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Ficlets and drabbles on Mairon written for 30-Day Character Study.

A meeting between a visually impaired singer and a flute-playing future king.

Maedhros closes the shutters, one by one. "You're late," he says, voice low but not unkind.

A collection of drabbles about women in Tolkien's Legendarium. 

In the early days of the Noldorin settlement in East Beleriand, an ominous arrival disturbs the peace of mind of Maedhros and his people.

Maglor prepares for the Winter Solstice celebration, but Elrond and Elros disagree with his choice of clothing.

Or: in which the Noldor invented waistcoats

Boys will be boys and the middle Feanorian brothers take it a step too far.

2nd place winner of ALEC's (A Long Awaited Contest) September challenge - 'Don't Tell Me, I Don't Want To Know'

History remembers Curufin as the villain. There are a few who think better of him. 

Written for the Taboo challenge - will give warnings on chapters as appropriate.

“We are time's subjects, and time bids be gone.” – Henry IV Part II, William Shakespeare

Erestor really dislikes being late, and Glorfindel had agreed they would enter the Hall of Fire together. So why is his golden lover behind a curtain instead of by his side?

A prisoner in the Halls of Mandos, although grateful to be alive, nonetheless finds his days to be monotonous, that is, until a most unusual person, and one whose life was affected greatly by the prisoner's masterwork, accepts an offer to begin a correspondence.     

The night before the Last Alliance leaves Rivendell, Elendil has a conversation with Isildur's wife and leaves something in her keeping

Celebrimbor comes to Galadriel with word of Annatar’s betrayal, and offers her a gift.

Pengolodh chances upon a young human girl who has been brought to Rivendell for healing. He soon discovers they have more in common than he expected.

Maedhros comes to Barad Eithel after the Dagor Bragollach and the fall of Fingolfin.

The home of my insta-drabbling pieces!

(and the odd drabble of undetermined origin)

A thoughtful young girl of about eight, Andreth comes to live with Adanel and begins learning her lore...
(part of a W in very slow P series)

Ioreth has to endure some of the physical drawbacks of advanced age, but there are also people who accord her the kindness and respect she deserves. (Now with extra drabble.)

Shortly after Thingol emerged from Nan Elmoth with Melian to rejoin the Sindar: Celeborn would very much prefer not to be asked some questions by Melian.

Every morning, I leave you; every evening, you bring me back. An endless game—until the day it is not.

Eight perfect drabbles (and one bonus accidentally AU one) from the SWG Discord instadrabbling session in January 2025.

Galadriel sees something that yet may be.

Cirdan watches as Elrond, Galadriel and company sail into the West

Angrod has to comfort his son.

Estel enjoys the view of the starry winter sky

Melkor returns