Tolkien Fanartics: Mapping Arda - The Second Age
In the third part of the Mapping Arda series, Anérea and Varda delle Stelle present a selection of fan-created maps of the lands of the Second Age.
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Sit down to a delicious selection of prompts served on bingo boards, created by the SWG community.
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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.
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[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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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.
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Festival of Lights Fest 2024
This is a fun and low-key event meant to encourage works about or inspired by Hanukkah, running this year in conjunction with the Potluck Bingo challenge.
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.
Truly All Fanworks
This page includes all fanworks from the main SWG archive and the Beyond the Silmarillion section.
Promise you will come back by Calendille
At the Feast of Reuniting, Maedhros tells Fingolfin of Fëanor's end.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celegorm, Curufin, Fëanor, Maedhros, Maglor, Sons of Fëanor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Character Death |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 3, 541 |
| Posted on 17 April 2020 | Updated on 17 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Comfort Food by StarSpray
March 25th is a difficult day for Frodo, but Bilbo knows how to cheer him up. Glorfindel helps.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Bilbo Baggins, Frodo, Glorfindel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fluff, General | Challenges: Block Party |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 395 |
| Posted on 17 April 2020 | Updated on 17 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Overture by Lyra
After his exam to become a master smith, young Fëanor has an important announcement to make.
Written from Nerdanel's POV. Will probably be incorporated into "Golden Days" at some point.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fëanor, Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: Soundtrack |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 764 |
| Posted on 14 April 2020 | Updated on 14 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Guest Drabble by Lindariel
Posted for a friend, J. Mortimer Tarantula, who wanted to try drabbling, but with dark prompts: charnel, dire, spectre, vain.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fingolfin, Melkor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Character Death |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
| Posted on 14 April 2020 | Updated on 14 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Starting Over by Himring
We know Celebrimbor canonically worked together with Narvi; whether he ever watched his grandmother's father Mahtan at work, Tolkien does not tell us.
It was my idea that Mahtan and Narvi might have something in common, in his eyes...
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celebrimbor, Mahtan, Narvi |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 97 |
| Posted on 13 April 2020 | Updated on 13 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Fair Elwing by Lindariel
A singable verse for Elwing.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elwing, Eärendil |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 91 |
| Posted on 12 April 2020 | Updated on 12 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Lockdown Instadrabbling by Lindariel
From the Discord server sessions on 25 March, 29 March, and 12 April 2020.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Ancalagon, Caranthir, Celeborn, Elu Thingol, Elwing, Eärendil, Eöl, Fingon, Finrod Felagund, Galadriel, Gamil Zirak, Glorfindel, Idril, Maedhros, Melian, Mîm, Original Character(s), Rog, Thorondor, Tuor, Turgon |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 21 | Word Count: 2, 097 |
| Posted on 25 March 2020 | Updated on 12 April 2020 |
This fanwork belongs to the series
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Unfinished Mission by Lindariel
Wherein another of Glorfindel's special talents is revealed.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aredhel, Elemmakil, Glorfindel, Maeglin, Original Female Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: Soundtrack |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 713 |
| Posted on 10 April 2020 | Updated on 10 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Through a Mirror Darkly by HannaGoldworthy
Year 2510 of the Third Age: Celebrian arrives in Valinor during Sovalle, a new (for her) feast of repentance and reconciliation. And, much to her suprise and discomfort, she's not the only new face hanging around...
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Amrod, Celebrían, Lindo, Mandos, Original Female Character(s), Vairë |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Fluff, General, Hurt/Comfort | Challenges: Caprice and Chance, Hidden Figures, New Year's Resolution, Season's Greetings, Sirens and Songstresses, Solve a Problem, Start to Finish |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 6 | Word Count: 14, 246 |
| Posted on 1 January 2020 | Updated on 10 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Light in the Depths by Ellynn
The two Silmarils end up in the sea and land, and change the underworld in ways that astound humanity through the ages – and even today.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aulë, Original Character(s), Ulmo |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 892 |
| Posted on 7 April 2020 | Updated on 7 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The King's Scribe by Narya
Three Hobbits come to Gondor bearing a precious artefact. Their guide is a dark-haired Elf who is more than he seems.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Findegil, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 2, 099 |
| Posted on 6 April 2020 | Updated on 6 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Into Darkness Fell His Star by Narya
A bard of Annúminas cannot find the right melody for his song - but help is waiting in the shadows.
Written for Back to Middle-earth Month 2020, Endings and Beginnings.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Maglor, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: B2MeM 2019, B2MeM 2020 |
| Rating: General | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 333 |
| Posted on 6 April 2020 | Updated on 6 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Sun in Spring by Idrils Scribe
"And it was then that Elrond first saw Celebrían, and loved her, though he said nothing of it."
- Unfinished Tales; "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn"
One sunny afternoon in the garden, Elrond finally says something.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celebrían, Elrond |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fluff, Hurt/Comfort, Romance | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 496 |
| Posted on 4 April 2020 | Updated on 4 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fëanor |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Family, Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: B2MeM 2020 |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 200 |
| Posted on 3 April 2020 | Updated on 3 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Fairest Vessels That Ever Sailed by Lindariel
Teleporno and Alatáriel find outlets for their knowledge as they begin to get used to life in Middle-Earth.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celeborn, Círdan, Ents, Galadriel, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: In Rare Form |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 8 | Word Count: 13, 698 |
| Posted on 23 August 2019 | Updated on 3 April 2020 |
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| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Threads of Song by StarSpray
Lúthien loved to watch her mother at work.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Lúthien Tinúviel, Melian |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Family, Fluff, General | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 409 |
| Posted on 2 April 2020 | Updated on 2 April 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Eorl the Young. by hennethgalad
Cirion, Steward of Gondo, faces ruin...
30: “…their enemies shall be our enemies, their need shall be our need, and whatsoever evil, or threat, or assault may come upon them we will aid them to the utmost end of our strength.” (Unfinished Tales, Part Three, II, iii, Cirion and Eorl)
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Cirion |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama | Challenges: B2MeM 2020 |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Violence (Graphic) |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 983 |
| Posted on 30 March 2020 | Updated on 30 March 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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New Neighbor by StarSpray
Roverandom catches up with friends, both canine and otherwise.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Maglor, Original Character(s) |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Crossover, General | Challenges: B2MeM 2020 |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 182 |
| Posted on 29 March 2020 | Updated on 29 March 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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The Glitter of Snow, The Sparkle of Mist by Lferion
Luckier. By whose definition, luckier?
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Fingon, Maedhros, Nerdanel |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Drama, Experimental, Fixed-Length Ficlet, Poetry | Challenges: B2MeM 2020, Soundtrack |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 286 |
| Posted on 28 March 2020 | Updated on 28 March 2020 |
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Fermata by Himring
After the expulsion from Nargothrond:
Celegorm and Curufin pause for a rest on their travels.
Fermata: a pause of unspecified length on a note or rest
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celegorm |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Fixed-Length Ficlet | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: Teens | Warnings: Creator Chooses Not to Warn |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 98 |
| Posted on 26 March 2020 | Updated on 26 March 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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March 2020 instadrabbles! by RaisingCaiin
Collected instadrabbles from the March 2020 event on Discord!
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: No major characters listed |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 4 | Word Count: 638 |
| Posted on 25 March 2020 | Updated on 25 March 2020 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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Little Galadriel. by hennethgalad
Finarfin and his family make a garden for Galadriel's seventh begetting day present.
25: 'start' (photo prompt, sign painted on a gate by a child)
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Aegnor, Angrod, Eärwen, Finarfin, Finrod Felagund, Galadriel, Orodreth |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: Family | Challenges: B2MeM 2020 |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 742 |
| Posted on 25 March 2020 | Updated on 25 March 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Lockdown Instadrabbles by Idrils Scribe
Written for the lockdown instadrabbling event on the SWG Discord.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Elrond, Eärendil, Fingon, Finwë, Míriel Serindë |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: | Challenges: No challenge listed |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 4 | Word Count: 405 |
| Posted on 25 March 2020 | Updated on 25 March 2020 |
| This fanwork is a work in progress. |
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The Firework. by hennethgalad
Elladan struggles with his painting.
22: 'Nocturn:black and gold' Whistler
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Celebrían, Elladan |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: B2MeM 2020 |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 852 |
| Posted on 22 March 2020 | Updated on 22 March 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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Halls of Waiting by StarSpray
Dior comes to Mandos, and must decide how he will leave it.
| Canon Source: The Silmarillion and Related Works |
| Major Characters: Dior, Mandos, Nimloth |
| Major Relationships: No major relationships listed |
| Genres: General | Challenges: B2MeM 2020, Soundtrack |
| Rating: General | Warnings: No warnings apply |
| Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 1, 367 |
| Posted on 21 March 2020 | Updated on 21 March 2020 |
| This fanwork is complete. |
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