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Cultus Dispatches: Revelations from Marquette's Fanzine Dataset. In September 2026, Marquette University released a dataset about their Tolkien fanzine collection. Analysis of the data reveals what these fanzines contained and show how pre-internet Tolkien fandom responded to the publication of "The Silmarillion."
New Challenge: Unquote. Choose a prompt from our selection of misheard, miswritten, and misrepresented unquotes that are in no way part of the actual "Silmarillon."
Character of the Month: Eönwë. This month's biography focuses on Eönwë, who started with a variety of identities but settled into the role of Manwë's herald, exemplifying the values of strong leadership and justice.
Instadrabbling Sessions for October, November, and December. Instadrabbling continues on the first Saturday of each month on our Discord server.

Latest News

Cultus Dispatches: Revelations from Marquette's Fanzine Dataset
In September 2026, Marquette University released a dataset about their Tolkien fanzine collection. Analysis of the data reveals what these fanzines contained and show how pre-internet Tolkien fandom responded to the publication of "The Silmarillion."

New Challenge: Unquote
Choose a prompt from our selection of misheard, miswritten, and misrepresented unquotes that are in no way part of the actual "Silmarillon."

Site Etiquette Update: Fandom and Money
We have updated our policy in our Site Etiquette around linking to sites that collect money.

Newest Fanworks

Disco Demolition by kimikocha

“We’ve worked together,” says the stranger with fire in his hair. “We’re investigators.”


Everything he says is technically true. 


Inspired by Disco Elysium and written in the game's style, but not a crossover. Familiarity with the game isn't necessary for this fic.

All is Dark by gaydhros

Arakáno went down, swarmed by a vicious throng of Orcs wielding crude, blood-hungry blades, and there was nothing Findekáno could do but watch.

Come Dawn by gaydhros

Silver lamps hang from the great towers. Twinkling lights adorn the trees. All has been made beautiful; so alike to Tirion of old, the beauty of the West remade in this haven he caused to be built. All is as it should be.


Then the light comes early.

With These Rings by annarobots

A Lady of the Noldor and a Dark Elf join in body on the forest floor.  When he fails to satisfy her bottomless need, she makes use of his fine, strong hands, and their many pretty rings.

Come the Second Singing by StarSpray

“Someday,” Elros said as they sat on a high promontory that overlooked the Sea to the west and the new-formed gulf to the south and east, “so far in the future that I suppose it might as well be forever away—”


“In which case it may as well be never,” Elrond said.

New in References

Fandom before the Time of the Trees: Revelations from Marquette's Fanzine Dataset by Dawn Walls-Thumma

In September 2026, Marquette University released a dataset about their Tolkien fanzine collection. Analysis of the data reveals what these fanzines contained and show how pre-internet Tolkien fandom responded to the publication of "The Silmarillion."

Eönwë by NelyafinweFeanorion

Across the history of the "Silmarillion," Eönwë's role settles on a character who leads without taking upon himself the power to mete out justice and who acts with equanimity across some of the most harrowing conflicts in the early legendarium.

Speak Friend and Enter: Trends in Fandom Entry Year by Dawn Walls-Thumma

Across three surveys and ten years, the Tolkien Fanfiction Survey has document when authors began writing. These data reveal trends in how film promotions, the films themselves, the books, and other historical contexts have influenced not only who writes but how long they stay.

Newest Artwork

Shadow's Scribbles 2026 by daughterofshadows

This is the collection of my art submissions for Scribbles & Drabbles 2026, featuring four art works.

Rating: General
Warnings: No warnings listed

Menelmacar by Fuin

At the end of time, Beleg sets out on a search for Túrin once more. Menelmacar shines brightly in the sky.

Rating: General
Warnings: No warnings listed

Lindórië looks to the future by Anérea

silhouette portrait of Lindórië, grandmother of Tar-Palantir

Rating: General
Warnings: No warnings listed

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Tolkien Siblings Week 2026
A fandom event focused on sibling relationships in the Tolkien legendarium, running November 23rd to 29th, 2026!

Ainur Week 2026
A Tolkien fandom week dedicated to the Ainur!

Glorthelion Week 2026
A week dedicated to Glorfindel x Ecthelion relationship