New Challenge: Potluck Bingo
Sit down to a delicious selection of prompts served on bingo boards, created by the SWG community.
SWG News
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
[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.
[Series] Pennas Pengolodh by AdmirableMonster
The majority of the Silmarillion was penned by a single Elf--an Elf who was so thoroughly written out as to appear only through the ways in which their perspective shaped the stories we see. This is their story, the historian's history, the Pennas Pengolodh.
[Writing] Havens by AdmirableMonster
The Exiles of Gondolin come to Sirion. The residents of Sirion welcome them, and friendship blossoms between the last remaining loremaster of Gondolin and a young poet of Sirion.
[Writing] Collection of Potluck Drabbles by Artano
This is a collection of true drabbles completed for the 'Four Words' drabble bingo card.
[Writing] Hurting Tyelpë by elennalore
Sauron has taken Celebrimbor as a prisoner in Ost-in-Edhil. Whump happens.
[Writing] On a Night of Snow by Elleth
Fingon returns to Barad Eithel after a late-autumn hunt, finding someone unexpected with his wife. The night takes an even more unexpected turn for all three of them.
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
Companies, Clubs, and Cliques
Create a fanwork that explores a group of characters--formal or informal--that Tolkien didn't identify or describe in his own writings. Read more ...
New in References
Mapping Arda, Part III: The Second Age by Varda delle Stelle, Anérea
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
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.
Kiliel Week 2024
Kiliel Week is a Tumblr event for fanworks about the Kili/Tauriel pairing.
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.
Dumb Poem by Bubba Gump
An awesome poem of epic proportions.......Actually. this is the dumbest poem ever, but it was written by a 4th Century Monk, who jotted down notes on his frequent long journeys up the hill to use the bathroom.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: No major characters listed |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Humor | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 46 |
| Posted on 22 May 2007 | Updated on 22 May 2007 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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No Matter the Cost by spookystoy
Curufin looks to his father as the swan ships leave Alqualondë.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Curufin |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
| Posted on 22 May 2007 | Updated on 22 May 2007 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Memories Of Findekáno by ford_of_bruinen
Nirnaeth Arnoediad is over and Maedhros is looking back and remembering his beloved cousin Fingon.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros, Maglor, Turgon |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Romance, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Incest, Character Death, Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 10, 989 |
| Posted on 22 May 2007 | Updated on 22 May 2007 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Ascendancy by ford_of_bruinen
This story looks at Fingolfin's last stand and his motivation for challanging Morgoth to single combat.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fingolfin, Fingon, Melkor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Adventure, Drama, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death, Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 635 |
| Posted on 22 May 2007 | Updated on 22 May 2007 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Voices of Silence by Rhapsody
The house of Finwë is marred by tragedy and darkness, the Fëanorians the most. This drabble series adresses important moments in the fate of the house and how all react to it.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Amras, Amrod, Caranthir, Celebrimbor, Celegorm, Curufin, Fëanor, Finwë, Maedhros, Maglor, Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death, Mature Themes, Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 181 |
| Posted on 22 May 2007 | Updated on 22 May 2007 |
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Night Magic by Rhapsody
Aearwen, elf of Nan Elmoth, looks back on her past and key moments with those she loved and are lost to her.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Eöl, Maeglin, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Het, Romance | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 277 |
| Posted on 22 May 2007 | Updated on 22 May 2007 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Requiem by Rhapsody
Celegorm and Huan: once companions until Huan left his side. Requiem tells the tale after what happened after Huan's passing. This is a story about pain and grief, foregiveness and redemption.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celegorm, Huan, Oromë, Vána |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death, Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 6 | Word Count: 3, 551 |
| Posted on 22 May 2007 | Updated on 22 May 2007 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Mercy by Tarion Anarore
A drabble on the death of Caranthir Fëanorion.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Caranthir |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death, Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
| Posted on 22 May 2007 | Updated on 22 May 2007 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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When the Stars Smile by Dawn Felagund
A romantic comedy about how Caranthir met his wife and developed his disdain for the House of Finarfin.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Amarië, Caranthir, Celegorm, Finrod Felagund, Maedhros, Maglor, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Humor, Romance | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 514 |
| Posted on 21 May 2007 | Updated on 21 May 2007 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Statues by Dawn Felagund
Lost in grief over her husband and sons, Nerdanel begins to construct statues to ease her loneliness. Discovered in her pursuit by Eärwen, Nerdanel's exceptional skill might be used to offer some consolation to the Teleri.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Eärwen, Fëanor, Finarfin, Nerdanel, Sons of Fëanor, Teleri |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, General | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 619 |
| Posted on 23 March 2007 | Updated on 23 March 2007 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Tapestries by Dawn Felagund
Shortly after his death, Fëanor discovers in the halls of Mandos the tapestries his mother has woven about his life. Seen through Míriel's eyes, the tapestries look back at the time from the kinslaying at Alqualondë, to the Fëanorians' arrival in Middle-earth, to his untimely death at the hands of the Balrogs. Fëanor is faced with both the weight of his deeds, as seen through another's eyes, and his contributions to the Noldor.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fëanor, Mandos, Míriel Serindë, Sons of Fëanor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Experimental, General | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Torture, Character Death, Mature Themes, Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 11 | Word Count: 18, 240 |
| Posted on 9 November 2006 | Updated on 9 November 2006 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Choices of Spirits by Dawn Felagund
Unlucky in love, Caranthir has settled into his lonely life in Middle-earth when love comes from the most unexpected of places: a mortal woman leading a band of refugees upon his land. In the love that grows between Haleth and Caranthir, the two cannot quite overcome the expectations of their people to be together fully, as they wish, and they face the inevitability of separation after death.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Caranthir, Haleth |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Romance | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Character Death, Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Moderate), Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 8, 015 |
| Posted on 9 June 2006 | Updated on 9 June 2006 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Forgotten Lore by Dawn Felagund
Nerdanel's life told as the lessons she has learned, in a series of eight double drabbles. Written for a birthday challenge for allie_meril, who asked for stories about students.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fëanor, Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, General | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 528 |
| Posted on 29 March 2006 | Updated on 29 March 2006 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Constellation by Dawn Felagund
In Aman, an unexpected friendship forms between Caranthir, the misunderstood son of Fëanor, and Rúmil, the Noldorin loremaster who survived the dungeons of Utumno. The two see each other as others cannot, but their friendship is tested when the Darkening of Valinor leads to a string of atrocities that try both their spirits.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Caranthir, Rúmil (Valinor) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, General | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Torture, Mature Themes, Violence (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 249 |
| Posted on 23 March 2006 | Updated on 23 March 2006 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Mercy by Dawn Felagund
Celegorm fell first at Doriath and heard not the call of Mandos. He watches his two brothers fall in turn, and then his spirit finds two children in the forest, where he will realize his final purpose.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Amras, Amrod, Caranthir, Celegorm, Curufin, Eluréd, Elurín, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, General | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death, Mature Themes, Violence (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 759 |
| Posted on 21 December 2005 | Updated on 21 December 2005 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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A Symphony for My Father by Dawn Felagund
Maglor is charged with an impossible task: to write a song for Fëanor's hundredth begetting day. Initially, he refuses, but his memories of Fëanor and their tulmultuous relationship eventually inspires him to the impossible and his greatest accomplishment yet as a musician.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fëanor, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, General | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Mature Themes |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 478 |
| Posted on 21 December 2005 | Updated on 21 December 2005 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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To Dream of Fire by Dawn Felagund
Fëanor was young when he first saw Arien, the Maia who tends Laurelin. Over the years, his thoughts of her become obsessive and lead him into dreams of forbidden intellect and sensuality. Newly wed, Fëanor hopes to be rid of dreams of her but finds she still enthralls him. Arien/Fëanor
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Arien, Fëanor, Finwë, Nerdanel, Tilion |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Erotica | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 224 |
| Posted on 21 December 2005 | Updated on 21 December 2005 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Puppet by Dawn Felagund
On the eve that Fëanor presents the Silmarils to his family, Fingolfin mourns for the inadequacy of his own accomplishments. Comforted by his sister Lalwen, he recalls the comic puppet shows that she put on as a girl, that reduced the overlarge presences in her life to decorated socks. From Lalwen and his memories of her, Fingolfin learns much about managing his anger toward Fëanor and his own sense of duty.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fëanor, Findis, Fingolfin, Finwë, Indis, Lalwen |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, General | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 669 |
| Posted on 21 December 2005 | Updated on 21 December 2005 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Gift by Dawn Felagund
Once, in the blissful years in Valinor, Celegorm and Curufin loved the same woman. On the eve of the Winter Festival, Curufin makes an exchange with Celegorm that leaves him with the woman who will become his wife, but Celegorm is left wanting. Many years later, on the long march to Middle-earth, Celegorm finally finds joy in his half of the bargain.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Caranthir, Celebrimbor, Celegorm, Curufin, Maedhros, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 442 |
| Posted on 21 December 2005 | Updated on 21 December 2005 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Discovering Love by Dawn Felagund
On his way to a tryst with his betrothed, Maglor discovers something unexpected about the relationship between Maedhros and their cousin Fingon. When Maedhros reveals his love for their cousin to Maglor, Maglor has to decide how he feels about this unconventional relationship, eventually realizing that the commonalities of love outweigh the differences. Maedhros/Fingon, Maglor/OFC.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros, Maglor, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Slash/Femslash | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 4, 329 |
| Posted on 21 December 2005 | Updated on 21 December 2005 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Fëanor’s Mistake by Dawn Felagund
After becoming lost while on a hunting trip with Celegorm and Oromë, Fëanor discovers something unexpected about his son's relationship with Oromë ... or he thinks he does. A humor piece about double entendre and misunderstanding.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celegorm, Fëanor, Oromë |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Humor | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 417 |
| Posted on 21 December 2005 | Updated on 21 December 2005 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Memories of Cuiviénen by Dawn Felagund
Long ago in Aman, Finwë told his young grandsons the legends of Cuiviénen, hoping that the lessons learned by the Elves in Middle-earth would guide them morally. Many centuries later, in Middle-earth, the sons of Fëanor have lost sight of those lessons, but the rising of a new star suggests all hope is not lost.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Amras, Amrod, Caranthir, Celegorm, Curufin, Fëanor, Finwë, Maedhros, Maglor, Sons of Fëanor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, General | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death, Mature Themes, Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 348 |
| Posted on 21 December 2005 | Updated on 21 December 2005 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Last Night of the World by Dawn Felagund
On the night of the fall of Gondolin, Laitameldë, the King's librarian, weds Glorfindel, lord of Gondolin. Despite what comes after, their love persists across time. Glorfindel/OFC.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Glorfindel, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Erotica, Het, Romance | Challenges: Gift of a Story |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 899 |
| Posted on 21 December 2005 | Updated on 21 December 2005 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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