New Challenge: Potluck Bingo
Sit down to a delicious selection of prompts served on bingo boards, created by the SWG community.
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Bingo Cards Wanted for Potluck Bingo
Our November-December challenge will be Potluck Bingo, featuring cards created by you! If you'd like to create cards or prompts for cards, we are taking submissions.
Tolkien Meta Week, December 8-14
We will be hosting a Tolkien Meta Week in December, here on the archive and on our Tumblr, for nonfiction fanworks about Tolkien.
New Challenge: Orctober
Orcs on a quest for freedom seek a place sheltered and safe from the Dark Lord. Fulfill prompts to gather the clues needed to bring them to freedom.
New & Updated Fanworks
[Writing] Collection of Potluck Drabbles by Artano
This is a collection of true drabbles completed for the 'Four Words' drabble bingo card.
[Writing] An End to All Things by Thorveig
Mairon stood in utter stillness for it seemed to him that the voice of his master mocked him from afar...
At the end of the First Age, Sauron makes a choice.
[Reference] Mapping Arda, Part III: The Second Age by Anérea, Varda delle Stelle
A series of articles featuring fan-made maps of all the lands of Arda. Part III explores the island of Númenor and mainland Middle-earth during the Second Age.
[Writing] The Reckless Hearts of Mortal Men by mouse
Two years before the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, Húrin and Huor journey from Dor-lómin to Eithel Sirion for a war council with their new allies from the East. A story about the stirring of hope and foreshadowing of woe. Well-peppered with humour.
[Artwork] Valier & colours by daughterofshadows
Semi-abstract arts representing the queens of the Valar.
[Artwork] 2024 Potluck Doodles by silmalope
Assorted prompt fills for the 2024 Potluck bingo boards, to varying degrees of completion! :)
[Writing] Ransom of the Fairy Twins by Rocky41_7
Maglor and Maedhros trade Elrond and Elros to King Gil-galad in exchange for a Silmaril, but they have miscalculated.
Current Challenge
Potluck Bingo
Help yourself to a collection of prompts on bingo boards designed by members and friends of the SWG. Read more ...
Random Challenge
B2MeM 2010
Back to Middle-earth Month 2010 was a collaborative game-style challenge where participants created fanworks in order to progress in their attempt to win the Last Battle. Read more ...
New in References
Mapping Arda, Part III: The Second Age by Anérea, Varda delle Stelle
A series of articles featuring fan-made maps of all the lands of Arda. Part III explores the island of Númenor and mainland Middle-earth during the Second Age.
Doom and Ascent: The Argument of ‘Beowulf: the Monsters and the Critics’ by Simon J. Cook
Simon reads 'Beowulf: the Monsters and the Critics' to conclude his account of the Anglo-Saxon tower of its allegory.
Why People Don't Comment: Data and History From the Tolkienfic Fandom by Dawn Walls-Thumma
A reworking of the 2018 article for Long Live Feedback that includes data from the 2020 Tolkien Fanfiction Survey, pointing to a lack of comments as related to skill, confidence, and community connection.
Featured Themed Collection
Part of our Themed Collection series for our newsletter, this collection features fiction, artwork, and essays that transcend the idea of Orcs as the enemy, instead considering their humanity.
Alliterative Verse for Arda by Rhunedhel
Part of our Themed Collection series for our newsletter, this collection features alliterative poems about Middle-earth.
Beyond the Silmarillion
[Writing] Homage to the Song of Durin by Flora-lass
Legolas is inspired by Gimli's song - and by Gimli himself.
[Artwork] Long-tressed Wingildi by Anérea
"... the long-tressed Wingildi ... spirits of the foam and the surf of ocean."
~ a painted sketch for Scribbles and Drabbles 2024.
[Writing] Partners in Craft by elennalore
Annatar realises that he might like Celebrimbor too much.
Around the World and Web
Fluffcember 2024
Fluffcember is a Tumblr event with daily fluffy prompts during the month of December.
Hidden Paths 2025
Hidden Paths, an event dedicated to the celebration of smaller Tolkien canons, has released their early prompts for the 2025 event.
Teitho November/December Contest: Healing
The theme for Teitho's November/December contest is healing.
Lord of the Rings Secret Santa 2024
LotR SESA has been ongoing for twenty-one years and is running again this year as a prompt meme hosted on AO3 for all genres of Tolkien-based fanfiction.
November challenge at tolkienshortfanworks
The challenge for November has been posted to the tolkienshortfanworks community on Dreamwidth. Thematic prompt: refuge. Formal challenge: include imitation of a sound. As always, these can be filled independently and also freely combined with SWG and other challenges. New participants welcome!
Truly All Fanworks
This page includes all fanworks from the main SWG archive and the Beyond the Silmarillion section.
On the Wings of Storm by Zdenka
A woman of Númenor on the sea, in doubt and hope: Isildur's wife after the Downfall. (Written in 2011.)
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Amandil, Original Female Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 70 |
| Posted on 21 April 2016 | Updated on 21 April 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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There Will Your Heart Be Also by Zdenka
In Númenor before the Downfall, Isildur watches over his treasure. (Written in 2011.)
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Isildur |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 68 |
| Posted on 21 April 2016 | Updated on 21 April 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Look, It's Spring by StarSpray
She had died in bloodstained Menegroth and woke again in flowering Lórien, and now she did not know what to do.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elwing, Nimloth |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 54 |
| Posted on 17 April 2016 | Updated on 17 April 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Little Father by Harnatano - Lithenna
Curufin meets his son for the first time, and he isn't prepared. Or so he thinks.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Curufin |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 637 |
| Posted on 12 April 2016 | Updated on 12 April 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Hardest Part by Ginger
The night before Fëanor and his sons leave for Formenos, nerdanel remembers her life with her husband and ponders the choice she made not to follow him in exile and how it'll change all their lives. She tries to find hope and courage in the midst of resenment, distress and determination.
Inspired by October 2013 challenge "Turning Point."
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fëanor, Maglor, Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: Turning Point |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 199 |
| Posted on 10 April 2016 | Updated on 10 April 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Findis: On a Rock, Praying by Himring
Two pieces featuring Findis, eldest daughter of Finwe, and her choices after the Darkening.
I. A Season on Taniquetil (Findis, Fingon; quadrabble)
II. The Hermit (Findis, Finarfin)
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Finarfin, Findis, Fingon |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, General | Challenges: B2MeM 2016 |
| Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 2 | Word Count: 1, 297 |
| Posted on 10 April 2016 | Updated on 10 April 2016 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Her Black Prince Vorandil Aglamir by JT Tomas
Kyron Tramell is a black high school student waking up everyday in a caged life of cocaine fumes, gunshots and abuse at the hands of thugs and a drug addicted stepfather. Then one day he opens his eyes to a magical reality. Kyron's a changeling, the son of a Noldorin Prince will his heritage & romance save him from the vengeance his heart craves for past bullies?
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aegnor, Dior, Ecthelion of the Fountain, Elu Thingol, Fëanor, Fingolfin, Finrod Felagund, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Adventure, Drama, Experimental, General, Romance, Science Fiction | Challenges: B2MeM 2016, Beyond the Circles of Middle-earth, Canon with a Twist, Circle of Life |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 5 | Word Count: 321 |
| Posted on 9 April 2016 | Updated on 9 April 2016 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Howl by heget
On the autumn equinox the first men to arrive in Beleriand dance and sing to remember how and why they fled over the mountains. On the night of masks, a young Beren is dragged before the throne.
Companion piece to The Brides of Death.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Andreth, Baragund, Belegund, Beren, Men |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 76 |
| Posted on 5 April 2016 | Updated on 5 April 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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A Ghost Of Memory by Tyelca
Madness can be transmitted; or at least, the memory of madness can. When Nerdanel finds herself alone, she finds that the line between memory and madness is much more easily crossed than she ever thought was possible.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fëanor, Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 59 |
| Posted on 3 April 2016 | Updated on 3 April 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Of Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax by The Wavesinger
(Also cabbages, and kings.) Ficlets which are, even by my standards, too short to stand alone (and aren't part of a series).
#6: Finduilas contemplates sickness and Nienor.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elros, Finduilas, Gilmith, Goldberry, Maedhros, Maglor, Míriel Serindë, Nellas, Nienor, Original Female Character(s), Uinen, Vairë |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Experimental | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 6 | Word Count: 2, 086 |
| Posted on 23 November 2015 | Updated on 3 April 2016 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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The cost of crossing by Ariana
Helcaraxe spares no one.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Argon, Fingolfin, Fingon, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Character Death |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 98 |
| Posted on 3 April 2016 | Updated on 3 April 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Not Wholly Unwilling by Ecthelion
For the marriage of the Eldar, what is "not wholly unwilling"?
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Eöl |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 897 |
| Posted on 28 March 2016 | Updated on 28 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Tales of the Nine by Kaylee Arafinwiel
Who were the Nine before they became Ringwraiths - and after? Intended as a collection of Wraith-centric pieces whenever they come to me.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Nazgûl |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General, Poetry | Challenges: B2MeM 2016 |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 488 |
| Posted on 25 March 2016 | Updated on 25 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Time Enough for Love by Ecthelion
An extra chapter of Sad But True.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celegorm, Curufin, Huan |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 068 |
| Posted on 23 March 2016 | Updated on 23 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Sad But True by Ecthelion
A story for Celegorm the fair, the third son of Fëanor. An attempt to give the life of a simple villain more details without compromising his essential character.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Celegorm, Curufin, Huan, Lúthien Tinúviel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death, Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 8 | Word Count: 25, 974 |
| Posted on 23 March 2016 | Updated on 23 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Breach in the Walls by Ecthelion
What was Maeglin thinking when he faced Idril in the end?
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Idril, Maeglin |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 912 |
| Posted on 23 March 2016 | Updated on 23 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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One star less by Ariana
Shortly about burning ships in Losgar according to "The Peoples of Middle-Earth"
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Amras, Fëanor, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Character Death |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 5, 366 |
| Posted on 21 March 2016 | Updated on 21 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Letter by Alquien
A thank you note provides unexpected insight.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celebrían, Elladan, Elrohir, Elrond, Erestor, Glorfindel, Legolas Greenleaf, Legolas of Gondolin, Thranduil |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: B2MeM 2011 |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 958 |
| Posted on 21 March 2016 | Updated on 21 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Short Tales of Arda by grey_gazania
Various short pieces.
Newest (3/19/16):
"Ammë": Curufin and Celebrimbor struggle with the absence of Celebrimbor's mother.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Caranthir, Celebrimbor, Celegorm, Círdan, Curufin, Elrond, Elros, Fëanor, Fingolfin, Fingon, Maedhros, Nerdanel, Thuringwethil |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet, General, Horror | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 9 | Word Count: 3, 096 |
| Posted on 16 June 2015 | Updated on 19 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Black snow falls by Harnatano - Lithenna
Fëanor just died, his sons are silently gathered around the ashes of his body, and Curufin must face the reality of his father's death, and his legacy.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Curufin, Maedhros |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 993 |
| Posted on 17 March 2016 | Updated on 17 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Translations from the Elvish by Himring
Elrond and Bilbo discuss "Translations from the Elvish" and its sources, especially the writings of Pengolodh.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Elrond, Pengolodh |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: B2MeM 2016 |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 736 |
| Posted on 13 March 2016 | Updated on 13 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Stolen Light by Chiaroscuro by Scribe of Mirrormere
Eöl discovers the world of fanfiction thanks to Aredhel and agrees to collaborate on a project with her.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Eöl |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Humor | Challenges: B2MeM 2016 |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Expletive Language |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 474 |
| Posted on 6 March 2016 | Updated on 6 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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There shall be no lie by Harnatano - Lithenna
A summer during the Siege of Angband. Beleriand is calm and peaceful, Himlad is safe, and Celebrimbor decides to take his father on a short trip in Assoriach.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Curufin |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 927 |
| Posted on 5 March 2016 | Updated on 5 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Atop Aewellond's Tower by Kaylee Arafinwiel
While looking eastward and missing her children, Elwing is brought important news, and makes a new friend.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elwing, Uinen |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Humor | Challenges: B2MeM 2012 |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 372 |
| Posted on 4 March 2016 | Updated on 4 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Quiet promises by Harnatano - Lithenna
Nerdanel and Fëanor sharing a moment of tenderness; A first child will be born.
(unrequired post coital fluff.)
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fëanor, Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Crossover, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 900 |
| Posted on 4 March 2016 | Updated on 4 March 2016 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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