Last Updated: 01/10/03 Original Post: 08/02/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 3 Word Count: 17,825
Era: 2nd Age - Rings Genre: Romance Completion: Complete - This is about Celebrimbor and Narvi, the two craftsmen who made the Doors of Moria. Narvi, a young and rebellious dwarven stonewright meets the elven smith Celebrimbor. About life in Khazad-dum, dwarven culture and the beginning friendship of two master artisans. Very, very mild slash.
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4. Between Crown and Mantle
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Author: marastar
Last Updated: 06/05/05 Original Post: 03/20/05
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,504
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Éowyn slays a few of her own demons with Gandalf's help, and that of a much-neglected figure in Gondor's history. Set in Edoras, 3019 of the Third Age, before the departure of the funeral host for the Shire. I've always thought it a shame we didn't get many conversations between Gandalf and Eowyn, especially after the Pelennor. I guess this is my ode to the small notes in the margins of history, and the things that go unmentioned.
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5. Bound By Difference
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Author: Sphinx
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 08/18/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,072
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: General Completion: Complete - Feanor's thoughts on Nerdanel and Artanis, reflecting on the differences and similarities between two of the most important people in his life. Vignette.
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6. Branch and the Yew Tree, The
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Author: WatcherChild
Last Updated: 07/07/03 Original Post: 07/16/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 5,201
Era: Other Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Feanor leaves the Halls of Mandos at the bidding of his mother, and he has a long talk with Ingwe. Is he ready to face those whom he has hurt?
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7. Carving a Bond
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Author: finch
Last Updated: 10/22/02 Original Post: 07/04/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 5,291
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A young Sindarin stonecutter meets the Noldor during the construction of Nargothrond
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8. Cursed Queen of Angmar, The
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Author: Khazar-Khum
Last Updated: 02/28/05 Original Post: 03/05/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 52 Word Count: 106,199
Era: 3rd Age - The Kings Genre: Romance Completion: Complete - Ariashal of Rhudaur is the unwitting lynchpin of her father's machinations with the Witch-King of Angmar. And she's cursed, too. Work in progress. Rated Adult for consensual BDSM, violence, torture, and mature themes. Yes, it's now finished!!!!
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- 9. Does Gender Matter?
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Author: Thevina Finduilas
Last Updated: 04/04/04 Original Post: 03/19/03
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 11 Word Count: 12,037
Era: Other Genre: Research Article Completion: Complete - Women, Tolkien and the Online Fanfiction Community The current Tolkien online fanfiction community, like most fanfiction communities, is one in which most of the writers are women, many of whom are writing in male-character dominated environments. The Tolkien online fanfiction community has grown exponentially over the past 18 months since the release of the Peter Jackson films of The Lord of the Rings. Is the gender of the writers of current Tolkien fanfiction relevant to their desire to w...
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- 10. Fading Voice, A
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Author: finch
Last Updated: 03/21/03 Original Post: 12/23/02
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 194
Era: Other Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - A poem about Maglor the Wanderer, after he cast the Silmaril into the Sea.
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- 11. Fëanor Challenged
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Author: Stultiloquentia
Last Updated: 04/21/05 Original Post: 02/18/03
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 132
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - Fëanor writes poetry for the V-Day challenge.
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- 12. Final Polish, A
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Author: Starlight
Last Updated: 10/31/03 Original Post: 06/30/03
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 4,849
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - A sword and a cherished tradition from the Riddermark make their way into the relationship of a mother and her eager young son. Features Morwen and Theoden, with cameos from Thengel.
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- 13. Flickers
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Author: Meril
Last Updated: 01/18/09 Original Post: 04/22/05
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 12 Word Count: 1,469
Era: Multi-Age Genre: General Completion: Ongoing Serial - Drabbles of varying multiples focused on Nerdanel, Feanor, their family and their lives. Written at various times for various things, but collected here in one place. Arranged chronologically according to Arda's timeline.
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14. Harper, The
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Author: JunoMagic
Last Updated: 01/05/06 Original Post: 10/31/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 2 Word Count: 4,815
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - A strange old bard comes to an isolated village in the Ered Nimrais.
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- 15. Holding Fire
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Author: Meril
Last Updated: 11/22/04 Original Post: 05/22/04
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 934
Era: Time of the Trees Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Nerdanel and Feanor meet for the first time. Drama/Angst. Nerdanel's POV.
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16. In Denethor's Locked Cupboard
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Author: Stultiloquentia
Last Updated: 07/12/04 Original Post: 10/02/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 265
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: Poetry Completion: Complete - The Steward writes a sestina and a haiku.Mithril Awards 2003 - Commended - Best poetry
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- 17. Lasciate Ogne Speranza?
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Author: finch
Last Updated: 03/15/05 Original Post: 05/19/03
Status: General Rating: General Chapters: 3 Word Count: 6,867
Era: Other Genre: General Completion: Complete - Maglor-in-history challenge: a meeting in early 14th-century Italy between a condottiere and a poet Mithril Award 2004: Best Fourth Age and Beyond
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18. Leithian Script: Act I
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Author: Philosopher At Large
Last Updated: 01/25/03 Original Post: 06/20/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 5 Word Count: 8,120
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Lay of Leithian Script Treatment: AN APPOINTMENT IN MENEGROTH. Retold in the vernacular with grateful apologies to Tolkien & Shakespeare. Luthien, Beren, Melian, Thingol, Mablung, Beleg, Daeron. (12/08/02 - Oversight corrected: the Afternotes have been posted.)
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19. Leithian Script: Act II
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Author: Philosopher At Large
Last Updated: 01/25/03 Original Post: 06/21/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 12 Word Count: 62,502
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Lay of Leithian Script: THE SOJOURN IN NARGOTHROND. The Lay of Leithian retold in the vernacular as a dramatic script, part II. Humor/Drama. Beren, Huan, Finrod, Finduilas, Gwindor, Orodreth, Celebrimbor, Celegorm and Curufin. (12/17/02 - Notes added, finally.)
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20. Leithian Script: Act III
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Author: Philosopher At Large
Last Updated: 01/25/03 Original Post: 08/16/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 70 Word Count: 108,832
Era: 1st Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Lay of Leithian Script Treatment - TINUVIEL AT BAY: A CACCIA OF BELERIAND - retold in the vernacular as a dramatic script. Humor/Drama. Celebrimbor Celegorm Curufin Finduilas - 1st Age Gwindor Huan Luthien Tinuviel Original Character(s) Orodreth (11/22 updates completed)
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21. Maedhros' End
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Author: Ceana
Last Updated: 05/19/06 Original Post: 01/30/06
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 14 Word Count: 93,649
Era: Multi-Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - We were all told it ended in the fiery chasm. Maedhros' end was actually quite different. Sometimes living can be the worst punishment of all.
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22. Magnetic Force
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Author: Marnie
Last Updated: 07/27/03 Original Post: 06/15/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 5,735
Era: Other Genre: General Completion: Complete - Rivendell always was a hidden valley, so how can we know it no longer exists? This is a strange blend of Fortean Times meets Middle Earth, and I would appreciate advice as to whether it works or not. :)
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23. One Ring to Bind Them
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Author: Tyellas
Last Updated: 01/11/06 Original Post: 07/12/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 10 Word Count: 44,291
Era: 2nd Age - Rings Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - An adult Tolkien fanfic pairing Celebrimbor and -- Sauron in fair form. How Sauron once seduced the Elves, the making of the Rings of Power, and the downfall of Eregion. Series Warnings: Rated NC-17. This series darkens as it progresses. It includes graphic sex, slash (male/male) eroticism, consensual BDSM, violence, torture, and character deaths.Mithril Awards 2003 - Winner - Voter's Choice Best Silmarillion Mithril Awards 2003 - Runner-up - Best Silmarillion Mithril Awards 2003 - Runner...
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24. Sheathing Sting
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Author: Celandine Brandybuck
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 12/14/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 946
Era: 3rd Age - The Stewards Genre: General Completion: Complete - While visiting the Dwarves in Erebor after his Birthday Party, Bilbo goes to Dale to buy a new scabbard for his sword. Vignette written for the Bilbo's Birthday Challenge. No objectionable content. By Celandine.Mithril Awards 2003 - Finalist - Best The Hobbit
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25. Song Of The Rock, The
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Author: Joan Milligan
Last Updated: 01/10/03 Original Post: 10/08/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,086
Era: 2nd Age - Pre-Rings Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Turgon gives Tuor the grand tour, not only of Gondolin but of the heart and spirit of the Noldor. Lyrical yet darkly ironic, with an ending that will make any Silmarillion reader wince and look away...
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26. Speak, Friend, and Enter
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Author: Thevina Finduilas
Last Updated: 01/17/12 Original Post: 01/15/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 3 Word Count: 11,119
Era: Multi-Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - A tale of Dwarves and Elves, of artisans, the creation of the great West-Gate at Khazad-dum, and unlikely authors. Both post-WR and Second Age; Legolas and Gimli, and Narvi and Celebrimbor. Written for the "Authors of Middle- Earth" challenge. Humor, but with a serious nod to Elvish/Dwarvish relations during their heyday as well as musings on Dwarvish culture in general.
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27. Squirrels and Mud Puddles
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Author: Karri
Last Updated: 08/30/03 Original Post: 05/07/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,450
Era: 3rd Age - The Kings Genre: Humor Completion: Complete - Between thieving squirrels, mud puddles, and over-helpful elf lords, little elfling Legolas and big elf Glorfindel are having a very upsetting day.
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28. That Short, Potential Stir
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Author: Fionnabhair Nic Aillil
Last Updated: 11/18/04 Original Post: 11/09/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,329
Era: 4th Age Genre: Drama Completion: Complete - Arwen, trapped by snow in Emyn Arnen, battles her own impatience with the passing of time - with a little help from a friend.
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29. That Which Remains Us
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Author: Dwimordene
Last Updated: 12/15/06 Original Post: 07/03/02
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 3 Word Count: 3,401
Era: 3rd Age - Post-Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - Dwim's attempt to answer the Una/Andria challenge of "What would Denethor's poetry look like?" Conceived as belonging in the same storyline as "Love Sweet as Poison" and "Father and Sons." Faramir, a trunk, and an encounter with a side of Denethor that he never knew.3rd Place MEFAs—Drama: Remembering
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30. Thread of Fate
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Author: Forodwaith
Last Updated: 03/15/04 Original Post: 02/25/03
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 1,482
Era: 3rd Age - Ring War Genre: General Completion: Complete - "No cord nor cable can so forcibly draw, or hold so fast, as love can do with a twined thread." As Arwen weaves a banner for Aragorn, the ties binding her to her people begin to weaken.Mithril Awards 2003 - Runner Up - Best story focusing on Elves
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31. Tree and Stone
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Author: Avon
Last Updated: 10/08/04 Original Post: 05/30/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: General Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,387
Era: 3rd Age - The Kings Genre: General Completion: Complete - An encounter between an old Dwarf and a young Elf.
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32. Unstrung
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Author: Tehta
Last Updated: 04/25/04 Original Post: 02/15/04
Status: Reviewed Rating: Adult Chapters: 1 Word Count: 2,756
Era: 1st Age Genre: General Completion: Complete - Right before the War of Wrath, a very damaged Maglor ponders and remembers various matters.
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