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.
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Potluck Bingo
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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.
Whom Thou Namest Friend, Part One by ElrondsScribe
I'm a bit embarrassed by this story now, but I thought I'd share it with you all anyway. I only got three chapters into it, but I don't think I'm likely to update it. It crosses over with Narnia, and follows Omega. You really have to read Omega before starting this one.
NEW: Major revisions being made. This story is meing re-written to make it consistent with Avenger of Blood.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Pengolodh |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Alternate Universe | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 3 | Word Count: 2, 647 |
| Posted on 24 December 2014 | Updated on 17 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Wall the Heart by heget
After the first battle of Beleriand, more unexpected tragedy strikes in the heart of Menegroth, and a Girdle must be raised.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celeborn, Daeron, Elu Thingol, Eöl, Mablung, Melian, Original Character(s), Sindar |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 688 |
| Posted on 17 August 2015 | Updated on 17 August 2015 |
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| This fanwork is complete. |
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Prisoner by Uvatha the Horseman
A fanfic of elfscribe's "Elegy to Numenor" in which Sauron, recently taken prisoner by Ar-Pharazon, puts terrifying visions into the minds of his guards. (He's being a jerk because he's bored.)
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Ar-Pharazôn, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 935 |
| Posted on 16 August 2015 | Updated on 16 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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A Brief Early History of Avant-Garde Textile Art by zopyrus
Vairë the Weaver had several tapestry projects going at once, and Míriel Serindë disappeared from them all at the same time.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Míriel Serindë, Vairë |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 259 |
| Posted on 15 August 2015 | Updated on 15 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Thralldom and Pearls by LadyBrooke
She is just a servant, and her lover can't be a thrall - for why would Morgoth want such an unimportant person as one?
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Horror | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Character Death |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 354 |
| Posted on 15 August 2015 | Updated on 15 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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A Curse of Death by LadyBrooke
This was supposed to be a birth, and Denethor’s wife is dying.
And from this, he wonders if he cursed his family for the remaining ages of the world.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Denethor (Nandor), Míriel Serindë |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Character Death |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 409 |
| Posted on 15 August 2015 | Updated on 15 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Walls of Night by LadyBrooke
Celegorm knows the Sinda has no real power to do anything to them.
If it wasn't for his brothers trembling next to him, and the Sinda smirking, he would be utterly convince this was a dream. Afterall, that made more sense than a Sinda somehow dragging their souls along with his to this cursed place.
Mild violence warning for mention (and description) of future Silm events.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Amras, Amrod, Caranthir, Celeborn, Celegorm, Curufin, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Suspense | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 088 |
| Posted on 15 August 2015 | Updated on 15 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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And Borte Did Gather Her People by heget
Of the People of Bór in the aftermath of the Fifth Battle, for the side that lost the Nirnaeth Arnoediad was comprised of more than just the elves and Edain.
Of the Easterlings, both the family of the sons of Bór left defenseless after defeat and the incomplete victory of the followers of Ulfang.
Of an old woman who must save who she can and face more than a few unwelcoming receptions.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Men, Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s), Sons of Fëanor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Sexual Content (Mild), Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 356 |
| Posted on 15 August 2015 | Updated on 15 August 2015 |
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The Night the Wolves Were Silent by Lingwiloke
Elrond, and a quiet night at the conclusion of the War of Wrath.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elrond, Elros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 465 |
| Posted on 15 August 2015 | Updated on 15 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Into the Darkness They Go by Elwin Fortuna
Aranwë paints a significant scene in the history of the Noldor.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aranwë, Fëanor, Fingolfin, Finwë |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Experimental, General | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 200 |
| Posted on 15 August 2015 | Updated on 15 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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My Dear Finduilas by Luxa
I write you this letter in hopes that I have not forgotten the words to do so.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Gwindor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Romance | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 397 |
| Posted on 15 August 2015 | Updated on 15 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Cousinly Bonding by Klose
While on a family holiday in Balar, Idril has a beachside chat with Gil-galad about their family.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Gil-galad, Idril |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 441 |
| Posted on 15 August 2015 | Updated on 15 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Family and Wolves by heget
The Great Wolf of Angband leaps, and Thingol thinks of family.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Beren, Carcharoth, Elu Thingol, Huan, Mablung |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 513 |
| Posted on 14 August 2015 | Updated on 14 August 2015 |
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Some Futile Hope by Luxa
It is the Second Age of Middle-earth. Sauron is regrouping, the Rings are being forged, the Numenorians are beginning their descent into madness, and Glorfindel has been sent back to Middle-earth for...for what? Only time will tell, and when it does, all of Middle-earth will rise up to fight.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Elrond, Gil-galad, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death |
| Chapters: 21 | Word Count: 33, 377 |
| Posted on 5 June 2013 | Updated on 14 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Pretty Carvings by Luxa
“I am my people, Caranthir.” Haleth doesn't trust most Elves, but she trusts this one enough to show him their culture.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Caranthir, Haleth |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 872 |
| Posted on 14 August 2015 | Updated on 14 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Three Letters by Talullah
Three letters Almarian receives from the men in her life.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Almarian, Tar-Aldarion, Tar-Meneldur, Vëantur |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration, Akallabêth in August |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 90 |
| Posted on 14 August 2015 | Updated on 14 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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What Is Love? by just_jenni
Earwen has an idea to help Nerdanel recover from her grief over Feanor's demise.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Eärwen, Finarfin, Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Romance | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 440 |
| Posted on 14 August 2015 | Updated on 14 August 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Hold Fast Ere Night Comes by heget
Loving mortals will end in death. Angrod knows this.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aegnor, Angrod, Bregolas, Eldalótë, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Adventure, Drama, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death, Mature Themes, Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 12, 884 |
| Posted on 13 August 2015 | Updated on 13 August 2015 |
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Bledda and the Beast by heget
A young man of the Bór stumbles across a strange animal in the refugee camps of Balar in the early days of the War of Wrath.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General, Humor | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 650 |
| Posted on 13 August 2015 | Updated on 13 August 2015 |
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A Vulture With the Sun in Its Talons by heget
A new star has risen in the sky, a great army from the West has come to war with Morgoth, and the survivors of the Bór make their choice for honor and hope.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Maedhros, Maglor, Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 410 |
| Posted on 12 August 2015 | Updated on 12 August 2015 |
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The Bride's Jewel by Scribe of Mirrormere
The tale of enduring love, which began by the shores of Cuiviénen, that will set forth the events that impact all of Middle-earth for ages to come.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fëanor, Findis, Fingolfin, Finwë, Indis, Lalwen, Míriel Serindë, Nerdanel, Original Character(s), Vairë, Valar |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Romance, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Mild), Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 7 | Word Count: 18, 560 |
| Posted on 11 August 2015 | Updated on 11 August 2015 |
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Skin by Scribe of Mirrormere
During a visit in Doriath, Aredhel and Eöl get caught up in a trivial argument.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Beleg, Eöl, Galadriel, Mablung |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Humor | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 172 |
| Posted on 11 August 2015 | Updated on 11 August 2015 |
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The Smell of Raindrops and Lightning by heget
A quiet moment between the King and Queen of Beleriand long before the rise of the Sun and Moon, the building of Menegroth, or the birth of Lúthien Tinúviel. Plus Science!
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elu Thingol, Melian |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General, Het, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 616 |
| Posted on 11 August 2015 | Updated on 11 August 2015 |
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The Coming Flood by Luxa
Two women stand as the funeral procession of everyone they've ever known rolls by and they hold hands. The Valar have much to pay for. Amarië/Elenwë, modern AU dystopia.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Amarië, Elenwë |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Alternate Universe, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 693 |
| Posted on 10 August 2015 | Updated on 10 August 2015 |
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Arátellë by Scribe of Mirrormere
Aredhel’s experience in Alqualondë.
“I shall be known by no other name than Arátellë,” she told Turukáno.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Argon, Celegorm, Original Female Character(s), Turgon |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: 10th Birthday Celebration |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death, Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 251 |
| Posted on 10 August 2015 | Updated on 10 August 2015 |
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