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
[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] 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...
[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.
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Potluck Bingo
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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.
Echo as of a Child's Voice by StarSpray
He heard the voice again, and turned towards it, westward, but as he did he saw the girl again, with her green dress and her yellow hair. She ran up to him on light feet, leaving no trace behind on the snow. “Are you leaving?” she cried. “Please don’t leave!”
“But I am called,” said Elurín. “Don’t you hear?”
“Yes. He calls me, too, but I cannot go!” She cried, and it was the sound on the wind and in the river. “I am afraid.”
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elurín, Lalaith |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death, Check Notes for Warnings, Mature Themes |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 5, 741 |
| Posted on 8 September 2021 | Updated on 8 September 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Dragon Deception by Mimi Lind
Spellbound by Glaurung, Father of Dragons, Túrin abandons Princess Finduilas and runs on a fool’s errand. But what if she doesn't wait in vain for a rescuer that will never come, and fights back? Perhaps then Túrin can evade his doom after all.
- A fix-it version of the Silmarillion tragedy, but the first two chapters are canon compliant and can be read as a standalone piece. Written for the Tolkien Reverse Summer Bang 2021, with cover art by Zomburai
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Finduilas, Glaurung, Túrin |
| Major Relationships: Finduilas/Túrin, Brandir/Nienor |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death, Violence (Mild) |
| Chapters: 5 | Word Count: 11, 135 |
| Posted on 5 September 2021 | Updated on 8 September 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Tower of Water. by hennethgalad
Glorfindel gets a booty call from Ingwë.
for the "Kings and Kink" challenge. NSFW!
"“To the true votaries of these love orgies grossness of language is a stimulant to passion. Fuck-frig — bugger — cunt — prick — ballocks — bubbles — arsehole — are all sacred words only to be pronounced when in the exercise of love's mysteries. At all other times a guarded decency of word, act, and gesture is imperative, as enhancing the delight of an unbridled vocabulary in the voluptuary of raging lust. I shall from time to time inculcate sage precepts on this point — enough for the present. Let us now indulge in mutual embraces.”
~From The Romance of Lust, Vol. 3"
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Glorfindel, Ingwë |
| Major Relationships: Glorfindel/Ingwë |
| Genres: Erotica | Challenges: Kings & Kink |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: In-Universe Classism, Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 222 |
| Posted on 7 September 2021 | Updated on 8 September 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Young Thranduil's Confusion (Or, A Númenórean Poem Most Strange...) by Kaylee Arafinwiel
In the midst of the War of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men, ticking down to the end of the Second Age, there are frequently lulls between the action-packed moments. War is a lot of waiting, as one young Sindarin lieutenant - who happens to be Greenwood's crown prince - learns to his dismay.
Still, in such quiet moments are friendships fostered. Prince Elendur Isildurchil, the very first of Isildur's Heirs, has often invited Greenwood's prince to spend time in his tent and learn the wisdom of Men.
Sometimes Thranduil learns lessons the barely more than elfling is ill prepared for...and Elendur's not much more prepared for moments like these.
Let's hope Lord Elrond and their edair never find out...
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elendur, Thranduil |
| Major Relationships: Elendur & Thranduil |
| Genres: Ficlet, Het | Challenges: Akallabêth in August, Kings & Kink |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 357 |
| Posted on 8 September 2021 | Updated on 8 September 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Gone With The Harp's Echo by Narya
There was once a young man who could move between worlds, and he fell in love with a fairy...
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Legendary/Mythical Character(s), Original Character(s), Other Fictional Character(s), Maglor |
| Major Relationships: Maglor & Original Character |
| Genres: Adventure, Crossover | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 11 | Word Count: 9, 196 |
| Posted on 6 September 2021 | Updated on 8 September 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Scope of Imagination by Himring
As Maedhros and Maglor sit together quietly on an evening in Eastern Beleriand, Maglor remembers a conversation he once had in Valinor and it sets off a train of thought.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Maglor |
| Major Relationships: Maedhros & Maglor |
| Genres: General | Challenges: Kings & Kink |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 727 |
| Posted on 30 August 2021 | Updated on 4 September 2021 |
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Himling Isle by Himring
During the Third Age, Maglor returns to Himling, the island which was the top of Himring Hill in the First Age.
His contemplations are interrupted by unexpected visitors.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet, General | Challenges: Around the Fire |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 2 | Word Count: 1, 296 |
| Posted on 4 September 2016 | Updated on 2 September 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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A Woman in Few Words: The Character of Nerdanel and Her Treatment in Canon and Fandom by Dawn Walls-Thumma
A review of the canon facts available on Nerdanel and discussion of why she remains so popular with fans despite her scarce appearances in the texts.
Unexpected Nesting by Kaylee Arafinwiel
Earendil comes home to Elwing's Tower in Aewellond (the Bird-haven) to rest from his labors, and finds her just beginning hers. She's been...nesting in his absence.
He hadn't counted on Elwing's bird-skinchanging affecting her like this...
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Original Character(s), Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s), Aulë, Eagles, Eärendil, Eärwen, Elves, Elwing, Eönwë, Finarfin, Finrod Felagund, Ingwë, Ingwion, Lórien, Maiar, Mandos, Manwë, Melian, Míriel Serindë, Nienna, Noldor, Olwë, Oromë, Teleri, Thorondor, Tulkas, Ulmo, Vairë, Valar, Vána, Vanyar, Varda, Yavanna |
| Major Relationships: Eärendil/Elwing, Eärendil/Elwing/Eönwë |
| Genres: Crackfic | Challenges: Middle-earth Olympics |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Sexual Content (Mild) |
| Chapters: 6 | Word Count: 6, 020 |
| Posted on 11 August 2021 | Updated on 31 August 2021 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Whatever it takes by daughterofshadows
Ereinion and Celebrían share a quiet moment on the eve of battle. Tomorrow they will try to break the siege on Imladris, tonight, they are two people worried about a loved one.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celebrían, Gil-galad |
| Major Relationships: Celebrían & Gil-Galad |
| Genres: Drama, Experimental | Challenges: Kings & Kink |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 077 |
| Posted on 31 August 2021 | Updated on 31 August 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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When the earth shakes by Aprilertuile
When there's an unexpected earthquake announcing that the seas' eating more lands, it's time to move and fast.
So Elrond and Maglor races through the forest to reach safer ground.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elrond, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 187 |
| Posted on 31 August 2021 | Updated on 31 August 2021 |
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The Elros interlude by Aprilertuile
While Elrond flees from the camp of the Host, what happens to his brother?
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celeborn, Elros, Eönwë, Galadriel, Gil-galad |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 392 |
| Posted on 31 August 2021 | Updated on 31 August 2021 |
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Golden Hour by StarSpray
At their head was Elros’ flagship. His banners were the brightest of all, depicting the white niphredil of Lúthien and the white wings of Tuor’s house and the Star of Eärendil—the largest flag, waving from the highest mast and catching the rays of the sun and gleaming nearly as bright as their father’s star itself, which was just visible against the bright sun in the western sky.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elrond |
| Major Relationships: Elrond & Elros |
| Genres: Family, Ficlet, General | Challenges: Kings & Kink |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 780 |
| Posted on 29 August 2021 | Updated on 29 August 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Conversation with Elrond by Glorified
This story is a prequal to my series 'The Captive'. It explains some of the back story to Elrond's first meeting with the main protagonist in 'The Captive', Ella. It is narrated from Elrond's point of view.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elrond |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Hurt/Comfort | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 564 |
| Posted on 29 August 2021 | Updated on 29 August 2021 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Maiden Crowned with Gleaming Hair by Himring
It was said in Valinor that Galadriel's hair had captured the Light of the Trees, Laurelin and Telperion, and she was named for her hair.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Galadriel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Poetry | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 98 |
| Posted on 28 August 2021 | Updated on 28 August 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Start of the journey by Aprilertuile
Ossë brings a warning, Elrond and Maglor need to make a choice. Staying in that cave and risk being found by the Host, or leave.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elrond, Maglor, Ossë |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 340 |
| Posted on 28 August 2021 | Updated on 28 August 2021 |
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The departure by Aprilertuile
After years of living in the war of wrath, Elrond is tired, Elrond in injured in Fëa, Elrond just had to deal with his brother chosing mortality and quite frankly, Elrond had enough and decided to leave.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elrond, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate | Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 214 |
| Posted on 25 August 2021 | Updated on 27 August 2021 |
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The Kinslaying of Sirion and its consequences by Aprilertuile
The kinslaying of Sirion happens.
Maedhros and Maglor kidnap the twins Elrond and Elros, and this will be their life together.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elrond, Elros, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Warnings: No warnings apply | |
| Posted on 25 August 2021 | Updated on 25 August 2021 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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The Captive by Glorified
This is a story about love's redemptive power, the restoration of hope and belief, it is a slow burn and deals with the the outcasts of society who don't fit in. When two lost and lonely people meet and fall in love they have to navigate an Elvish society that is not quite as fair minded and open as one would think, in fact its down right xenophobic and judgmental and prejudiced.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elrond, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: Elrond & Maglor |
| Genres: Drama, Erotica, Het, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Mature Themes, Sexual Content (Moderate) |
| Chapters: 13 | Word Count: 31, 368 |
| Posted on 10 June 2021 | Updated on 25 August 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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mishaps and headaches by Aprilertuile
Follows the story : Back at Amon Ereb
Elrond and Elros managed some small transformations, but didn't get the desired results.
Maglor doesn't know how to deal with it and might not quite know how to keep track of both twins.
Maedhros gets a headache for his trouble.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elrond, Elros, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 506 |
| Posted on 22 August 2021 | Updated on 22 August 2021 |
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Unlikely Bedfellows by elennalore
"After Zigûr had been in Númenor for twelve years, Ar-Pharazôn reckoned he was lousy company in bed, and sent him to sleep with me."
Tar-Míriel remembers her time as the Queen.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Sauron, Tar-Míriel |
| Major Relationships: Sauron/Tar-Míriel |
| Genres: Alternate Universe, Erotica, Het | Challenges: Kings & Kink |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 948 |
| Posted on 21 August 2021 | Updated on 21 August 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Edges of His Fingers by chrissystriped
Celebrimbor and Narvi share their first morning together in bed.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Narvi |
| Major Relationships: Celebrimbor/Narvi |
| Genres: Erotica | Challenges: Kings & Kink |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 784 |
| Posted on 20 August 2021 | Updated on 20 August 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Hands of Fate by UnnamedElement
Less than two days after the Third Kinslaying at Sirion, Elrond bites Maglor, and Maglor and Maedhros have a conversation with no real resolution. But, in the end, there is maybe a road forward.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elrond, Elros, Maedhros, Maglor |
| Major Relationships: Elrond & Elros & Maglor, Maedhros & Maglor |
| Genres: General | Challenges: Middle-earth Olympics |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 206 |
| Posted on 15 August 2021 | Updated on 16 August 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Concealed Art by SkyEventide
Maglor is a model for erotic art: a voyeuristic threesome with a wedded pair ensues, with the blasphemy of sex against the Laws of marriage and not without some humour.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Original Female Character(s), Original Male Character(s), Maglor |
| Major Relationships: Maglor/Original Character, Maglor/Original Character/Original Character |
| Genres: Erotica, Poly | Challenges: Kings & Kink |
| Rating: Adult | Warnings: Sexual Content (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 527 |
| Posted on 16 August 2021 | Updated on 16 August 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Song of Skateboard Legolas by Anne Wolfe
An (intentionally!) absurd poem. Written for the Skateboarding prompt, in the Middle-earth Olympics challenge.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Legolas Greenleaf, Legolas of Gondolin |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Humor, Poetry | Challenges: Middle-earth Olympics |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 208 |
| Posted on 16 August 2021 | Updated on 16 August 2021 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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