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] 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.
[Writing] Collection of Potluck Drabbles by Artano
This is a collection of true drabbles completed for the 'Four Words' drabble bingo card.
[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 ...
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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.
Mythmoot Mathoms by Dawn Felagund
I hid a prize in my Mythmoot III presentation, and these ficlets were written for those who discovered it and sent me their request.
Updated! Answered Swiftly: Fingon's prayer and the rescue of Maedhros, told from Throndor's perspective. Slightly experimental and weirdish.
Older: Love There Too: Olórin comes upon a young Finwë and Míriel at Cuivíenen.
The Mystery of the Missing Medallion: Maglor's begetting day gift for his father has gone missing. A tale involving a mad music master, missing jewelry, and a very odd hostage.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Caranthir, Curufin, Fëanor, Finwë, Gandalf, Maglor, Míriel Serindë, Thorondor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Experimental, General | Challenges: First Lines |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 3 | Word Count: 3, 167 |
| Posted on 18 January 2015 | Updated on 31 May 2015 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Maedhros of Bergerac by Dilly
Maedhros tells Maglor his secret... Based off the work of Edmond Rostand. (translation by Scythe_Lyfe)
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Humor, Poetry, Romance, Script/Play/Screenplay, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 568 |
| Posted on 30 May 2015 | Updated on 30 May 2015 |
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the springtime of lovers by Agelast
Fingon's ill-fated foray into Yavanna's secret garden. (Stop sniggering back there.)
[PWP, sex pollen, Fingon/Maedhros/Maglor.]
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Erotica, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 316 |
| Posted on 27 May 2015 | Updated on 27 May 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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In You Everything Sank by Agelast
Aerin meets Morwen Eledhwen, and that changes her life forever.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aerin, Morwen |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 2 | Word Count: 3, 278 |
| Posted on 21 May 2015 | Updated on 21 May 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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"The Glory in 'Glorious'" and "Singer of Praises" by Himring
After the early victory against Morgoth called the "Glorious Battle" (Dagor Aglareb):
I. The Fingolfinians and the Feanorians first encounter each other after their shared victory.
II. Later, at the victory celebrations, Fingon misses his cousin Maglor and seeks him out.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fingolfin, Fingon, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: B2MeM 2013, B2MeM 2015 |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 2 | Word Count: 892 |
| Posted on 9 March 2013 | Updated on 17 May 2015 |
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| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Melkor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 477 |
| Posted on 16 May 2015 | Updated on 16 May 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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"A Song About Kingfishers" & "Kingfisher in Flight" by Himring
Young Maedhros, baby Maglor and a drawing.
Now added: a sequel about Nerdanel, her elder son and the lost drawing (Kingfisher in Flight)
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Maedhros, Maglor, Nerdanel, Salgant |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 2 | Word Count: 960 |
| Posted on 3 March 2013 | Updated on 10 May 2015 |
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The Family We Choose by Ilye
As the Exiles return to Valinor after the War of Wrath, Anairë discovers that you can choose your family as well as your friends.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Anairë, Eärwen, Finarfin, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 3 | Word Count: 3, 194 |
| Posted on 23 April 2015 | Updated on 8 May 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Lord of Gifts by Dilly
Maedhros, Fingon... and gifts. Based on details from Tolkien's Unfinished Tales and Histories of Middle Earth. Translation by Scythe_Lyfe.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Humor, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 422 |
| Posted on 7 May 2015 | Updated on 7 May 2015 |
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Speak No Sorrow by Elleth
Young Morwen in Brethil, from refugee to leader.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Glóredhel, Morwen, Rían |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 321 |
| Posted on 3 May 2015 | Updated on 3 May 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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A King's Visit by King Naugladur
Azaghal of Gabilgathol, aka Belegost, persuades Naugladur of Tumunzahar, aka Nogrod, to fight for the Free Peoples at the Nirnaeth Arnoediad.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Azaghâl |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 998 |
| Posted on 2 May 2015 | Updated on 2 May 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Maryame crosses the Marches to see Vanimo by Himring
Despite her physical disability, a woman crosses Beleriand to assist a fellow victim. She has help on the way.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aegnor, Caranthir, Celegorm, Eldalótë, Maedhros, Maglor, Noldor, Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: B2MeM 2015 |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Mature Themes |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 053 |
| Posted on 2 May 2015 | Updated on 2 May 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Guest of the King by King Naugladur
Eöl, the Dark Elf, receives an invitation from the Dwarves of Tumunzahar, aka Nogrod, for a feast. He goes as guest of the King. What awaits him there?
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Eöl |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 131 |
| Posted on 30 April 2015 | Updated on 30 April 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Avenging Írissë by Scribe of Mirrormere
After an unforgivable injustice, young Aredhel gathers her friends to plot on how to take down the king. A glimpse into Aredhel's childhood.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Fingon, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Humor | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 213 |
| Posted on 30 April 2015 | Updated on 30 April 2015 |
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Twilight at the Sarn Athrad by King Naugladur
You are more or less familiar with the Elvish version of the Battles of Thousand Caves and Sarn Athrad. Here, you will see the story from a Dwarvish perspective.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Dwarves |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 473 |
| Posted on 28 April 2015 | Updated on 28 April 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Fallen through the Cracks by Himring
On the Ice, Lalwen makes a disturbing observation...
A crack solution (pun intended) to the problem of some of Tolkien's missing women. Crossover.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Lalwen |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Crossover | Challenges: Beyond the Circles of Middle-earth, Color of ..., International Fanworks Day, Season of Change |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 053 |
| Posted on 24 April 2015 | Updated on 24 April 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Maia and the Aulendili by Huinare
It seems likely that a Maia of Aulë would have been on friendly terms with Mahtan's household. Most of the time.
Curumo and four generations of one family.
Update: Final chapter, "The Spike." Saruman sees Celebrimbor, and possibly wishes he hadn't.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Maedhros, Mahtan, Nerdanel, Saruman, Sauron |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: International Fanworks Day |
| Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate | Warnings: Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 4 | Word Count: 5, 352 |
| Posted on 28 February 2015 | Updated on 23 April 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Hour of Departure by StarSpray
Uinen was crying out on behalf of the Teleri, though Ossë and Ulmo remained silent.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Lalwen, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 496 |
| Posted on 20 April 2015 | Updated on 20 April 2015 |
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It Shall Be Cloudy Come Afternoon by Huinare
As war presses in from the north, a woman of Cardolan meets a strange friend in the downs.
Written during B2MeM 2015, responding to a prompt by Elleth for a gen or slash story involving Goldberry and the lady of the blue brooch (mentioned in Fellowship, "Fog on the Barrow Downs").
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Goldberry, Original Character(s), Tom Bombadil |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Mature Themes, Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 112 |
| Posted on 19 April 2015 | Updated on 19 April 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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And Finally A Love Poem by Elwin Fortuna
In another dimension this is exactly what's happening: Fingon and Maedhros visit Nargathrond, and Finrod sees things he really doesn't want to.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fingon, Finrod Felagund, Maedhros |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Experimental, Romance, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: B2MeM 2015 |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Mature Themes |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 385 |
| Posted on 14 April 2015 | Updated on 14 April 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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A Reunion in Dor Dínen by Scribe of Mirrormere
As the host of Noldor make their way to Middle-earth, a reunion takes place in Dor Dínen.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Eöl, Meleth (Elf), Rog |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General, Horror | Challenges: International Fanworks Day |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 402 |
| Posted on 13 April 2015 | Updated on 13 April 2015 |
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Amid Varda's Halls by Scribe of Mirrormere
A glimpse into Aredhel's childhood, when she beheld the stars in their true splendor for the first time.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Anairë, Aredhel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 664 |
| Posted on 13 April 2015 | Updated on 13 April 2015 |
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Worse Than That by Elisif
Fingon rescues Maedhros from Thangorodrim, in all its awful detail.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Torture, Mature Themes, Violence (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 6, 055 |
| Posted on 13 April 2015 | Updated on 13 April 2015 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Until the Rain Stops by Elisif
At a difficult stage in his life, a stranger appears at Ludwig van Beethoven's door.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Historical Character(s), Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 517 |
| Posted on 13 April 2015 | Updated on 13 April 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Once More, For the First Time by Elisif
Maedhros and Fingon’s first attempt at re-establishing a sexual relationship after Thangorodrim and the challenges of that, for both of them.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 900 |
| Posted on 13 April 2015 | Updated on 13 April 2015 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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